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SEMA 2009: HPP Daytona is one big Hot Wheels toy

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 Vegas Convention Center's Central Hall. Behold: the HPP Daytona! Yes, it's a new Dodge Challenger wearing a Charger Daytona costume, but updated for today's muscle car aficionados. Under the hood sits a standard 5.7-liter HEMI V8, further proving the point that when it comes to the Daytona/Superbird, it's what's on the outside that counts! Luckily ... Read more →

SEMA 2009: Dodge Challenger Mopar Edition Drew Phillips

The Chevrolet Camaro might have a dominating presence on the show floor at SEMA, but there were still a handful of Dodge Challengers to wave the Mopar flag. This particular example was found ...

Review: 1970 Hotchkis E-Max Dodge Challenger causes smiles lasting longer than four hours Jonny Lieberman

Before we begin, we have to state up front that we've rarely – if ever – had more fun with a car than we had with the Hotchkis E-Max Challenger. And the loud yellow Dodge was in our ...

Chrysler previews four Mopar SEMA concepts for on- and off-road mastery Chris Paukert

The performance-partsgasm that is Las Vegas' SEMA Show may be down on fuel this year because of the state of the economy, but that isn't stopping the Chrysler Group from unveiling four concepts ...

Racecar fabricator and NuFormz owner Shaun Carlson dead at 35 Merritt Johnson

In the late hours of October 4th 2009, the world lost an innovator in sport compact racing, Shaun Carlson. The NuFormz owner and fabricator extraordinaire had a genetic heart condition – ...

REPORT: Chrysler dropping lifetime powertrain warranty to five-year/100,000 miles 2 months ago on Autoblog

Back in 2007, Chrysler sent something of a shockwave through the industry by announcing a new lifetime powertrain warranty program for nearly all of its cars and trucks. At the time, we wrote "the only fly in the ointment is that the new warranty applies to the original owner and is not ...

eBay Find of the Day: 1972 Jensen Interceptor III 2 months ago on Autoblog

Dude. Talk about a find. In case you have no idea what you're looking at, that's an honest to goodness Jensen Interceptor III. Designed in England, styled by Vignale of Italy and powered by a big block Mopar, the Interceptor is just one of those special cars. Special because there is no good ...

Mopar pulls sponsorship of Sam Hubinette's drift team 5 months ago on Autoblog

In an unsurprising turn of events, Chrysler has pulled its sponsorship of Sam Hubinette's drifting team as part of the company's restructuring plan. The bankrupt automaker's Formula Drift program was run by Shaun Carlson's NuFormz Racing, which began with Mopar in 2002, competing in the NHRA ...

Rumormill: Next Dodge Ram HD to get 6.4-liter V8? 5 months ago on Autoblog

- If you think there's nothing wrong with Chrysler's 5.7-liter HEMI V8 engine that an extra dollop of horsepower can't fix, we have some great news for you. Our friend and knower-of-all-things with a pickem-up-bed Mike Levine at PickupTrucks.com is reporting that Dodge's next Heavy Duty Ram ...

BREAKING: Chrysler 'rejects' 789 dealers nationwide, works to pare network by 25% by June 9 5 months ago on Autoblog

Chrysler has just announced that it will 'reject' some 789 of its dealerships by June 9 as it works to downsize through Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring. That represents a 25% cut in its dealer networks, leaving 2,392 Chrysler, Jeep, and Dodge dealers to carry on if the automaker is able to ...

Formula Drift Team Mopar delays launch of 2009 Challenger 6 months ago on Autoblog

As our man Drew Phillips found out first hand, between Tanner Foust's NASCAR V8-powered Scion tC and Rhys Millen's Hyundai Genesis Coupe, there was plenty of exciting new machinery on power-sliding display at this past weekend's Formula Drift season opener in Long Beach. Unfortunately, the new ...

Mopar Underground unveils concept Jeeps at Moab safari 6 months ago on Autoblog

Every year, the off-road faithful gather for the annual Jeep Safari. This year's was held in the Moab Desert, held out of the limelight while all eyes – including Chrysler's and our own – were focused on the New York Auto Show. So while Jeep itself was unveiling the new Grand ...

