Mar 13
Dodge has announced its new 2014 Journey crossover. The new Journey can be outfitted to seat up to seven people. For 2014 Dodge has reduced the entry-level price for an … Continue reading
Feb 27
One of the coolest cars that Dodge offers is the Challenger. For 2014, Dodge offers the Challenger R/T with a special shaker hood option. The car was called, simply enough, … Continue reading
Nov 20
Dodge has unveiled two new special edition cars that offer performance and style. The cars are the Dodge Charger 100th Anniversary Edition and the Dodge Challenger 100th Anniversary Edition. The special edition cars are intended to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Dodge brand. Dodge wants the special edition cars to pay homage to the […]
Aug 09
This is a far cry from the original Cadillac version of the ECTO-1, but this modern reinterpretation of the famous Ghostbusters car is not half bad. Though I think you could do better in an actual new Ghostbusters movie.
This modern version was built by the president of Colorado Movie Cars, Kevin Henry. It is a modern Dodge Magnum Wagon with all the rooftop gadgets that the original car had. Surprisingly, some of the parts are original since Henry was able to scavenge a few pieces from an original filmed version of the car.
As an added bonus, he even got Dan Aykroyd’s signature on the visor. This car ain’t ‘fraid of no ghosts!
[TFLcar via Nerd Approved]
Jun 12
There have been many commemorative cars made to signify the release of movies, but I have to say that it took me a second to realize that this truck had anything to do with Superman. It’s pretty obvious once you look at the front grille. And I guess because Clark Kent grew up on a farm, it kind of makes sense.
The Dodge Ram Man of Steel Truck is a one-of-a-kind wagon in a dark ceramic gray wrapper. It comes with a high-gloss black roof, anodized red grille accents, forged aluminum, satin-black 17-inch off road wheels because this truck is made to go where there are no roads. The whole thing was inspired by Superman’s suit.
Pewter leather seats, with custom mesh inserts, and anodized red accents on the inside continue the theme. There are Superman logos on the grille, tailgate, seats, and console. If you want to make this yours, you’ll have to keep an eye out for the upcoming auction later this year or simply customize your own truck.
[via Autoblog]
May 16
Dodge is putting a lot of effort into marketing its new small and somewhat sporty car called the Dart. The car has been around for a while and has sold decently around the country. Dodge has announced some new special edition packages for the 2013 Dart promising class exclusive features at a value price.
The new packages include the Dart SXT and Limited model Special Edition packages and a new Ralley Appearance Group. The SXT Special Edition package features a black grille, dark tinted projector headlamps, LED racetrack tail lamps, and an integrated dual exhaust. The package also features front passenger seat and seat storage and add only $595 to the price of the vehicle.
Dodge also offers the Ralley Appearance Group that brings a dark front fascia, Ralley badge, and 17-inch hyper black aluminum wheels for an additional $395. The available Limited Special Edition package brings a power sunroof, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, dual zone automatic temperature control, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, LED racetrack tail lamps, premium Napa leather seats, and Garmin navigation for $1810.
That Limited Special Edition package adds significant features of luxury for the price. The Dart is a very important vehicle for Dodge. The company says that the vehicle attracts the youngest demographic in the compact car segment with 60% of buyers new to the Chrysler group. Dodge also says that the vehicle is important for building its brand awareness and is coming off of five consecutive month over month sales records.
The 2013 Dart has a base price of $18,590 plus an $895 destination charge. The SXT Special Edition uses a 2.0-liter 160 hp Tigershark four-cylinder engine. The Limited starts at $19,995 and features the 8.4-inch touchscreen on the dash along with the seven-inch full-color TFT LED reconfigurable instrument cluster.
SOURCE: Dodge
2013 Dodge Dart gets new special edition packages is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Mar 28
Earlier today at the New York Auto Show, Dodge introduced its 2014 Durango SUV, the latest generation in a long-line of popular sports utility vehicles. The 2014 model boasts improved gas mileage over the last edition, as well as a host of features and new standards that will appeal to both faithful owners and first-time buyers. We’ve got a gallery of the SUV, as well as its details, after the break.
The 2014 Durango features an 8-speed auto transmission that Dodge boasts as offering up to 9-percent better fuel efficiency over previous offerings. This accompanies the Pentastar V6 (6200 towing capacity) or HEMI V8 (7400 towing capacity), depending on model, with the towing capacity being hailed as up to 65-percent higher than its competitors. The Pentastar and HEMI models each come with their own AWD feature.
In addition, this latest edition to the SUV line offers LED tail lights that house 192 LEDs, LED-equipped projector headlights, a new front fascia crosshair grille, leather/heated seats and a heated steering wheel, and 20-inch Hyper Black wheels. As far as connectivity goes, drivers can choose between a 5-inch and 8.4-inch touchscreen with Uconnect Access and 3D navigation. The vehicle is Wi-Fi capable, and offers both Bluetooth and USB ports.
Dodge’s President and CEO Reid Bigland said: “When the Durango was first launched in 1998, it represented a breakthrough in power, size and style. Now for 2014, we’re upping the ante by making it our most technologically advanced, fuel efficient and dramatically styled Durango ever. With countless class-exclusive features and best-in-class attributes, the new 2014 Durango represents the ultimate no-compromise full-size SUV.”
Production is slated for Q3 of this year.
[via Chrysler]
Dodge introduces 2014 Durango at New York Auto Show is written by Brittany Hillen & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Mar 27
Dodge has announced a new limited edition appearance package exclusively for the Charger SRT8 from SRT. The new appearance package is called the 392 Appearance Package and brings an interesting look to the outside of the already potent Charger SRT8. This package modifies the looks the vehicle only with power output from the engine remaining the same.
The special 392 Appearance Package will be limited edition with Dodge and SRT producing only 392 vehicles featuring the special styling. Dodge and SRT are also limiting the 392 package to availability on five exterior body colors of the vehicle. Dodge designed the 392 package as a modern interpretation of classic muscle car styling.
The appearance package has custom-designed gloss black 392 HEMI fender badges with a charcoal gray metallic insert. The center section of the car’s power bulge hood is painted Pitch Black as is the roof. The car also gets a satin black SRT lower-body side stripe and side mirrors painted in the same Pitch Black color.
The appearance package also adds 20-inch split five-spoke Black Vapor Chrome wheels and the rear spoiler is painted in the Pitch Black color. The five exterior paint colors that can be optioned with the new appearance package include Bright White Clear Coat, Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat, Plum Crazy Pearl Coat, HEMI Orange Pearl Coat and TorRed Clear Coat. Under the hood, the power output of the 6.4-liter V8 engine stays at 470 hp and 470 pound-foot of torque.
The engine bay does get engine beauty covers that say 392. Inside the vehicle, the car is fitted with a serialized dash plaque showing the production build number out of the 392 available versions. The options package is $2495 and ordering of the package starts in April.
[via SRT]
Dodge unveils new Charger SRT8 392 appearance package is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Mar 18
Chrysler has warned owners of 2013 Dodge Challenger models running V6 engines to park up their cars and avoid driving them, after a potential fire hazard that has already caused multiple incidents forced a recall. Seven accidents are currently known about, where the wire harness in 2013 model year cars with the V6 power plant can overheat; however, Chrysler says it is unaware of any injuries as a result, and almost half of the affected Challengers haven’t even been sold yet.
Of the 4,459 cars being recalled overall for the issue, approximately 2,500 have been bought and delivered to drivers. The rest are still with dealers, Chrysler says, which should make addressing the wiring problems more straightforward.
However, those who do have an affected Challenger could find the recall puts a temporary freeze on their muscle-car fun. Chrysler has warned owners that not only should they not drive the 2013 V6 model until the wiring harness has been replaced, they should even park it outside and away from other buildings and cars, just in case it catches fire before the fix is applied.
Owners will get a free loaner while they wait, and the car company is speeding the recall process by trying to contact all of those affected by phone rather than waiting for them to check their mail.
Chrysler wouldn’t confirm to USA Today which particular component in the wire harness is at fault, describing it only as “a single batch of misconfigured electrical components” that resisted engineers’ attempts to address the flaw. It’s unclear how much the recall will cost Chrysler, and indeed how long the fix will take to apply.
Danger Dodge: Put 2013 Challenger in park warns Chrysler is written by Chris Davies & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Feb 16
The Super Bowl is a good two weeks behind us now, but the commercials are continuing to live on. We ended up rounding all of them up and showing all the ones that we liked the best, and it looks like the public shared some of our same thoughts. The 2013 YouTube Ad Blitz contest saw Dodge’s Ram Trucks “Farmer” ad take the top spot.
YouTube users voted on their favorite Super Bowl advertisement for the past two weeks, and it’s not too surprising that Dodge won the crown. Their ad was a bold step towards originality, using strictly photos and a voice-over from the late Paul Harvey, who was a famous radio broadcaster for over a half-century. While the ad may not have been comical or fast-paced, it tugged at the heart strings for many viewers.
Rounding out the top five Super Bowl ads on YouTube include Budweiser’s “Clydesdales” ad, Samsung’s “The Next Best Thing” featuring Paul Rudd and Seth Rogen, Jeep’s “Whole Again” ad, and Hyundai’s “Team” ad. All five of these adds have a combined 62.7 million views as of this writing, with the most being Samsung’s ad with 21.3 million views.
In total, these five ads made up more than 30% of all total views of Super Bowl ads and teasers on YouTube. Plus, the Ad Blitz channel itself had over 46 million interactions. To celebrate the end of Ad Blitz, YouTube is hosting a Google+ Hangout later today at 3 pm ET where they will chat with the “creative heavyweights behind these winning ads, along with ADWEEK editors James Cooper and Tim Nudd.”
Dodge Ram “Farmer” ad wins best Super Bowl ad on YouTube is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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