Automotive Design Wallpapers Dodge Charger 2011

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With its iconic status, contemporary fastback four-door coupe proportions, world-class performance, craftsmanship and refinement, and state-of-the-art connectivity options, the all-new 2011 Dodge Charger, the Dodge brand's flagship proud premium deliver world E-class sedan segment precision at an incredible value.

The efficient and aerodynamic exterior of the 2011 Dodge Charger is spiritually inspired by the iconic second-generation Charger of the late 1960s, with a design that is certainly an emotional chord in Dodge performance enthusiasts of all generations to strike.

With its sinister "ready to fall the way" face, the all-new Dodge Charger, set the world best E-segment sedan competitors from its new split cross "signature grille. She carved all new body is a conscious nod to her heritage and deep muscle-car roots. The Charger's profile is a modern relationship, a result of countless hours in the wind tunnel from its lower hood line, faster windshield and radically raked back headlights to its tightening wheel openings, lower sill and race-car-like flat body under the Dodge Charger effortlessly cut thought the air with his attitude intact. The aluminum hood features dual "scallops" that brings a sculptured, performance look to the front, and large body-side scallops provide a striking wavy A line across the door. Running front to back the iconic horizontal "coke bottle" or "double diamond" body side styling with a sharp silhouette accented with muscular front and rear fenders and give the Dodge Charger is one of the most distinct profiles on the road. The definition of the fastback's wide stance is a whole new signature taillamp design in 164 LEDs illuminating his signature "racetrack" picture form and give the new Charger its unmistakable character of blocks away.

Dodge Charger (2011)

Dodge Charger, the 2011's interior cabin is designed for a hobbyist office. The new design feature premium materials throughout. Transfer the final frame "world-class feel of the road, the all-new Dodge Charger, a new thick-edged three-spoke Dodge steering wheel for improved performance feel and grip. Made in the world-class materials, Dodge Charger's passengers are surrounded by comfort, craftsmanship and style, thanks to premium soft-touch materials and four available clear interior color combinations. The all-new Dodge Charger, the 2011 state-of-the-art Uconnect ® Touch integrates world-class infotainment and convenience technologies to keep passengers connected, comfortable and safe. segment leader Garmin ® navigation, to the dual-zone climate control and the ability to fuel prices to cope with the integration of the available SIRIUS Travel Link, Uconnect Touch delivers an excellent experience for Dodge Charger's driver and passengers.

Maximising its unibody's world-class structural stiffness, Dodge Charger, engineers were able to tune the cab for a good quality (rather than sound level) of isolate engine, road and wind noise. In addition, Dodge Charger's unibody package material and structural design enhancements, including dual-panel acoustic windshield and front door are glass, body-cavity still foam, including coil roll-framed doors with three seals and acoustic wheel-well liners absorb road noise and quiet cabin. Combined, these design enhancements take the all-new Dodge Charger's interior sound quality of the best in the E-segment.

As the Dodge brand's flagship, the chassis of the all-new 2011 Charger design, develop and refine a level of quality, capability and refinement that rivals the best European, Asian and North American E-segment sedans deliver. With its new second-generation E-segment rear-wheel (RWD) architecture, Dodge Charger features world-class suspension-voting re-design technology for an agile, balanced chassis that the Charger's legend built one of the best drive sedan in the world.

Designed to perform at the best E-sport segment sedans, the all-new 2011 Dodge Charger SE and Charger Rallye feature of the new 3.6-liter engine for Pentastar world-class levels of strength, refinement, technology and fuel efficiency. For maximum power, efficiency and best-in-class power, the new Dodge Charger R / T lineup features the legendary 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 ™ engine with four-cylinder FuelSaver Technology.

The all-new 2011 Dodge Charger R / T with all-wheel-drive (AWD) has a re-thinking attitude and 19-inch wheels to make it more attractive than ever before. The AWD has the Charger's character and deepened its performance envelope in the most treacherous conditions. The Dodge Charger AWD has a segment-exclusive active transfer case and front and brake system fuel consumption by 5 percent improvement. No other major car manufacturer offers the combination of these two independent technologies. Dodge Charger's innovative AWD system seamlessly transitions between RWD and AWD with no driver intervention. When all-wheel drive is not needed, the system automatically disconnects the front axle to maximize fuel economy while still providing outstanding performance and handling inherent in rear-wheel drive vehicles.

The all-new Dodge Charger features 2011 more than 65 safety and security features, including standard keyless Enter N-Go and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with segment-exclusive Ready Alert braking and Rainy Day Brake Support safety features overall vehicle better handling and performance both on and off the track. Safety and security features available for the first time on the Dodge Charger includes adaptive cruise control (ACC) with forward collision warning (FCW), Blind-Spot Monitoring (BSM) with the rear cross path (RCP) detection and Parkview ™ rear back-up camera with grid lines, all designed to make the driver more confidence, while behind the wheel needs.

