About 789 Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge dealerships closed in June as part of Chrysler’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. Now, about 40 more could close due to a conflict between Chrysler Financial and GMAC, the Detroit Free Press reports. According to the National Automobile Dealers Association, these dealerships, which are considered viable, could lose their floor […]
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The Ram has been Dodge’s pickup brand for a long time, and has become synonymous with powerful, feature-packed trucks. Right now, the Ram name is found on all of Dodge’s ½ ton and larger pickup trucks. That could all change soon though. According to Inside Line, the Ram name will likely soon be separated from […]
Chrysler Doubles Cash For Clunkers Rebate
Posted in Automotive, Chrysler, Dodge, Incentives, Jeep, Rebates on Jul 22nd, 2009
Chrysler Group LLC announced a new incentive program Wednesday, called “Double CA$H For Your Old Car”. Just two days before the CARS rebate program is expected to be finalized by the government, Chrysler is offering a tempting $9,000 rebate for those who qualify for the cash for clunkers incentive. Even buyers who aren’t trading in […]
Viper Fans Rejoice: Chrysler Keeps Dodge Viper SRT10
Posted in Automotive, Chrysler, Dodge, Sports cars on Jul 13th, 2009
Chrysler Group LLC announced Friday that production of the Dodge Viper SRT10 will continue. Chrysler said in a statement that it is “no longer pursuing a sale of the Viper business assets.” The Viper’s production was scheduled to stop in December 2009, but will continue at the Chrysler Group Conner Avenue Assembly Plant. The plant […]
Chrysler Bankruptcy Stops Lemon Law Payments
Posted in Bankruptcy, Chrysler, Dodge, Quality on May 19th, 2009
Chrysler customers who are owed money by Chrysler under lemon laws are finding that, even though they have reached an agreement with Chrysler, they can’t get a refund or settlement. Chrysler’s checks to lemon law customers are bouncing due to the company’s bankruptcy, the L.A. Times reports. Since Chrysler filed for bankruptcy, all of its […]
Dodge Circuit Could be a Great Electric Sports Car For Chrysler
Posted in Automotive, Battery-powered vehicles, Chrysler, Dodge, Electric cars on Apr 15th, 2009
If Chrysler is still around as of May 1, the Dodge Circuit, a new battery-powered, 268-horsepower, two-seat sports car, could become the automaker’s first electric car. The Circuit is scheduled to be released in late 2010. The Dodge Circuit resembles the electric Tesla Roadster, which costs $109,000. The Dodge Circuit’s pricing hasn’t been announced yet, […]
Holy Purple Nurples!! There’s A New Bully On The Block…
Posted in Chrysler, Dodge, Muscle Cars, Sports cars on Jan 23rd, 2009
Meet the new Saleen SMS 570 and SMS 570X. They’re the new bully’s on the block. Got a muscle car? Bring it cause these two have more punch than a juice bowl at a prom night reception. Legendary tuner Steve Saleen has taken the already potent Dodge Challenger platform and given it a real shot […]
I’ll Belive It When I See It: Dodge’s ENVI Concept Electric Car
Posted in alternative fuel, Battery-powered vehicles, Dodge, Electric cars, Future Cars, Sports cars, Technology on Jan 12th, 2009
So while all the world’s leading manufactures, and one bold independent start-up, are cracking their noggins to come out with a fully electric car that’s fun to drive, Dodge has announced that they are going to build a production version of their Dodge EV Concept by next year. Now called the Dodge ENVI, this new […]
Love Your New Challenger? Tell Chrysler About It…
Posted in Automotive, Chrysler, Dodge, Muscle Cars on Dec 4th, 2008
So you just got your brand new Dodge Challenger. You’ve been waiting for months for this thing and now it’s here and you just don’t know how to express the pure, blissful joy. Don’t worry, now you do! Dodge is setting up a contest to see who’s got the most appreciation for their new ride. […]
RECALL: Chrysler Is Recalling Over 20,000 Charger And Magnum Cop Cars
Posted in Automotive, Chrysler, Dodge, Recalls, Safety on Nov 10th, 2008
Chrysler is in the process of recalling 20,283 2006-’09 Dodge Charger and Magnum vehicles built with the police package and equipped with a column shifter. The reason for the recall is that the gearshift cable may become disengaged from the steering column mounting bracket. This malfunction can cause an incorrect transmission gearshift position display, which […]
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