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Wednesday, Nov 4
2012 Dodge Charger: First Look [New Cars]
Among the news from today's New New Chrysler briefing was this slide of the 2012 Dodge Charger. The design is so good it apparently made Ralph Giles weep with joy. Look familiar? There's a reason......
Thursday, May 7
Illinois State Trooper Takes Seized Charger SRT8 Home [Car Crime]
The Illinois State Police nabbed a Dodge Charger SRT8 from a DUI stop and gave it to one of their own for personal and business use. The kicker? It wasn't the first time. According to the Associated...
Tuesday, Apr 28
Most Awesomely Customized Dodge Charger Ever [Custom Cars]
As cool as Ueli Anlicker might be, his work doesn't stand a chance lined up against this Dodge Charger. Which do you prefer, the stick-on blower or the Cobra hood ornament epoxied on top? ...
Thursday, Feb 26
2010 Dodge Durango: Once More, Into The Leak
We compared the 2010 Dodge Charger and 2010 Chrysler 300C to their existing models this morning, but we've now come across new profile images of the 2010 Dodge Durango and 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Chrysler's Viability Plan documents.
2010 Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300C: Profiled!
Thankfully we decided to take another peak at the documents because we found two profile views we'd missed previously. The first is of the 2010 Chrysler 300C, of which we've already seen the front 3/4 and the interior; the second is of the 2010 Dodge Charger, which we have not seen yet. We've p...
Tuesday, Feb 17
Chrysler Viability Plan Calls For More Federal Money For Imaginary Electric Cars
Chrysler's product line is a key component of its Viability Plan. In 2010, the Company will launch four highly successful platforms: a new Jeep Grand Cherokee, a new Dodge Charger, a new Dodge Durango and a new Chrysler 300 (the most awarded car in automotive history since its launch in 200...
Friday, Jan 16
2009 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic: More Stripes, More Muscle
The 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic trim-level brings bigger stripes, functional hood scoops and a low-restriction exhaust to the Mopar muscle car, bringing the 5.7-liter HEMI up to 376 HP and 410 lb-ft of torque. Original B5 Blue returns from the Chrysler paint code archive
Thursday, Jan 8
Hachette-Appointed Interim Editor John Owens' Leaked Car & Driver Editor's Column
Look Hachette, can we talk over here at camera three for a moment? OK, we know you needed someone to run the show because daddy went off to war, and we couldn't leave little Mark in charge of the family and the family farm. For god's sake, he's not even tall old enough to reach the pedals of the tra...
Wednesday, Dec 17
Chrysler Reveals Product Future To Journalists, We Reveal Plans To You [Detroit Auto Show]
• Journalists were also shown a set of all-new and refreshed RWD sedans — a 2011 Chrysler 300 and 2011 Dodge Charger. The Charger was supposedly showing off design cues from the late 60s ( can someone say Challenger-like? ). Both will get all-new interiors (shown off later in the interior des...
Monday, Dec 8
IIHS: Ten Most Stolen Vehicles For 2008
10.) Honda S2000 Convertible: 8.1/$13,624 9.) 2005-2007 Dodge Durango: 8.1/$9,682 8.) 2005-2007 Hummer H2: 8.7/$18,791 7.) 2005-2007 Dodge Magnum: 9.9/$8,926 6.) 2005-2007 Hummer H2 SUT: 10.0/$23,771 5.) 2005-2007 Ford F-350 SuperCrew: 10.7/$20,138 4.) 2006-2007 Dodge Charger: 11/$7,047
Wednesday, Nov 5
2009 Mopar Drift Dodge Challenger Slides Into SEMA
That's right, those are roller blade wheels. Carbon fiber gets expensive and rather than just replacing the paint on the rear of the Challenger those wheels should help the muscle car smoothly glide on 1990s technology. Maybe a Moon Boot-based system may end up on an off-road Ram.
Monday, Oct 13
GM Vs. Chrysler: Product Lineup Fantasy Draft
Subcompact Car (B-Segment) Weird Retro Hatchback Chrysler reentered the market much later than GM with the Dodge Durango and the Chrysler Aspen. The future of the platform isn't entirely clear given the introduction of a new truck platform for the Dodge Ram.