Building on the Brampton Assembly Plant in Kerala, Ont. (Canada), the 2011 Dodge Charger arrives in showrooms in the fourth quarter of 2010.

Source: Dodge Press

Dodge Readying Newly Styled Interior for 2010MY Caliber?

A member of the Caliber Forums has posted what looks to be a computer generated image along with some specific details on the changes that Dodge is supposedly working on for the 2010 Caliber's interior. We can't vouch for the photo's authenticity, but just like the Jeep Patriot and Compass, if there's one thing that the Chrysler Group needs to fix on the Caliber ASAP, is the poor choice of materials in the cabin.

If we are to believe the forum poster, the 2010MY Caliber will receive a more contemporary styled dashboard with better materials and new HAVOC controls on the center stack along with restyled door panels with soft-touch plastics on the armrests and vinyl-wrapped upper sections.

Source: Caliber-Forums , Via: Le Blog Auto

VIDEO: Dodge Touts AWD with New Snowpocalypse Commercial

The latest snow falls across the U.S. have prompted a flurry of commercials from automakers touting the advantages of all-wheel drive models. This one comes from Dodge and shows the new Durango, Charger and Journey, all of which are available with AWD. Nevertheless, we'd say that while power sent to four wheels instead of two does help in certain situations, one should never, ever underestimate the importance of a good set of all season or better yet, winter tires.

It's Alive! Chrysler Decides to Give Dodge Viper SRT10 a Second Chance

Here's some good news for muscle-car enthusiasts. The Chrysler Group announced today the company has decided to continue production of the Dodge Viper SRT10 after all. Following several failed attempts to sell off its Dodge Viper business unit, the Detroit automaker had originally made plans to cease production of the V10-powered sports car in December, 2009. Since the introduction of the first generation Viper in 1995, Dodge has built more than 25,000 Vipers.

"The Dodge Viper has successfully captured the hearts and imagination of performance enthusiasts around the globe," said Mike Accavitti, President and Chief Executive Officer, Dodge Brand. "We're extremely proud that the ultimate American-built sports car with its world-class performance will live on as the iconic image leader for the Dodge brand."

Powered by an 8.4-liter V10 with 600HP that launches the sports car from standstill to 60 mph in under 4,0 seconds, the 2009MY Viper is offered in both coupe and convertible configurations with prices in the U.S. starting from $91,220.

Dodge May Sell Rebadged Alfas in the US while Europe Could get Dodge Models as Alfas

In an interview in New York on Wednesday, Fiat S.p.A. and Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne revealed that one of the first priorities of the partnership is to decide how to handle the Dodge and Alfa Romeo brands, which he sees as American and European counterparts. It sounds crazy but one of the scenarios being examined by Marchionne is the possibility to sell Alfa Romeo models under the Dodge brand in the U.S. and Dodge cars as Alfa Romeos in Europe.

According to the CEO, the two brands share a common identity and therefore should work closer in the near future.

"The level of competition between these two brands is tremendous because they are both going after the same customer," said Marchionne. "Dodge is the American muscle car, while Alfa Romeo is the European muscle car. How we dovetail these two brands is very important."

While we're having a hard time trying to find any current Dodge model that could fit in Alfa's European range - especially if you take into consideration the different needs of buyers on the other side of the Atlantic, we could see several Alfa models including the MiTo making it to the States with the Dodge logo.

But wouldn't such a move dilute Alfa's premium image? Unless that is, Fiat is considering to abandon its plans to re-introduce the Italian firm to American buyers.

In any case, Marchionne said that he wants to make a final decision on the future of the two brands by the end of the July, so it won't be long before we learn more details.

Japanese Students craft a Dodge Ram Truck out of a Mazda MPV

We received some e-mails asking us if the green-colored Ram truck hiding behind the Chrysler-ized Prius 300C we showed you earlier today was a tricked out Dodge, or if, like many other project cars shown at the Tokyo Auto Salon, this too was a replica. The answer is it's a Ram Truck clone based on the Mazda Bongo Friendee, which is a Japanese domestic market MPV with seating for eight, offered between 1995 and 2005. Like the Prius 300C, the Ram Truck Friendee was built by a team of students from the Saitama Institute of Automotive Technology.

Dodge Says Next Viper's Looks to be Inspired by “a Naked Woman on the Beach”

Speaking at the Automotive News World Congress in Detroit, the head of Chrysler design boss and head of the Dodge brand, Ralph Gilles, told reporters today that the next generation of the Dodge Viper is going to be “drop-dead beautiful” sporting a look inspired by “a naked woman on the beach”.

