Video: 2008/’09 Dodge Challenger Designers Pt. 4

By Jeff Gale and Brian Nielander
Designers, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger
Here we discuss with Jeff and Brian their work on making the concept fit onto a production platform, which affects the exterior and interior. They also get into their adventures in the wind tunnel and trimming the weight of the vehicle from concept to production. Enjoy…(don’t forget […]

Video: 2008 Dodge Challenger Designers, Part 2

Here’s our second installation of the discussion with Jeff Gale and Brian Nielander, the guys who took the Dodge Challenger concept from dream to reality with their 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 design.
In this episode, we ask:
–How did you manage to convince management to drop the traditional crosshair from the grille?
–What are some other major differences […]

Exclusive Videos: 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8

One more video after the jump…and don’t forget our seven-part series with Micheal Castiglione and Alan Barrington, the designers of the Dodge Challenger concept.

Official Photos: 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8

Lot’s more after the jump…

It’s On: The 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Official Releases

All you can handle, dear readers…intro here, full details after the jump (specs are at the very end):
PRESS RELEASE
The Ultimate Modern American Muscle Coupe
All-New 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8®
♣ Iconic Dodge muscle car returns after a 35-year absence
♣ Design stays true to Challenger heritage while delivering a host of modern amenities and “race inspired, street legal” […]

Chicago Auto Show: Last Minute Prepping for Launch

CHICAGO — After a quick jaunt around the show floor (for those interested, check out the live cams and intern blog of the Chicago Auto Show), we thought we’d offer up a quick look at how it’s going in the hours before the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 debut. It’s a pretty incredible site. You’ve got […]

Almost Here: Watch the 2008 Challenger Launch LIVE!

The months of waiting are almost over. We’re mere hours away at this point…RLD has braved the cold, fog and wind of Chicago in February to bring you saturation coverage of the event.
But hold the phone, because you won’t need to wait for the page to refresh or for our correspondents to file their stories. […]

Fuel Cell Update: Chrysler Working With California Partnership

By Reg Modlin

Director of Environmental and Energy Planning
I’m proud to announce that Chrysler is the newest member of the California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP). The CaFCP is a collaboration of 34 organizations including auto manufacturers, energy providers, fuel cell technology companies and government agencies working together to promote the commercialization of hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles.
People […]

True Blue: #43 Challenger Auction Site Awaiting Bids For Charity

With the World Debut date so close (For those unfamiliar, World Debut = First auto show where the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 will be…anywhere…in the world) we’re getting antsy around the office. We’ve seen so much action with this vehicle and soon, it will all be a reality. From concept to production model in scarcely […]

Video: Castiglione and Barrington Pt. 7

So this is it…our final chapter of our sit down with Micheal Castiglione and Alan Barrington, the team that designed the Dodge Challenger concept. (For links to the full seven-segment series, click here.) Few folks ever get such a thorough look into the minds of guys like this, so we hope you enjoyed it. As […]