Friday, Sep 12
A Question That Should Never Be Asked About A Dodge Charger SE
Please, if you have a Dodge Charger SE, never ask "Does the hood from a Charger SRT8 fit on my car?" Yes, the hood should bolt on just fine, but that's not the question you should be asking yourself. First off, why do you want the hood from an SRT8? If it's for the big scoop, you can get superficial...
Tuesday, Sep 9
Is This The New Dodge Charger Refresh?
An alert reader over at Carspyshots grabbed these photos of what's presumably the 2009 Dodge Charger showing off its, uh, minor exterior refresh. Taillights FTW! It looks like Dodge has added a little raised portion down by the turn signal lens...and that's about it. We can't see the sides or f...
Thursday, Sep 4
Kuwait Orders 150 Dodge Charger Police Cars To Project "An Image Of Strength And Power"
We enjoyed our time with the Dodge Charger Police Car by pretending we were the Blues Brothers, but we're not so sure that's what Kuwait has in mind for the 150 cop-spec Chargers they've ordered. They seem pretty serious about it, even having officials sent over to inspect the cars at Chrysl...
Friday, Aug 8
SMS Supercharger Boosts Hemi Horsepower By 45% In Challenger, Charger
The complete SMS 296 Supercharger™ aftermarket assembly looks great and installs easily under the stock hood of all applications including; the Dodge Challenger SRT-8, Dodge Challenger R/T, Dodge Charger SRT-8, Dodge Charger R/T, Dodge Magnum SRT-8, Dodge Magnum RT, Chrysler 300C...
Friday, Aug 1
Chrysler Sales Drop 29% In July
Chrysler LLC, headquartered in Auburn Hills, Mich., produces Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Mopar® brand vehicles and products. Total sales worldwide in 2007 were 2.68 million vehicles. Sales outside of North America were the highest in a decade with an increase of 15 percent from 2006. The Comp...
Chrysler Announces "Shop 'Til You Drive" Promotion, Attempts To Make Purchasing As Cheap As Leasing
Returning lease customers will receive a Lease Loyalty incentive up to $750 for use towards the retail purchase of an eligible new Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge vehicle. The disposition fee, up to $425, will be waived by Chrysler Financial. Source: Chrysler]
Thursday, Jul 17
2008 Dodge Charger SRT8, Part Three
· Manufacturer: Dodge · Model tested: Charger SRT8 · Engine type: 6.1-Liter SRT HEMI SMPI V8 Engine · Horsepower: 425 hp @ 6000 rpm · Torque: 420 ft.-lbs. @ 4800 rpm · Redline: 6000 rpm · Wheels and Tires: Goodyear Eagle RSA 245/45ZR20 (front) 255/45ZR20 (rear) · Drive type: rear-wheel drive
Wednesday, Jul 16
2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt, Part Three
• Horsepower: 315 @ 6,000 RPM • Torque: 325 @ 4,250 RPM • Wheelbase: 107.1" • Tires: P235/55ZR17 • 0 - 60 mph: 5.0 seconds • EPA fuel economy city/highway: 15/23 MPG • Jalopnik fuel economy: 18.4 MPG • NHTSA crash test rating (Front/Driver Side/Passenger Side): *****/*****/****
Opinion: 2008 Dodge Charger SRT8, Part Two
Fun? Yes. Uncouth? Yes. An ego extension - you bet. Is this car for everyone? Absolutely not. The Dodge Charger SRT8 is one of those cars that, at the moment, seems obscene, but when the next malaise era rolls around will be remembered fondly as a pinnacle of automotive ballsiness. It is both grea...
Tuesday, Jul 15
Opinion: 2008 Dodge Charger SRT8, Part One
While Wert spent last week behind the wheel of the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8, I had the muscle car's big, boorish bear of a brother, the 2008 Dodge Charger SRT8. The two cars may come off the same production lines, but I'm finding myself using a different set of adjectives than the petals of f...
