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Dodge Sales Soar in February

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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 Pursuit: Future Super Car of Law Enforcement

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2013-Dodge-Charger-Pursuit-Police-Package-626x382At the CES show in Las Vegas going on as we speak, Dodge unveiled the next generation of law enforcement vehicles for the LAPD.  Featuring a host of new features and technologies, The Dodge Charger Pursuit is the next generation of law enforcement vehicles.

Dan Costa at PC Mag got to take a tour of the Dodge Charger at the tech show.  He made note of many of the new tech features that will be used.  One such one was a multiple camera system along with one that will photograph a license plate that is in the car’s view.  It’ll run a check in the database and see if the car’s been stolen or if it’s wanted for a crime.  It even has an infrared camera that will let the cop see if there’s a warm engine in a parking lot or if someone is hiding behind a bush.

Safety was a major concern for the new vehicle.  One way to help the officers during a gun fight is by reinforcing the doors with Kevlar.  Another is the removal of the laptop platforms that have been a hazard to officers involved in a car crash for some time now.  To solve this issue, Chrysler is using their now standard U-Connect system.  The 8.4 inch screen size is too small, however, so they upped the screen to 12.1 inches.

A solar panel is now installed in the roof to keep the battery charged.  This will help the police be out on the road more and less likely to be stuck in the motor pool with a dead battery.

All in all, Chrysler is working with the LAPD to make sure that they have the best means to aid their officers on the job.  Most of the upgrades and improvements seem extremely practical.  As Sgt Dan Gomez, the officer giving the grand tour says of the Dodge Charger Pursuit, “I have no doubt this is the most technologically advanced law enforcement vehicle in the US.”

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Dodge Lands 4 in Top Ten of November Sales

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November was a blur for me. Didn’t have to work for the first week due to the massive hurricane and following snow storm. This is the case for so many other New Yorkers and they might have even shared the moment when they realized it was already December. For any one in the auto industry, that means it’s time to look back at the numbers for the month. Dodge was the pleasant surprise to see.  They were in front of all the others for sales figures.

The top ten of the best selling vehicles in November contained four Dodge vehicles. The Dodge Grand Caravan, Avenger, Journey, and Charger were the most popular purchases last month. The sales from the same month of last year had a huge increase as well. Dodge sold around 40,000 units which is 32% higher than in the previous year. That’s the 32nd straight month of having sales increase.

The Dodge Dart also helped Dodge enjoy a good month. The popular new car sold 4,489 units in November. The total now comes to 19,198 Darts sold all year.

The desire to drive a Dodge seems to have seen an increase in interest. Maybe it’s the Dart really starting to get noticed or people are just getting wise to the quality of other Dodge products. Either way, I wonder what December is going to be like for the brand.

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2013 Dodge Charger Daytona Showed Off at LA Auto Show

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Muscle car fans, rejoice, for the 2013 Dodge Charger Daytona is making a comeback.

The new model will be on full display at the 2012 Los Angeles International Auto Show over this upcoming weekend. The Daytona brand of Chargers began in 2006 and continued up until 2009. Sporting the nickname of “winged warrior” by the fans, it’s notorious for having a unique look and being a powerhouse on the racetrack. And now it’s back once again for racing fans to drool over.

The 2013 Dodge Charger Daytona will be available in the Charger R/T and Charger R/T Road and Track trim levels. It’s going to be a very limited run with only 2,500 units built. As far as choices go if you decide to get into one of the new cars, colors come in Daytona Blue, Bright White, Billet Silver, or Pitch Black.

Regardless of the color you choose, the Charger Daytona comes with black hood stripes, matching black vinyl roof wrap, and exclusive 20-inch polished aluminum wheels with five spokes and gloss black painted pockets. Also included in the package is a Daytona Blue engine cover, paddle shifters with manual model for the five-speed auto transmission, as well as performance steering and suspension.

Underneath the hood is the a 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 capable of 370 horsepower and 395 pound-feet of torque. The 2013 Dodge Chrarger R/T will come with a price tag of $32, 990 and the Charger R/T Road and Track going for $36,495.

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