Product Reviews Net » Dodge http://www.product-reviews.net Information on the latest gadgets, technology, news and product reviews Sat, 26 May 2012 11:39:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 2011 Chicago Auto Show: New Model Preview http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/02/09/2011-chicago-auto-show-new-model-preview/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2011-chicago-auto-show-new-model-preview http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/02/09/2011-chicago-auto-show-new-model-preview/#comments Wed, 09 Feb 2011 11:55:02 +0000 Peter Chubb http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=121286 The 2011 Chicago Auto Show is not due to open to the public until February 11, but the media has a two-day preview starting today. However, Autoblog as always is on the ball with these sort of things, and have already taken a closer look at what new models will be on show at the event.

The first model that we have for you is an update to the Dodge Challenger, which was recently voted at one of the most popular coupes. There are not many changes to this model, but it does come in Envy Green and will have two variants, one of which is a new R/T Classic. This comes with a 5.7-liter engine and can push out 372-horsepower. If you feel that more power is needed, then the Challenger SRT8 is the answer, as its 6.4-liter engine produces an amazing 470hp, more details here.

Chrysler will also be showing off the new 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8, and will be all about its engine. The 6.4-liter powerplant can produce 465 horsepower, and has a 0-60 time of just over four seconds and a top speed of 175mph. This car certainly means business; Autoblog has all the details.

The new Buick Regal will be on show as well, and will have its new eAssist system to show off. It is this technology that will allow the vehicle to achieve 26mpg city and 37 miles per gallon highway. AutoWeek has more on this.

There is no denying that the Chigago Auto Show will not be a patch on the recent New York Auto Show; it’s as if the top auto brands and press are waiting for the next big one, which will be at Geneva.

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]]> http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/02/09/2011-chicago-auto-show-new-model-preview/feed/ 0 Chrysler / Fiat: Six New 2011 Dodge Models http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/11/16/chrysler-fiat-six-new-2011-dodge-models/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chrysler-fiat-six-new-2011-dodge-models http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/11/16/chrysler-fiat-six-new-2011-dodge-models/#comments Tue, 16 Nov 2010 13:35:50 +0000 Peter Chubb http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=114177 Chrysler and Fiat have been working in harmony since the partnership, and this can clearly be seen with the announcement of six new Dodge models for 2011. Two models will just have a redesign of current models, the Charger sedan and Durango SUV, which we discussed yesterday. Both companies hope that this will help to increase sales in the U.S by as much as 45 percent in the coming year.

The Avenger sedan, Journey SUV, Grand Caravan minivan and the Challenger sports car will have more changes than the two models above, these will be getting a mid-cycle update to the exterior and interior. Chrysler and Fiat has to be confidant with these changes considering the target they have set themselves?

Retail sales have already started to increase, and having a goal is key to success. However, the automaker still needs to increase fleet sales, as according to an article on Bloomberg they will remain flat. Rebecca Lindland from IHS Automotive added to this by saying “While fleet can sustain you for some amount of time, it’s not going to be able to be your lifeblood.”

Getting the pricing right on these new models will be key to Chrysler’s success, to low and they will not make a profit, to high and they will not sell in the kind of numbers that they have projected.

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