New York: Steve Saleen's SMS 570X ups the ante with 700 supercharged horses 7 months ago on Autoblog

Under the bright sunlight of the Javits Center's Crystal Palace atrium, Steve Saleen took the covers off of his latest creation, the SMS 570X. The Dodge Challenger-based muscle car registers a few rungs above the 570 that we first viewed at its Orange County unveiling in January. Where that car ...

New York: Chrysler gives a sneak peak at next 300 interior 7 months ago on Autoblog

During the Jeep Grand Cherokee press conference this morning, Chrysler vice chairman Jim Press gave the assembled journalists a sneak peak at the interior of the forthcoming Chrysler 300. While little more than a quick glimpse at of the instrument panel flashed up on the screen for a moment, we ...

Chicago 2009: Mr. Norm's Super Challenger 8 months ago on Autoblog

Along with Barack Obama, the Cubs, Al Capone and the Sears Tower, Chicago is home to the world's most famous Mopar dealer, Mr. Norm's legendary Grand Spaulding Dodge. While Mr. Norm sold the dealership in the late 1970's, the Mopar Hall of Famer has recently made a resurgence, officially ...

Detroit 2009: Dodge Challenger R/T accessorized by Mopar 9 months ago on Autoblog

The Dodge Challenger remains by far one of the most exciting offerings in Chrysler's lineup, and in addition to the R/T Classic edition, Dodge had on display an R/T on display complete with the latest products from its Mopar catalog. The car you see here comes with Nostalgia wheels ($561 each), ...

Detroit 2009: Dodge Ram R/T Accessorized 9 months ago on Autoblog

Stuck among the largely forgettable production vehicles at the Chrysler, LLC display is this Mopar-enhanced Ram R/T. Originally shown at SEMA, B5 Blue (we think) covers its bodywork, which is very close to the ground thanks to a new set of springs and shocks. Kumho-shod, 22-inch forged wheels ...

In the Autoblog Garage: 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 11 months ago on Autoblog

Back in September we reviewed the V6-powered Dodge Challenger SE, and our conclusion was that an uninspiring engine and benign handling was trumped by terrific curb appeal and an affordable price tag. The R/T model we reviewed yesterday fared even better, with a near perfect combination of ...

SEMA 2008: Dodge Rams its new truck down our throats 1 year ago on Autoblog

We noticed that the Chrysler Group is pretty excited about the Challenger after visiting the Mopar Underground display at SEMA this year. We are too, but it's not just Challengers on display in Vegas. There are also a handful of custom '09 Dodge Ram pickups here, as well. We previewed these four ...

SEMA 2008: Take a stroll down Mopar Alley 1 year ago on Autoblog

Every year at SEMA we make sure to stop by Mopar Alley where Chrysler brings out some of its more historically significant vehicles. The Challenger was highlighted and everything from a 1971 Prostock Hemi to the current 2009 R/T were on display. There was even a 1970 Dodge Challenger that was one ...

SEMA 2008: Sam Hubinette's new ride an '09 Mopar Drift Dodge Challenger 1 year ago on Autoblog

Using the slogan, "if you can dream it, you can build it with Mopar," the Dodge boys introduced Sam Hübinette's 2009 Mopar Dodge Drift Challenger. Team owner Shaun Carlson and driver Samuel Hübinette introduced the car and pointed out some of the unique features, like the 850-hp Hemi ...

SEMA Preview: Dodge Mopar Challenger Targa and Blacktop 1 year ago on Autoblog

While a V10-powered Challenger is devilishly delectable, our Mopar-loving hearts beat for something a bit more balanced with a healthy dose of motorsports cred. To that end, Dodge created the Challenger Targa to campaign in the Targa Newfoundland enduro earlier this year. Affectionately known ...

SEMA Preview: Mopar bringing Dodge Ram R/T concept 1 year ago on Autoblog

With gas prices still leaving people numb, the Dodge Ram R/T probably won't get the reception Chrysler wants – but that doesn't mean the automaker won't give it some good car show loving: Mopar is bringing a 'roided up version of the truck to this year's SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The blue ...

