If the new Dodge Dart sells anything like the original, Chrysler will have the small-car hit it needs. The reinvented compact, unveiled at the Detroit auto show Monday, is nothing like its predecessor from the 1960s and âÂÂ70s. But Chrysler is counting on the Dart, and its zippy name, to help it sell more small cars and continue its recent revival. Instead of the somewhat boxy lines of the original, the new Dart has the sleek stance of a modern muscle-car, with a short hood, long roof and slightly flared fenders. And itâÂÂs based on the frame and suspension of a crisp-handling Alfa Romeo hatchback brought over by ChryslerâÂÂs Italian owner, Fiat SpA. The Dart also is a crucial test of the Chrysler-Fiat alliance, one aimed at saving millions of dollars by reusing Fiat frames, engines and technology, yet giving them an American style with more space for people and gear. The Dart is the first Chrysler designed jointly by the companies.
http://www.suntimes.com/9906625-417/chrysler-unveils-new-dodge-dart-at-detroit-auto-show.html
Chrysler unveils new Dodge Dart at Detroit Auto Show – Chicago Sun-Times
Chrysler Pentastar V-6 Engine Repeats With “Ten Best Engines” From Ward’s Auto – PR Newswire – sacbee.com
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 9, 2011 — /PRNewswire/ — Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 cited for exceptional fuel economy, emissions and power Chrysler’s Pentastar engine once again recognized by the editors of Ward’s Automotive as one of the “Ten Best Engines” for 2012 Chrysler’s workhorse V-6 now available in many Jeep®, Chrysler, Dodge passenger cars and SUV’s for 2012 Mated to new eight-speed transmission, 3.6-liter V-6 engine delivers 31 mpg on the highway with Chrysler 300and Dodge Charger New 2012 Jeep Wrangler boasts improved fuel economy with 40 percent increase in power with Pentastar V-6 engine Chrysler Group’s Pentastar 3.6âÂÂliter V-6 engine once again has been recognized by the editors of Ward’s Automotive as one of the “10 Best Engines”. “Every year, Ward’s Automotive recognizes the industry leaders in engine technology,” said Drew Winter, editor at Ward’s Automotive. “Chrysler has success
http://www.sacbee.com/2011/12/09/4111592/chrysler-pentastar-v-6-engine.html
Preview: Chrysler 300 hybrid – Utility Products Magazine
Kamlesh Kandasamy: Chrysler 300 Hybrid. The model would likely use a hybridized version of the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 or 5.7-liter HEMI V8. The American based automaker ‘Chrysler Group’ is planning to launch a hybrid version of its ‘Chrysler 300 sometime by 2013. The CEO of Chrysler Group, ‘Sergio Marchionne’ have confirmed the news at the Detroit Motor Show recently. The company has showcased its 2011 version of the ‘Chrysler 300 at the motor show. Chrysler has equipped a fuel efficient transmission system with this 2011 version. Sergio Marchionne informed that the proposed hybrid version would utilize the power from an electric source as well as from a conventional gasoline engine. First look The 2011 version of the ‘Chrysler 300 was just released. However, the proposed version would equip a conventional gasoline engine along with a powerful electric motor to propel its wheels. Chrysler Motors launched an eight speed transmission system with the 2011 version. The same transmission system is expected to be included in the hybrid version too. This automatic transmission system has improved the fuel economy of the newer version boosting a mileage of 31 miles per gallon on the highways. The company has not revealed any visual resources about this hybrid version. What’s new? Obviously, the hybrid technology that would be i
http://www.utilityproducts.com/news/2011/10/1527019293/preview-chrysler-300-hybrid.html
2011 $30,000 Shootout: Results – PickupTrucks.com Special Reports
2011 $30,000 Shootout: Results Posted by Mark Williams | September 2, 2011
To determine a winner, we considered the performance data we collected over the week, sifted through the various specs and information about each truck, measured the value they offered to owners, and added in our own driving impressions. We logged a lot of miles and a lot of time in each truck, and if this was just about performance numbers, fuel economy and payload, our choices might well be different. But it wasnâÃÂÃÂt. This test is about much more than that âÃÂàspecifically, which truck gives us the most capabilities, the most creature comforts and the fewest compromises for our $30,000 price tag? Which is the most truck for our money? Which of these five competitors would force us to make the fewest concessions while doing all the things we like and have to do? With that said, here are our results. 5th Place: Chevy Silverado 1500 The Silverado is the second-oldest model in the segment and in need of powertrain, chassis and styling upgrades. The Silverado just barely qualified for this test by offering crank windows, manual door locks, manual mirrors, rubber floormats, no key fob and rear drum brakes. And you still have to write that $30,000 check anyway. While thereâÃÂÃÂs something very satisfying about driving a work truck the way your dad (or granddad) did, the Silverado should have a value package combination that was closer in features to the Ram 1500. 