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Schwarzenegger wants to return his Tesla Roadster, loves his Challenger SRT8

Posted: Mar 28, 2009

Filed under: Chrysler, Dodge, Hybrids, Green News, Tesla Motors

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Elon Musk seem to be best friends – or at least we thought since the two are spotted hanging out in a lot of press photos. Schwarzenegger, a big supporter of fuel-efficient vehicles, has frequently flaunted Tesla Motors as being a leader of California’s environmentally-friendly industry. We thought the Governor would make a special-appearance at [...]

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Video: Garage419 races Dodge Challenger SRT-8 against planes and trains

Posted: Mar 26, 2009

Filed under: Chrysler, Dodge, Videos

Our friends at Garage419 have finally released their much anticipated episode in which they “pay homage” to BBC’s TopGear by racing a Dodge Challenger SRT-8 (on a single tank of gas) against a plane and Amtrak rail.
Each member of the Garage419 uses Google’s Latitude service to track each other’s progress. So what’s the fastest way to [...]

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Chrysler’s SRT operation won’t get the ax

Posted: Mar 06, 2009

Filed under: Chrysler, Dodge, Industry News, Jeep

While General Motors is disbanding its High Performance Vehicle Operations to focus more on mass-produced cars and Ford continues its SVT operations, Chrysler has confirmed that is SRT department will not get the cut.
“SRT is sticking around and we have to make final calls on the lineup,” said Chrysler’s vice president for global product planning, Steve [...]

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KW gives Dodge Challenger Lambo scissor doors and a hydraulic package

Posted: Jan 22, 2009

Filed under: Dodge, Tuner Cars

German tuner KW Suspension has teamed up with Geiger Cars to unveil a new tuning package for the the 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8. The package features a hydraulic handling package, 22-inch HRE wheels and Lamborghini-styled scissor doors.
The KW Challenger SRT8 features KW’s Hydraulic Lift System that allows drivers to lift and drop the car with [...]

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Dodge Challenger is a PNTYDRPR, saves lives and wife’s mental health

Posted: Dec 16, 2008

Filed under: Chrysler, Dodge

Chrysler’s Red Letter Dodge recently ran an essay contest in which they asked Dodge Challenger owners: “How did the Challenger impact your life?” While the prize, a limited edition 2008 Challenger scale model and a Challenger SRT clock, didn’t seem too attractive, entries poured in with people saying that their Challenger has done everything from getting [...]

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Hurst announces pricing and details on Hurst/Hemi Dodge Challenger Packages

Posted: Dec 10, 2008

Filed under: Dodge, Tuner Cars

Hurst Performance Vehicles has announced the details and pricing for the new 2009 Hurst/Hemi Dodge Challenger. The Hurst Hemi Dodge Challenger is available in five performance stage for the Dodge Challenger R/T and SRT8 with prices starting at $18,350 for the R/T upgrade packages and $17,450 for the SRT8 packages.
The Series 2 vehicles will be available [...]

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Videos: Photographing the Carbon Motors E7 Police Car

Posted: Dec 02, 2008

Filed under: Dodge, Industry News, Videos

The Carbon Motors E7 Police Car Prototype is known as the “new brand of justice” scorning the Ford Crown Victoria and Dodge Charger Police Cars. Powered by a 3.0L diesel that makes 300-hp with a maximum torque of 420 lb-ft, the Carbon Motors E7 should help any cop protect and serve with power. Mated to [...]

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2009 Dodge Challenger earns 5-stars in crash tests

Posted: Nov 24, 2008

Filed under: 2009 Releases, Chrysler, Dodge

The all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger has earned itself Top Five-Star Safety Ratings in U.S. government’s crash tests. The 2009 Challenger earned five-star ratings for driver- and front-passenger protection in a frontal crash along with 5-star driver and rear-passenger ratings for side-impact protection.
Chrysler says that the new 2009 Dodge Challenger offers more than 25 safety and security features. The new muscle car is [...]

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Video: Dodge EV vs. Dodge Challenger SRT8 1/4 mile drag race

Posted: Nov 17, 2008

Filed under: Chrysler, Dodge, Hybrids, Green News, Videos

The show must go on – While it may seem like that American automakers don’t have enough cash to even build another unit of any model in their lineup, they continue to flaunt future products. During the Rose Bowl on Friday, Chrysler LLC brought out its three new electric-drive vehicle prototypes along with the guru of Chrysler [...]

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Video: 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 vs R/T vs SE

Posted: Oct 24, 2008

Filed under: 2009 Releases, Chrysler, Dodge, Videos

So you want to buy the 2009 Dodge Challenger but aren’t sure which one is the perfect fit for you. Of course if you have more than $42,000 to throw around, go for the SRT8 without thinking twice. Although if you’re worried about fuel-economy and saving money then you should check out this latest face-off [...]