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Dodge unveils the 2011 Charger

By Patrick on August 24, 2010 8:55 AM

This past weekend, we got our first good look at the 2011 Dodge Charger's rear end thanks to a reader at Autoblog and today, Chrysler Corporation has issued an official picture of the 2011 Dodge Charger. As you can see in the image above, today's announcement was plugging the new 2011 Dodge Charger Pursuit - the latest in the battle of Detroit-built police cars but most importantly, we have gotten our first good look at the redesigned 2011 Charger.

Just like the spyshots we have seen over the past few months, the production (at least in police trim) 2011 Dodge Charger features a pronounced grille area that flows back into a more prominent, bulging hood. Also, the headlights are angled inward more for 2011, giving the car a more aggressive look. The press release states that the 2011 Dodge Charger Pursuit will include 18" performance tires on steel wheels and unless they are incredibly ornate steelies, I would suspect that we won't see the production Charger Pursuit models wearing the sexy black rims in the picture.

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Dodge produces 20 limited edition 2010 Viper ACR Convertibles for Woodhouse Dodge

By Patrick on July 21, 2010 8:10 AM

The 2010 Viper SRT10 ACR (American Club Racer) has become a major focal point of this - the final year of production for the current Dodge Viper. When the car set records at both the famed Nürburgring in Germany and Laguna Seca here in the US, Dodge began by offering a handful of commemorative models followed up by the all-business 2010 Viper ACR-X. The 2010 Viper ACR is probably the most well publicized of this year's Vipers but the one catch is that the American Club Racer was only offered as a coupe until the folks at Woodhouse Dodge made a call to the Chrysler big wigs. Today, I had a chance to speak with Bill Pemberton, the Viper, SRT and Hurst Manager of Woodhouse Dodge and he took the time to give me more information on the Woodhouse Edition 2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR convertible.

Woodhouse Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge is located in Blair, Nebraska and even though this small Midwestern town has only around 8,000 people, Woodhouse has sold more Dodge Vipers than any other dealership in the world. Since they began selling Vipers in 1999, Woodhouse has sold between 1200-1300 of Dodge's Detroit-built supercars and when it was announced that the Viper production was coming to an end, Woodhouse Dodge had a special request.

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Chrysler: "The HEMI V8 is still very much part of our future"

By Patrick on July 9, 2010 12:01 PM

On Wednesday, the Wall Street Journal published a piece stating that the well-known Hemi is being demoted, in favor of "greener" engines.
This seemed odd to me, considering how fuel efficient the MDS-equipped
Hemi has proven itself to be in the Dodge Charger, Challenger and Ram
trucks and as other media sources picked up the story, the rumors got
deep. This is made that much more unlikely to me by the fact that many
engine rumors for upcoming Chrysler vehicles center around new (often
bigger) Hemi engines.

Some sources state that the Hemi will be dropped from the Chrysler and Jeep lineup and that the Hemi would only remain in the Dodge and Ram
brand vehicles but rather than make assumptions, I contacted Chrysler
for more information on the future of the Hemi. Earlier today, I spoke
with Nick Cappa, a representative for Chrysler's Brand Newsroom, who had
this to say about the Hemi:

"The HEMI V8 is still
very much part of our future powertrain strategy and we're continually
improving its fuel economy. Badging is something that changes over time
and has little or nothing to do with powertrain system or its use in
future products. The HEMI name will remain with any vehicle the engine
is associated with. The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a HEMI 5.7-liter V8
available but no badge on the exterior. HEMI is still on the engine
cover, in the press kit, in the owner's manual and in the hearts of
anyone who can appreciate the power and torque it delivers"

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Live in New York and Drive a Dodge? Save Money on Insurance (Even If You Have a Ticket)

By DodgeForum Editors on June 23, 2010 10:32 AM

Whether you're 16 or 60, speeding tickets and traffic violations can happen to the best of us. If you drive a Dodge in New York and have recently received a moving violation, you're probably worried that your car insurance rates are going to go through the roof as a result. And it's true: whether you are applying for a brand new car insurance policy or simply extending an existing one, traffic violations are often one of the most important factors for determining your car insurance rates. Thankfully, New York State offers drivers the option of taking part in a program that can help them remove points from their driving record AND decrease their car insurance rates.

Point & Insurance Reduction Program

Passed in the Spring of 2009, the Point & Insurance Reduction Program (also known as PIRP) gives drivers the option of enrolling in an accident prevention course provided by a number of approved course providers. By passing a PIRP course, drivers can:...

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Have a Dodge Car Insurance Policy in Florida? Better Watch Out for Staged Accidents

By DodgeForum Editors on June 18, 2010 9:56 AM

While insurance fraud as a whole is nothing new in the world of crime, one specific type of insurance fraud has become an increasingly common way for thieves to line their pockets at the expense of law-abiding motorists: Staged Accidents. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), if you have your Dodge insured in the state of Florida, you have a much higher chance of falling victim to a staged accident than a driver in any other state. Since over 25% of all questionable bodily and personal injury claims occur in Florida, it is important for all Dodge owners in the state to understand the most common types of staged accidents and how to recognize and avoid them.

The Swoop and Squat: Usually involving two vehicles (besides the victim), this method involves one car acting as the "Squat" by pulling in front of the victim in traffic. A second car then "Swoops" in and cuts off the squatting vehicle who is forced to brake suddenly - causing the victim to rear-end the squatting car. After the swoop car flees the scene, the victim is left having to pay for the squat car's damages.
Side Swipe: Just as the name implies, this type of staged accident occurs when a victim drifts slightly out of their lane and is side-swiped by another vehicle in the adjacent lane. This occurs most commonly at...

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Dodge unveils the 2011 Charger

Dodge produces 20 limited edition 2010 Viper ACR Convertibles for Woodhouse Dodge

Chrysler: "The HEMI V8 is still very much part of our future"

Live in New York and Drive a Dodge? Save Money on Insurance (Even If You Have a Ticket)

Have a Dodge Car Insurance Policy in Florida? Better Watch Out for Staged Accidents

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