Friday, Jul 11
2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8, Part Three
• Manufacturer: Dodge • Model year: 2008 • Base Price: $37,320 • Engine type: 6.1-liter SRT HEMI V8 • Horsepower: 425 @ 6,200 RPM • Torque: 420 @ 4,800 RPM • Wheelbase: 116" • Tires: 245/45ZR20 - Front; 255/45ZR20 - Rear Performance Tires • EPA Fuel economy city/highway: 13/18 MPG
Wednesday, Jul 2
Dodge Charger Police Edition, Part Three
• Manufacturer: Dodge • Model year: 2008 • Base price: $29,160 • Price as tested: $29,740 • Horsepower: 340 @ 5000 RPM • Torque: 390 @ 4000 RPM • LxWxH: 200.1" x 74.5" x 58.2" • Wheelbase: 120.0" • Tires: P225/60R18 • 0 - 60 mph: 5.9 seconds • EPA fuel economy city/highway: 15/23 MPG
Tuesday, Jul 1
2008 Dodge Charger Police Edition, Part Two
There's just something so nostalgically right about a column-shifter in a big American car. The five-speed automatic works fine for normal driving. However, the autostick feature is nearly worthless. Even my small thumbs struggled to properly operate the tiny +/- button for manual shif...
Monday, Jun 30
2008 Dodge Charger Police Edition, Part One
It's got cop tires, a rough n' ready cop suspension and rubber floors. Most importantly, it's got a Hemi under the hood — the big 5.7-liter 345 cubic-inch 'plant. The engine helps this big Dodge make me feel ready for some silver-screen type stunts. Thoughts flash through my mind of arriving at...
Monday, Jun 9
Challenger Pricing Announced, Hemi Under $30k Before Dealer Markup
The U.S. MSRP for the all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T is $29,995. Featuring the new-generation 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine, the Dodge Challenger R/T produces an estimated 370 horsepower (276 kW) and 398 lb.-ft. (540 N•m) of torque when paired with the standard five-speed automatic transmis...
Sunday, Jun 8
2009 Dodge Journey, Part One
The Journey crossover's first advantage for the man with product to move is its exterior. Though based on the Dodge Avenger, there isn't much resemblance other than the family's crosshair grille. And that's a good thing. What respectable underworld kingpin would sneak around in an Avenge...
Thursday, May 29
The 2010 Dodge Charger Coupe That Never Was...Or Ever Will Be
There are a lot of Mopar enthusiasts out there who think the four-door Dodge Charger is a cryin' shame, an abomination and an affront to the badge it wears. Maybe. But, you can still do some seriously crazy burnouts in the Charger SRT8 so we don't know what the big deal is. In any case, artist Mich...
Tuesday, May 6
2010 Ford Taurus SHO Possibly In The Works, Ford SHOpping Idea To Focus Groups
Some of you may have caught wind of something going on in the Chicago area recently. Well, it has happened, and here is a quick review: Here is what we DID see: A Chrysler 300, A dodge Charger and an Chevy Impala, all in the same shade of silver with all identifying marks taped over.
Tuesday, Apr 22
DUB Edition Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger, Please Make It Stop
Sweet quarts of Pennzoil, why must every automaker jump on bandwagons they have no business being on? Chrysler, the reason people put DUB wheels and parts on their cars is to be unique and stand out from the crowd. By partnering with DUB for the 2008 DUB Edition Chrysler 300 Touring and 2008 D...
Monday, Mar 3
1971 Dodge Charger: Get a Landau Vinyl Roof At No Extra Charge!
A certain 60s movie and a certain 70s TV show have ensured that the 1968-70 Chargers will always overshadow all the others. But what about the '71-74 Charger? The 1973 model was the best-selling Charger, and in 1971 you could get whitewalls, hubcaps... and the landau vinyl roof- at no extra cha...
