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2012 Dodge Charger SRT8

Remember when the first line-up redesigned Dodge Charger was announced? Fans were skeptical, downright enraged, that the American auto maker would bring back a classic (the likes of which chased Steve MeQueen in Bullitt and ran from Boss Hogg in The Dukes of Hazzard) and turn it into a 4-door sedan. But Charger became the bell of Dodge's ball - even SRT8 supercharged variants sold well.

Many of the Dodge variants are still available in…

Turnaround Ahead Of Schedule



Chrysler Group's turnaround plan is ahead of schedule Forbes.com reports following a wide-ranging interview with CEO Sergio Marchionne.

Marchionne told Forbes that 2011 is the year where we've got to prove to ourselves and we've got to prove to others that we are different.

The Chrysler Group CEO said the company will continue to rejuvenate the product line and maintain speedy product development, which distinguishes Chrysler Group from its competitors.

A…


Auburn Hills, Mich. , Feb 16, 2011 - Demonstrating its winter-driving prowess, the all-new 2011 Dodge Charger R/T all-wheel drive (AWD) equipped with its segment-exclusive front-axle disconnect and active transfer case AWD system is the winner of the coveted New England Motor Press Association's (NEMPA) 2011 Winter Vehicle Award - Sedan/Wagon $25,000 to $35,000.

"Dodge Charger is a great looking car with a high-quality interior," said John Paul, Winter Vehicle Awards Team Leader…


The heavy-duty pickup truck wars have ratcheted up again with Ram Truck introducing a version of its Ram 3500 Heavy Duty at the Chicago Auto Show that will tow more than 11 tons of trailer, USA Today said.

The High Output Cummins I-6 engine has increased torque 23 percent, PickupTrucks.com said. It will be standard on all Ram 2500 and 3500 models equipped with six-speed automatic transmission, PickupTrucks.com said, adding that the transmission…


The Dodge brand introduced five R/T models and previewed one future product, the 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8, at the Chicago Auto Show, NYTimes.com reports.

Dodge Brand CEO Ralph Gilles told The Detroit News the "R/Ts have definitely
earned their stripes" with unique handling characteristics high-performance engines, special exhaust tuning, sport-tuned suspensions and road-gripping
performance tires.

"I really believe you can have your cake and eat it too," Gilles said, according to Dow…

Chrysler 200: Imported From Detroit



Of all the Super Bowl ads, no spot has been talked about more than the Chrysler 200 ad featuring Eminem and the city of Detroit, MTV.com reports.

Chrysler "went for the jugular" with a two-minute ad that introduced the new 200 as a symbol of a city that's hit rock bottom and is only looking up, SmartPlanet.com said, while also suggesting it was perhaps the best $9 million Chrysler ever spent.

The…

The Kinder, Gentler Chrysler 300

Posted by About.com.

Chrysler has made major changes to their road-going bad boy, and there's no question the new 2011 Chrysler 300 is better -- but it's also a lot more tame, About.com said. Though the profile is familiar, the feel, fit and finish of the car is entirely new, the website said. Most noticeable is the softened styling -- everything that stood out on the old 300 has been softened and matured…

GM and Chrysler Lead as U.S. Auto Sales Rise

Posted by Reuters.

General Motors Co. and Chrysler posted U.S. sales gains of more than 20 percent for January as the two automakers that had faced collapse in 2009 shot past the industry's still-struggling leader, Toyota Motor Corp., Reuters said. Overall U.S. auto sales rose 17 percent, a sign that the consumer-led recovery remained on track in the United States, the news service said. Strong truck sales drove GM to a 22…

2011 Chrysler 300

Posted by Jalopnik.com.

The best of the 300 still comes with the 300C and its 5.7-liter Hemi, Jalopnik.com said. The 300C does a cheerful impersonation of a Saturn V in a straight line, hitting 60 mph just a few tics after five seconds and extra-legal speeds quickly thereafter, the website said. The Hemi has been tweaked up to 363 horsepower and 393 lb-ft of torque, the review said.

Chrysler 200: New Exterior Styling and Interior Upgrades

Posted by the Associated Press.

New exterior styling gives the 200 the pleasing looks of other modern family cars, the Associated Press said. The interior is nicely upgraded, too, with better-looking plastics and other materials, the AP said. There's a newly invigorated V-6 for upper-level models, and it generates a generous 283 horsepower, AP said. The suspension and steering in the 200 are improved, too, so ride and handling have a modern feel, AP…
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