Dodge officially announces Challenger Drag Race Package at Mopar Mile-High Nationals 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for a high-res gallery of the Challenger Drag Race Package This weekend, Dodge officially unveiled two Challenger Drag Race Package cars that made their inaugural runs down the 1/4 mile track in front of thousands of race fans at the Mopar Mile-High Nationals near Denver, CO. Based ...

Mopar unveiling Dodge Challenger drag race pack on July 13 1 year ago on Autoblog

2006 Dodge Challenger Super Stock concept With a name like Challenger, Dodge's new muscle car had better put down some serious quarter-mile times or else be able to propel itself into outer space. Fortunately, Chrysler's performance parts division Mopar is preparing to do one (if not the other) ...

SEMA Preview: Mopar supercharger for Dodge Challenger 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for a high-res gallery of the Dodge Challenger SRT-8. Mopar can't let Speedfactory have all the fun supercharging the Dodge Challenger SRT-8, so when the SEMA show rolls around this November, the in-house tuners of all things pentastar will unveil a blown Challenger of their own. The ...

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Dodge Challenger Mopar drag package cometh 1 year ago on Autoblog

Follow the jump to watch the video Those of you steeped in drag racing lore are undoubtedly familiar with the 1968 HEMI-powered Dodge Darts and Plymouth Barracudas. These limited edition, track-bound '68 package cars brought out some of the biggest names in drag racing and helped solidify the ...

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 ...

eBay Find Of The Day: Challenger wagon 1 year ago on Autoblog

It's always dangerous to get excited about a car that looks halfway decent in pictures. This creative body project that was born from a very rare 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T SE is just such a car. Yes, the value of this car has been pretty well erased by the addition of an Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser ...

Real Mopar kit coming to Jeep 1 year ago on Autoblog

Mopar has been selling products for Jeep vehicles for a while, but in an announcement at the NADA show, it's finally decided to move beyond bike racks and vinyl care products. Chrysler's performance parts division will begin offering the equipment buyers normally purchase through aftermarket firms ...

Rumormill: Dodge Challenger SS Drag package weeks away 1 year ago on Autoblog

Dodge Challenger Super Stock shown from 2006 SEMA Show Just like in the '60s, some people will take their new 2008 Dodge Challengers to the drags. Chrysler is reportedly ready to make this very easy for new Challenger owners. Allpar is reporting that within a few weeks, there will issue forth from ...

Official dealer invoice for 2008 Dodge Challenger surfaces 1 year ago on Autoblog

The 2008 Dodge Challenger is Chrysler's next smash hit, with big power, great looks, and collector appeal. Chrysler may produce 10,000 or more two door muscle cars in 2008, but the first model year's worth all models will be of the SRT badge. As we've covered already, Dodge is throwing the kitchen ...

SEMA 2007: Kenny Wayne Shepherd's '70 Plymouth Duster 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click image to enlarge Guitar slinger Kenny Wayne Shepherd has a playmate for his '69 Dodge Charger "Xtreme Lee," and it's making its debut at the Mopar Performance booth at SEMA. Assembled by Year One, Kenny Wayne's new toy has a Mopar 406 CID crate engine underhood and is fully tricked, ...

Mopar bring final four "Top Eliminators" to SEMA 2 years ago on Autoblog

The final four entrants in the Mopar Top Eliminator competition have been chosen. The yearlong contest was created to showcase "the most passionate and skilled Mopar enthusiasts and their restored or modified cars." The competition winners come in four categories: Mopar Performance Parts, Mopar ...

Mopar intros chrome grille for Jeep Wrangler 2 years ago on Autoblog

For Wrangler owners who believe that it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that... chrome, Mopar has a delivery for you. The new chrome grille, only for the Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited, lets you front more of the shiny stuff in case you haven't been getting the kind of attention you deserve at ...

Chrysler may sell or close Mopar 2 years ago on Autoblog

There are perhaps better bloggers out there to eulogize the potential passing of Mopar, Chrysler's high-performance and specialty parts division. Those with more wrinkles on their brow could reflect on days when Mopar muscle ruled the streets and stalked stoplights like a hungry predator. It's ...

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Autoblog Podcast #151: With Car and Driver's Eddie Alterman

Eddie Alterman wades in with Sam, Chris, Dan, and Jonny to talk about SEMA and other recent events.

 
 

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