Greenwashing? Governator looks to have gotten himself a new Dodge Challenger SRT8
It is well known that California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has had a very public change of heart when it comes to seeking out a greener lifestyle. Heck, he's gone from owning the very first civilian AM General HMMWV to talking up green environmental initiatives and start-ups like Tesla. He's even taken delivery of one of the company's Roadsters.
Fitting in the car, however, is apparently proving to be a bit of a challenge for the bodybuilder/actor formerly known as Conan, so word is that he's trying to return it to Tesla. What he might have slotted in the garage in the space of that Tesla? If TMZ's paparazzi video footage at the link is to be believed, the answer is a TorRed Dodge Challenger with all the trimmings. A little lighter on the green credentials, sure, but it's not black, it's not hard to get into, and it makes all the right noises for the
[Source: TMZ]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Tricky dicky 9:03AM (3/30/2009)
I'm reasonably sure he's had one since the first batch of 08s came out.
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tankd0g 9:54AM (3/30/2009)
He must have wanted something bigger than his Hummer.
damianslame 11:40AM (3/30/2009)
He has had it since 08. When I was on the hunt for one the fact that Arnold & Leno had the 1st Challengers was constantly pitched at me...
James 10:59AM (3/30/2009)
"I'll be back (to big engines)!!"
Kitko 9:08AM (3/30/2009)
So what...., he's helping US car industry :-)
And there's Austrian link too - Chrysler used to make its minivans in Austria.
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superman211 11:58AM (3/30/2009)
I'm almost embarrassed for you because you are so ignorant!
Kitko 12:16PM (3/30/2009)
To: superman211
Ignorant of what?
Concept of irony lost on some people....
jc 9:09AM (3/30/2009)
Hmm .What's this?
A man who immigrated to the USA.Learned the language.Made something of himself buying one of those horrible muscle cars!
Shame on Him.
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Jake B 12:05PM (3/30/2009)
It is the American way.
stealthebeatles 9:15AM (3/30/2009)
That's nice to hear.
Now if only he could stop trying to tell everyone else in the state what to do.
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HotRodzNKustoms 9:15AM (3/30/2009)
Good for him, he deserves to drive what he wants.
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BoxerFanatic 11:06AM (3/30/2009)
Actually, the point should be that... wait for it...
EVERYONE
has the right to that opportunity, if they have the means for it.
Double standards tend to be stupid, including this one. Let Arnie drive what he wants. Everyone else can jog on if they don't like it.
Or maybe that is just a relic of the formerly free US of A.
HotRodzNKustoms 11:35AM (3/30/2009)
I totally agree with you Boxerfanatic. I wasn't saying that nobody else isn't allowed to drive what they want.
Murray 9:16AM (3/30/2009)
Hell yeah Arnold! I wonder if it's a stick or auto?
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Scott K. 10:23AM (3/30/2009)
As soon as the guy with the video camera opened his mouth, I knew this video would be painful to watch. But I watched it three times to find out myself.
As he was backing out you could tell it was an automatic. He starts the car, and while it is idling high (as most cars do when the engine is cold) he puts it in reverse and you can hear an audible drop in RPMs. He lets off the brakes and the car creeps backwards out of the spot, presumably shifts into Drive, and the car creeps forward. You can tell he's using the brakes to control the speed of the vehicle.
AZZO45b 11:33AM (3/30/2009)
Only a Girlie-Mon would drive a Challengah with an UGH-to-matic trannie!!!
Avinash machado 9:19AM (3/30/2009)
Chrysler needs to use this to get publicity. Maybe they should advertise the Challenger as "If our cars are good enough for Governors they are good enough for you".
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Mike 9:31AM (3/30/2009)
Whats with all the good for you Arnold's. He has been pushing green cars, lower emissions and better fuel economy. I guess it's only important for everyone else to do it. He wants to make the rules but not follow them. Screw him
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mapoftazifosho 9:42AM (3/30/2009)
He must have been taking advice from Al Gore.
"Do as I say, and not as I do..."
John 9:48AM (3/30/2009)
He needs something fast to get out of town after California is totally ruined by his green politics. Screw him and the greenies.