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Dodge

Dodge currently personifies the spirit that made the brand so popular back in the 1960s and 1970s with an aggressive design and powerful drivetrains that also offer excellent fuel economy. Dodge is routinely the bestselling brand within the Chrysler Group. This page provides the latest Dodge news, photos, reviews and breaking stories about Dodge cars.

The 2012 Dodge Charger Blacktop equipped with the new 8-Speed automatic transmission

By Patrick Rall on September 1, 2011 - 6:17PM

The 2012 Chrysler 300 which features the new ZF 8-Speed automatic transmission

By Patrick Rall on September 1, 2011 - 6:15PM

A look at the console shifter of the new 8-speed equipped Dodge Charger

By Patrick Rall on September 1, 2011 - 6:14PM

Camaro beats the Mustang, Challenger and 370 in August 2011

By Patrick Rall on September 1, 2011 - 4:45PM

The Chevrolet Camaro once again lead the segment in sales, with the Chevy muscle besting the Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger and Nissan 370Z through August 2011 – the 7th time Chevy has lead the segment out of the 8 months of 2011.

Production of the new Ram C/V begins in Windsor

By Patrick Rall on August 31, 2011 - 2:43PM

Just one week after Chrysler’s Ram Truck brand saw one of its models end with the last of the Dakota’s coming off of the assembly line, a new model enters production as the new Dodge Grand Caravan-based Ram C/V begins production in Windsor, Ontario.

Chrysler's SRT brand racing for autism

By Patrick Rall on August 31, 2011 - 12:28PM

The Dodge brand has become a regular competitor in the legendary Targa Newfoundland but for the 2011 rally event along the eastern coast of North America, Chrysler’s newly formed SRT brand will have three vehicles racing to raise money for autism research – with brand CEO Ralph Gilles leading the trio into battle.

The Dodge Caliber production ends on November 23rd

By Patrick Rall on August 31, 2011 - 11:28AM

The Dodge Caliber has never seen the success that the Chrysler Group had hoped for when it was launched in 2007 and with a replacement vehicle based on the Alfa Romeo Giulietta planned for unveiling at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, it came as no surprise to hear that the last Caliber will roll off of the assembly line on November 23rd, 2011.

Dodge/Ram Dakota production ends today

By Patrick Rall on August 22, 2011 - 11:17AM

Tuesday, August 23rd 2011 marks the end of an era for the Chrysler Group as the Dodge Dakota turned Ram Dakota will officially see the end of its 24 year production run.

New Jeep Grand Cherokee-based Maserati SUV to be built in Detroit

By Patrick Rall on August 18, 2011 - 5:37PM

We have known since late last year that Maserati would soon be offering a high end performance sport utility vehicles based on the new Jeep Grand Cherokee and thanks to inside information from Automotive News, we now know that this new Maserati SUV will be built in Detroit with the official concept debut planned for the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.

SRT Chief Gilles says that a new SRT Ram would be "done right"

By Patrick Rall on August 16, 2011 - 3:16PM

During a small media briefing this weekend, TorqueNews had a chance to talk to SRT CEO and President Ralph Gilles about the future of the high performance brand’s lineup as well as their stance on competing with the bestselling vehicles in the class.

The SRT High Performance Tour kicks off at the Mopar Nationals

By Patrick Rall on August 16, 2011 - 2:43PM

This past weekend as the 2011 Mopar Nationals opened at National Trails Raceway near Columbus Ohio, the diehard enthusiasts who came together for the nation’s biggest all-Chrysler show, swap and drag race event got a firsthand look at the new 2012 Dodge, Jeep and Chrysler models as the first stop on the SRT High Performance Tour.

The 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392

By Patrick Rall on August 16, 2011 - 2:37PM

The 470 horsepower Dodge Charger SRT8 is like few other vehicles in the American industry

By Patrick Rall on August 16, 2011 - 2:35PM

Need for Speed: The Run to feature Aventador, Camaro ZL1 in Limited Edition

By Patrick Rall on August 4, 2011 - 1:20PM

The folks at EA Games have rolled out a new video trailer giving us our first good clear look at the upcoming Need for Speed: The Run, which includes news of a special limited edition pack which offers 5 exclusive events and three special vehicles – the Lamborghini Aventador, the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and the upcoming new Porsche 911 Carrera S.

Chrysler recalls 299,718 minivans for airbag risks

By Patrick Rall on August 4, 2011 - 11:59AM

This morning, the Chrysler Group announced a recall of 299,718 examples of their popular Dodge Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivans over a concern that the operating unit for the airbag could fail – possibly causing the airbags to open without proper cause.

