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Stayin' Alive? Chrysler Sebring/Dodge Avenger reportedly off death row until 2012

Great news, midsize sedan buyers! The Italian/American brain trust at the helm of the Pentastar has decided to keep the Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger around for another two models years. Previously, past owners Cerberus had signaled its intentions to cull the slow selling duo after the 2010 model year, but according to reports, Fiat says that there weren't really any solid plans to replace the twins and it's not really feasible to pull out of the segment entirely until its own Italian-bred successors are ready. Perhaps the ... Read more →

Chrysler pondering whether Sebring/Avenger replacements should go rear-wheel drive? Dan Roth

Setting the Challenger and 300 aside, what Chrysler needs now most of all is a C/D segment car that moves more metal than the pitiful performance of its current offerings. According to Automotive ...

Chrysler to restart seven North American plants by end of month Chris Paukert

Hot on the heels of news that the Dodge Viper's Conner Avenue facility would be the first Chrysler plant to fire up after the company's bankruptcy proceedings/Fiat tie-up comes official word that the ...

Could Chrysler's "Project D" be a Nissan? Dan Roth

Chrysler has been eerily silent about what, if anything, is in the works to replace the Avenger/Sebring twins, other than giving the replacement plan a cryptic "Project D" moniker. The pair are still ...

Classified Follies: Reader spots Dodge concept in Avenger ad Sam Abuelsamid

There's nothing unusual about seeing a product in an advertisement that doesn't look anything like the real thing. Have you ever gotten a Big Mac that looks like the one in commercials? ...

Chrysler hasn't killed future product plans... yet 11 months ago on Autoblog

As you'd imagine, it's pretty tough to run a successful auto company if there's no viable product in the pipeline. Chrysler has seen its fair share of negative press for not announcing a clear strategy to rebuild the heart of its line-up, namely the Chrysler Sebring and the Dodge Avenger, and it's ...

UK site offering two Dodge Avengers for price of one 1 year ago on Autoblog

The Dodge Avenger wasn't exactly selling like hotcakes here in the US, even before the auto market took a nosedive. We can't imagine the Avenger ever sold well overseas as an export to the UK, and the under-developed Dodge's newest incentive supports our assertion. Car-buyers in the Kingdom can ...

Chrysler adds content, efficiency and cuts price on Avenger, Sebring and 300 1 year ago on Autoblog

All recent indications point to Chrysler LLC's days as a going concern being numbered. Nonetheless, the engineers and marketers who remain on staff are still tweaking the Pentastar's product line in hopes of picking up enough precious sales to keep the lights on a little while longer. To that ...

Chrysler looking for partners for mid-size car 1 year ago on Autoblog

Chrysler's Project D is in full swing, and the automaker has targeted an end-of-winter date for its decision on how to proceed. As a refresher, Chrysler has set up a team consisting of people from every facet of vehicle design and marketing with the goal of coming up with a suitable replacement for ...

Chrysler and Nissan consider sharing mid-size car 1 year ago on Autoblog

Lending further credence to earlier rumors of platform sharing between Chrysler and Nissan, The Wall Street Journal reports that Chrysler is in talks to base its next mid-size sedan on the next-gen Altima platform. Chrysler's "Project D" focuses on finding or designing a suitable replacement for the ...

Chrysler may nix top-of-the-line Avenger, Sebring 1 year ago on Autoblog

Gas prices are up, which has led to increased interest in midsizers, more specifically, the midsize offerings from Chrysler's competition. The Sebring has taken a 30 percent sales whack this year, mostly due to reduced fleet sales. The Avenger's year has been a little brighter, posting a ...

Chrysler working on Project D to replace Sebring/Avenger 1 year ago on Autoblog

Amidst all the wheeling and dealing going on at Chrysler LLC., the automaker still has a lineup of current cars that needs attending to. The Chrysler Sebring/Dodge Avenger duo have been underperforming in the marketplace since they were introduced in 2006, and in an interview with The Detroit Free ...

Chrysler product developer quits after 2 months on the job 1 year ago on Autoblog

Twenty-four year Chrysler employee Mike Donoughe has left the company after two months in his new post. Named to head Project D in January of this year, the program is creating new mid-sized cars that would replace the Sebring and Avenger and have actually have a chance against the Camcordimabu. ...

