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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 [...]

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Dodge Challenger Convertible by Coach Builders coming to SEMA

Posted: Oct 20, 2008

Filed under: Auto Shows, Chrysler, Dodge, Tuner Cars

Dodge recently confirmed that it has no plans to build a Challenger convertible, however Coach Builders Ltd. has every intention to chop the top off the muscle car offering Challenger lovers some fun in the sun. Coach Builders will show their version of the Dodge Challenger convertible at the 2008 SEMA Auto Show alongside their [...]

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Mr. Norm’s Super Challenger and Super Cuda coming to SEMA

Posted: Oct 13, 2008

Filed under: Auto Shows, Dodge, Tuner Cars

The new Dodge Challenger SRT8 will have a pretty strong presence at SEMA 2008. Joining HURST and Dodge itself will be Mr. Norm and the Super Challenger and Super Cuda.
The Super Challenger will get 900 horses, along with a Corsa Performance exhaust, front spoiler and side scoops by Hulst Customs, forged wheels by Rodtana with [...]

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Chrysler: No plans for a convertible Dodge Challenger in the future

Posted: Oct 08, 2008

Filed under: Chrysler, Dodge

When the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible arrives on the market in 2010, it will only have one competitor – a Ford Mustang Convertible. Originally, Dodge had planned a convertible version for its new Challenger lineup. The convertible Challenger was expected to arrive in late 2009 as a 2010 model year, but it seems like plans [...]

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Top Gear at Bonneville Salt Flats with Corvette ZR1, Challenger SRT8, CTS-V

Posted: Sep 22, 2008

Filed under: Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge

Last week the Top Gear trio was caught at SFO airport and was later spotted in Reno with the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 and the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V.
Continuing their U.S. journey, Clarkson, Hammond and May were caught over the weekend filming an episode at Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah. According to forum [...]

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Video: Fifth Gear reviews the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8

Posted: Sep 16, 2008

Filed under: Chrysler, Dodge

Earlier today we saw Fifth Gear getting behind the 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco. Now Fifth Gear gives us the first video review of the beautiful (if you’re into the muscle car thing) 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8.
We just had a big smile on our face when Tom said “This modern day muscle car isn’t being sold in [...]

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2009 HURST/HEMI Dodge Challenger SRT8 coming to SEMA

Posted: Aug 27, 2008

Filed under: Dodge, Tuner Cars

Being one of the first aftermarket tuners, Hurst has announced that it will reveal its take on the new 2009 Dodge Challenger at the 2008 SEMA Auto Show in November. Hurst will first tackle the Challenger SRT8 giving a total of 500 horsepower.
Full technical details will be revealed at the show but HURST said that its [...]