Posted in Automotive, Chrysler, Dodge, Recalls, Safety on Jul 18th, 2008
The federal government has recently announced that 5,509 2008 Dodge Chargers and Magnums, along with some 2008 Chrysler 300 vehicles, are being recalled for a problem that was first spotted in March on a 2009 Dodge Challenger pilot vehicle. The vehicle was undergoing pre-launch evaluation at Chrysler’s Chelsea Proving Grounds. The problem seems to be […]
Posted in Automotive, car buying incentives, Chrysler, Dodge, Trucks on Jul 14th, 2008
In a bid to move all remaining Dodge Ram pickup trucks of the lots of their dealerships, Chrysler will be offering 0% financing to all qualified buyers for up to 72 months. The incentive is hoped to offset the cost of ownership of the big truck. But the main reason is to make room for […]
Posted in Automotive, Chrysler, Dodge, Financing on Jul 11th, 2008
Chrysler LLC announced Thursday it will offer zero percent financing for six years on its 2008 Dodge pickups in an effort to help boost sales. The zero percent financing offer applies to the 2008 Dodge Ram Light Duty Quad and 2008 Dodge Ram Mega Cab, according to Chrysler. The company will be launching a redesigned […]
Posted in Automotive, Dodge on Jul 7th, 2008
Chrysler’s Dodge division has been taking a real hit lately. Their lineup is mostly truck based and that is translating to poor sales. No better proof of this exists then the recently announced news that Dodge is once again idling production of it’s Ram pickup truck at it’s factory in Mexico. Manuel Duarte, corporate communications […]
Posted in Automotive, Chrysler, Dodge, Sports cars on Jul 4th, 2008
Good news speed freaks! Now you can get all the velocity you need right out of the box. Dodge recently announced that it’s performance division, Mopar, would be producing a drag-racing package for the upcoming Challenger muscle car. Dodge says it was inspired by the 1968 Hemi-powered Dodge Dart and Plymouth ‘Cuda package cars. These […]
The largest privately owned automobile manufacturer is cutting back on 2,400 jobs and closing two plants that make mini-vans. Given Chrysler created this category of automobile, this is a major blow. It is also going to effect production of Dodge Rams, which also are seeing slowing sales caused by high gas prices. With the news […]
Posted in Automotive, Chrysler, Dodge, Recalls on Jun 17th, 2008
Chrysler announced today that it is recalling 6,692 Dodge Journeys for possible engine fires. The model being recalled has the 3.5-liter engine and the engine’s wiring harness could come into contact with the left transaxle mount and possibly start an engine fire, reports AutoWeek. The Dodge Journey was released for sale in February and Chrysler […]
Posted in Automotive, Chrysler, Dodge, Financing, Jeep on Jun 6th, 2008
Chrysler’s low sales figures have prompted the company to increase their incentives. Not only are they offering the “Let’s Refuel America” $2.99 guaranteed gas price for three years on most models, but the company is increasing cash back incentives in an effort to move some inventory this month. Cars.com has listed the rebates and incentives […]
Posted in Automotive, car buying incentives, Chrysler, Dodge, Financing, Fuel Prices, Gas Prices, Incentives, Jeep on May 6th, 2008
As automakers experience slow sales due to high gas prices, Chrysler introduced an incentive on Monday that is sure to appeal to those worried about increasing fuel prices. Chrysler is offering new car buyers a card good for gas purchases that will lock in the price at $2.99 a gallon for three years. The fuel […]
Posted in Automotive, Dodge, Muscle Cars, sold out on Apr 24th, 2008
If you were considering buying the 2008 Dodge Challenger, you’re out of luck. At a base price of $37,995 for the SRT8, the only place you can get one right now is on eBay, but expect to pay around $60,000 to $65,000 for it. Chrysler built 6,400 Challengers for its 2008 model year and they’re […]
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