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Review: 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 six-speed reveals its true character

This isn't our first sampling of the reborn Dodge Challenger. We've driven the SE, R/T and SRT8 variants before. However, this time it's different. We've secured a Challenger SRT-8 with a six-speed manual transmission – and it's a whole different breed of bull. The six-speed-equipped Dodge Challenger SRT8 drives exactly as it looks. Unlike the countless poseurs promising handling with oversize tires, performance with monstrous exhaust pipes, or luxury with overstuffed cabins, the Challenger SRT8 delivers only what its exterior ... Read more →

SEMA 2009: HPP Daytona is one big Hot Wheels toy Jonny Lieberman

We've been hearing about this car for three days, but we just couldn't find it. Then, just before lunch, one of our intrepid reporters tracked the beast down within the tropical bowels of Las ...

Three wheeled death wish: blown Hemi-powered trike Drew Phillips

It's hard to stand out among the customs and hot rods at the Grand National Roadster Show, but there was one vehicle that grabbed our attention. We noticed it not necessarily because of the ...

First Drive: Hurst HEMI Challenger Jonathon Ramsey

Cars-n-Coffee is a weekly gathering of automobilia in Irvine, California at Ford's former Premier Auto Group parking lot. Every Saturday morning from 6AM, Ferraris, Jaguars, Lamborghinis, ...

SEMA 2008: Hurst Hemi Challenger Jonathon Ramsey

George Hurst's mission was to make hot rods for gentlemen. The new Hurst, in the body of the new Challenger, has carried on George's mission admirably. This particular blogger isn't wasn't even a ...

Review: 2009 Dodge Challenger SE 1 year ago on Autoblog

Chrysler pays the bills with big sellers like the Dodge Ram and Caravan, but when it comes to passion and excitement, the 2009 Dodge Challenger sits with the Viper atop the Pentastar throne. The new Dodge Challenger is retro done right, with the wide stance and long hood of the original mixed ...

2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 en route to dealers 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click the image above for more pics of the Challenger SRT8 If you're one of the lucky 6,400 customers to lay claim to the 425 hp Dodge Challenger SRT8, we have good news. The first 1,000 special edition Challengers have already been built, and they're en-route to a dealer near you. For those of you ...

Cutting room floor: The 2009 Dodge Ram that could've been 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above to view more high-res sketches of rejected Rams Chrysler is in the battle of its life to regain its competitiveness here in North America, and there is perhaps no vehicle more important to becoming profitable again than the 2009 Dodge Ram. The Pentastar put in a lot of elbow grease to ...

VIDEO: Dodge Challenger fan commercial rates highly 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above to view fanboy promo The quintessential car chase may have been immortalized in movies like The French Connection and Bullitt, but there have been dozens of chase flicks with everything from Pontiac Trans Ams to Dodge Challengers as the star. The 1971 movie Vanishing Point served as a ...

VIDEO: Dodge Challenger romping in the desert 1 year ago on Autoblog

Chrysler has released some video of the Challenger zooming around on some desert tarmac. We think that this video is from the same shoot that produced the teaser pics we all salivated over before the Challenger was officially unveiled. With that, on to the video, after the jump. Hit the gallery for ...

Chrysler's future does not come with a Hemi powertrain 1 year ago on Autoblog

It looks like the Hemi engine, an icon for the Chrysler Corporation, won't be included in forthcoming applications due to changing fuel economy standards. Rising gas prices have already hurt sales of vehicles featuring these engines, causing Chrysler to cut back production. Now co-president Jim ...

VIDEO Detroit 2008: Dodge Ram live reveal (with more cattle!) 1 year ago on Autoblog

The Dodge Ram is a game changer for Chrysler, with lots of new storage options, a heavily upgraded interior, available coil-sprung rear suspension and up to four more MPG than the outgoing model. We've already detailed the excitement of Chrysler's unique introduction of the new Ram, but we figured ...

Chrysler says it will meet new CAFE standards 1 year ago on Autoblog

Detroit's sharp intake of breath over the very real possibility of increased federal fuel economy standards apparently doesn't include Chrysler's voice. CEO Robert Nardelli has told The Car Connection that rather than waste lots of time and energy opposing the likely increase to a 35 mpg fleet ...

