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Dodge Challenger to have Hill Start Assist, Trak Pak

davert submitted on 11/25/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 5:45:06 PM

Allpar's normally reliable sources have posted a full list of the upcoming Dodge Challenger's powertrains, including two new features not known before. Hill Start Assist will help R/T and SRT-8 manual-transmission drivers by keeping the brake applied for a few moments while on hills, until the car senses the throttle reaching a certain point. Read More

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Caliber SRT-4 review and video: is it up to the SRT-4 standards?

davert submitted on 10/16/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 12:16:48 PM

Allpar tested the Caliber SRT-4, and posted pictures, notes, and a video. The question is whether this new SRT model is up to the standards set by its predecessor - which easily roared past its price point. Read More

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Land Rover: the answer to Chrysler’s engine problems?

davert submitted on 9/18/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 4:29:17 PM

As Ford gets closer to a sale of Jaguar and Land Rover, people have started to talk about how it would be a natural fit for Jeep. This is true, but not for the obvious reasons. Read More

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Chrysler Hemi to get power boost

davert submitted on 8/21/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 4:09:38 PM

Though Frank Klegon has mentioned the possibility of power boosts to the new Hemi engine, he hasn't been specific. Allpar's corporate moles have provided some details on just how yet more power will be cranked out of the 5. Read More

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Grand Cherokee: Diesel vs Hemi in power and mileage

davert submitted on 8/9/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 5:10:11 PM

The Grand Cherokee now has two performance choices - the quick and fast Hemi that shuts off four cylinders, and the torque-heavy Bosch/Mercedes diesel that can run on fuel you make in your backyard. Both push you back in your seat, and both gulp down fuel quickly, but the two are very different in character. Read More

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Allpar captures the Dodge Crew: photos and new details on powertrain, features

davert submitted on 7/26/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 4:57:00 PM

Shortly after posting a new spy shot of a red Dodge Crew with the grille exposed, the intrepid writers at Allpar. com got the full story on the new crossover's powertrain and features from a normally very-accurate source - indeed, the same source who nailed down the Sebring and Avenger months before their release. Read More

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2009 Dodge Ram: new spy photo and details

davert submitted on 5/21/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 9:09:30 AM

For 2009, Dodge will refresh the Ram. Allpar has a spy shot of the camouflaged Ram mule; from appearances, it seems that the big changes will be to the grille and the engine bay, with a new diesel range set to be introduced. Read More

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Cerberus buys Chrysler: what the finance writers aren't saying

davert submitted on 5/17/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:22:31 AM

The problem with Chrysler since 1998 has been running the company for the benefit of Mercedes, not for the benefit of DaimlerChrysler as a whole. Though (as of May 16, 2007) we're sure there are plenty of strings attached to this deal, Chrysler will be run by people who want to make money, not transfer profits to another division's budget line and pretend they're losing money, as it appears Daimler has been doing. Read More

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Jeep Patriot: first sewing-machine-powered off-road vehicle

davert submitted on 5/17/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:20:34 AM

The Patriot is a real off-roader, though, with some claiming it's as good as the popular Jeep Cherokee, thanks to electronic wizardry, new four wheel drive systems, and attention to clearance. The Patriot is styled like the Cherokee, and is almost exactly the same size, but the 2. Read More

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Sebring Convertible: push a button and get a coupe

davert submitted on 5/11/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:28:49 PM

The new Sebring Convertible reverses the usual trend by providing less rear legroom than prior models, but makes up for it with a new solid folding roof option (the fabric roof is still available). While the 3. Read More

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Sprinter with a gas engine: big, fast, and thirsty

davert submitted on 5/11/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:11:18 PM

The Sprinter was engineered and built by Mercedes; the sole Dodge contribution to the project was their logo. Though it is versatile and unique, it could have used an injection of Dodge common sense. Read More

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Jeep Wrangler pickup shown - Hemi powered Scrambler

davert submitted on 10/26/2006 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:01:17 AM

Allpar has six big, clear photos of the Jeep pickup truck for SEMA, and possibly for full scale production following. The SEMA version is Hemi powered. Read More

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