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This doesn’t even have a proper name yet, but it’s one third of the extended-range electric vehicles being touted by Chrysler as “production-intent” models (once there’s some cash in the corporate coffers). Range is said to be 150 to 200 miles.

This two-seater sports car is based on the fiberglass-bodied Lotus Elise. An excellent choice, since the Lotus approach is all about being as light as possible. So the claimed zero-to-60 mph time of under five seconds and top speed in excess of 120 mph sound perfectly feasible from a flyweight car with 268 hp and 480 pound-feet of torque.

A Lotus-based, rear-wheel-drive electric sports car? Haven’t we seen something like this before? Did someone just say Tesla?

It takes a long time to lose a bad reputation. The 2009 Dodge Durango Hybrid looks like the kind of big SUV that says you don't give a damn about the environment and are OK with importing the majority of our oil. But looks can be deceiving.

Although the Durango sits up high on its 18-inch wheels, has three rows of seating plus cargo room, and swaggers about with 1990s hedonism, it gets fuel economy around 20 mpg. Some may scoff at this number, but it's a drastically better than straight gas-powered SUVs, especially in the city, and equivalent to plenty of V-6 sedans we've tested. If the Durango Hybrid had come along two or three years ago, it might have countered flagging SUV sales.

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From across the parking lot, the Dodge Avenger looks like a Charger, especially the R/T model. Get a little closer and it becomes evident that this is, in fact, the son of the Charger. Although the lines are similar, which is a good thing, it is noticeably smaller. Nonetheless, it is a handsome piece in an understated way.

Slip behind the wheel and the similarities to its bigger sibling continue -- the R/T tester's two-tone finish starts on the instrument panel and flows through the seats. The white-faced gauges also add to the ambiance, as does the splash of chrome and titanium-like finish on the centre stack.

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How do we know the new Dodge Challenger will sell? Simple: The future muscle car looks great in black. Before a new model is released, we usually only see it in one or two shades of paint. Because of the trouble with photographing a black car at car shows, or in even more controlled settings, car companies rarely show a new car off in black. Dodge made an exception for the Challenger last week.

Now, almost any car looks better in black because it hides flaws in the design, but when black makes the car look mean, tough, even menacing, then it’s the color you have to pick. The Dodge Challenger will hit the streets in 2008, and the production version will debut at next year’s Chicago Auto Show in February. That hasn’t stopped Dodge from showing off the concept version many times. Most recently, it displayed this matte black version tuned by Mopar as a pseudo racecar in Detroit. We bugged Chrysler’s PR department to get us some photos, and they responded with the ones below. Now, tell us this thing doesn’t look great in black?

The 2007 Dodge Caravan
Features:
Body Style:2-Dr Cargo; 2-Dr Passenger
Engines: 3.3L V6; 2.4L L4
Transmissions 4 Speed Automatic
Drive train: Front Wheel Drive

The 2007 Dodge Caravan Model has the below 4 Trims:
1. The Base Cargo Minivan
Body Styles: 2-Dr Cargo 
Engines: 3.3L V6
Transmissions:   4 Speed Automatic
Drive-train: Front Wheel Drive
Price:   MSRP: $20,205 
2. The SE Passenger Minivan (engine: 3.3L V6; MSRP: $19,055)
3. The SE Passenger Minivan (engine: 2.4L L4; MSRP: $19,055)
4. The SXT Passenger Minivan (engine: 3.3L V6; MSRP: $22,995)

2007 Dodge Nitro - the New SUV
The Salient Features of 2007 Dodge Nitro are:
MSRP: $19,225 - $27,265
Invoice: $18,065 - $25,376

The 2007 Dodge Nitro is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility, available in 6 trims, ranging from the SXT 4X2 to the R/T 4X4. The 6 Available Trims of 2007 Dodge Nitro are:
1.   SXT 4X2
2.   SXT 4 X4
3.   SLT 4 X2
4.   SLT 4 X4
5.   R/T 4X2
6.   R/T 4X4

The Trim SXT 4X2 is equipped with a standard 3.7-liter, V6, 210-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 24-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. While the Trim R/T 4X4 is equipped with a standard 4.0-liter, V6, 260-horsepower engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city and 21-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

The 2008 Dodge minivans will be the first vehicles to carry the new digital-television programming from satellite radio provider Sirius, Said Chrysler. Later the service will be carried to 2008 model year vehicles like the Chrysler 300/Dodge Charger and Magnum, the Jeep Commander and the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The channels to be offered initially are - Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and the Cartoon Network. And the hardware for the system will combined the state of the art pieces already announced for the minivans, including Chrysler's MyGIG media storage system and a dual-DVD entertainment system that lets backseat passengers view two different programs. When the vehicle is in Park, Sirius TV programming will also be available on the front-seat vehicle screen. Chrysler described the hardware to have an in-vehicle satellite receiver and two small roof-mounted antennas. The satellite-TV installations, configured currently, incorporate a large single assembly on the vehicle's roof. Most significantly, the service will be cheaper than existing satellite-TV installations, that run with approximately  $2000, whereas the Sirius system will only cost $470, and which does not include the cost of the entertainment system, with a $7 charge for programming on top of the Sirius radio monthly charge of $12.95 – from a report currently issued in the press release.