Chrysler leads in growth for July 2011 lead by Jeep

By Patrick Rall on August 3, 2011 - 11:28AM

The Chrysler Group has seen strong numbers since introducing their lineup of new and refreshed vehicles – allowing them to once again lead the American auto industry in terms of growth as they beat out all other automotive groups last month.

The Camaro outsells the Mustang, Challenger, 370Z in July 2011

By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2011 - 3:48PM

Numbers from around the American automotive industry are trickling in and it looks like the Ford Mustang’s lead of the segment last month was short lived as the Chevrolet Camaro bounced back in July 2011 – outselling the Mustang along with the Dodge Challenger and Nissan 370Z.

Ford to stick with Fusion for 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

By Patrick Rall on July 29, 2011 - 6:02PM

In February, TorqueNews brought you the news that Ford Racing had submitted a stock car body for the approval of the NASCAR Sprint Cup officials but before the governing body passed judgment on the Mustang race car; Ford has announced that they will stick with the Ford Fusion stock car body for the 2013 season.

Fiat announces new managerial format

By Patrick Rall on July 28, 2011 - 3:59PM

Fiat had moved one step closer to their official merger with the Chrysler Group as CEO Sergio Marchionne has unveiled his new managerial plan with includes a group of 22 management members who will form the "group executive council" – including 4 individuals who will head up the company’s efforts in the various geographic regions.

Chrysler’s SRT brand could offer supercharged 2013 models

By Patrick Rall on July 27, 2011 - 10:43AM

The 2012 SRT models including the Dodge Charger SRT8, the Dodge Challenger SRT8, the Chrysler 300C SRT8 and the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 are just hitting the streets but an exciting rumor has Mopar lovers looking to next year as it has been whispered by the masses that the SRT brand could offer a supercharged package for the 2013 model year.

The MoVenture hits the halfway point

By Patrick Rall on July 20, 2011 - 1:54PM

We previously brought you the news of the MoVenture – a cross country road rally sponsored by Chrysler’s performance and aftermarket division Mopar and as hump day arrives, the MoVenture teams are halfway through their race from Detroit to Colorado.

Changes announced for the 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392

By Patrick Rall on July 15, 2011 - 12:54PM

The Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 is a truly amazing muscle car but when the 2012 models hit showrooms later this year – the brawny street brawler will get even more impressive thanks to a few new additions including the suspension system and shift controls first seen on the Charger SRT8.

The 2012 SRT Charger, Challenger, 300C and Grand Cherokee priced

By Patrick Rall on July 15, 2011 - 12:03PM

Over the past few months, the only product available from Chrysler’s newly formed SRT brand was the 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 but for the 2012 model year there will be 4 products in the lineup – with prices announced today for the high performance Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep models.

The back end of the 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8

By Patrick Rall on July 15, 2011 - 11:56AM

The SRT8 version of the 2012 Dodge Charger features an aggressive front fascia

By Patrick Rall on July 15, 2011 - 11:54AM

The 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 from the side

By Patrick Rall on July 15, 2011 - 11:50AM

The Dodge Viper sets the NJ Motorsports Park record

By Patrick Rall on July 12, 2011 - 5:59PM

The Dodge Viper has officially been out of production for over a year now but in the last Viper-less 12 months, the Mopar supercar has continued to set track records around the country – this time shattering the old track record at New Jersey Motorsports Park.

Chrysler launches RedLineDodge.com at the 2011 Carlisle Chrysler Nationals

By Patrick Rall on July 11, 2011 - 2:49PM

Since separating from the newly formed Ram Truck brand, the Dodge brand has gone away from the Ram’s head logo to a bold font logo bearing the Dodge name with two red lines along the back and to recognize the new logo and new era of the Dodge brand, Chrysler Group has re-launched the official Dodge brand blog – RedLineDodge.com.

Chrysler leads the industry in June 2011 growth

By Patrick Rall on July 5, 2011 - 10:25AM

The good times continued for Chrysler in June, as the company led all major automakers in the US auto industry with a year-over-year growth of 30% - moving them into the third spot in vehicle sales for the month of June 2011 as they jumped over a still-struggling Toyota.

Mustang battles back, beats Camaro, Challenger and 370Z in June 2011

By Patrick Rall on July 1, 2011 - 3:35PM

The Chevrolet Camaro has led in the rear wheel drive sports car segment over the Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger and Nissan 370Z from January to May but as June 2011 sales results have trickled in – the Ford Mustang has claimed the top spot in sales for the month.

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