Wednesday, Nov 4
Meet the IS 350C by Fox Marketing. First of all, check out that Foxy Green paint. We like it, and it reminds us of the Snake Skin Green found on the Dodge Viper -- bonus! But Fox's IS 350C is much more than several coats of high-gloss paint, there's a supercharger bolted to the 3.5-liter V6 making s...
In addition to the passing note about considering a unibody replacement for the slow-selling Dodge Dakota, Ram CEO Fred Diaz said (with conviction...!) that they are strongly considering entering the heavy-duty 18-wheeler market with the Ram brand. Gallery: SEMA 2007: Dodge Ram BFT
In a rambling presentation that presented almost nothing of any value, Fred Diaz, CEO of Chrysler's newly-created Ram brand, did drop at least one little tidbit in passing. Currently the Dodge truck offerings consist of only two vehicles, the full-size Ram and the mid-size Dakota. The lo...
At the Chrysler business plan meeting this morning, Ralph Gilles, CEO of the Dodge car brand, dropped big news on the Viper. After going back and forth for the past 18 months on what to do with Viper, Chrysler has decided that production of the current Viper will end in July 2010. Before that ha...
Tuesday, Nov 3
Tomorrow, we'll get the official skinny from Chrysler on what the automaker's product plans are over the next few years. As the Fiat-directed new (and new again) Chrysler looks to break free from the shackles of mediocrity and reinvent itself, a filing at the U.S. Patent and Trademark offic...
Monday, Nov 2
We've already shown you the new Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger cars that will soon be running in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, but Chevy also introduced a new Impala car and Toyota a new Camry. All four new cars were out at Talladega Superspeedway today for some test runs, which gives us o...
This year's SEMA Show promises to be an aftermarket Camaro orgy that would make Caligula blush. Not that there's anything wrong with that. But, as you know, there are Chevy guys and there are Ford guys and never the two shall meet (unless they're making fun of Dodge guys). So, here's one for you...
Sunday, Nov 1
Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Dodge, Design/Style Source: Red Letter Dodge]Old Yeller: 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic in Detonator Yellow originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Friday, Oct 30
NASCAR's rollout of its new Nationwide Series race car design has garnered buzz already with the introduction of the first-ever Mustang-branded stocker, and it got another shot in the arm yesterday at Talladega when Chrysler pulled the wraps off its brand-new Dodge Challenger Nation...
Thursday, Oct 29
Back in 1993, truck drivers had no choice but to depend on domestic automakers for work-ready pickups, and only Ford and General Motors offered competitive haulers. That all changed a year later when Dodge set the pickup truck market on its leaf springs with the introduction of its all-ne...
Wednesday, Oct 28
The Mercedes-Benz ML450 hybrid and BMW X6 ActiveHybrid are both going into production right about now using a version of the two mode transmission built by Daimler. Chrysler, which briefly built a version of the Durango and Aspen SUVs with the hybrid system last year, remains committed t...
Tuesday, Oct 27
Review: 2010 Buick LaCrosse CXL aims upmarket and almost hits target Is the all-new Buick LaCrosse America's answer to Lexus or will it continue to be the preferred conveyance of octogenarians? We drive Buick's newest savior for a week to find out.
Monday, Oct 26
The Wall Street Journal has apparently procured a little inside knowledge on the plan, and, if accurate, there are a few surprises. First, the expected: Chrysler will begin offering the Fiat 500 in its own U.S. dealerships as soon as possible; Alfa Romeo will make its long-awaited American...
Friday, Oct 23
Review: 1970 Hotchkis E-Max Dodge Challenger causes smiles lasting longer than four hours Jonny and Drew head out on an impromptu adventure in Hotckhis' autocross prepped 1970 Challenger and discover that happiness is an aftermarket alternator away.
Filed under: Classics, Coupe, Performance, Dodge Gallery: Review: 1970 Hotchkis E-Max Challenger T/A Photos copyright (C)2009 Drew Phillips / Weblogs, Inc.Continue reading Review: 1970 Hotchkis E-Max Dodge Challenger causes smiles lasting longer than four hours
The 2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty is ready to put some pressure on Ford and Chevrolet with new sheet metal and added capability, as well as lead the way as the first product under the new Ram brand banner. But the Ram team isn't content to compete on product alone, as Chrysler's horned division is a...
