Jul 28, 2010
A look at Dodge's future product
With Ram pickups no longer part of its lineup, Dodge is repositioning itself as a sporty brand for all ages. As the brands diverge, Ram keeps the distinctive ram’s head logo, while Dodge will have a new script logo that will be revealed this year on the restyled Charger sedan and the Durango replacement. Sources say Dodge may eventually lose its cross-hair grille, which will stay with Ram. But spy... read more
Jul 28, 2010
Chrysler Group has scaled back its ambitious plan, put EV on hold.
Chrysler Group has scaled back its ambitious plans for hybrids and electric vehicles and instead is placing its green bets on internal combustion engines that use Fiat technology. As Chrysler slid toward bankruptcy in September 2008, it rolled out several hybrid and all-electric vehicles to bolster its green credentials in the eyes of the federal government. Then-CEO Bob Nardelli put hybrids and electrics... read more
Jul 28, 2010
At Meadow Brook Auction, Chryslers Bring Bidders, High and Low
Paul Stenquist for The New York Times This 1953 Chrysler “Thomas Special” Coupe sold for $858,000 at the RM Auctions Vintage Cars of Meadow Brook sale in Rochester, Mich., on Saturday. Bids were taken on 100 cars on Saturday at RM Auctions’ Vintage Cars of Meadow Brook sale in Rochester, Mich. With a roster of offerings that included three Duesenbergs, three Cords, numerous Packards and a ... read more
Jul 21, 2010
2008 Chrysler Town & Country Bags Ward’s Interior of the Year Award
The all-new 2008 Chrysler Town & Country was impressive enough to convince Ward’s panel of judges. The award-winning 2008 Town & Country model with its splendid auto body parts won the “Interior of the Year” award at the recently held 2008 Ward’s Auto Interiors Show, the publication’s annual auto interior event. The prominent top award accentuates Town & Country’s spot as the... read more
Jul 19, 2010
Chrysler to offer macho version of popular minivan
A macho version of the Dodge Grand Caravan minivan may attract a new clientele, but it’s unlikely to shed the vehicle’s soccer mom image, say industry insiders. “There’s still a big, strong market for the minivan, so whatever changes they’re going to make on the minivan, I don’t think it’s going to change people’s attitude,” said Leo Racicot, owner of... read more
