Dodge Charger News
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Barrett Jackson will be selling the very first General Lee Dodge Charger, used in the filming of the "Dukes of Hazard" TV series, at its upcoming Scottsdale auction.
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2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee To Start Around $40,000
The Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee will cost around $40,000.
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2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee: 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show
Dodge is bringing the heat to LA next week, or should we say the stinger, as it will debut the 2012 Charger SRT8 Super Bee. Designed for hard-core enthusiasts and muscle car junkies, it was only a matter of time before this blast from the past was brought back for the latest generation Charger...
Joel Feder -
2013 Chevy Trailblazer, McLaren MPG, Fisker Karma Production: Car News Headlines
Today at Motor Authority, the 2013 Cadillac XTS gets an early web reveal while scientists create the world's smallest electric car. The McLaren MP4-12C turns out to be a relatively fuel efficient supercar and Dodge brings back the Super Bee nameplate. All this and more in today's car news, right...
Joel Feder -
2012 Dodge Charger Pursuit Police Car Gets Mopar Accessories
That big, mean Charger grille in your rear-view mirror soon may have more to it that just the authority of the law: it could be packing Mopar upgrades. Chrysler announced today that it will offer Mopar upgrades to both the V-6 and HEMI V-8 versions of the cars. A full 24 Mopar parts and accessories...
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Dodge Charger, Challenger SRT8 To Get 570-HP Supercharger In 2012: Exclusive
Gear up, muscle car fans, as we've once again got an exclusive scoop on what's in store for you. The horsepower wars are most certainly not over. Dodge's newly-formed SRT brand is planning a factory-option supercharger for the LX-platform SRT8 cars that'll boost the new 6.4-liter HEMI as high as...
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The fledgling SRT brand prices its first full batch of vehicles for the 2012 model year.
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Utah Highway Patrol Fires Off 900-HP Mega-Burnout: Video
Utah Highway Patrol officer burns rubber for charity in a 900-horsepower Charger police cruiser. Yep, it's pretty awesome.
Nelson Ireson -
2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 Features Leaked
Dodge is upping both the content and the technology included with the 2012 Dodge Charger SRT-8. It's still a take-no-prisoners muscle sedan, but you can expect a level of refinement not seen in earlier cars.
Kurt Ernst -
Driver ‘Arrested’ For Drifting Around Police Car: Video
Before the angry comments start coming in, let us be the first to state that this is not real and is in fact just a mock scenario involving a rogue driver in a parking lot drifting around a police car. The video is a promotional piece for the Joe Usry Auto Group located in Jackson, Mississippi, a...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Dodge To Revive Super Bee Label For Charger: Report
Chrysler/Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne has confirmed that one of Chrysler's upcoming products will be a "Super Bee" version of the Dodge Charger. There are no details on what a Super Bee Charger would consist of, but the last one was basically an appearance package. While we could see Dodge making a...
Tim Healey -
The fifth installment of the Fast and the Furious franchise, Fast Five, is now screening in cinemas all across the country so what better time than to see a couple of the film’s stars pay a visit to Jay Leno’s Garage. No, we’re not talking about the likes of Vin Diesel or Paul Walker here. No, we’re talking about a replica Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport and a 1970s era Dodge Charger muscle car. The cars are the pride and joy of Hollywood picture car coordinator Dennis McCarthy who happens to run a shop just around the corner from Jay Leno’s actual garage. See...
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Former Stig Ben Collins Lists The Five Worst Cars He’s Driven
If you've ever wondered what it might be like to suddenly stop being the least-known person on the world's best-known automotive TV show, Ben Collins is probably the best person to ask. That’s because he was the man behind the mask--or should we say helmet--of The Stig, Top Gear’s tame...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2011 Mopar Charger Photos Released
We've already seen a sketch of the 2011 Mopar Charger, and now Dodge has released details and a handful of photos. The Mopar Charger will be powered by the 370-horsepower, 395 pound-foot 5.7-liter Hemi V-8, and the engine comes equipped with a specially-tuned controller that matches maximum engine...
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Only Two Luxury Brands Make Ward’s Best Interiors List In 2011
While we all like to go on about horsepower or differentials or suspension arms when discussing new cars, we often overlook the place where you and your car spend the most time together--inside the cabin. In order to recognize this aspect of vehicle development, Ward’s Auto releases a list...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Chrysler Releases Sketch Of Mopar '11 Charger
Mopar, the aftermarket performance division of Chrysler, has its sights set on the Dodge Charger. Details are so sparse as to be non-existent, but we expect the 2011 Mopar Charger will consist of some performance accessories--perhaps a cold-air intake or stiffer suspension--and some styling...
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New Fast Five Trailer: 2011 Dodge Charger Proves That Car Chases Make Movies Better
Every so often, movie directors find themselves in a bind. Maybe their budgets get slashed. Maybe their scripts aren't quite as awesome as they first thought. Maybe they wake up and realize, "Holy crap, we cast VINCE VAUGHN." That's when they start scrambling, throwing everything they can at the...
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The new 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 is without doubt the number one choice for performance fans looking for a fun muscle car with sedan practicality and a thumping V-8, well, that is if it has to be a Dodge. But for a significant chunk of less change, the mid-level 2011 Dodge Charger R/T offers plenty of Hemi-induced fun and a similar splashing of aggressive design. Not many sensory perceptions can equal the throb of a massive V-8 in full mating call, and the Hemi under the hood of the Charger R/T is one of the best around when it comes to aural pleasure. The 5.7-liter belts out 370 horsepower...
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Video: 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 Official Walkaround
Stoked about the new 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8? Well, wait no longer: this video walkaround gives you the best look at the car yet, plus a bit of an idea of the hands-on experience. Sure, there are some rough edges in the video, just as there are in the car--the water dripping from the exhaust tips...
Nelson Ireson -
Relive The Thrill Of The 'Bullitt' Car Chase, At 1:32 Scale
At last count, there were at least five reasons to love the internet: 1. [REDACTED] 2. Cat videos. 3. The Oatmeal. 4. The lovely and talented High Gear Media family. 5. The opportunity it provides crazy obsessive people to show off their handiwork. And in service of #5 comes news that graphic...
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Powermat Car Charger Rolls Out To Other Cars (Not Just GM Models)
Last month, we told you that GM cars would soon feature built-in charging devices from Powermat and that the Chevy Volt was first in line for the goods. Now, Powermat has announced that it'll soon offer a version of its wireless charger for cell phones and other mobile devices that will fit any...
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2011 Dodge Charger SRT8 Live Photos: 2011 Chicago Auto Show
Re-sculpted for the new model year and sporting the new 465-horsepower 6.4-liter HEMI common to the SRT8 line, the 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 is an imposing piece of American machinery--particularly in SRT8 trim. The gaping maw of a grille, aggressive body kit, and massive wheels work together, but...
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2011 Chicago Auto Show: 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8
Dodge has introduced a new Charger sedan for 2011 but for the high-performance SRT8 version the automaker chose to go with a 2012 model year designation. That’s right, the new 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 has been revealed today, with the car going on display this week at the 2011 Chicago Auto...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran