Wintertime Blues? Not With the New Challenger, My Friends

By Mike Accavitti

Director, Dodge Marketing
I have lived in Michigan on and off my entire life. For those unfamiliar
with the climate here, winters in the northern United States can be very
brutal…especially on pre-galvanized steel cars, like the muscle cars of
the 60’s and 70’s.
Sub zero temperatures, snow and ice storms, the dumping
of heavy rock salt on […]

That’s a Wrap: Scott Puts an Final Touch on the Challenger U.S. Tour

By Scott Vandekerckhove

East Coast Driver, Dodge Challenger U.S. Tour
(This is a thoughtful, extended and…well…heartfelt piece written by one of the drivers of the U.S. Challenger Tour from a few weeks back. Take a look if you get a minute. For fans of the Challenger, you’ll be impressed by the connection Scott developed with his Challenger. […]

Ram Challenge: This Truck’s Performance Speaks for Itself

 
By Jim Yetter 
Senior Manager, Dodge Marketing  
(If you’ve driven or seen the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram, share your thoughts by clicking here and leaving a comment. And check out the on-going “Cowboys v. Firemen” Ram Challenge movie action by clicking here.)  
Over the past several months Dodge has had teams of Designers, Marketers and Engineers travelling the U.S. to […]

Challenger: Bob Returns, Production Update and Must-Watch TV This Saturday

By Bob Frederick

RLD Dealer Contributor
Dodge HQ says we can say it…the full 2009 Challenger line — SEs, R/Ts and SRTs in all varieties — are in production as we speak, rolling off the Brampton line.
(click through to see the full post)

Green Machine: Dodge EV Electric Sports Car Unveiled

(Editor’s Note: For more information on the Jeep and Chrysler EVs, check out the coverage at the Chrysler LLC blog by clicking here. Or here’s some coverage at the LA Times “Up to Speed” blog.)
UPDATE:
Here’s a few minutes of track video and running footage courtesy of Chrysler Media Services:

PRESS RELEASE
Company Introduces Three Advanced Electric-drive Vehicle […]

Midwest #5: “This car has the weirdest affect on people who see it for the first time in real life.”

By Cheston Carson

Midwest Driver, Challenger USA Tour
(Here’s another installment of the tour…be sure to hit the Flickr page for hundreds of incredible Challenger photos across this great land of ours by clicking here…)

Saturday, August 23 – I left Nashville with plenty of time to get to Cullman, Alabama at a decent hour. Once there I […]

Midwest Update #4: Challenger Hits Nashville

By Cheston Carson

Midwest Driver, Challenger USA Tour
(This is another in a series of updates from our drivers across the USA. We’ll be giving you snipets of their journey and, as always, you should check out the hundreds of awesome photos they’re taking at the Flickr page by clicking here.)

I had had a proper amount of […]

Video: The Ram Launch, Embedded Right Here

(There’s been some folks having trouble with the feed, so rather than just troubleshoot…here’s the video highlights for you. Just hit play. Sorry for any inconvenience and THANKS for the interest! — RLD)

PRESS RELEASE
Chrysler LLC Celebrates Manufacturing Launch of the All-New 2009 Dodge Ram
* Warren Truck employees celebrate Dodge Ram production […]

Reborn to Run #3: Scott Keeps it Moving on the East Coast

By Scott Vandekerckhove

East Coast Driver, Challenger USA Road Trip
(Here’s another awesome diary post from one of our drivers. Please take a minute to read the whole thing when you get a few minutes…it’s well worth the time. And for hundreds of great photos, check out the Flickr page by clicking here…)

I could have easily spent […]

Midwest Update #3: Challenger USA Road Trip Continues

By Cheston Carson

Midwest Driver, Challenger USA Road Trip
(Here’s another update from the road…for the latest pictures, be sure to check out the Flickr page by clicking here…)
Tuesday, August 19 - I wake to find my Challenger cloaked in a sheath of dew from the evening. I load up my things and grab a bite to […]