Thursday, October 28, 2010

2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Rises to Head of Muscle Car Class | Red Letter Dodge

Over half a century ago, Chrysler rolled out the first iteration of their now iconic V8 engines with the FirePower lineup. Leading the pack was the 392 HEMI which quickly established itself as the engine to beat on the drag strip. Or the engine to try to beat, at any rate, since there were little stock options that put up as much of a fight on the quarter-mile as the 392...

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Sunday, October 24, 2010

The all-new 2011 Dodge Durango, an SUV for the New Millennium


Everything has changed except, of course, the name. The all-new 2011 Dodge Durango is completely different from its predecessors with innovations starting at the unibody construction and never seeming to end.

The visual update begins with the stylish new and unmistakably Dodge appearance of the latest version of the cross-hair grill. The new look is sleeker and more refined. This Durango has definitely taken more than a page from the cross-over play book.
If you’re looking for off-road capability and cross-over versatility this new Durango is the vehicle for you. It comes with the new 3.6 liter Pentastar V-6 standard and the 5.7 liter Hemi V-8 is available. You can get the Hemi V-8 with the multi-displacement system, (MDS) which allows the V-8 to shut down 4 cylinders for greater fuel efficiency when more power isn’t needed.

The updated powertrains and chassis offer more 4-wheel capability, a better eye on fuel economy and a much improved ride. The interior now boasts 22 different passenger and cargo configurations and a much more refined look and feel. The longer wheelbase has made possible highly requested improvements in the 3rd row of seating.

Available safety features include blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-path detection, adaptive cruise control, and forward collision warning. Side curtain airbags for all three rows of seating and active head restraints come standard on every 2011 Durango.

This is it. The one enthusiasts have waiting for is definitely the SUV for the new Millennium.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Chrysler Blog - Dodge continues to unleash new products; next up 2011 Dodge Journey

Dodge continues to unleash new products; next up 2011 Dodge Journey

by Mike Driehorst

The Dodge Brand continues Chrysler Group's vehicle momentum with the new 2011 Dodge Journey – designed to be a mid-size crossover with “right sized” proportions for today's family that wants it all


For 2011, Dodge takes what was good and makes it better. The Dodge Journey receives a major overhaul with a completely redesigned and retuned suspension, a new V-6 engine and a new interior with room from up to five- to seven-passenger seating.


And that's not all.


Journey also features the Chrysler Group's new PowerNet electrical architecture: touch-screen command center, Uconnect Touch. The Uconnect Touch combines everything from navigation to dual-zone climate controls to the ability to check fuel prices.

Chrysler Group engineers improved routine ride handling in the 2011 Dodge Journey by re-engineering the suspension geometry, adding new, improved premium tires and redesigning the steering for a more precise and coordinated response.


With 283 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque, the 2011 Dodge Journey is equipped with the new 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine that delivers a 20 percent boost in power compared with the V-6 engine it replaces.


Drivers also will be treated to a smooth, quiet ride. Engineers reduced noise, vibration and harshness by installing new, premium sound-deadening treatments and insulation throughout the vehicle.


Most rewarding surprise


But perhaps the most rewarding surprise is Journey's new interior. A beautifully crafted one-piece instrument panel sets the tone. A new, larger cluster with standard electronic vehicle information center (EVIC) is positioned in the center of the new gauges. It's a full-color display backlit in Dodge red lights, giving it a soft glow unlike any in the segment.


New, integrated center stack bezels are less angular and more sculpted, and designers softened the radius to make more room for the driver's knees. The heating and cooling outlets are also redesigned to make them better looking and better functioning.


The center console gets a lot of extra cushion on the tilt-and-slide armrest. Lift the lid, and there's a larger center storage bin with a 12-volt outlet and USB port where owners can hook up their MP3/iPod charging connections and hide them away.


Journey also is loaded with an abundance of safety and security features, including:

  • standard advanced multi-stage front passenger air bags,
  • active head restraints,
  • electronic stability control (ESC) with all-speed traction control,
  • electronic roll mitigation and brake assist,
  • new driver-side knee blocker air bag,
  • supplemental side-curtain air bags covering all three rows,
  • supplemental front-seat-mounted side air bags,
  • four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes,
  • LATCH child seat anchor system, and
  • trailer sway control.

The Dodge Journey is built at Chrysler Group LLC's Toluca Assembly Plant in Toluca, Mexico. It will arrive in U.S. dealerships during fourth quarter of 2010.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Lap by Lap

Well the chase is on, and to know one's surprise, number 48 Jimmie Johnson is back in the lead. The way this teams performs during these last weeks of the racing season, is just amazing. They stay focused and on top of their game no matter what is thrown at them. As for our Dodge guys, Kurt is hanging in there at 6th place. Though he is not out of the picture yet, with the way Jimmie is running I do not see anyone taking the number one spot from the number 48. Brad looks like he will win the Nationwide Series Championship. That is great news for this young kid, as he has had some serious run ins on the cup side. The car of tomorrow Challenger in the Nationwide Series is one sharp car. It looks more like the real car that we sell than anything has in a long time. On the horsepower side of things, Dodge will be releasing a 392 hemi next year that not only will get better fuel mileage, but also around 495 horsepower. So to think that the SRT8 vehicles we have now will come with approximately 50 more horsepower but get better fuel mileage next year is great. With all of this being done in Detroit, maybe Penske can turn it up a notch next year and put 2 cars in the chase.

by Wes Smithey

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

When your word was your bond.




Remember the good old days when your word was your bond and you could count on someone honoring a pledge based on a handshake. Well the good old days are back.

The Ram 60-day handshake is our pledge that you'll love driving your 2010 RAM so much that we're giving you 60 days to drive it — on us. When you buy… we'll make the first two monthly payments and if your RAM doesn't do everything you ask it to do, and make a big impression in the process, we'll take it back… no questions asked. Our handshake means we stand behind you. And your RAM.

We can make this kind of unprecedented offer because the 2010 Ram is the most awarded Ram in history and we know this is the best of a bloodline like no other. This truck will deliver… and that’s why we’re willing to deliver it with this- return it, no questions asked-offer.

There’s still a great selection available but that won’t last and neither will this ground-breaking offer, so get here and get it done. We’re waiting with an unbeatable offer and the best truck you will ever own.

A new 2010 Ram.

Please see dealer for complete 60-day handshake program rules.