A white 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 will run in the 2008 Tire Rack One Lap of America, a modern day version of the cannonball. Behind the wheel Kowalski (aka: Erich Heuschele) and Super Soul (aka: Ralph Gilles) will pay tribute to the 1971 movie Vanishing Point.
The Dodge Viper ACR, with Dutch driver Tom Coronel, sets a new record at Germany's Nurburgring track, the ultimate test of a car's performance, beating the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.
The 600-horsepower 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR races around the No Problem Raceway Track in Belle Rose, Louisiana during a durability test session. Video shot by Chrysler Design Vice President Ralph Gilles. The ultimate purpose-built, street-legal track car is powered by a 8.4-liter, aluminum V-10 engine.
NHRA drag racers and drag racing fans have been eagerly awaiting the launch of the Dodge Challenger drag race package car from Mopar announced at the 2007 SEMA Show. And they may not be waiting much longer.
Guinness World Record holders Helen and John Taylor drove diesel-powered Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot through six European countries - on one tank of fuel each. The production model SUVs carried two passengers, luggage, and still got 55-56 miles per U.S. gallon.
The Ram Challenge got underway on July 25, 2008 in San Antonio, Texas. It's a chance for consumers to learn about and drive the great new 2009 Dodge Ram pickup. Drive impressions are embargoed until the end of August, but here's a taste of what some Texans had to say about the truck and information on how you can take the Ram Challenge.
In the '60s and '70s, Dodge was a full line player in the commercial truck market. The Dodge brand has again taken the lead in providing commercial truck buyers in classes 2 -- 5 with what they're asking for. Joe Veltri, Director - Truck Product Marketing, talks about how Dodge is listening, and delivering on what these commercial buyers want and need.
Mopar revealed two Dodge Challenger Drag Race Package Cars at the Mopar Mile High Nationals in Morrison, CO. "Big Daddy" Don Garlits and Judy "Miss Mighty Mopar" Lilly were behind the wheel for the inaugural run.
Michael Sanchez was one of more than 400 consumers who put the new 2009 Dodge Ram pickup truck through its paces as the Dodge Ram Challenge in San Antonio. His heart was with another brand but after his punishing test drive, he might be seeing the light.
About 130 longhorn steer and 10 cowboys rode through the streets of Detroit for the auto show reveal of the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram pickup. See here how this stunt was pulled off.
Jay Leno picks up his new Dodge Challenger SRT8. Carmen Electra, Snoop Dogg, David Spade, Rob Lowe, Audrina Patridge, Brad Paisley, Kimberly Williams-Paisley among stars who take the wheel.
Take a ride on the Detroit Zoo Train. The Zoo's trains, a popular ride for decades, have been restored, thanks to a $250,000 donation from Chrysler Foundation.
The Dodge Challenger Targa, a special one-off car, races at Targa Newfoundland rally. Explained by Ralph Gilles, Vice President of Design at Chrysler LLC.
How does the ride quality in the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram stack up against the competition? Automotive Marketing Consultants Inc., an independent vehicle testing and evaluation company, finds out.
The 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 made its Canadian debut at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto on Feb. 13. Chrysler Design Vice President Ralph Gilles was there to introduce the car.
Five significant stories from Chrysler LLC the week of June 13, 2008: Stories include: International sales, Kasey Kahne wins again, 2009 Dodge Challenger pricing, Let's Refuel America Family Fun Day and miracle child graduates. See what's new at Chrysler on the Voices of Chrysler blog, chryslerllc.com
Chrysler introduced three electric-drive prototype vehicles that can travel on electric power alone. One of these three will go on sale in North America in 2010, and more than 100 will be in fleets in 2009.
Four significant stories from Chrysler LLC the week of May 2, 2008: Stories include: April sales, Bob Nardelli on CNBC, Challenger SRT8 sold out and SRT ride-and-drive. See what's new at Chrysler on the Voices of Chrysler blog, chryslerllc.com
The University of Michigan tests its solar car, Continuum, at the Chrysler Wind Tunnel. Continuum later won the North American Solar Challenge, a 2400-mile race from Plano, Texas to Calgary, Alberta.