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New for Chrysler in 2010: Not much

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA1cQMN99ItRoNjKmMr2CESMrDe3jX8SBRLUnmLx-Xd5Q8je7ZNbfvl1C7dtxMrHssRV_-eo5zSOLtUSGMQpizlGJkIdWWdnqOHFlhUh6qPmRUV8FLivWOJzY_nLwgS46yjxLdG6HTIXg/s1600-h/000_ramhdchicago.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378638736183034418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA1cQMN99ItRoNjKmMr2CESMrDe3jX8SBRLUnmLx-Xd5Q8je7ZNbfvl1C7dtxMrHssRV_-eo5zSOLtUSGMQpizlGJkIdWWdnqOHFlhUh6qPmRUV8FLivWOJzY_nLwgS46yjxLdG6HTIXg/s400/000_ramhdchicago.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a> Chrysler's in a tough spot right now. The beleaguered automaker survived the Daimler fiasco only to be picked up by an indifferent Cerberus team before ultimately ending up in bankruptcy court. Chrysler came out of those proceedings with a new dance partner in Fiat, and while the new company has a healthier balance sheet, a lack of funding has left the Pentastar with a nearly empty cupboard when it comes to new 2010 products. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Nio20Fjn21ETvTag9W0z6ygl5qj4Of-oFElC_y2WQ7WMi1XC9_fk8G589gMScukVjq0-1siNnbAS-ob-EImu2BkRT_xynieOSLT9KJZdn6HubilmrFQgpUH1_7x9ntyZ_JuUtoj8VY0/s1600-h/002_ramhdchicago.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378638653153556962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Nio20Fjn21ETvTag9W0z6ygl5qj4Of-oFElC_y2WQ7WMi1XC9_fk8G589gMScukVjq0-1siNnbAS-ob-EImu2BkRT_xynieOSLT9KJZdn6HubilmrFQgpUH1_7x9ntyZ_JuUtoj8VY0/s400/002_ramhdchicago.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a> Jeep Liberty, Dodge Nitro and the light-duty Ram pickup have a system for 2010 that turns off the fuel during deceleration to increase fuel efficiency. The driver will know it is happening when the "eco" button on the dashboard lights up. Much of the 2010 lineup, including all Jeeps, are equipped with the eco feature. The Dodge Journey gains 1 mpg in efficiency with a 3.5-liter V-6. Many of the tweaks to the lineup make optional features standard. Some vehicles come with a price cut, like the Dodge Caravan SXT minivan with a base price that is $2,180 lower for 2010. The new heavy-duty Ram pickup comes as a crew cab for the first time, allowing Dodge to play in the highest volume part of the market. It will be followed up for 2011 with a new fleet of commercial trucks, as the Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 chassis cabs will debut. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXOO8cvZqa6QujDZ5wjIN50od13t2jVCkjG9VATIjaPr6tvY1johk_0ndJTXEaBH2L7bo_KiDSUofoY6Q0gHZVf0YIRUjwfq3lF8Spjk4dalEHchWjTtOiDRDzhWRes6aApBLCC7so9Nk/s1600-h/003_ramhdchicago.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378638567268750754" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXOO8cvZqa6QujDZ5wjIN50od13t2jVCkjG9VATIjaPr6tvY1johk_0ndJTXEaBH2L7bo_KiDSUofoY6Q0gHZVf0YIRUjwfq3lF8Spjk4dalEHchWjTtOiDRDzhWRes6aApBLCC7so9Nk/s400/003_ramhdchicago.