News By Topic: Dodge

2005 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab 4x4 Laramie - Review

Feb 3, 2005

THE AUTO PAGE<br> By<br> JOHN HEILIG<p> <b>SPECIFICATIONS</b> <p> <b>MODEL:</b> Dodge Dakota Quad Cab 4x4 Laramie<br> <b>ENGINE:</b> 4.7-liter Magnum V8<br> <b>HORSEPOWER/TORQUE:</b> 230 hp @ 4,600 rpm/295 lb.-ft. @ 3,600 rpm <br> <b>TRANSMISSION:</b> 5-speed automatic<br> <b>WHEELBASE: </b>131.3 in.<br> <b>LENGTH x WI ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group's All-New Dodge Dakota Club Cab Gets Five Stars from NHTSA

Feb 2, 2005

- 2005 Dakota Gets Top Rating in NHTSA Frontal and Side-Impact Tests - Eighth consecutive new Chrysler Group Product to Receive Five Stars for Frontal Crash Protection AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 1 -- The all-new 2005 Dodge Dakota Club Cab has received a Five-Star rating in front and side-impact crash tests from the Nati ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Reports January 2005 U.S. Sales Increase 9 Percent

Feb 1, 2005

* Minivan Sales Increase 25 Percent and Continue Segment Dominance * Chrysler Brand up 33 Percent; Sets New January Sales Record * Chrysler 300 Sales Exceed 10,000 Units 9 Consecutive Months * Dodge Brand Sales Increase 7 Percent, Led by Dodge Durango and Dodge Dakota AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 1 -- Despite tough weathe ... Continue reading

Ladies and Gentlemen ... Start Your Bids! Chrysler Group to Auction 2006 Dodge Charger

Jan 27, 2005

- Chrysler Group to auction first 2006 Dodge Charger volume production vehicle to roll off assembly line and autographed race car body used in world reveal at the North American International Auto Show - Winning bidder to receive Charger keys from NASCAR legend Richard Petty at the May 7, 2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Announces Plans to Invest $419 Million in its Belvidere, Illinois Plant

Jan 26, 2005

- Investment enables the addition of a second shift, 1,000 jobs - New manufacturing flexibility and operational strategy to be implemented - Local United Automotive Workers agreement reached to support investment AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 26 -- Chrysler Group Executive Vice President of Manufacturing Frank Ewasyshyn to ... Continue reading

GM Wins Overall Polk Automotive Loyalty Award Winners - Keeps Customers Better

Jan 19, 2005

Numerous New Winners Emerge Across Segment Level Categories for Model Year 2004 SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 19 -- R. L. Polk & Co., the automotive industry's premier tracker of consumer loyalty among new vehicles, presented the ninth annual Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards yesterday at the 2005 Automotive News World Congress ... Continue reading

Craftsman Truck Series: Jimmy Spencer Dodge Ram feature

Jan 18, 2005

Monday, Jan. 17, 2005 Ray Cooper Daytona International Speedway Clear!Blue Material from 2005 Testing. 704-975-3232 Craftsman Truck Series. JIMMY SPENCER (No. 1 Mopar Dodge Ram) NOTE: The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series test session encountered several weather-related problems on Saturday and Sunday. ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group President and CEO Describes Global Auto Industry as Post-Modern Decathlon

Jan 17, 2005

- Auto Companies must be at or near the top in every discipline - Innovative teaming with suppliers and partners essential - No let up in Chrysler Group's product offensive DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 17 -- Speaking to the Automotive News World Congress on Monday, January 17, Chrysler Group President and CEO Dieter Zetsche u ... Continue reading

Dodge and Volkswagen Design Studios Win Top Honors in Design Challenge at Los Angeles Auto Show

Jan 15, 2005

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 15 -- The judges of the Los Angeles Auto Show's Design Challenge have named the Dodge Superbee and Volkswagen Mobile Lounge as joint-winners of the first-ever automobile design studio competition. As part of the auto show's Design Los Angeles theme and automobile designers' conference, studios were in ... Continue reading

Thanks Dieter! Chrysler Firehouse Gives Back To Detroit

Jan 13, 2005

Detroit - January 10, 2005 - Chrysler Group President and CEO Dieter Zetsche rings the fire bell signaling another donation for the city of Detroit at the Chrysler Firehouse during press days at the North American International Auto Show. Detroit Police and Fire Departments received $25,000 checks and a smart vehicle f ... Continue reading

More Charger NASCAR Quotes from DIS

Jan 12, 2005

Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005 Ray Cooper Daytona International Speedway Clear!Blue Day One 2005 Testing. PAGE 2. 704-975-3232 COMMENTS AFTER MORNING TEST SESSION CASEY MEARS (No. 41 Target Dodge) "It's slower and the rules aren't the same, so it's hard to tell a big difference in the cars. ... Continue reading

Dodge Charger NASCAS Quotes from Daytona

Jan 12, 2005

Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005 Ray Cooper Daytona International Speedway Clear!Blue Day One 2005 Testing. PAGE 1. 704-975-3232 Comments on the 2005 Dodge Charger after unveiling Tuesday morning at Daytona International Speedway. RICHARD PETTY (Won three NASCAR championships and a record 37 victories in a Charger) "You know it' ... Continue reading

2006 Dodge Charger - Modern Design for Today's Muscle Car Enthusiasts

Jan 10, 2005

- Dodge Designs Modern Muscle into Coupe-styled Sedan - All-new Four-door with Heart and Soul of Legendary Charger - Comfortable, Capable and Versatile AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 10 -- Striking Mix of Legendary Cues and Bold Modern Styling The design of the all-new 2006 Dodge Charger nods with respect in the rearview mi ... Continue reading

All-New 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8 and 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe World Debuts

Jan 6, 2005

LOS ANGELES - January 5, 2005 - Eric Ridenour, Chrysler Group Executive Vice President, Product Development, debuts the all-new 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8, top, and the all-new 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe at the Los Angeles International Auto Show today. Dodge Magnum SRT8 features an SRT-tuned 425-horsepower, 6.1-liter HE ... Continue reading

Delightful Car Ratings: Measure of the Customer Shows that It's Not Just Size that Counts

Jan 6, 2005

SAN DIEGO--Jan. 6, 2005--2004 is over. Some automotive manufacturers were winners and some fell short of their targets. Strategic Vision Inc. (SVI) takes a clear position on the key to success: Delight your customers. Who did it well and who did not? What do you need to do to create a success? Where can you go next to ... Continue reading