With sales of the previous generation steadily declining over the years (only 392 were sold in 2010, when production ceased), a totally redesigned Viper could be just what the doctor ordered for Dodge.

As previously reported, the new model won’t be based on the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, as some sources suggested, while Gilles also clarified that it’s not going to have Ferrari powerplants either. The Dodge boss was also confident regarding the cost-effectiveness of the Viper, stating that it will be profitable.

The 2013MY Dodge Viper is scheduled to make world premiere next year.

Source: Automotive News

America's Top 10 Selling Vehicles in 2010

The U.S. auto sales numbers for 2010 are out and once again, Ford's F-Series pickup truck has been crowned the best-selling vehicle of the year, a title which it has held for 34 years in a row. According to Autodata Corp., the Dearborn-based brand moved 528,349 units of its F-150 light-duty and F-250, F-350 and F-450 heavy-duty trucks in 2010, recording an impressive increase of 27,7 per cent over 2009.

The Chevrolet Silverado took second place with 370,135 units, or some 158,000 less than the F-Series. Sales of GM's pickup truck were up 16,9 per cent from the previous year. Despite Toyota's recall debacle, the Camry finished third overall earning the title of the best-selling passenger car in the States with 327,804 units, posting an 8.1 per cent drop from 2009. The Honda Accord and Toyota Corolla followed in fourth and fifth positions respectively.

Overall, U.S. automakers had four vehicles on the Top 10 list, while Japanese carmakers took six spots. For more details check out the complete list below that includes percentage changes from 2009.

1. Ford F-Series------------- 528,349 (+27.7%)
2. Chevrolet Silverado ------370,135 (+16.9 %
3. Toyota Camry ------------327,804 (-8.1 %)
4. Honda Accord-------------282,530 (-1.7 %)
5. Toyota Corolla------------ 266,082 (-10.4 %)
6. Honda Civic---------------260,218 (+0.2 %)
7. Nissan Altima-------------229,263 (+12.6 %)
8. Ford Fusion---------------219,219 (+21.3 %)
9. Honda CR-V-------------- 203,714 (+6.5 %)
10. Dodge Ram-------------- 199,652 (+12.6 %)

Dodge Journey to be Sold as the Fiat Freemont in Europe

The Fiat Group, which currently owns a 20 per cent controlling stake in Chrysler, is planning to rebrand the Dodge Journey crossover to the Fiat Freemont in Europe, according to a report from Autoweek citing inside sources from the Italian company. The sources said the American automaker will stop selling the Journey in Europe and that the Fiat version, will get its world premiere at the upcoming Geneva Salon in March 2011 with sales set to start in June of the same year.

The styling changes over the recently refreshed Dodge Journey are believed to be kept to a minimum, however, the Freemont will get Fiat's 2.0-liter turbo diesel unit with 170HP in place of the Journey's VW-sourced 140HP 2.0-liter diesel engine.

It is reported that the Freemont will also act as a replacement to the Fiat Ulysse, which ended production this month.

According to data provided by JATA, Dodge sold some 8,400 Journeys in Europe last year. Fiat believes that the recent updates along with the more powerful diesel engine and more importantly, the Italian firm's 5,000-strong European sales network which is significantly larger than Chrysler's, will help boost sales of the 5+2 seater crossover wagon.

The Fiat Freemont will be manufactured alongside the Dodge Journey at Chrysler's Toluca, Mexico plant.

Source: Autoweek

Triple Recall for Dodge Affects Over 144,000 Journey and Ram Vehicles

The Chrysler Group is recalling certain Dodge Journey crossovers and Ram trucks in three separate actions to repair defective steering wheels, airbags and noisy rear axles.

The largest of Chrysler's recalls involves 65,180 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured from November 1, 2007, through September 7, 2008. According to a posting on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA], the wires within the front door wire harnesses may fatigue and break. If this happens, the side-impact sensors may not work resulting in inoperative side airbags. Chrysler said it will replace the left and right door wiring harnesses free of charge.

The second recall affects a total of 22,274 Model Year 2008-2011 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 trucks to address a problem with the steering system. NHSTA said these vehicles may experience a weakening and fracture of the left ball stud on the tie rod resulting in the potential loss of steering. The Detroit automaker will fix the aforementioned issue by replacing the left outer tie rod free of charge.

Finally, the Chrysler Group is recalling 56,611 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured from September 2009 through December 2010 to fix components within the rear axle. "Some vehicles may experience a noise (growl, grind) coming from the rear axle bearing which could eventually seize," said the NHTSA posting.

All three recalls are expected to begin in February 2011.