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a> As for the rest of the lineup, Chrysler did the most it could with its limited resources. Among the running changes for the 2010 model year are an improved Dodge Caliber interior, an updated, smooth-hooded Chrysler Sebring (as if anyone's going to notice) and plenty of fuel economy-related updates. The Dodge Nitro, Jeep Liberty and light-duty Ram receive a fuel cutoff feature during deceleration. The Dodge Caliber, Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot add entry-level 2.0L four-cylinder models that deliver nominal fuel economy gains (2 mpg in the Dodge, 1 mpg in the Jeeps). The 3.5L Dodge Journey, a car that we'd all but forgotten about, will also see tweaks that will allow it to pick up an additional mpg as well. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXvpqvOlsE3THyk-QPap-eBbRiM8H368d2A42d3kPV3SM3Nk688NWHN3mTrndjFBV5hyphenhyphenxtNjrDIAgFyjLBPbHzrQD6XZLRN7OJxutt7TmHQruh-8TjlAPoYxSHWvyC2o_jchIVnLvw63U/s1600-h/011_ramhdchicago.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378638480120655618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXvpqvOlsE3THyk-QPap-eBbRiM8H368d2A42d3kPV3SM3Nk688NWHN3mTrndjFBV5hyphenhyphenxtNjrDIAgFyjLBPbHzrQD6XZLRN7OJxutt7TmHQruh-8TjlAPoYxSHWvyC2o_jchIVnLvw63U/s400/011_ramhdchicago.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a> The Chrysler brand will see changes to the creased hood on the Sebring sedan and convertible, which will be replaced with a conventional and smoother hood for 2010. New wheels complete the look. Inside, the gauges have been redesigned. Chrysler's new management decided to keep the Dodge Viper and extend the 2009 model year. There are four new colors, including a "snakeskin green" and a new interior with tan Nappa leather seats. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Gi0mCnTMRb4CCnHnb1MggsMxVe-HUWNB-QDe_X9Ej5Y1d8vMYPVnt30qpznXduLfz22fTSyTlUL5cAvduUr7eKfzoy_ggnT8UpK4LgSKxEgTQTqpbUYSA5-CQrjSVHOK3RBJTRVdDd8/s1600-h/013_ramhdchicago.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378638411057299538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Gi0mCnTMRb4CCnHnb1MggsMxVe-HUWNB-QDe_X9Ej5Y1d8vMYPVnt30qpznXduLfz22fTSyTlUL5cAvduUr7eKfzoy_ggnT8UpK4LgSKxEgTQTqpbUYSA5-CQrjSVHOK3RBJTRVdDd8/s400/013_ramhdchicago.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a> Finally, Chrysler hopes to entice buyers by making previously optional equipment standard for 2010, while also adjusting pricing. The Dodge Caravan cost of entry has been lowered by $2,180 to $21,800, giving families a budget-priced option in the minivan market. Oh, and one last thing -- a limited edition Dodge Challenger SRT8 will be offered in Plum Crazy for 2010. Now that sounds genuinely interesting. <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/2010-dodge-ram-heavy-duty/#6">More Photos</a>