VIDEO: Woodward Dream Cruise 2007 - The Chrysler display 2 years ago on Autoblog

Some of the most valuable muscle cars in the world today come from the Chrysler group, with Challengers in some cases auctioning for hundreds of thousands of dollars. The automaker certainly does a great job of making interactive displays for auto shows, and the expertise carries over to Woodward, ...

Chrysler debuts childish new ad campaign 2 years ago on Autoblog

Cerberus and Chrysler are now officially linked, and to celebrate, the privately-owned automaker is kicking off a new ad campaign titled "Get ready for the next 100 years." The ads will showcase Chrysler's many accomplishments of the past while illustrating why the company will be part of the many ...

Obama swaps 300C for Escape Hybrid 2 years ago on Autoblog

Senator Barack Obama has tossed aside the keys to his Chrysler 300C in favor of a new Ford Escape Hybrid. According to the Detroit Free Press, the senator from Illinois was lambasted for driving the a V8 300C after chastising Detroit in a May 7 speech for failing to anticipate rising oil prices ...

Autoblog drives the Chrysler Nassau concept 2 years ago on Autoblog

When the Chrysler Nassau concept was unveiled at the 2007 North American International Auto Show, more than a few pundits panned the premium hatch as less than desirable. For one, there aren't a lot of hatchbacks that sell for over $20,000 in the US market, and the Nassau doesn't look cheap. It's ...

eBay Find of the Day: Wrangler Unlimited w/ SRT-8 HEMI 2 years ago on Autoblog

Well, this looks like it could be fun. If you're in the market for a new Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited, you might want to check out this eBay auction first. The Jeep that's up for grabs has under 300 miles on it, and while it may look bone-stock, it's anything but. When you lift the hood, you'll find ...

Mopar releases new hop-up parts for your Hemi 2 years ago on Autoblog

Mmmm boy. Do we love us some Hemis. Knowing this, our boy Drew tipped us off to some of Mopar's newest performance parts for the 5.7-liter, 6.1-liter and 392ci engines. All the parts are designed to bring out more muscle from the iconic block, including a 4104 forged steel crankshaft and 4340 ...

In the Autoblog Garage: 2007 Dodge Magnum SRT8 is bad to the bone 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click image for gallery of high-res photos by Drew Phillips and the author. Can you hear that? I make a rich woman beg, I'll make a good woman steal... It's George Thorogood's "Bad to the Bone." The stereo isn't on. The car isn't even running. But you hear that song quite clearly as you approach ...

HEMI Power comes to the big screen in Fastastic Four sequel 2 years ago on Autoblog

The Fantastic Four will be counting on Hemi power in their fight against evil this June 15th. That's right, the crime-fighting quartet will be battling the Silver Surfer on movie screens around the globe with a 550 MPH Dodge with some serious Hemi horsepower. Chrysler designer Trevor Creed helped ...

Spring Festival of LXs: Yep, they ALL have Hemis in them 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click the above image for a high-res gallery of Drew Phillips' photos from the event Spring Festival of LXs – that's the official name of the event, but we doubt many will make the connection to Chrysler's current crop of Hemi cars – you know, the hot-selling, multi-configurable, ...

Dodge offering free HEMI for trucks in February 2 years ago on Autoblog

After a soft sales month in February, Dodge is planning to bounce back with a new "National Truck Month" campaign for March. As part of the campaign, customers buying a Ram 1500 or Dodge Durango can opt up to the 5.7L HEMI V8 for free, an option that normaly costs about $1,700. In anticipation of ...

2007 Barrett-Jackson, Scottsdale: Hemi Superbird and Daytona Sold at $750,000 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click on the image for a high-res gallery of photos of this pair Once upon a time, the "SC" in NASCAR actually stood for stock car and the machines that raced at Daytona and Talladega actually were based on production vehicles. In the late sixties Chrysler decided to follow the rules that limited ...

Buy a Chrysler Group product, get a HEMI for FREE 2 years ago on Autoblog

"That thing got a HEMI?" will become a much less interesting question later this new year as the Chrysler Group launches a marketing campaign in March that will give consumers the ability to answer it with a yes... for free. The Chrysler Group plans to offer the $1,700 option at no additional cost ...

