Crossovers and SUVs remain the “go to” choices for drivers who prize versatility in a vehicle, and for the best in the business, they’ll have to go to their local Dodge dealership. That’s because the experts at Popular Mechanics recently honored the Dodge Durango with a 2012 Auto Excellence Award for its outstanding versatility. [click to continue…]
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One of the world’s premier grand touring cars, rebranded as the SRT Viper, is on its way back into production. And not only will it bring a whole new level of performance to the storied Viper name, but it also will bring back the Chrysler Group’s Conner Avenue Assembly Plant in Detroit, along with some 150 new jobs. [click to continue…]
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The 2012 Ram 2500 Power Wagon was designed to be the ultimate off-road performer, and according to Four Wheeler magazine, it’s mission: accomplished. The premier publication for off-roading fanatics recently named the Power Wagon the 2012 Pickup Truck of the Year.
“You can’t beat the versatility of the 2012 Ram Power Wagon,” said John Cappa, editor of Four Wheeler Magazine. “The Power Wagon crawls over the most difficult rocky terrain just as easily as it speeds over rough dirt roads or commutes on smooth highways. Add in a 10,200-pound towing capacity along with multiple useful storage compartments, including the RamBox, and you end up with a remarkable factory-built ¾-ton truck that easily deserves Four Wheeler’s 2012 Pickup Truck of the Year award.”
Helping the Power Wagon climb to the top spot this year are features like:
Three trim levels, including ST, for value-driven customers; SLT, for those who prefer a mix of comfort and capability; and Laramie, for those who want to bring high levels of luxury to even the remotest locations
“The folks at Four Wheeler magazine are serious off-road experts and have once again honored the Ram Power Wagon with this significant industry award,” said Fred Diaz, president and CEO of Ram Truck Brand and Chrysler de Mexico. “Straight off the dealer’s showroom floor, our Power Wagon is, by far, the most capable off-road truck. We’re proud that Four Wheeler recognizes this.”
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Thanks to a comprehensive upgrade for the new model year, the 2012 Dodge Charger recently earned one of the industry’s top recognitions when Automobile Magazine named it a “2012 All-Star.”
“The interior is sophisticated, the exterior design is striking, and it is thrilling to drive,” said Jean Jennings, president and editor-in-chief of Automobile Magazine. “The Charger definitely earned its place on this very exclusive All-Star list.”
Jack Shelton at Seattle Dodge agrees.
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Sales of the Ram pickup line are already up 26 percent through the first three quarters of 2011, and there’s no sign that momentum will slow down anytime soon—especially after the brand recently unveiled three more members of its pickup family, all tuned to meet more customers’ needs.
The new names of the Ram roster include two additions to the Power Wagon family, the Power Wagon Laramie and the Power Wagon ST, and both provide their own unique spin on the most capable off-road truck on the market. Each retains all the rugged performance offered by the Power Wagon SLT, with the Laramie adding a significant power-up of luxury and convenience content to the spec sheet, including:
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Two of the auto industry’s most-watched third-party quality studies were released recently, with both taking decidedly different approaches to measuring customer satisfaction: The J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS) puts its emphasis on the absolute number of problems reported by vehicle owners, while the Strategic Vision Total Quality Index (TQI) uses a more holistic strategy that seeks to determine how much owners “love” their vehicles. But here’s something the two do have in common: In each of them, the Dodge Challenger was the highest-rated vehicle in its class, beating out both the Ford Mustang and the Chevrolet Camaro. [click to continue…]
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The new 2012 Dodge Charger V6 and V8 models set new levels of performance at Michigan State Police’s (MSP) annual Police Vehicle Evaluation tests. The Charger emerged from these tests with the fastest lap time ever recorded at this event, 1:33.7.
The Dodge Charger Pursuit is available with two potent engines, including a 370 horsepower V8 and a 292 horsepower V6. Both units are capable of delivering rapid acceleration, which is perfect for quickly catching up to target vehicles. [click to continue…]
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Dodge is teaming up with Mopar to create some very special police equipment. For the high-performance 2012 Dodge Charger Pursuit, six all-new quality-tested and factory-installed police-equipment packages will be available from the manufacture, making the already aggressive Charger Pursuit an even better performer.
To enhance the Dodge Charger Pursuit, Mopar created packages featuring emergency lighting, audible warning, communications and safety equipment. Next, the equipment was tested extensively to ensure it was up to the rigors of police work. [click to continue…]
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All-new television spots for the 2011 Dodge Durango showcase the vehicle’s best-in-class driving range, power and towing capacity, seating for seven and other vehicle refinements. The ads also take aim at its main rival, the all-new Ford Explorer.
The new 30-second spots have just begun airing and emphasize ‘The SUV is Back’. The first spot, titled “Long Lost Performance,” sets up the overall campaign message, that the latest Durango re-establishes performance in the SUV segment and redefines that a SUV should also deliver the perfect blend of power and fuel efficiency. [click to continue…]
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The all-new Dodge Durango is the Chrysler Group’s latest 2011 model to receive the coveted “Top Safety Pick” award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The designation means that the Durango earned “good” scores in front, side, rollover and rear crash test evaluations performed at the IIHS Vehicle Research Center in Virginia. The Durango also features available electronic stability control systems, which, research has shown, significantly reduce crash risks.
Achieving the Institute’s coveted “Top Safety Pick” award wasn’t a surprise to Chrysler’s Scott Kunselman, Senior Vice President of Engineering. After all, the new Durango joins seven other vehicles from Chrysler Group LLC that are Top Safety Picks for 2011. [click to continue…]
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