New for Chrysler in 2010: Not much

Chrysler's in a tough spot right now. The beleaguered automaker survived the Daimler fiasco only to be picked up by an indifferent Cerbe...

12:54 AM

Hurst Releases signature color combo on Series 4 Challenger

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdY4MRHSn8MNWLneqB7lLGAYvcnHTAHmodGd5MKXoaUm21ddxi_ozMHAxCmVWeP2HB-OjK6h8Lp4LUMKuSzqKy9t1MyHU7ElDFdia8Hn0uIUuj0gdYSShg1iA9NzyaSPsASwgGzyAeHKA/s1600-h/hurstsilverchallenger_01.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372714679304695842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdY4MRHSn8MNWLneqB7lLGAYvcnHTAHmodGd5MKXoaUm21ddxi_ozMHAxCmVWeP2HB-OjK6h8Lp4LUMKuSzqKy9t1MyHU7ElDFdia8Hn0uIUuj0gdYSShg1iA9NzyaSPsASwgGzyAeHKA/s400/hurstsilverchallenger_01.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a> Hurst Performance Vehicles, one of the most recognized and revered names in automobile history, unveiled the first-ever Series 4 Supercharged 2010 Hurst/Hemi Challenger, dressed in the signature silver and black Hurst colors at the "Back to the Bricks" celebration in Flint, Mich. Hurst legend, Doc Watson, joined Nate Shelton and Ron Flint of Hurst Performance Vehicles to unveil this newest addition to the Hurst Performance Series, which is complete with red accent stripes and detail throughout. "We are honored to be here in Flint today to introduce the newest Hurst Executive Hot Rod," said Nate Shelton, Chairman of Hurst. "The Back to the Bricks celebration is the perfect place for us to join Doc and introduce this stunning car as a tribute to Hurst's legacy." <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmLdMXHMu_tHxRvw8QWbc4Cbdjjv3qV7fomRosNomoQ-t5jrMT1YjcquexobX0xvhhYZeCiP3tEf4j6T6wzYTQ8QBTX4iuhcw_BjkpC-8Uf1KwBpSNj2ge-NAun0zd_JfUvZoB9cD9te8/s1600-h/hurstsilverchallenger_02.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372714456971609714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmLdMXHMu_tHxRvw8QWbc4Cbdjjv3qV7fomRosNomoQ-t5jrMT1YjcquexobX0xvhhYZeCiP3tEf4j6T6wzYTQ8QBTX4iuhcw_BjkpC-8Uf1KwBpSNj2ge-NAun0zd_JfUvZoB9cD9te8/s400/hurstsilverchallenger_02.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a> The numbered silver and black Challengers come equipped with a wild red anodized HARD-DRIVE® pistol grip Hurst shifter and 20" one-piece polished aluminum Hurst forged wheels, featuring graphite gray painted spoke insets and red and black Hurst logo wheel centers. Hurst collaborated with Katzkin on the car's black leather interior, which features perforated red inserts, red top-stitching and logos. Each Challenger contains traditional Hurst red and black logos in the dash badge, grille badge, wheel centers, fender graphics and the embroidered floor mats. Doc Watson and Hurst introduced the silver and black Hurst/Olds with GM in 1968, a program that went on to be the most famous Hurst production program ever. "I am proud to be part of the continuation of a great Hurst tradition." said Watson. "These wonderful vehicles should prove to be some of the most collectible Hurst cars in the future." <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7NHbB9SpEE-ZonDI7rO_Gwgy90oR63UuG2uJE9fbglGzQyjKO91TkKdhyphenhyphen9Ai87p-LJnvKHGNqbR5I-2dW2Yda3FnOfQ8hSKFinXT7Yg-yNR_9kqJozygldpCkpe1CyhBGx5OLZvNA5RY/s1600-h/hurstsilverchallenger_04.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372714381657988162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7NHbB9SpEE-ZonDI7rO_Gwgy90oR63UuG2uJE9fbglGzQyjKO91TkKdhyphenhyphen9Ai87p-LJnvKHGNqbR5I-2dW2Yda3FnOfQ8hSKFinXT7Yg-yNR_9kqJozygldpCkpe1CyhBGx5OLZvNA5RY/s400/hurstsilverchallenger_04.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a> Hurst limited edition cars are well known by enthusiasts worldwide and are some of the most iconic and valuable muscle cars sought out by collectors. The cars are readily recognizable due to Hurst's signature paint schemes and graphics. The Performance Series cars are a limited numbered series. Each comes with a sequentially numbered dash badge and its own Certificate of Authenticity. These cars all feature Hurst's own AIR-SPEED® rear deck spoiler painted in body colors, Hurst/Eibach suspension, shocks and sway bars, Hurst/Magnaflow polished stainless steel cat-back exhaust, BF Goodrich KDW Performance Tires, Hurst/Katzkin leather interior, embroidered logo floor mats, a custom car cover and K&N Air Filters. Hurst cars feature painted stripes and graphics under clear, not stickers. SERIES 3 through 5 feature HURST/Vortech superchargers. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMerrCB9Q6oFGUw0C6DLzq9yP4svD2h0pR70FwR280iRGRMFDcFpv96oCAwxpea9yz6KQDaJb3HNJBA12TMljLtrw1ds8ZRqmZEuJR-M8d35JjmmwmcpNDZYBfljYeeeoSqF8_IqSyOPA/s1600-h/hurstsilverchallenger_03.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372714311039223634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMerrCB9Q6oFGUw0C6DLzq9yP4svD2h0pR70FwR280iRGRMFDcFpv96oCAwxpea9yz6KQDaJb3HNJBA12TMljLtrw1ds8ZRqmZEuJR-M8d35JjmmwmcpNDZYBfljYeeeoSqF8_IqSyOPA/s400/hurstsilverchallenger_03.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a> The HURST/Hemi®-Challenger is available in five performance stages. Series 2 vehicles are available through participating Dodge dealers nationwide, while Series 3, 4 and 5 vehicles are only available from Hurst Performance Vehicles and can be ordered via the company's website at www.hurst-performance.com. <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/hurst-silver-and-black-series-4-challenger/#6">More Photos</a>

Hurst Releases signature color combo on Series 4 Challenger

Hurst Performance Vehicles, one of the most recognized and revered names in automobile history, unveiled the first-ever Series 4 Supercharge...

2:13 AM

eBay Find of the Day: World's nicest Dodge Rampage?