Friday, Oct 16
When Chrysler announced plans to spin off the Ram brand from the Dodge division, more questions than answers were left in its wake. So the truck-obsessives at Pickuptrucks.com sat down with the newly-appointed President and CEO of the Ram brand, Fred Diaz Jr., to suss out the details - to var...
Thursday, Oct 15
The performance-partsgasm that is Las Vegas' SEMA Show may be down on fuel this year because of the state of the economy, but that isn't stopping the Chrysler Group from unveiling four concepts based on the models in its lineup that are arguably the most endearing to the aftermarket. To tha...
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Wednesday, Oct 14
Episode #149 of the Autoblog Podcast, the first frost edition, has arrived. The Tokyo Motor Show is coming up, and there have been a couple previews of what to expect there. The Toyota FT-86 concept has had everyone abuzz with its heralding as the spiritual successor of the much-beloved AE8...
Monday, Oct 5
Rumors floating around since mid-summer that Chrysler would split the Dodge car and truck businesses into two separate units are now a reality. Chrysler Group LLC now consists of four brands: Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge Car and Dodge Ram. In early July after the latest iteration of Chrysler eme...
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Tuesday, Sep 29
Episode #147 of the Autoblog Podcast is ready for your consumption. Chris calls in to Sam and Dan, and the trio bites into a few timely topics. BMW's move to put its turbo 4.4 liter V8 into the M5 is our first subject of conversation, before moving on to more powertrain news with the rumors that th...
Monday, Sep 28
As a tribute to the original performance truck, legendary Mopar hot rodder Norm Kraus, better known as "Mr. Norm," has put together his own aftermarket package that will turn a 2009+ Dodge Ram into the L'il Red Express' bigger, more powerful grandson. Granted, the new version doesn't nece...
Friday, Sep 25
Filed under: Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat Source: Detroit Free Press]REPORT: Chrysler rehiring white collar workers to get new product out fast originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Thursday, Sep 24
Toiling away under the Dodge brand, the Ram moniker has been reserved for Chrysler Co.'s truck offerings. However, a new initiative could promote the Ram as a standalone brand, focusing exclusively on vans, SUVs, commercial vehicles, and, of course, pickups. That would free Dodge from ro...
Friday, Sep 11
In an effort to get back on the right track, Automotive News is reporting that dealer sources say leasing could return to the Pentastar as soon as September 18. Chrysler is reportedly waiting until after next Tuesday to make an announcement so it can look over residual value data from the Au...
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Sunday, Sep 6
As for the rest of the lineup, Chrysler did the most it could with its limited resources. Among the running changes for the 2010 model year are an improved Dodge Caliber interior, an updated, smooth-hooded Chrysler Sebring (as if anyone's going to notice) and plenty of fuel economy-relat...
Thursday, Aug 27
Chrysler currently exports ten of its models to to China. Fiat has a partnership with Chinese car company Guangzhou - which, in turn, is also allied with Honda and Toyota - to build a factory where Guangzhou will build cars on Fiat platforms. Guangzhou is a company that Chrysler has already a...
Thursday, Aug 20
New Chrysler introduced additional business terms that were not part of either the prior business discussions or the original arrangement. As a result, we reached an impasse in the negotiations and are ceasing our work with new Chrysler to deploy our hardware and launch our services wit...
Tuesday, Aug 18
Episode #141 of the Autoblog Podcast marks the first time we're joined by a guest outside the Autoblog Inner Circle, and we're hoping that it's the start of a trend. This week, our interview couch is occupied by drift, rally and stunt legend (and all-around good guy) Tanner Foust, the only b...
Monday, Aug 10
Way back in 1987, Chrysler bought up a troubled Lamborghini, and within two years put it to work developing a V10 engine program that would eventually give birth to both the Dodge Viper and the Lamborghini Gallardo - two of the first ten-cylinder engines on the modern market. Two decades la...