Friday, Feb 22
Now You Can Roll On Dubs Like A Senator
If you've been in the market for a HEMI Charger why not buy one with history and ridiculous wheels? Sadly, the history relates to having said wheels stolen at gunpoint. Anyone planning to make an offer? [eBay Motors via VWVortex Forums]
Friday, Feb 15
2011 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger To Remain Rear-Wheel Drive, Get Makeover
Chrysler's plans for its large 300/Charger sedans include a major makeover for the 2011 model year. But while Chrysler's new managers have been dropping hints about the future of the HEMI engine, there's not much they can do about the rear-drive layout of the big sedans." Although we can ba...
Monday, Feb 11
1925 Rolls-Royce Phantom 1 Jonckheere Coupe
The automobile was fitted with a six cylinder, 7.66L OHV inline six engine and a four speed manual transmission. The body was completely hand fabricated to include round doors, split-opening half-moon windows, twin sunroofs, bespoke luggage and a stabilizing fin at the rear. All told, th...
Thursday, Jan 24
Dukes Of Hazzard Replica Stolen, Cooter Not Ruled Out As Suspect
In the spirit of them Duke boys, a renegade in Ronkonkoma, NY made off with a 1969 Dodge Charger General Lee replica (complete with Confederate battle flag and everything). The car was reported stolen at about 10:00 pm yesterday and was found abandoned at around 7:00 am the next day. We have a...
Wednesday, Dec 26
Rolls-Royce Phantom
As far as that engine goes, the modest bump in displacement only nets a few horses over BMW's 6.0-liter mill (453 hp vs. 438 hp) however, the torque increase is significant. That extra three quarters of a liter (and some ECU rejiggering) raises the twist from a mighty 444 lb-ft to a massive, Ben...
Tuesday, Dec 18
The 2009 Corvette ZR1 is Coming! So Sayeth Hennessey, Reveals 678 HP Venom 650R [Detroit Auto Show]
SEALY, TEXAS (December 20, 2007) - Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) today announced that it is introducing the company's first high-performance performance upgrade system for the new 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10. Known as the Venom 650R, the engine modifications increase by 78 hor...
Friday, Dec 14
100 Days In Project Car Hell! [Project Car Hell]
1954 Packard or 1958 Rambler American 1976 Plymouth Road Runner or 1974 Pontiac GTO 1941 Oldsmobile Coupe or 1952 Chrysler Saratoga 1959 BMW Isetta or 3 BMW Sedans 1966 Dodge Charger or 1965 Rambler Marlin 1995 Dodge Neon Turbo or 1995 Ford Taurus SHO
Friday, Nov 30
Engine Swap of the Day: Turbine-Powered Charger!
Sweden, the home of sensible, safe stuff like IKEA, Volvo, and ABBA. Oh yes, and the Turbine Charger, a '72 Dodge Charger equipped with a 500 horsepower Caterpillar 553-2-1 turbine engine. We figure those long winter nights and cheap akvavit must have something to do with this project, whi...
Thursday, Nov 29
The Muscle Car Wars Are On! Dodge Reveals Commercial, Challenger SRT8 Pricing To Start At $37,995 [Muscle Car Wars]
The all-new 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 will be built at the Chrysler Canada Assembly Plant in Brampton, Ontario, on the same assembly line with the Dodge Charger, Charger SRT8, Magnum, Magnum SRT8, Chrysler 300 and Chrysler 300 SRT8 vehicles.
Wednesday, Nov 28
What Should We Call A Charger Pickup?
Tipster Phillip, who has already obtained a PCH Tipster T-shirt for letting us know about the Playboy Jimmy, just keeps the tips coming with these shots of an early Dodge Charger-with-truck-bed he got at the 2007 Houston Autorama. The question is, what do we call this car? Dodge made a fron...
Friday, Nov 9
Ford Mustang Bullitt Timeline Drive [First Drive]
Out on the open road the Bullitt can either loaf along in a torque-induced V8 slumber, or attack into a higher awareness with a simple upshift and quick lead foot. The five-speed transmission is no swiss watch, but channels the very usable 315 horsepower to the wheels without drama. Rev matc...
