2013 SRT Viper - The Return of the Snake +VIDEO
Apr 4, 2012
Two new models include SRT Viper and SRT Viper GTS All-aluminum, mid-engine 8.4-liter V-10 delivers an estimated 640 horsepower and 600 lb.-ft. of torque -- the most torque of any naturally aspirated sports car engine in the world Chassis enhancements bring 50 percent improvement in torsional stiffness Triple-digit wei ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports March 2012 U.S. Sales Increased 34 Percent; Best Monthly Sales in Four Years
Apr 3, 2012
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 3, 2012 -- Best monthly sales since March 2008 - Best first quarter since 2008 - 24th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains 10th-consecutive month of sales gains of at least 20 percent - Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram Truck, and FIAT brands each post sales increases in March versus same ... Continue reading
Dodge Spends Quality Time Developing First Vehicle of Italian-American Partnership
Apr 2, 2012
2013 Dodge Dart gets earlier start on new quality processes previously introduced with award-winning Dodge Durango Dart expands on performance quality attributes of its Italian cousin, Alfa Romeo Giulietta Dodge tested the Dart for more than 8.5 million miles Belvidere (Ill.) Assembly Plant adds $20 million in new faci ... Continue reading
2013 SRT Viper is Ready to Shed its Skin
Apr 2, 2012
April 2, 2012 -- Get ready -- the wait is almost over for America's iconic predator. The all-new 2013 SRT Viper is ready to shed its skin and sink its fangs into the supercar world! Check out www.driveSRT.com at 11:55 a.m. EDT on April 4, 2012 for the official unveiling live from the New York International Auto Show. ... Continue reading
Sensible Sentra, Scintillating SRT8, Sexy 650i and So-So Acura In This Month's Letter from Europe
Apr 1, 2012
by Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel I cannot pretend that the Nissan Sentra is the greatest automobile in the World. It isnât. But, having said that it is a willing work horse millions would be happy to own. First and foremost it is priced well under 20 thousand dollars and you do get a pretty ... Continue reading
Mar 26, 2012
Dodge and SRT Motorsports announced today an all-new 2013 Dodge Dart rally car piloted by four-time Rally America Champion and 17-time X Games Gold Medalist Travis Pastrana will compete in the 2012 Global RallyCross Championship (GRC) Series. "At Dodge, racing is an integral part of our heritage and embodies our comp ... Continue reading
Dodge Durango Special Service Reporting For Duty
Mar 19, 2012
Special Service Dodge Durango designed for police, fire and general fleet customers Model has unique components to handle extreme use, extra-long life and added utility Durango can tow class-leading 7,400 pounds and travel over a class-leading 550 miles between fill-ups Following the successful debut of the Dodge Charg ... Continue reading
Chrysler Steps Back Ten Years to Jump Into the Future with CNG-Powered Ram 4X4 Pick Up +VIDEO
Mar 15, 2012
Chrysler takes the first step in actualizing Sergio Marchionneâs mandate to bring CNG back into play By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL As any regular visitor to TheAutoChannel.com may know, we have been big supporters of compressed natural gas and have vigorously advocated a resum ... Continue reading
Dodge Introduces the Fuel Efficient 2012 Avenger SE V6
Mar 13, 2012
SE V6 package offers unprecedented performance and value in the mid-size sedan segment The Avenger SE V6 is powered by the award-winning 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, which produces a best-in-class 283 horsepower while achieving a best-in-class V-6 EPA highway fuel economy ... Continue reading
2012 Dodge Charger R/T Road & Track Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Mar 13, 2012
And exciting new interpretation of a classic Detroit muscle car loaded with contemporary and civilized refinements DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The name harkens to the past, as do some of the styling cues and even the "Hemi" engine's combustion chamber layout, but the current Dodge Charger is not an exercise i ... Continue reading
Mar 7, 2012
2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine now standard on AVP, SE and SXT models and delivers up to 26 miles per gallon on the highway Third-row seating is available at no extra charge in March -- a $995 added value Dodge Journey is the most affordable seven-passenger vehicle in America starting at a Manufacturer's Starting Retail P ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC Reports February 2012 U.S. Sales Increased 40 Percent; Best February Since 2008
Mar 1, 2012
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 1, 2012 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 1, 2012 -- Best February sales in four years February marks the 23rd-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Ninth-consecutive month of sales gains of at least 20 percent Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge and Ram Truck brands each post sales increases in Feb ... Continue reading
2012 Chicago Auto Show Wrap-up +VIDEO
Feb 12, 2012
The 104th Annual Chicago Auto Show By Steve Purdy (Detroit Bureau)Thom Cannell (Detroit Bureau) Larry Nutson (Chicago Bureau) The Auto Channel First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent. This year mar ... Continue reading
2012 Dodge Durango Receives MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award at the Chicago Auto Show
Feb 8, 2012
2012 Dodge Durango earns MotorWeek Drivers' Choice award (shared with Jeep Grand Cherokee) Dodge brand January 2012 sales increase 29 percent; best January since 2008 Dodge Durango January 2012 sales jump 152 percent The year may be young, but Dodge brand vehicles are continuing to gain momentum, earning recognition fr ... Continue reading
Mopar's Big Four 75th Birthday Presents
Feb 6, 2012
By Thom Cannell Senior Editor Steve Purdy Detroit Editor The Auto Channel Detroit Bureau Celebrating the brandâs 75th anniversary a group of journalists and enthusiasts gathered at the Mopar Accessory and Performance Lab in Centerline, Michigan last week for a sneak peek of four Mopar branded vehicles to be introd ... Continue reading
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