<center><img alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/08/2_1248189856img41.jpg" /></center> Listen, we're not complaining here. Folks who restore old cars are to be applauded. Period. Mostly, the resto subjects are rides with mass appeal -- cars everyone is familiar with. Those are great and all, but the really insane aficionados are the ones who restore things you'd never think of. Seriously, though -- would you restore a 1982 Dodge Rampage? Frankly, we probably wouldn't either <center><img alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/08/2_1248189636img05.jpg" /></center> But in this case, some Mopar lunatic did. And we want to hug him. We'll go out on a limb here and say that this is probably The Nicest Rampage in America, because on the exceedingly rare occasion when we actually see one out and about, it's usually a tired-looking disaster that's hauling something like 300 pounds of manure and/or a month's worth of recycling. <center><img alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/08/2_1248189619img02.jpg" /></center> This one? Concours condition. It's pretty amazing. Anything that wasn't up to snuff was replaced. You could touch the engine bay and then perform open-heart surgery without scrubbing in -- it's that clean. <center><img alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/08/2_1248189646img07.jpg" /></center> If a perfect Rampage in Sport Edition duds is the missing link in your personal collection, $12,900 on eBay is all that stands between you and forgotten-car Nirvana. Will people think you're crazy for spending that much on a Rampage? Probably, but screw those haters. They're just jealous. <center><object height="290" width="400"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/z20nglCZnp4&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/z20nglCZnp4&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="325" width="400"></embed></object></center> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/1982-dodge-rampage/#11">More Photos</a>

eBay Find of the Day: World's nicest Dodge Rampage?

Listen, we're not complaining here. Folks who restore old cars are to be applauded. Period. Mostly, the resto subjects are rides with ma...

8:10 PM

You Had Your Chance: Chrysler says Viper program is no longer for sale

<center><img alt="" height="265" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/08/viperacrfd_06.jpg" width="400" /></center> The future of the Dodge Viper has been in question since the summer of 2008, when it was reported Chrysler was considering selling the rights to their halo sports car instead of killing it all together. Initially, there seemed to be plenty of interested parties, including Roush and Saleen, but the dwindling economy led to just one lowball offer from Michigan-based Devon Motor Works. Even after the Viper's production facility re-opened last month, it was still assumed that the 600 horsepower sports car would up for grabs. Not anymore. <center><img alt="" height="267" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/08/viperacrfd_01.jpg" width="400" /></center> Today, Chrysler announced that the Viper program is no longer for sale and that it will be continued to be produced past the end of the year at the Conner Avenue Assembly Plant. There was no mention as to why the decision was made or what will happen beyond 2010, but for now, the Viper is safe. The official press release doesn't offer much information, but you check it out after the jump, along with a video from Chrysler discussing the decision and giving brief history of the Viper. <center><img alt="" height="265" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/08/viperacrfd_05.jpg" width="400" /></center> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/first-drive-2008-dodge-viper-acr/">More Photos </a>

You Had Your Chance: Chrysler says Viper program is no longer for sale

The future of the Dodge Viper has been in question since the summer of 2008, when it was reported Chrysler was considering selling the right...

3:42 PM

Dodge - Air Pollution Patrol

<center><img alt="pollution_patrol" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1219" height="174" src="http://clunkbucket.com/wp-content/uploads/pollution_patrol.jpg" title="pollution_patrol" width="400" /></center> John knows a few things about the Air Pollution Patrol, as he works for the BAAPCD. As John’s Dad also worked for the District, he remembers seeing the original Pollution Patrol Polaras from childhood. John put together his own recreation with as much accuracy as possible, starting with an 800-dollar Polara he picked up a few years back. John not only knows the history of the car and program, but also can tell you the difference in good visible emissions and bad. The key to it all is the Ringelmann, or smoke chart, which is still in use today. Agents are trained how to tell good smoke from bad. “We’re still certified twice a year by the state to read smoke. They hand these out when I go to smoke school. That’s where I got this one”, said John. <center><img alt="http://clunkbucket.com/wp-content/gallery/1973-dodge-polara-air-pollution-patrol/img_5838.jpg" height="301" src="http://clunkbucket.com/wp-content/gallery/1973-dodge-polara-air-pollution-patrol/img_5838.jpg" width="400" /></center> Dateline 1973. The Bay Area Air Pollution Control District announces the formation of their Vehicle Patrol section in San Francisco. Fourteen agents would patrol California roads, and issue citations to smoke-spewing scofflaws. The agents completed California Highway Patrol defensive driving courses and were trained in patrol driving techniques. Their fleet? Fourteen specially-equipped and painted 1973 Dodge Polaras! Enter John Swanson, who found a similar Polara for a nice price, and has spent the last few years recreating one of these long since decommissioned pollution pursuit specials. <center><img alt="http://clunkbucket.com/wp-content/gallery/1973-dodge-polara-air-pollution-patrol/img_5827.jpg" height="302" src="http://clunkbucket.com/wp-content/gallery/1973-dodge-polara-air-pollution-patrol/img_5827.jpg" width="400" /></center> Back in 1973, the chart would come out when a smoky tailpipe was spotted by an agent behind the wheel of the Polara. Scofflaws were issued citations for proof of correction. Officers were not armed, but were outfitted in stylish blue sport blazers and grey slacks. In 1978 the program was absorbed by the California Highway Patrol, who are still fully equipped to give motorists citations for vehicle code violations, but no longer from Dodge Polaras or Monacos. Source: <a href="http://clunkbucket.com/air-pollution-patrol/">Clunkbucket</a>