Sunday, Aug 2
Listen, we're not complaining here. Folks who restore old cars are to be applauded. Period. Mostly, the resto subjects are rides with mass appeal -- cars everyone is familiar with. Those are great and all, but the really insane aficionados are the ones who restore things you'd never think of. S...
Thursday, Jul 30
However, if Autoextremist's Peter DeLorenzo is to be believed, the Chrysler portfolio could grow instead of shrink. DeLorenzo says he's hearing rumblings around Motown that Chrysler could break off the Ram from the Dodge, with the truck line becoming a dedicated brand. Doing so would ma...
Wednesday, Jul 22
Taking $9,000 off the MSRP of the vehicle of your choosing sounds fantastic, but of course, the program isn't that easy. First, obviously, you'd need a vehicle that is eligible for the maximum $4,500 allowance under the government's Cash for Clunkers initiative. Then, you'd need to find a...
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Tuesday, Jul 14
Enter Norm Kraus. The legendary owner of Grand Spaulding Dodge in Chicago known as "Mr. Norm" has filled in the gaps by Chrysler and unveiled a 426 Hemi Challenger and Cuda Convertible this past weekend at the Chryslers at Carlisle event in Carlisle, PA. Mr. Norm's Garage, now based in Hudson,...
Thursday, Jul 9
As scary as the beast may be to look at, the team from Wicked Rides Inc. reports that it's actually a trouble-free driver thanks to the modern V10 engine yanked from a Dodge Ram and T56 six-speed manual transmission from a Viper it was blessed with when converted into The Nunrunner - reliable...
Wednesday, Jul 8
Quick - What's the best-selling light-duty pickup truck in America? Did you say the Ford F-150? Not so fast. According to the J.D. Power Information Network (via our friends at PickupTrucks.com), General Motors sold more Chevy Silverado 1500 pickups (119,959 units) in June that Ford sold F...
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Thursday, Jul 2
Hurst announces Competition/Plus Dodge Challenger Hurst's Competition/Plus Dodge Challenger gets back to basics with a new hue, Eibach springs, 20-inch wheels and a full exhaust. VIDEO: Twin-turbo Viper V10-engined Ford Mustang looks to be one sick pony
When we last visited the Hurst facility in Irvine, CA, we noticed something unusual. While nearly all of the Challengers were painted in either white or black, a lone Challenger painted in B5 Blue sat tucked away in a corner. When we inquired about the car, we were told that we would find out so...
Wednesday, Jul 1
We love Ford Mustangs of all shapes and sizes, and the age-old adage of "the more power the better" definitely applies. Scott Vanderschoor, a regular on Bang Shift forums, is working on one hell of a pony car; one that carries the panache of a Fox-body 'Stang and the power of a Dodge Viper - wit...
Tuesday, Jun 23
Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, Ford, First Drive Gallery: First Drive: 2010 Ford Taurus SHO Photos Copyright (C)2009 Chris Paukert / Weblogs, Inc.Continue reading First Drive: 2010 Ford Taurus SHO offers excellence without emotion
Monday, Jun 22
Gallery: Chrysler 200C Concept Source: Automotive News (subs req)]Chrysler pondering whether Sebring/Avenger replacements should go rear-wheel drive? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Friday, Jun 19
First Drive: 2010 Ford Transit Connect, the right size for a smaller economy Future Chrysler, Alfa Romeo and Fiat product plans revealed? Chrysler kills light-duty Cummins engine for Dodge Ram 1500, at least for nowThree-cylinder coming to next Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
Tuesday, Jun 16
Gallery: 2008 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Source: CNN Money]Dodge Viper assembly plant first Chrysler facility to restart after bankruptcy? originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Monday, Jun 15
First Drive: Ford Mustang Cobra Jet, watch out for second! Other news of import Upcoming Buick CUV may get 2-Mode hybrid powertrain [w/VIDEO] Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger reportedly headed to NASCAR in 2010Alfa Romeo to build 169 sedan on same platform as Chrysler 300... in Ontario, eh?
