Woodward Dream Cruise Will Get a Dodge Surprise

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The Woodward Dream Cruise is coming up and many are anticipating what Dodge has in store.  They’ve set people’s minds into thinking of the possibilities after the Tim Kuniskis, Dodge’s President and CEO, announced that the brand does have a surprise in store for the event.

As these teases tend to be, it was an announcement without a hint of specificity.  He made it clear that the plans involve celebrating the brand’s 100th anniversary.  “We’re going to do some fun stuff at Dream Cruise this year.” (source: mlive.com)

The Woodward Dream Cruise is seen by many who participate as an annual rite of summer.  Not too shabby for an event that had the humble beginnings of being a fundraiser for a soccer field.  It has since transformed into one of the world’s largest single day automotive events.  The day draws in some 1.5 million people from across the globe and more than 40,000 classic cars.  All of drivers assemble to recapture the nostalgic glory of the 50s and the 60s.

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New Dodge Journey Coming in 2016?

UntitledThe Dodge Journey first was first launched in 2009. Since then the mid-sized crossover SUV really hasn’t been changed in a major way. The next-generation of the model will be coming in 2016.

Automotive News is reporting that the Dodge Journey will be taking production away from the Chrysler 200 sedan, which is being built in the Sterling Heights Assembly plant in Michigan. Production of the Journey currently is in Toluca, Mexico.

The rumor being reported on is that, like the Chrysler 200, the new Dodge Journey will be using the same Giulieta platform that’s being used for the Dodge Dart and the upcoming Jeep Cherokee.

By moving production up to Michigan may be happening to help reduce costs by making it easier for suppliers to provide common components necessary to build the vehicles. Seems like a smart choice, especially if Dodge plans on really pushing the new generation of the Dodge Journey.

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Dodge Dart and What Lies Ahead

“All that matters is what’s ahead.”

The tag-line for the 2013 Dodge Dart perfectly sums up Dodge’s attitude towards what is arguably their most important vehicle of 2012, and in a splashy show of support, Dodge has installed a 116-foot-by-145-foot building wrap bearing the tag-line on their headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

The Dart won’t be available until late June, but Dodge has been getting it as much exposure as possible. As we previously reported, Dodge marketing has heavily targeted young people and positioned it to be the hot sedan of 2012. As June gets closer and the reviews keep rolling in, though, it is becoming clearer that this car is more important for Dodge than anyone could have imagined.

The Dodge Dart will be the first vehicle that Chrysler will have designed alongside Fiat SpA. People will take the launch of the Dodge Dart and how well it performs as an indicator of the future of Chrysler, and so far, all signs are pointing to a bright future. Business Insider is calling the Dart “a delightful surprise,” and Auto Guide named it “most attractive vehicle in its class.” By hanging that building wrap on the Dodge headquarters, Chrysler is making a statement. More than just standing behind the Dart, they trust it to be the face of the brand in 2012.

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