Review: 2008 Chrysler Sebring Limited Convertible 1 year ago on Autoblog

On paper, the Sebring seems to have what it takes, including three engine choices, an optional six-speed automatic, a sedan and convertible, and nifty cup holders that keep your drink hot or cold. We gave a top of the line Limited Sebring Convertible one week in the Autoblog Garage win us over, ...

Chrysler performing emergency surgery on sedans 1 year ago on Autoblog

The new Chrysler Sebring has rightfully become the de facto whipping boy for all things wrong with design by committee. But unlike the former stalwart for unbridled criticism, the Pontiac Aztek, one of the main gripes has been the deplorable interior Chrysler saw fit to torture its customers with. ...

Chrysler recalling Sebring and Avenger yet again 2 years ago on Autoblog

According to the USAToday, the new Avenger has had its share of engineering issues, something that the publication allowed Chrysler to respond to in depth within its review. As if being publicly humiliated by one of the largest papers in the land wasn't enough, yesterday's duo of recalls is being ...

Frankfurt 2007: Yes, it's even uglier in person - Startech Starster 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click the image above for more high-res pics (if you dare). Just to see this thing in person is enough to cause a simultaneous spit-take and bowel evacuation – it's just that horrendous. The T2 headlamps, cross-hair grille and flat-panel rear end are all novel approaches to questions we'd ...

Frankfurt Preview: 335 HP Dodge Avenger-based STARTECH Starster 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click image for hi-res gallery The STARTECH Starster is a Dodge Avenger-based concept prepared by BRABUS' Chrysler-tuning division for the Frankfurt Motor Show. In some respects, STARTECH's herculean effort succeeds. In others, not so much. We like the shaved door handles, as the convergence of ...

AutoblogGreen reviews the Dodge Avenger 2 years ago on Autoblog

If you're interested on getting an Autoblog Garage-style take on the new Dodge Avenger, head over to AutoblogGreen, where Sam Abuelsamid reviews the medium-sized Charger doppelganger after spending a few days with one of the sedans in SXT trim. Why AutoblogGreen? Well, Sam ran the car on E85 once ...

Dodge launches two new contests to win cars 2 years ago on Autoblog

We'll be honest, we'd be much more inclined to drive a brand new vehicle if it were free, which is why we always give these little games and contests at least one shot. Dodge announced two new contests today, the grand prizes of which are a Dodge Ram 1500 and Dodge Avenger sedan. The first is ...

Dodge already offering $500 cash back on Avenger 2 years ago on Autoblog

Americans are apparently suckers for a good bargain. Or maybe we're just addicted to rebates. In what appears to be a growing trend among automakers, Dodge is beginning Avenger sales by offering a sales incentive right off the bat. Granted it's only a small rebate, at $500, but it still strikes us ...

Avenger production confirmed 2 years ago on Autoblog

Though Chrysler denied having plans to build the Dodge Avenger back in October, a memo sent to dealers confirms the car will be available for sale in February. Yeah, we told you so. But two things we didn't know then that we know now are the where and when. According to the memo, beginning in ...

Sebring convertible and Dodge Avenger will debut in Paris 3 years ago on Autoblog

AutoExpress is reporting that Chrysler plans to unveil the coupe-cabrio version of its Sebring sedan at the Paris motor show next month. No word was given on whether Chrysler would be showing the soft-top version, hard-top or both, though. In Europe, the Sebring sedan and convertible will both be ...

Chrysler Group to reveal 2007 model lineup tomorrow 3 years ago on Autoblog

click for hi-rez version The Chrysler Group has planned a "What's New" event tomorrow morning at its Chelsea, MI proving grounds. President and CEO Tom LaSorda will use that stage to reveal the full 2007 Chrysler Group lineup, including the introduction of two new vehicles. We pretty much know ...

Dodge Avenger looks like baby Charger 3 years ago on Autoblog

As time goes on and we collect more spy snaps of the 2008 Dodge Avenger that will replace the hapless Stratus, it becomes increasingly evident that the most distinctive design cues of the larger Dodge Challenger will be passed on to that sedan’s FWD baby bro’. From these spy photos ...






Autoblog Podcast #152: Paukert Enhanced!

Chris Paukert joins the usual crew of Chris, Sam, and Dan, summarily classing up the joint.

 
 

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