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2010 Dodge Caliber revealed

Matt Brogan — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:29:55 +0000

Details of the 2010 Dodge Caliber have today been released. Key changes are minimal though a revised interior as well as the dropping of the SRT-4 model from the line-up are perhaps the only real highlights of the news. Inside the door trims receive softer vinyl than before as does the revised centre console. [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2010 Dodge Caliber revealed

Chrysler, Nissan end joint ventures

David Twomey — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 02:40:36 +0000

The shake-out from Italian carmaker Fiat taking control of US carmaker Chrysler continues with the company announcing today that it has ended its plans to jointly produce vehicles with Japan’s Nissan, including a world car and a version of the Nissan Tiida. Fiat now plans to supply Chrysler with European designed and engineered small cars to [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Chrysler, Nissan end joint ventures

Dodge Viper to get Ferrari power – report

Matt Brogan — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:10:23 +0000

The Dodge Viper brand has been the victim of many rumours since Chrysler’s emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June, but this latest piece of news, from US magazine Car and Driver, is by far the best yet. According to the publication, Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne is currently working on a plan to use a V10 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Dodge Viper to get Ferrari power – report

Chrysler US faces new problem: short supply

Matt Brogan — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:01:11 +0000

Chrysler US is facing a new problem now after several slow-selling months and a two-month factory shutdown things have turned around with the US government’s cash-for-clunkers rebate achieving a feat that had eluded the manufacturer until now: a lack of cars. As of the end of July, Chrysler had only seven days’ supply of Jeep Patriots [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Chrysler US faces new problem: short supply

Hyundai vans win top ANCAP rating

David Twomey — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:44:04 +0000

Hyundai’s big boys, the iLoad, light commercial vehicle, and its sibling the iMax Shuttle, people mover, have joined an elite group in Australia after being awarded a four-star safety rating by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). The two van based vehicles were recently crash tested at the South Korean Government testing facility, KATRI, under [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Hyundai vans win top ANCAP rating

Dodge Viper SRT10 saved from death row

Matt Brogan — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 01:14:50 +0000

Chrysler have confirmed that it will no longer seek to sell the Dodge Viper SRT10 line-up. The news comes after a serious buyer could not be found for the iconic American sports car. “The Dodge Viper has successfully captured the hearts and imagination of performance enthusiasts around the globe,” said Mike Accavitti, President and Chief Executive Officer, [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Dodge Viper SRT10 saved from death row

Used Chryslers may come with warning notice

Matt Brogan — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:53:57 +0000

If several US consumer groups get their way used Chrylser vehicles could soon come with a warning notice advising potential buyers that, under the terms of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, Chrysler shed its liability for any defective vehicles produced before May 30th this year. It is estimated that in the United States alone some 30 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Used Chryslers may come with warning notice

Chrysler to close St.Louis plant indefinately

Matt Brogan — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:40:58 +0000

After just going back in to production last week, Chrysler has announced that it will be closing its St. Louis plant indefinitely from July 10th. The plant, which produces Dodge RAM 1500 & 2500 models, was one of seven Chrysler had planned to reopen this month, but with the plant’s staple not selling the company was [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Chrysler to close St.Louis plant indefinately

Chrysler’s first plant resumes production

David Twomey — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:48:49 +0000

Chrysler Group LLC has resumed production at its first factory since emerging from bankruptcy last week: a Detroit plant that makes the low-volume Dodge Viper sports car. The re-opening will bring some life to the Conner Avenue plant, which Chrysler has been unable to sell. The company has built only 61 cars there this year, and [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Chrysler’s first plant resumes production

Fiat closes Chrysler deal

David Twomey — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:48:43 +0000

Fiat SpA has closed its acquisition of Chrysler’s strongest assets, a key step in the Italian carmaker’s ambitious plan to create a global player to ride out the worldwide automotive sales downturn. The deal, announced jointly by Fiat and Chrysler, revives the 84-year old US carmaker that had been down to its last dollars before government [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Fiat closes Chrysler deal

GM tells 1600 US dealers “it’s over”