Dodge - Air Pollution Patrol

John knows a few things about the Air Pollution Patrol, as he works for the BAAPCD. As John’s Dad also worked for the District, he remembers...

5:10 PM

How It's Made: Hurst Hemi Dodge Challenger

<center><img alt="" height="265" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/06/hursthowitsmade_10.jpg" width="400"></center> At SEMA last year, the legendary shifter company Hurst made huge waves with its Hemi Challenger. We've been following Hurst's progress of the cars ever since, and even got the chance to get behind the wheel of the prototype car for a brief stint. We recently made the trip down to Hurst Performance Vehicles' headquarters in Irvine, CA to see just how stock Challengers are transformed into one of their limited edition muscle cars. <center><img alt="" height="266" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/06/hursthowitsmade_20.jpg" width="400"></center> You might think that Hurst would be hard pressed to find customers in today's economy, but we were surprised to see their building overflowing with Challengers. There were completely stock cars that had just been delivered, cars getting superchargers and suspension upgrades, and plenty of complete cars waiting to be delivered to their lucky new owners. <center><img alt="" height="266" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/06/hursthowitsmade_21.jpg" width="400"></center> Hurst was kind enough to give us a full tour of the facility, and showed us exactly what goes into making one of their Challengers, whether it's a base Series 2 model or a full blown Series 5 with all the bells and whistles. Follow us on our tour in the gallery below, which includes high-res photographs and detailed descriptions that follow a Hurst Challenger from start to finish. <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/how-its-made-hurst-hemi-dodge-challenger/">More Photos</a>

How It's Made: Hurst Hemi Dodge Challenger

At SEMA last year, the legendary shifter company Hurst made huge waves with its Hemi Challenger. We've been following Hurst's progre...

1:29 AM

Gaplin Auto Sports brings U.S. Air Force technology to the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger

<center><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-34647" height="220" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/gas_us_air_force_vapor_main.jpg" title="GAS & U.S. Air Force: Vapor" width="400" /></center> Next up is the stealth-black Air Force ‘Vapor’ based on the Dodge Challenger. On the outside, Vapor features one-off carbon fiber wheels, shaker hood, radar-absorbing paint, proximity sensors and a 360- degree camera with a ¼ mile range. Open the vertical doors to the Vapor and you’ll see an interior complete with aircraft style controls, a passenger side steering wheel, GPS tracking, night and thermal vision on the front windshield. <center><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-34646 aligncenter" height="217" src="http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/gas_us_air_force_x1_main.jpg" title="GAS & U.S. Air Force: X-1" width="400" /></center> Galpin Auto Sports (or GAS) is an automobile repair shop in Van Nuys, California. GAS is better known for its TV show on USA otherwise known as Pimp My Ride on MTV. The group responsible for KITT in the 2008 Knight Rider series (and for embedding in 7-inch TV screens into bumpers on MTV’s Pimp My Ride), has now teamed up with the United States Air Force to create two customized cars for the 2009 Super Car Tour. We have to say; both vehicles have blown us away - literally. <a href="http://www.egmcartech.com/2009/06/03/gaplin-auto-sports-brings-us-air-force-technology-to-the-ford-mustang-and-dodge-challenger/">more detail</a>. ...

Gaplin Auto Sports brings U.S. Air Force technology to the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger

Next up is the stealth-black Air Force ‘Vapor’ based on the Dodge Challenger. On the outside, Vapor features one-off carbon fiber wheels, sh...

