It’s got an 8.3Liter, 500 horsepower V10 Viper Engine that cranks out 525Lb-Ft of torque. Is it a muscle car? A hot rod? Nope. It’s a truck — the 2007 Dodge Ram SRT-10 — and according to Mark Perleberg, lead auto expert at NADAguides.com, it’s a truck built with power and speed in mind. Perleberg recently test drove the SRT-10 and he weighs in on the truck’s performance and styling.
The 2007 Dodge Caliber has received the government’s highest ratings for side- and frontal-impact crash protection from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The Dodge Caliber’s five-star rating for frontal crash protection makes it the 12th consecutive new product from Chrysler Group to achieve the top safety rating in the government’s frontal crash tests.
Chrysler Group President and CEO Tom LaSorda announced that Dodge Challenger will return to production after a nearly 35-year hiatus. The all-new Dodge Challenger will debut as a 2008 model in calendar-year 2008.
The announcement was made shortly before the Pepsi 400 NASCAR race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Driving out with the Dodge Challenger was Chrysler Group Chief Operating Officer Eric Ridenour.
Generation Y is known for being tech-savvy, passionate and has donated more time to charity than any other generation.
To promote the all-new 2007 Dodge Caliber and place it in the hands of its target consumer, Dodge created a cross-country challenge that plays off this generation’s flair for technology, interest in music and passion for philanthropy. The Dodge High Caliber Challenge is a five-day philanthropic road trip challenge that places college students behind the wheel of the Dodge Caliber to generate awareness for Global Music Project and raise funds for Doctors Without Borders.
Coinciding with the introduction of its vehicles in Europe, the Dodge brand has been appointed ‘Official Cars Supplier’ to the FIA GT and FIA GT3 European Championships for 2006.
These international Championships showcase race-prepared versions of the world’s most powerful and desirable supercars, providing spectacular racing and entertainment.
Dodge Caliber is a new slant on the C segment worldwide, combining bold styling with high value and utility.
The Caliber will appeal to owners around the world who want Dodge attitude packaged with the capability and versatility of a sport-utility vehicle, plus high fuel efficiency.
Dodge Caliber will attract up-and-coming owners looking for a car that stands out from the crowd and gives them the flexibility to do more in terms of seating friends and storing gear. Caliber has the versatility and flexibility to accommodate their lifestyles.
Signaling new advancements in fuel-saving technology, convenience features and standard safety equipment, Dodge today introduced the new, redesigned 2007 Durango at the Dallas Auto Show.
“Continuing to stand out from the crowd, the new 2007 Dodge Durango features a bold sleek design,” said George Murphy, Senior Vice President - Global Brand Marketing, Chrysler Group. “Dodge Durango’s ‘right size’ formula provides everything customers expect in an SUV — superior ride and handling, the latest standard safety and convenience features, and best-in-class power with advanced fuel-saving technologies.”
This Sunday, Dodge, the Chrysler Group’s best-selling brand, will begin marketing efforts to communicate the global launch of its all-new 2007 Caliber. The Dodge Caliber is one of nine new vehicles launched by the brand in 2005 and 2006.
“With bold styling, five-door functionality, space-efficient packaging and clever innovations, the all-new 2007 Dodge Caliber is designed to appeal to global consumers looking for value in a vehicle that stands out from the crowd,” said George Murphy, Senior Vice President - Global Marketing, Chrysler Group. “Starting at $13,985, Dodge Caliber is not your typical small car, and our target market is not your typical consumer.
The introduction of the new Dodge Caliber and Dodge Nitro in Europe and other world markets outside North America marks the arrival of two tough new contenders in the highly competitive C- and mid-size SUV segments, as well as the expansion of a bold new brand. Both of these vehicles will make their European debut at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show.
Dodge Caliber and Dodge Nitro embody the key attributes of the Dodge brand and make a statement in their respective segments by combining high value with bold styling and flexible interiors. They are designed to appeal to buyers around the world who want Dodge attitude, packaged with capability and versatility combined with the affordability and fuel-efficiency demanded in these markets.
DaimlerChrysler (NYSE:DCX) today completed the closing for the transfer of a majority interest in the Chrysler Group and for the related financial services business in NAFTA to a subsidiary of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P., a private- equity company based in New York. A subsidiary of Cerberus takes over 80.1% in the Chrysler Holding LLC, while DaimlerChrysler retains a 19.9% interest, as announced in May 2007. The effects on the financial statements of DaimlerChrysler will be explained on August 29, 2007.