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Hot Wheels Classics: Thefts of Dodge Chargers

Hot Wheels Classics: Thefts of Dodge Chargers

A Respected Member of the Muscle Car Class-- When Chrysler introduced the Dodge Charger for the 1966 model year, it wasn't an overwhelming hit with consumers. Its second generation, however, produced for model years 1968 through 1970, did strike a sweet spot with buyers looking for a muscular performer wrapped in a fre ... Continue reading

FCA México Reports July 2015 Sales Increase 24 Percent; Best July Since 2009 and Best Month of 2015

FCA México Reports July 2015 Sales Increase 24 Percent; Best July Since 2009 and Best Month of 2015

FCA México today reported its seventh consecutive month of sales gains with 9,009 units, a 24 percent increase compared with sales in July 2014; best July since 2009 and best sales month of the year. “We continue our positive trend, seven consecutive months of sales gains, thanks to our ever-increasing, wide-range pr ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS August 3, 2015; Honda, Kia, Toyota, MINI, Audi, Nissan, Lincoln, Dodge

NHTSA RECALLS August 3, 2015; Honda, Kia, Toyota, MINI, Audi, Nissan, Lincoln, Dodge

NHTSA RECALLS August 3, 2015; Honda, Kia, Toyota, MINI, Audi, Nissan, Lincoln, Dodge ... Continue reading

FCA Reports Best July Sales Since 2005

FCA Reports Best July Sales Since 2005

FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales of 178,027 units, a 6 percent increase compared with sales in July 2014 (167,667 units), and the group’s best July sales since 2005. The Chrysler, Jeep®, and Ram Truck brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in July compared with the same month a year ago. The Jeep brand’s ... Continue reading

New 2016 Dodge Viper ACR - Fastest Street-legal Viper Track Car Ever

New 2016 Dodge Viper ACR - Fastest Street-legal Viper Track Car Ever

The next chapter in the history of the ultimate street-legal, track-focused, hand-built American supercar begins with the return of the new 2016 Dodge Viper ACR. ... Continue reading

Fireball Tim Drives a 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat +VIDEO

Fireball Tim Drives a 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat +VIDEO

HOLLYWOOD USA - July 30, 2015: This episode… Fireball & buddy Ken Vela from WIKDD Kustoms snag Blind Film Critic & Famous Youtuber TOMMY EDISON for a day filled with cool cars. First up, Tommy feels a 1957 Chevy and a 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat, then off to Picture Car Warehouse for some Movie Car action. He ch ... Continue reading

Roadkill Nights "Powered By Dodge" Pop-Up Car Festival And Flashlight Drag Races To Take Over Silverdome Aug. 12

Roadkill Nights "Powered By Dodge" Pop-Up Car Festival And Flashlight Drag Races To Take Over Silverdome Aug. 12

Register now to test your drag-racing skills at fun, free event featuring ROADKILL's David Freiburger DETROIT -- July 30, 2015: WHAT: Roadkill Nights "Powered by Dodge" is a free, pop-up car festival featuring flashlight drag races where 200 racing enthusiasts will have the opportunity to race one another in their own ... Continue reading

FCA Clarifies Scope of Remedies in NHTSA Consent Order

FCA Clarifies Scope of Remedies in NHTSA Consent Order

Certain press reports have misconstrued the scope and therefore the estimated costs of certain remedies contemplated by the consent order entered into by FCA US with NHTSA and announced today. FCA intends to clarify the scope of such remedies. In the consent order, FCA US has agreed to additional remedies for three rec ... Continue reading

Mopar Extends Commitment to Teen Driver Safety

Mopar Extends Commitment to Teen Driver Safety

Mopar is going the extra mile in its commitment to promoting teen safety behind the wheel, with a helping hand from America’s mainstream performance brand. “Mopar Road Ready Powered by Dodge” will feature a slate of seven events scheduled for late 2015 and early 2016, each dedicated to training and educating teenage ... Continue reading

Dodge Announces 2016 SRT Hellcat Plan of Attack; Increases Production +VIDEO

Dodge Announces 2016 SRT Hellcat Plan of Attack; Increases Production +VIDEO

Dodge will soon be opening the dealer order banks for 2016 model year Dodge Challenger and Charger SRT Hellcats, streamlining the process and significantly increasing production to ensure that the fastest, most powerful muscle cars ever continue to move off dealer lots. “We could not have asked for a more enthusiastic ... Continue reading

FCA Recall: Statement: Software Update

FCA Recall: Statement: Software Update

FCA US LLC is conducting a voluntary safety recall to update software in approximately 1,400,000 U.S. vehicles equipped with certain radios. The recall aligns with an ongoing software distribution that insulates connected vehicles from remote manipulation, which, if unauthorized, constitutes criminal action. Further, F ... Continue reading

FCA US Reaches Consensual Resolution of NHTSA Investigation on 23 Recall Campaigns

FCA US Reaches Consensual Resolution of NHTSA Investigation on 23 Recall Campaigns

FCA US LLC (FCA US) today announced it has entered into a consent order with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which resolves the issues raised by NHTSA with respect to FCA US’s execution of 23 recall campaigns in NHTSA’s Special Order issued to FCA US on May 22, 2015 and further addr ... Continue reading

NHTSA To Fine Fiat Chrysler $105 Million For Recall Abuses

NHTSA To Fine Fiat Chrysler $105 Million For Recall Abuses

Milan IT July 26, 2015; Valentina Za writing for Reuters reported that U.S. authorities are close to imposing a record $105 million fine on Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCHA.MI) for recall lapses covering millions of vehicles, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday citing people familiar with the matter. A settleme ... Continue reading

Start Your Engines! Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak Ordering Commences

Start Your Engines! Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak Ordering Commences

Mopar has announced the launch of ordering for the new Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak, with the option of the brand's first-ever offering of a supercharged 354-cubic-inch Gen III HEMI® engine or a naturally aspirated 426-cubic-inch Gen III HEMI engine. Pricing will be cubic-inch appropriate, with a manufacturer's s ... Continue reading

Dodge Challenger, Charger and Fiat 500 Lead Segments in 2015 J.D. Power APEAL Study

Dodge Challenger, Charger and Fiat 500 Lead Segments in 2015 J.D. Power APEAL Study

Dodge Charger leads Large Car segment for fifth consecutive year Dodge Challenger ranks highest in Midsize Sporty Car segment for fourth time in five years Fiat 500 leads City Car segment, second top three finish in four years Ram 1500, Chrysler 300 rank second and third in respective segments FCA US LLC vehicles led t ... Continue reading

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