5:35 PM

Devon Motor Works is only serious bidder for Viper business

<center><img alt="Devon Motor Works GTX official renderings 1 of 10" class="MainImage" id="gallery-main-image" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/d/e/devon_motor_works_gtx_001-0528-950x650.jpg" title="Devon Motor Works GTX official renderings 1 of 10" /> </center> Chrysler confirmed in March that it had received three offers for its Dodge Viper sports car business, and that it was currently doing due diligence ahead of making a final decision, but documents unearthed in the company's bankruptcy filing reveal that no 'serious offers' were ever really tendered. Even at a bargain-basement price of $10 million for the 392,000 square foot Viper plant, there were no takers. <center><img alt="Devon Motor Works GTX official renderings 2 of 10" class="MainImage" id="gallery-main-image0" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/d/e/devon_motor_works_gtx_002-0528-950x650.jpg" title="Devon Motor Works GTX official renderings 2 of 10" /> </center> "We received no purchaser interest," said CEO Bob Nardelli. "The market for such assets is extremely depressed at this time." The best offer was a $5.5 million low-ball from Devon Motor Works (DMW), which sought to purchase the entire Viper brand, lease the Conner Avenue Viper plant for a year and take on none of the brand's debts or liabilities. <center><img alt="Devon Motor Works GTX official renderings 3 of 10" class="MainImage" id="gallery-main-image1" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/d/e/devon_motor_works_gtx_003-0528-950x650.jpg" title="Devon Motor Works GTX official renderings 3 of 10" /> </center> The ailing Detroit carmaker did not reveal who made the supposed offers at the time, nor the likely time that a decision would be made, but Chrysler vice-president Jim Press said any sale would be delayed by the then-ongoing viability plan submission to the U.S. Congress. Since then, no further headway has been made on the sale, according to Chrysler's court documents, reports Automotive News. <center><img alt="Devon Motor Works GTX official renderings 6 of 10" class="MainImage" id="gallery-main-image2" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/d/e/devon_motor_works_gtx_006-0528-950x650.jpg" title="Devon Motor Works GTX official renderings 6 of 10" /> </center> Previously, Chrysler CEO Bob Nardelli confirmed that the sale had gathered interest from both international and North American parties but wasn’t willing to reveal any names. Some of the firms that were rumored to be interested in the sale included specialty performance shops Saleen and Roush, which would have had the capacity to accommodate the Viper’s handmade production process. <center><img alt="Devon Motor Works GTX official renderings 7 of 10" class="MainImage" id="gallery-main-image3" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/d/e/devon_motor_works_gtx_007-0528-950x650.jpg" title="Devon Motor Works GTX official renderings 7 of 10" /> </center> Other details unearthed in Chrysler's bankruptcy documents indicate the Viper brand could disappear altogether within a year. The planned sale of Viper will likely not happen at all, especially with the lack of interest and any ability to get a fair price for it. <center><img alt="Devon Motor Works GTX official renderings 8 of 10" class="MainImage" id="gallery-main-image4" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/d/e/devon_motor_works_gtx_008-0528-950x650.jpg" title="Devon Motor Works GTX official renderings 8 of 10" /> </center> DMW’s plan was to use the facility to start production of its own GTX sports car, most likely based around the Dodge Viper platform. The company still plans to produce the car, which is previewed in these official renderings, and will eventually attempt to break the Nurburgring’s production car lap record before unveiling it at the 2009 Pebble Beach Concours in August. <center><img alt="Devon Motor Works GTX official renderings 4 of 10" class="MainImage" id="gallery-main-image5" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/d/e/devon_motor_works_gtx_004-0528-950x650.jpg" title="Devon Motor Works GTX official renderings 4 of 10" /> </center> Nardelli has previously stated that Chrysler will act in the best interests of the Viper's supporters and fans, who understandably would want to see the brand spared from being axed altogether. But at the same time, Chrysler will do what it must to get out of bankruptcy and back into operation. <center><img alt="Devon Motor Works GTX official renderings 5 of 10" class="MainImage" id="gallery-main-image6" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/d/e/devon_motor_works_gtx_005-0528-950x650.jpg" title="Devon Motor Works GTX official renderings 5 of 10" /> </center> The brand's sale, or death, would mark the end of a 17-year run of the Viper at Chrysler, with the first model having debuted in the 1992 model year. The company just produced its 25,000th Viper in March of this year, and celebrated the event with festivities that included the launch of the track-focused Viper SRT10 ACR. <center><img alt="Devon Motor Works GTX official renderings 9 of 10" class="MainImage" id="gallery-main-image7" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/d/e/devon_motor_works_gtx_009-0528-950x650.jpg" title="Devon Motor Works GTX official renderings 9 of 10" /> </center> Some of the assets of the current Chrysler operation could be 'left behind' in the portion of the company that is to be effectively eliminated - i.e. not brought forward into the 'new' Chrysler-Fiat pairing. Viper could be one of those assets, left behind and liquidated with all the rest of the dross. <center><img alt="Devon Motor Works GTX official renderings 10 of 10" class="MainImage" id="gallery-main-image8" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/d/e/devon_motor_works_gtx_010-0528-950x650.jpg" title="Devon Motor Works GTX official renderings 10 of 10" /> </center> via:<a href="http://www.motorauthority.com/chrysler-exploring-sale-of-dodge-viper-to-third-party.html">motorauthority</a>

