Even though Chrysler’s revival process has already begun, there are many things which need to be accomplished before we see Fiat’s influence in the US carmaker. Until then, the company is betting big on special editions of its best selling models. As such, it has just released teaser images of four new models which, according to Chrysler,... ...read the full post
Chrysler is definitely learning a few things from Toyota, and in order to play it safe, has just issued a “safety improvement campaign”, or in simpler terms, a recall without being forced by the NHTSA. The source of this recall is an airbag sensor in the front of the 2005-2006 Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Caravan and Dodge Grand Caravan... ...read the full post
The Dodge Challenger is one of the most retro-looking muscle cars of this current generation of fast American sports models. That is why it’s pretty popular with drag drivers who want to look good while racing on the quarter mile track. Last year the company, together with its performance division, Mopar, revealed the Challenger Drag Pak special... ...read the full post
Chrysler hasn’t been doing so well in recent times, but with Fiat recently partnering up with the American company, things might turn around soon enough. The new leader of the two companies, Sergio Marchionne, has some big plans for the Pentastar manufacturer, which includes a plethora of facelifts made to its main models, until it can get some... ...read the full post
Even though Chrysler isn’t doing so well in the auto market, as many of its models are long due for an overhaul, at least one segment is still doing pretty good: the minivan one, where the Dodge Caravan and the Chrysler Town and Country are shifting units left and right. Seeing more potential in that segment, the Pentastar carmaker has announced... ...read the full post
The Dodge Charger is one impressive American muscle car, but with some major modifications from the tuners at SpeedFactory, the model went from potent sportscar to track-ready rocket. The company’s engineers took a standard 2006 Dodge Charger and threw in just a “few” things, like a GEN III Hemi connected to a Vortech supercharger,... ...read the full post
In an effort to spice things up even more for its retro-looking Dodge Challenger, the company has presented a special edition of the two available models, the R/T and the SRT8, entitled Furious Fuchsia and sporting a stunning paint scheme. “Commemorating four decades of Challenger performance, the new R/T Classic and SRT8 Furious Fuchsia editions... ...read the full post
The Super Bowl took place yesterday, but besides seeing a great game between the New Orleans Saints and the Indianapolis Colts, we were also treated to quite a few great ads. This one, dedicated to the Dodge Charger and titled: Man’s Last Stand, is a very interesting one, showing that even though men aren’t what they used to be (something... ...read the full post
The National Highway and Traffic Safety Association has just announced a new recall for 24,177 new Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep models due to a potential brake failure. It seems that a part of the brake hydraulics system, a retaining clip, might be deformed or even missing entirely out of these 2010 models, meaning that after some time the brakes will... ...read the full post
While all of the current “new age” muscle cars try to evoke the appearance of the iconic models, none of them achieve it quite like the Dodge Challenger, which keeps a wide stance, huge size and aggressive design, just like its granddaddy. But in order to make the muscle car look even more the part, the guys at Mopar have just revealed... ...read the full post
It really seems like Dodge is pulling out all the stops to make sure that its performance model, the Viper, will get a proper good bye once its lifecycle ends in 2010. Besides the revamped 2010 stock model, and the two special editions of the track-oriented ACR edition, the ACR 1:33 and the Voodoo ACR, the company will also launch a special turn-key... ...read the full post
In a big win for Chrysler, Consumer Reports has just published its newest customer appreciation survey, in which over 380,000 people participated. In it, they were asked, in hindsight, if they would’ve bought the same car they did in the last year. The champ was the Dodge Challenger, with over 92% of its customers saying that they would gladly... ...read the full post
I’m sure most Dodge Viper fans are aware that 2010 will be the last year the famous car will be made, but Dodge will certainly honor its snake with the best editions manufactured. At the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show, the company revealed both the 2010 Viper SRT10 and two new special editions of the high performance ACR version, the ACR 1:33 and... ...read the full post
Dodge Viper fans are quite happy these days as the upcoming 2010 Viper ACR set a new lap record on the famous Laguna Seca racing circuit and it seems that the iconic model will go out with a bang next year, when production is planned to reach an end. As for the future performance Dodge model, things were quite silent, but the more optimistic fans were... ...read the full post
Most people don’t usually care about racing circuits, instead focusing on the cars that are on them. But true enthusiasts know that if a track is designed properly, it can amplify the feats of both the cars and the drivers which handle them. One such track is Laguna Seca in the USA, which has offered some unique thrills to anyone thanks to its... ...read the full post
