Dodge Sales Soar in February

UntitledThere were some rumors going around the web that February might be the first month in a long while that sales for Chrysler would be down. Now that the month is over with and we can look at the numbers, looks like it’s not quite time for disappointment. Thanks in large part to Dodge, Chrysler sales a sales boost for the month of February.

The auto sales rose 4.1% which is the best February the company has enjoyed since 2008. Dodge was the biggest aid with their vehicles, almost every vehicle, increasing at least 21%. Here’s the breakdown:

The big star of the show is the Dodge Dart. While it’s had a harder time getting out of the gate than the company would prefer, February may be a sign of things improving. The Dart had the best sales month since it was introduced last June.

Looks like the speculation on when this sales streak will just have to continue. Everyone’s been waiting for the drop for months. I think the attention shift should be that buyers are preferring quality in their car purchases and that’s why Chrysler has reigned.

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Dodge Charger Defies the Future of Television

defiance-dodge-charger-chicago-1360267772There’s a new show about to air on Syfy that’s looking to be a fusion of media.  It’s a TV show by the name of Defiance is about an alien war in a Mad Max-esque future.  What makes this stand-out amongst other post-apocalyptic shows, such as Fallen Skyes, is that it will be released along with a video game.  In the game, players will interact with scenarios from the show and may even have an impact on future episodes.  While people, like me, are waiting to see if this is a feasible idea, it certainly seems like they have won over Dodge as a fan.

At the Chicago Auto Show, Dodge showed off the perfect vehicle for the alien fighter.  A Dodge Charger supped up to handle a dystopian future in its performance while certainly looking the part.  If Mad Max is the look the show makers are looking to capture, then pop the champagne.  The custom Charger that Dodge has given over to them is a beauty of desolation.

Covered in grime and muck that show the future has lost the ability to produce competent car washes, the Dodge Charger in Defiance sure seems built to be punished.  Window bars, a huge grille guard right out in front to deal with nasty creatures, and big ol’ truck tires to top off the rugged future look.  The only thing missing from the car is someone in spike-covered leather with a Mohawk screaming while firing a gun in the air.

The show premieres April 15th at 9:00 PM EST.  You won’t be able to see this beast of a Charger in action until then, but at least you can stare at the pictures and imagine yourself running down aliens.

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Want a Dodge Dart? Put It on Your Registry!

Dodge Dart RegistryI remember that when I was getting married, my wife and I walked around our favorite stores with a scan gun and just let our imaginations run wild while we made a registry list. We went aisle to aisle finding every possibility. There was a part of us, though, that knew what we could expect from family and friends. Although, that didn’t stop us from adding on some big ticket items with the thinking of ‘just in case we have a deep pocketed person who really likes us.’ We never did get that flat-screen for the wedding. What if what you wanted, however, was a new car? Seems like a pretty crazy concept doesn’t it. Dodge doesn’t think so. They want you to get registered for a Dodge Dart.

Here’s how the concept works. You go to the special website www.DodgeDartRegistry.com and sign up. Next, you tell all your family and friends about what you just did, and after enduring laughter and skepticism, you explain the process. When you sign up, you choose the how much of the Dart you want to customize. Then you set an amount of money you want to fund it. The website then itemizes the different parts of the car, such as steering wheel, seat, or engine, and then the family and friends step into sponsor a specific part.

This video that Dodge made explains it fully. It also shows how one person, a chef and caterer named Graham Schave, decided to take advantage of the registry.

It might sound a tad absurd at first, but it really sounds like an amazing deal. If you’re looking to get a Dart and are willing to try something new to get a car, this might be the program for you. Check it out.

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2013 Dodge Dart: Earth, Wind, & Power Car of the Year!

UntitledThe 2013 Dodge Dart has received the award for the Earth, Wind, and Power Car of the Year for 2013.  The award is always given to the one stand out vehicle or truck of the year that is the most environmentally progressive.

The award is handed out by Earth, Wind, and Power Media and their partners in an effort to educate drivers on climate change.  They look for vehicles that are the most-fuel efficient and that just goes to show how amazing the new Dodge Dart is.

“We are honored to accept this award that recognizes the Dodge Dart’s environmental friendliness and fuel economy of up to 41 miles per gallon,” said Reid Bigland, President and CEO of Dodge Brand.  “In addition to its excellent fuel economy, the all-new Dodge Dart offers features and benefits never before offered in a compact car, the interior room of a mid-size car and class-leading technology, style, and safety, and a starting price of just $15,995.”

The Dodge Dart is one of the most impressive new vehicles of the year.  Being honored for an award aimed at raising awareness of how incredible its fuel economy is shows how hard the engineers at Dodge worked to produce an incredible new vehicle.

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