Devon Motor Works is only serious bidder for Viper business

Chrysler confirmed in March that it had received three offers for its Dodge Viper sports car business, and that it was currently doing due ...

8:05 PM

Rumormill: Next Dodge Ram HD to get 6.4-liter V8?

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidE5JLboEKzGUhPrN2xtDKHayoD0bVevI7QkDe94VQsyhiqG0Zn38rvucb_Km5BYVgpo2kcsVT-c_rL7NzZihBlrPUtq0llLXQgOip73w-yWuhkVVYX6Z5HrrPp8ojzwlSBZlQDhuT9qMj/s1600-h/ram2500hdlive_01.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335866028682087970" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidE5JLboEKzGUhPrN2xtDKHayoD0bVevI7QkDe94VQsyhiqG0Zn38rvucb_Km5BYVgpo2kcsVT-c_rL7NzZihBlrPUtq0llLXQgOip73w-yWuhkVVYX6Z5HrrPp8ojzwlSBZlQDhuT9qMj/s400/ram2500hdlive_01.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a> Based on the current 6.1-liter version of the HEMI, an engine that appears in any number of SRT-branded cars, the new engine would feature both a larger bore and a longer stroke, with resulting power figures estimated to fall somewhere between 450 and 500 galloping ponies. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfnZfBHYqZSg6blolj-GuuCyXjhJX-DKlcErcyTk3QqIgTJJKHmzZyJneVYZK6Dm3lAMfnBZgKDbQwiUK04EzbkmGfVC-0dqlyuhxBukMQ13hNLZOzDkk1RpwY4VxBGW3BJ8eqYJosEajg/s1600-h/003_ramhdchicago.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335865928044977122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfnZfBHYqZSg6blolj-GuuCyXjhJX-DKlcErcyTk3QqIgTJJKHmzZyJneVYZK6Dm3lAMfnBZgKDbQwiUK04EzbkmGfVC-0dqlyuhxBukMQ13hNLZOzDkk1RpwY4VxBGW3BJ8eqYJosEajg/s400/003_ramhdchicago.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a> An engine with that much power would need a beefy transmission bolted up to its crankshaft, something Dodge already offers with its diesel engines. Levine suggests ChryCo could use the latest six-speed gearbox from German specialist ZF. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj_sqeTjZ5Ku0AtelFW-gjPmwAzFWNlteuoKBAz4yf8EFdD1NmV8IMIeOexeejrPtzO1UzDl54usDMkdurXshxcUcaycbWvp1YG1tjAnEgPe1j4KhU76dGcaE_069Uh3ZRSSV8qopLBig6/s1600-h/002_ramhdchicago.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335865848090390610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj_sqeTjZ5Ku0AtelFW-gjPmwAzFWNlteuoKBAz4yf8EFdD1NmV8IMIeOexeejrPtzO1UzDl54usDMkdurXshxcUcaycbWvp1YG1tjAnEgPe1j4KhU76dGcaE_069Uh3ZRSSV8qopLBig6/s400/002_ramhdchicago.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a> If you think there's nothing wrong with Chrysler's 5.7-liter HEMI V8 engine that an extra dollop of horsepower can't fix, we have some great news for you. Our friend and knower-of-all-things with a pickem-up-bed Mike Levine at PickupTrucks.com is reporting that Dodge's next Heavy Duty Ram will be offered with a big 'ol 6.4-liter version of the OHV V8. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh75k6A27yH0KxTKm4y3WR3j1FgyG7v7WSZ8T6nGDsnQgoDQ0MknT-vVGPN4iXyDkmdJ-txzOvpYvHdcL3szac6TzqCuPUrKwMAWNA-njqvYzHh_pxeD5G6ntfwqLKDvBKFeXXJNtVx9_MP/s1600-h/000_ramhdchicago.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335865762030736146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh75k6A27yH0KxTKm4y3WR3j1FgyG7v7WSZ8T6nGDsnQgoDQ0MknT-vVGPN4iXyDkmdJ-txzOvpYvHdcL3szac6TzqCuPUrKwMAWNA-njqvYzHh_pxeD5G6ntfwqLKDvBKFeXXJNtVx9_MP/s400/000_ramhdchicago.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a> Of course, all of this assumes that Chrysler emerges from bankruptcy with these projects intact. Bug assuming that, we're being told that in addition to its spot in the Ram HD lineup, the 6.4-liter HEMI V8 is also likely to make an appearance under the hood of Jeep's next Grand Cherokee SRT8. The next obvious question, then, is how much money will the powerplant add to the cost of the vehicle and what kind of fuel mileage will it be able to muster? <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-dodge-ram-heavy-duty/">More Photos </a> Other article: <a class="snap_noshots" href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2007/12/2009-dodge-ram-prototype.html">2009 Dodge Ram Prototype</a> <a class="snap_noshots" href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2007/12/leaked-2009-dodge-ram-on-mopar-site.html">Leaked: 2009 Dodge Ram on Mopar site</a> <a class="snap_noshots" href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2007/10/dodge-ram-bft.html">Dodge Ram BFT</a> <a class="snap_noshots" href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2007/10/dodge-avenger-tuner-stormtrooper-at.html">Dodge Avenger Tuner Stormtrooper at SEMA</a>