SassyGrass! - NeoRetro color for the Charger 2 years ago on Autoblog

Well this is just Plum Crazy! Actually, no, it's Sublime. Our friends over at ChargerForums.com have obtained some information about the latest special edition of the LX cars; the Dodge Charger Daytona Sublime Edition. Sublime refers to the eye-popping shade of green, instantly harking back to the ...

RIP: Robert Anderson 1920-2006 3 years ago on Autoblog

We're sadened to report the passing of a driving force in the closely-related automotive and aerospace industries. Robert Anderson died at the ripe old age of 85 this past Saturday. Anderson was best known for his contribution to the advancement of aerospace, having overseen the development of the ...

Dodge Challenger Super Stock wows 'em at SEMA 3 years ago on Autoblog

John finally had a chance to track down the Challenger S/S for some better pics and as you can see, SEMA has something for everyone. For anyone who remembers when Mopar dominated the NHRA Super Stock ranks, this one brings back a flood of memories. Painted in the classic Ronnie Sox colors, the ...

SEMA: Foose Hemisfear and no loathing in Las Vegas 3 years ago on Autoblog

SEMA may have been overrun with sport compacts and speaker boxes years ago, but the hot rod still rules and the Foose Hemisfear found at the DaimlerChrysler display is one of the best we've seen this trip. It's a car that's captivating from every angle. From the exposed carbon fiber to the ...

Dodge advertises journo's speeding ticket 3 years ago on Autoblog

Remember the Canadian automotive journalist who was caught driving a Dodge Charger at 222 km/h (approximately 138 mph) on a public road in Quebec? Apparently Dodge does and they think alluding to the story might be a nifty way to market the car he was driving at the time, the Charger SRT8. The story ...

Money for nuthin'?: Musclecar VIN Decoder 3 years ago on Autoblog

Musclecar collecting is as speculative as the oil market. Prices on the same model can vary as much as 1000% depending on how they are optioned. HEMI, Boss, Shelby, RS/SS, Z/28, COPO, Cobra Jet, L89. To the musclecar enthusiast, these legendary nomenclatures are musclecar gold. With the vast ...

More Chrysler SEMA stuff: HEMI-powered Dodge Nitro 3 years ago on Autoblog

UPDATE: Added more specs and hi res image Mad props go out to Ray Wert at Jalopnik who has been feeding us bits of Chrysler's SEMA stuff all day long, and apparently he's not done. The latest is this purple Dodge Nitro with a heavily modified 5.7-liter HEMI V8 under its squared-off hood that's ...

That thing got a HEMI? Maybe not: Chrysler cuts HEMI production 3 years ago on Autoblog

Despite the pop culture status of the HEMI, Chrysler now has to cut production on the beefy V8 engines by 20 percent. The lagging sales have been prompted by high gas prices and consumer interest in more fuel efficient vehicles, which have hurt sales of light trucks and SUVs. For Dodge, the numbers ...

Challenger and Camaro start their showdown a bit early 3 years ago on Autoblog

Chrysler picked a pleasant midsummer afternoon on Tuesday to show off its upcoming Challenger pony car to the media, but the party was briefly interrupted by the appearance of its soon-to-be showroom rival. The boys from Chevrolet picked this moment to roll through with a car transporter carrying ...

Yeah, it's got a HEMI: NYPD gets Dodge Chargers 3 years ago on Autoblog

New York City police commish Ray Kelly showed off a pair of brand new Dodge Charger police cars to the press yesterday in the Big Apple. NYPD ordered 15 Chargers for testing -- 10 HEMIs and 5 V6s, according to Allpar.com -- and indicated that the city would likely order hundereds more to add to its ...

G-Force Cuda takes home Goodguys trophy 3 years ago on Autoblog

Bob Johnson's 1971 Plymouth Barracuda, dubbed G-Force, created quite a stir when it was unveiled earlier in the year, and now the groundbreaking g-machine has earned itself the prestigious Goodguys' 2006 Street Machine of the Year award. Johnson's evil fish took the crown last month - yeah, we're a ...

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