Features of 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 High Roof Extended Cargo Van

Salient Features

Body Style:  4-Dr Ext Cargo
Engines:   3.0L V6
Transmissions:   5 Speed Automatic
Drive trains:   Two Wheel Drive
Price:   MSRP: $39,045
Invoice Price:  $35,531

Performance

Auxiliary transmission cooler

Turbo compressor

Front engine 2,987 cc 3 liters V 6 with 83 mm bore, 92 mm stroke, 18 compression

Ratio and four valves per cylinder EXM

Diesel fuel

Diesel common rail fuel system

Main diesel fuel tank 26 gallon

Power: 137 kW , 184 HP EEC @ 3,800 rpm; 295 ft lb , 400 Nm @ 1,600 rpm

Handling & Braking

Four-wheel ABS

Axle ratio 4.1:1

Brakes Disc

Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management

Full-size steel rim under body spare wheel

Stability control

Front suspension independent with stabilizer bar , rear suspension

Exterior & Aerodynamics

Front and rear bumpers: black

Driver and passenger externally adjustable door mirrors

External dimensions: overall length (inches): 273.2, overall width (inches): 79.7, overall height (inches): 107.5, wheelbase (inches): 170.3, front track (inches): 68, rear track (inches): 68.2 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 54.6

Halogen bulb headlights

Heat reflective glass

Paint: tinted gloss

Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (lbs) 8,550, curb weight (lbs) 5,267, gross trailer weight braked (lbs) 5,000 and max payload (lbs) 3,283

Windshield wipers

Interior Standard

- 12v power outlet: front and 1
- Air conditioning with climate control
- Antenna
- Front ashtray
- Audio system with AM/FM and CD player
- Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 169.3, front width (inches): 70.1, width between arches (inches):   53.1, height (inches): 76.4 and loading floor height (inches): 27.4
- Cargo area light
- Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 494
- Second passenger side sliding cargo doors , rear double-hinged cargo doors
- Front seats cigar lighter
- Clock
- Courtesy lights
- External temperature
- Floor covering: wood in load area
- Driver and passenger front airbag
- Bucket driver and passenger seat
- Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat
- Front seat center armrest
- Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats
- Low fuel level warning
- Low tire pressure indicator
- Remote power locks
- Power steering
- Front power windows
- Rear view mirror
- Cloth seat upholstery
- Seating: two seats
- Five speaker(s)
- Plastic steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
- Tachometer
- Ventilation system

Dodge has launched its new commercial van, the sprinter for 2007 in the footsteps of European Mercedes-badged vehicles last year. The new Sprinter continues to build on the strengths of the previous model. The focus of the redesigned Sprinter is on size: bigger is better in the world of commercial vans. Dodge is therefore calling the new Sprinter "super-sized" for a good reason. It is offered in two wheelbases, three roof heights, and a variety of body styles and cab configurations.

The Sprinter comes with an astounding array of comfort, convenience, and safety equipment-far more than could possibly be listed here, but some features are:

1. A stability control program that senses load weight and center of gravity and  adjusts accordingly
2. Bi-xenon headlamps,
3. Automatic headlights and wipers
4. Heated front and rear windshields
5. CD changer stereo systems
6. A hands-free telephone controlled through the steering wheel

Basically, this thing is loaded. For people who drive these vans for a living, the upgrades and improvements should make their lives that much more pleasant

Last year when the 2007 Dodge Caliber was introduced the aspect of the new CUV received most attention. The new technology gadgets on the vehicles was mostly focused: a beverage cooler in the glove box, illuminated cupholders in the center console, a hatch dome light that pops out to become a flashlight.
The new caliber also presented a couple of novel audio features, for example an MP3 player/cell phone holder that pops out of the top of the center console and a boom box that swings down from the liftgate.
Features:
1. Unique and useful gadgets
2. Good value with premium audio system
3. Easy-to-operate controls and easy-to-read displays
4. No aux-in on premium audio system
5. MusicGate system is more style than substance
6. Satellite radio and MP3/WMA ID3 tag info isn't easily available

                                                    One of the cool gadgets the Caliber has is a beverage cooler in the glove box.