David Twomey — Sat, 16 May 2009 05:50:18 +0000

General Motors Corporation has said it will drop about 1600 US dealers as it struggles to slash billions of dollars in operating costs and debt ahead of an anticipated bankruptcy filing by the end of this month. Taken together with a similar announcement by bankrupt Chrysler LLC, now in a merger with Italian carmaker Fiat, a [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

GM tells 1600 US dealers “it’s over”

2009 Dodge Nitro SX-R Limited Edition

George Skentzos — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:05:40 +0000

Chrysler Australia has announced the arrival of a new Limited Edition version of its Dodge Nitro, the SX-R. Based on the Dodge Nitro SX, the SX-R boasts additional comfort, convenience and value – limited to just 100 vehicles nationwide. Each SX-R will come standard with premium dark mono-tone leather interior with ‘French’ seam stitching, overseen by Australian [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2009 Dodge Nitro SX-R Limited Edition

GM considers Chapter 11, new company – reports

David Twomey — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 01:55:08 +0000

It’s been talked about a lot in recent months but now it seems that General Motors headquarters in Detroit is seriously considering a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing ahead of a deadline tomorrow for a plan to deal with the company’s current financial crisis. A report on Reuters newsagency says that General Motors Corporation, nearing a Tuesday [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

GM considers Chapter 11, new company – reports

Chrysler to sell off Viper brand

Matt Brogan — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:08:25 +0000

Chrysler has had three offers to buy its Dodge Viper sports car business, as a separate entity, co-President Jim Press revealed today. The unnamed parties have been in discussion with Chrysler since the operation was put up for sale in August as part of the company’s strategy to avoid bankruptcy. Chrysler must submit a restructuring plan to [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Chrysler to sell off Viper brand

NAIAS – Dodge Circuit EV Concept

Matt Brogan — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 01:06:18 +0000

The Dodge Circuit EV, with its bold exterior and interior styling and outstanding electric-only performance, screams pure sports car from every angle. Said to demonstrate the perfect proportions for balanced handling, placing the driver and passenger midway along the wheelbase, the Viper-esque Circuit EV features the distinctive Dodge crosshair grille, long and low bonnet and shallow [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

NAIAS – Dodge Circuit EV Concept

Dodge Challenger Concepts at SEMA 2008

George Skentzos — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:48:46 +0000

The reincarnated Dodge Challenger has quickly established its own reputation separate from the classic from which it was born, with three muscle bound concepts set to make an appearance at the 2008 SEMA Show. The three concepts are from Chrysler’s in house tuning division SRT, drag racing specialists Mopar Underground and another which is a full-blown [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Dodge Challenger Concepts at SEMA 2008

Chrysler Dual-Clutch program in doubt

Matt Brogan — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:33:39 +0000

Not a week after we brought you news of Chrysler’s intentions to expand the use of Getrag sourced dual-clutch transmission, comes an announcement today that Chrysler has successfully sued German manufacturer Getrag in a Michigan court for failing to raise the $300 million in debt financing needed to build and equip a plant in Tipton, [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Chrysler Dual-Clutch program in doubt

Chrysler expands use of Dual Clutch technology

Matt Brogan — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:20:59 +0000

Chrysler has today announced plans it will extend the use of its Dual Clutch six speed automatic transmission (as featured in the all new Dodge Journey) to other vehicles across the family in the interests of improving fuel economy and CO2 output. Replacing the outdated four-speed unit, the smooth shifting six-speed not only betters the environmental [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Chrysler expands use of Dual Clutch technology

Dodge, Jeep and Chrysler cars electrifying

David Twomey — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:16:56 +0000

Proudly proclaiming that “actions speak louder than words” Chrysler has announced that it and its ENVI organisation have new production-intent, advanced electric-drive technology packaged in three different vehicles – one for each of its brands, Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge. Chrysler will select one electric-drive model to be produced in 2010 for consumers in North American markets, [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Dodge, Jeep and Chrysler cars electrifying

2008 Dodge Journey First Steer

David Twomey — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 04:22:55 +0000

Some wag had to say it on the media launch for the all-new Dodge Journey crossover and they did – “it’s not so much the destination as the Journey that counts”. -David Twomey They weren’t far wrong either as the Journey will really count for the Dodge brand in Australia as it has the potential to become [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2008 Dodge Journey First Steer