Tuesday, Oct 30
Facel Vega HK500 [Jalopnik Fantasy Garage]
RUF RT12 | 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | Honda 1300 Coupe 9 | 1931 Daimler Double Six 50 Corsica Drophead Coupe | Ferrari 288 GTO | Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 | 1970 Buick GSX 455 | First Generation BMW M Coupe | Bugatti Veyron 16.4 | Ford GT | Citroen SM | Porsche 928 | Jensen FF | DeTomaso Vallelung...
SEMA 2007: Much Ado About A 'Cuda That T'wasn't
We were wondering how long (or if) it would take for folks to notice the little two-door 'Cuda sitting behind the SR-392 yesterday. It didn't take too long for people to start rumoring, but before we even left the showroom floor, we'd already gotten our answer from the massively Mopar folks....
Friday, Oct 26
Chrysler Workers Ratify UAW Contract
Chrysler LLC Confirms the United Auto Workers Ratification of the 2007 National Labor Agreement Agreement includes independent retiree health care trust Future competitiveness heightened by constructive agreement Auburn Hills, Mich. - Chrysler LLC today confirmed a new Chrysler...
Wednesday, Oct 17
Project Car Hell, Fastback Edition: Charger or Marlin? [Choose Your Eternity]
Never mind what the Loverman says about the early Chargers being "frumpy," Chrysler's response to the gauntlet thrown down by the fishy Rambler (OK, fine, it was more a response to the hot-selling GTO) is a fine-looking machine! Break away from the herd of '68-70 B-body drivers and get yo...
Tuesday, Oct 16
Dodge Family Feud: Charger R/T Vs. Challenger R/T [Jalopnik Fantasy Garage]
Dodge Charger R/T But on the other hand, you have the Challenger. For half a decade Dodge dealers had to bend over and take the fact that Ford was selling millions of Mustangs while they had no pony car whatsoever. To compound the injury, Chevy had its Camaro, Pontiac had the Firebird and even c...
Toyota Drops In Consumer Reports Annual Car Reliability Survey, Ford Improves
Chrysler 300 (V8) Dodge Charger Ford Explorer (V6) Ford F-150 Ford Mustang Jaguar S-Type Jeep Commander Kia Sportage Mazda RX-8 Porsche 911 Saab 9-3 BMW 6 Series Chevrolet Tahoe Chrysler 300 (V6) Dodge Ram 1500 GMC Yukon GMC Yukon XL Kia Amanti Kia Sedona Lexus GS (V6, AWD) Pontiac G6
Monday, Sep 17
Dodge to Auction First 2008 Challengers [Press Release Regurge]
The all-new 2008 Dodge Challenger is the ultimate modern American muscle coupe. The new icon stays true to both its historical and modern concept roots. It is a modern vehicle that follows the authentic Dodge muscle car formula - a two-door, HEMI V-8-powered rear-wheel-drive coupe. The 20...
Friday, Aug 31
1969 Dodge Charger Smokes 'Em
From the fusty old Mopar department comes this Friday's gratuitous tire frying. These guys have a junkyard, a soaked patch of pavement, a second-generation Dodge Charger, and maybe another set of tires. Judging by the volume of smoke alone, this thing is packing a 383 big block at the very l...
Sunday, Aug 5
It's A Chrysler Shocker! Former Home Depot CEO Bob Nardelli Named New CEO Of Chrysler [Chrysler]
NEW YORK, August 6, 2007 - Chrysler LLC today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Bob Nardelli as Chairman and CEO of Chrysler LLC. The Board also announced that Tom LaSorda has been appointed Vice-Chairman and President of Chrysler LLC, reporting to Nardelli.
Tuesday, Jul 3
Not Leprechaun's Hat, White Hat Special!
While we harbor a not-so-secret crush on the Dodge Rebellion girl, this cartoon spot for the White Hat Special '69 Dodge Charger lacks any sort of element that would appeal to a discriminating Charger-driving badass like Brock Samson. Hank and Dean might enjoy it, though. – Davey G. Johnson
Wednesday, Mar 7
Ad Watch: Can The Dodge Avenger Turn You Into Deep Purple, Batman Or A Salsa Dancer?
Dodge Avenger — with its bold, aggressive styling, innovative interior features, high levels of safety and reliability, great performance and handling, excellent fuel economy and affordable price — has along list of selling points that will impress consumers," said Tom Loveless, D...
