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2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 roaring back

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The 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 comes roaring back to life sporting a honking-big V-8 engine and a serious case of nose-thumbing attitude.

Consider this big family sedan a 21-gun salute to a bygone era when full-size North American family sedans could be optioned with a surplus of tire-smoking grunt that made their normally buttoned-down drivers smile gleefully from ear to ear while the neighbors simply ran for cover.

The Charger is no anomaly, but part of a family of SRT8-branded vehicles for the 2012 model year that also includes the Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Jeep Grand Cherokee. They form what is one of the widest arrays of all-out performance machinery available anywhere.

Compared to the previous SRT8, this one bares its teeth in a more menacing fashion. The basic Charger underwent a 2011 refit that gave it a sleeker and more aggressive look, improved road manners and a new base V-6. The SRT8 expands on this theme with a distinctive blacked-out mesh grille and unique hood that directs hot air from the engine compartment. In back, a set of 4-inch-diameter exhaust tips protrude from beneath the bumper. Perhaps the most obvious SRT8 feature is its very distinctive 20-inch (and 9-inch-wide) polished aluminum wheels that really set this beast apart from mainstream Chargers. Overall the SRT8′s more exaggerated appearance is totally in keeping with the sedan’s potent capabilities. Continue reading “2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 roaring back” »

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new Dodge Charger

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For more than 70 years, Mopar made its name on race tracks and in the parts departments of Chrysler dealerships.

Well, actually Mopar took its trademarked name from a contraction of MOtor and PARts, but the name became well-known and well-respected among hands-on car enthusiasts as the source for parts and accessories that made their cars look good and go fast.

A year ago, the name was applied to a turnkey vehicle, the Mopar ’10 Challenger, a limited-edition of 500 Mopar-tweaked — and for the first time right on the assembly line — Hemi-powered Dodge Challenger R/T muscle cars.

Those 500 Mopar ’10 Challengers were sold out within hours of their unveiling. The program was so successful that Mopar decided to do another vehicle for the 2011 model year. This time, the vehicle would be the new Dodge Charger. Mopar expected as many as 1,000 customers and had to cut off orders after 1,500 were ordered within two days of being offered. Each car was priced at $39,750 (including delivery). Continue reading “new Dodge Charger” »

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2011 Dodge Durango

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Completing a 60-day evaluation of the 2011 Dodge Durango, autoMedia.com showcases their results in an online video segment for consumers to view. Impressed with its great new styling and overall performance, the 2011 Durango turned out to be a well-designed SUV with a lot of positives going for it.

The test vehicle, a totally redesigned 2011 Durango Crew all-wheel drive with the CrewLux package and a V6 engine, proved it can stand its ground in a market segment crowded with competitors—offering a combination of performance, luxury and utility that’s hard to beat.

The 2011 Durango comes with a comprehensive list of standard safety features and several optional ones like the Forward Collision Warning System which is extremely helpful in city driving. With all the technology upgrades offered, the Durango offers an impressive level of driver awareness and confidence, particularly in busy urban areas.

autoMedia’s Technical Editor, Sam Hubinette, remarked “Dodge’s efforts on chassis tuning pay off with a level of handling agility and ride comfort that you don’t expect in an SUV this size.”

Consumers can view the online video describing in more detail the results from the test drive review of the new 2011 Durango at autoMedia.com.