Last we reported back in March, plans to produce a drop-top version of the Chevy Camaro were still in effect. While the Camaro Convertible may be delayed until early 2011 and arrive as a 2012 model, the on again/off again project appears to be firmly in the on position now... and we have proof. Aut...
CA With the chance of a Dodge Challenger Convertible hovering around 0%, we're pleased to see Chevy still intends to take on the Ford Mustang Convertible in the topless wars. Now, back to waiting... Not a convertible guy, but I do hope they build this ...
Sunday, Jun 14
Filed under: Motorsports, Chrysler, LLC., Dodge, Ford, GM, Toyota Source: Fox Sports via Cars]BREAKING: Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger reportedly headed to NASCAR in 2010 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Thursday, May 28
Sources: Detroit Free Press, Devon Motor Works, Wall Street Journal]Dodge reportedly has one lowball bidder for Viper franchise... but is it enough? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 May 2009 14:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Thursday, May 14
An engine with that much power would need a beefy transmission bolted up to its crankshaft, something Dodge already offers with its diesel engines. Levine suggests ChryCo could use the latest six-speed gearbox from German specialist ZF. Gallery: 2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty
Friday, Apr 10
It's comparatively old in the marketplace, its sales are down, and the Nissan Titan is/was slated to be replaced by a Dodge Ram-based replacement in 2011. Chrysler is distracted at the moment, trying to work out its government-mandated deal with Fiat, and Nissan is making contingency pl...
Thursday, Apr 9
While the supercharger comes as part of the 570X package, it will also work on other Chrysler LX products including the Charger, Magnum, and Chrysler 300C. SMS also promises that "aftermarket fitments" are in the works for both Ford and General Motors products.
Wednesday, Apr 8
The numbers start with a respectable 21 city/24 highway mpg rating. With a 3.5-liter V6 Atkinson cycle engine and a 288V NM battery pack, the ML450 hybrid can go 1.8 miles and up to 34 mph on battery power alone (take that, Toyota Prius!). The hybrid powertrain altogether has a combined output o...
Friday, Apr 3
Chrysler was forced to shut down two Ontario plants as the facilities ran out of diecast aluminum engine and transmission mounts. The Brampton plant, which produces the Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Charger closed on Thursday and the Windsor minivan facility closed on Wednesday. T...
Wednesday, Mar 25
Filed under: Motorsports, Supercars, Dodge Gallery: 2008 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Source: DragTimes.com]One Quick Snake: Stock 2008 Dodge Viper runs 10-second quarter mile originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Monday, Mar 23
Like Bumblebee on his interstellar voyage from Cybertron, the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro has taken years to arrive. If we take the Transformers analogy further (bear with us), the Camaro has landed after a few Decepticons - the Dodge Challenger, Ford Mustang and Nissan 370Z - have already beg...
Tuesday, Dec 2
If we keep this up, we're going to best our record of six in a row, or whatever it was. The Autoblog Podcast crew returns for Autoblog Podcast #105 with Chris, Sam, and Dan discussing a paltry sweep of subjects as the quiet gathers before the storm of Congressional hearings is unleashed this w...
Tuesday, Nov 18
A few days ago we showed you some pics of the Dodge EV concept at a local car show in Southern California. It appears that the Dodge-branded, battery-powered Lotus Europa made a few other stops in the area as well, one of which was at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Alongside the EV, the Dodge boys wer...
Monday, Nov 10
We left last week's SEMA Show in Las Vegas with a much deeper respect for the Dodge Challenger. We're so used to seeing Mustangs dominate the automotive aftermarket trade show and expected the new Chevy Camaro, which was actually the Official Car of SEMA this year, to make a big splash. But it...
Thursday, Jul 17
We busted our humps getting to Podcast #100, and then promptly slacked off. Chris Shunk and Dan Roth make the effort this week to get Autoblog Podcast #101 out the door while the rest of the team remains difficult to corral. The usual banter about what's been in the Autoblog Garage starts us of...
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