4th Place: Nissan Titan You have to take your hat off to a truck that can be completely ignored for a long time that still manages to hold its own in a competition like this. The Titan is the oldest truck in the segment, and it suffers from trying too much to be like other players, without making any attempt to stand out. In fact, it didnâÃÂÃÂt win a single competitive event. The suspension and ride are probably its best features, but the interior needs a major overhaul, and the exterior styling is beginning to look dated. A six-speed (or higher) gearbox would also help improve fuel economy. 3rd Place: 2011 Ford F-150 FordâÃÂÃÂs decision to send us a regular cab for this test was bold, if not crazy, but weâÃÂÃÂre guessing the Ford people thought they had more to gain by sending a well-equipped XLT than sending a stripped-down version like the Silverado. WeâÃÂÃÂre not sure if they were right, but if thatâÃÂÃÂs what allowed them to include the 5.0-liter V-8, it was probably the right thing to do. The engine impressed everyone. What didnâÃÂÃÂt impress us was the strange choice of an integrated brake controller (do regular cabs tow much?), and why include the ta
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Which owners love their cars the most? No surprise- it’s Dodge. Dodge Challenger…
Which owners love their cars the most? No surprise- it’s Dodge. Dodge Challenger, Charger and Durango ranked at the top of a J.D. Power APEAL Study- all thanks to our fans! Read the story and tell us why you love your Dodge. http://bit.ly/pVPsvz
America’s Best-Loved Cars – Yahoo! Autos
Yahoo named Charger and Durango as the most love vehicles in America in their class.. check it out!!!
http://autos.yahoo.com/news/america-s-best-loved-cars.html?page=1
Chryslers SRT brand could offer supercharged 2013 models
The 2012 SRT models including the Dodge Charger SRT8, the Dodge Challenger SRT8, the Chrysler 300C SRT8 and the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 are just hitting the streets but an exciting rumor has Mopar lovers looking to next year as it has been whispered by the masses that the SRT brand could offer a supercharged package for the 2013 model year.
http://www.torquenews.com/106/chrysler%E2%80%99s-srt-brand-could-offer-supercharged-2013-models
Fuel Efficient and Powerful Meet the Awesome 3.6L Pentastar V6!
We know fuel mileage is on the minds of many motorists these days as gas prices seem to creep up like a rising tide. In the old days, you had to sacrifice horsepower and torque to get some decent MPGs when rolling down the road. However, now you can get the best of both [...]
http://www.redletterdodge.com/2011/07/22/fuel-efficient-and-powerful-%e2%80%93-meet-the-awesome-3-6l-pentastar-v6/
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
From Interstate Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM:
“Chrysler’s Jeep division… unveiled the second generation Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 at the New York International Auto Show, heralding a new era of high performance SUVs.
Offering 465 horsepower and 465 lb-ft. of torque, the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is by far the most powerful Jeep ever offered. As a result, Jeep says that it should be capable of sprinting to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds with a mid-13 second quarter mile figure. Top speed is limited to 155 mph.
That power comes courtesy of an all-new 6.4-liter HEMI V8 that builds on the outgoing 6.1-liter model by offering an additional 45 horsepower and 45 lb-ft. of torque. Chrysler says that its engineers worked especially hard to make 90 percent of the engine’s peak torque available between 2,800 and 6,000 rpm.
To reduce fuel consumption, an active valve exhaust system cuts out four cylinders, which Jeep says helps increase fuel economy by 13 percent on the highway. Combined with a large gas tank, Jeep says the Grand Cherokee SRT8 should be capable of a 450 mile range.
Inside, the Grand Cherokee SRT8 gains steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters to control the five-speed automatic transmission.
Jeep says it worked hard to further refine the Grand Cherokee SRT8′s handling by building on the all-new WK2 platform with a new Selec-Track traction-enhancing system. With a name that conjures up images of Jeep’s SelecTrac transfer case, the new Selec-Track interacts with the stability control, adaptive damping, transmission shift strategy, transfer case torque proportioning, electronic limited slip differential, throttle control and cylinder de-activation. Five modes – Auto, Sport, Tow, Track and Snow – ensure ideal traction for any situation. Unlike the previous Grand Cherokee SRT8, the new SUV is designed to be used year round for a variety of uses – even towing.
A single-speed transfer case sends power between the front and rear wheels. Uprated power steering and Brembo six-piston front and four-piston rear brakes help the Grand Cherokee maintain control. Jeep says that the new SUV will stop from 60 mph in just 112 feet.”
-Left Lane News
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