Rumormill: Next Dodge Ram HD to get 6.4-liter V8?

Based on the current 6.1-liter version of the HEMI, an engine that appears in any number of SRT-branded cars, the new engine would feature b...

6:53 PM

Dodge Viper & Jeep Wrangler to be Axed

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVqD5M2_xl5_2cVTViCszEJIJTGG5NumT8EjcI31lwJCd25PStBtcw04oAVkFLFcBfJy55pzIShc1DkV8H4-cXL_zPAcxbo5ryeHllxCFZfXObUed__xPC_6vreJUYw9SShWqYGPWMTPjV/s1600-h/1021big.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146050029119652434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVqD5M2_xl5_2cVTViCszEJIJTGG5NumT8EjcI31lwJCd25PStBtcw04oAVkFLFcBfJy55pzIShc1DkV8H4-cXL_zPAcxbo5ryeHllxCFZfXObUed__xPC_6vreJUYw9SShWqYGPWMTPjV/s400/1021big.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 305px;" /></a> Doom and gloom are written in the sections of the bankruptcy filing documents that deal with Chrysler's Viper and Jeep Wrangler brands. These documents refer to two Chrysler entities, one called OldCo and the other is the New Chrysler. OldCo assets would not be affected by the recently-announced Fiat/ Chrysler tie up and would ultimately be closed down by 2010. <a href="http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090505.025/dodge-viper-jeep-wrangler-to-be-axed">Read More </a> <center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiItotQzmzttAywfGc8e9P1Zc2JFQkttXhHTQJ-LGVNsEcojalOOCWNcaOO8mWAcAYpLjpVE0uEsAu_heOnf4ZjJrvcuEZyvXwjRA6mGwt5e2tB3y1TK4HlymqAG003AaatzT1Tpl2jX0ug/s1600-h/1001big.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146054882432697218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiItotQzmzttAywfGc8e9P1Zc2JFQkttXhHTQJ-LGVNsEcojalOOCWNcaOO8mWAcAYpLjpVE0uEsAu_heOnf4ZjJrvcuEZyvXwjRA6mGwt5e2tB3y1TK4HlymqAG003AaatzT1Tpl2jX0ug/s400/1001big.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 133px; height: 100px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSK2qHfbNv3V0uD2Wez-TBZLjR62PGTXReJS0xmLbgiOGOxnWDp1_G82frfgfq7URstWHzZcetdNOL5u18LdEs21oloa7tpuvtKAkKOewXcBMeENnpNAerJwwOESFEG-8brvDPr7E_6lQE/s1600-h/1002big.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146054521655444338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSK2qHfbNv3V0uD2Wez-TBZLjR62PGTXReJS0xmLbgiOGOxnWDp1_G82frfgfq7URstWHzZcetdNOL5u18LdEs21oloa7tpuvtKAkKOewXcBMeENnpNAerJwwOESFEG-8brvDPr7E_6lQE/s400/1002big.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; 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