Wednesday, Feb 14
Dodge's American Muscle To Be Built In Canada [News]
Whereas before it was all but certain, now it is absolutely for certain -- the LX-platformed shortened-to-two-doors Dodge Challenger will be built in DaimlerChrysler's Brampton plant, west of Toronto. Production of the sports coupe is set to begin in the spring of 2008 as the Challenge...
Saturday, Dec 2
Dealer Dollars: Chrysler Gives Dealers Incentive, But Will They Give It To You?
The 'merican side of the German-American hybrid's already shown a penchant for descent down the slippery sales ladder of incentives without saying they're incentives. Hell, maybe they're just lying to themselves. Whether they're telling the truth or just truthiness, the Detroit News...
Monday, Oct 30
SEMAture Ejaculation: Wert's Exclusive "Interview" With Chrysler Design Guru Ralph Gilles
the 'merican side of the German-American hybrid stood his ground while quickly riffing with us on the "relevancy" of American design in the face of European prettiness, the direction of the next generation of Chrysler Group trucks and SUV's, and even takes a moment to deny rumors* of alc...
Monday, Sep 11
Jalopnik Reviews: 2006 Dodge Charger SRT 8, Part 2 [Jalopnik Reviews]
There's some cool stuff here: the uConnect hands-free communication system works well, the sound system's superb and the power adjustable pedals are a helpful feature for the very short of stature. Still, it's bugging us that Chrysler deletes the aux input jack from upgraded stereos.
Tuesday, Sep 5
Jalopnik Reviews: 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8, Part 1 [Jalopnik Reviews]
But as I mentioned, performance alone can only excite so much. Although the standard Chargers are menacing n' mean-looking, the SRT8's looks are on par with Hemi-powered Dodges of old. It's big, brawny, and with the additional hood scoop, front styling, rear spoiler and the oh-god-I-wan...
Friday, Jun 23
Dirty Harry Wished He Had This Magnum: Taking A Ride In The Dodge Magnum Police Package [News]
The standard edition of the Dodge Magnum police package is a 3.5-liter High Output V-6 engine with 250 horsepower and 250 lb-ft. of torque. But this was a press day, so there was nothing standard on this ride -- it had the 5.7L HEMI V8 with 340 horsepower when running at 5,000 rpm and 390 lb-ft of to...
Thursday, Dec 8
Choosing Jalopnik's Car of the Year: Davey G's Argument for the Dodge Charger R/T [News]
Still, the Charger like the 300 and Magnum before it has soul, and that s a rare commodity in any car under 60k today. It s even rarer in cars under 60k that don t wear a blue-and-white roundel on the hood or have less than four doors. Plus, although it s not available with a front bench, you can stil...
Friday, Jul 15
Jalopnik Reviews: 2006 Dodge Charger R/T, Part 3 [Jalopnik Reviews]
Vitals: · Manufacturer: Dodge · Model tested: Dodge Charger R/T · Model year: 2006 · Price as Tested: $29,995 · Engine type: 5.7-liter Hemi V8, cast iron block, 16-vavles · Horsepower: 340 hp @ 5000 rpm · Torque: 390 ft. lbs. @ 4000 rpm · Redline: 5800 rpm
Thursday, Jul 14
Jalopnik Reviews: 2006 Dodge Charger R/T, Part 2 [Jalopnik Reviews]
The Charger s sheet metal sits somewhere between the suppository-shaped nouveaux GTO and the re-imagined Mustang GT. If it weren t for the Dodge s fastback rear, the Charger wouldn t even rate a single star. If you re looking for the real deal(ish), it s best to wait; the hood scooped and bespo...
Wednesday, Jul 13
Jalopnik Reviews: 2006 Dodge Charger R/T, Part 1
As for the four-door thing, well, we are talking about a re-skinned Chrysler 300: a five-star, five-up cruiser with plenty of wallow and handling to match. Is that such a bad thing? Yes. It s about time (plus twenty years) that Detroit built a sedan that can thrash and burn. Which means less wei...
