Dodge Dart GT is in Production and is Ready to Order

UntitledThe Dodge Dart GT was announced back at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in January. It was shown to have a 2.4-liter Tigershark engine capable of 184-horsepower and a choice of either six-speed manual, or six-speed automatic transmission. That GT variant of the Dart is, finally, in production and available for ordering.

The new Dart GT model is the newest member of the expansive family that Dodge is building for the Dart. The list already includes the Dart SE, SXR, Rallye, Aero and Limited. Even with such a wide and variety list of Dart models, that doesn’t mean Dodge is stopping there. They are exploring the possibility of a high-performance R/T model of the Dart.

Reid Bigland elaborated on what it was that Dart GT would bring to the faithful fans in March at the New York International Auto Show, “It will definitely be the quickest Dart off the line, and our customers, hardcore Dodge customer, like that power off the line.”

What is it the GT is adding other than a supped up engine? It’s also going to have 18-inch aluminum wheels, sport suspension that has frequency sensing damping shocks. To prove to world that your Dart has that added something, the front fascia is a unique performance front with black accents complimented by a grille done up in Hyper Black. The starting cost for the GT is $20,995.

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2014 Dodge Durango Revealed at New York Auto Show

2014_dodge_durango_actf34_ns_326133_717The 2014 Dodge Durango got its full unveiling at the New York Auto Show.  It was speculated early what the technology it would have, time to find out if it was accurate.

It was a safe bet to make at the time that the Durango would have the Uconnect system.  Good thing too because it does indeed include the tech.  That, as well as a 9-inch dual Blu-ray and DVD player, gives any passengers a good distraction during lengthy rides.

Of course, it takes more than just an obvious inclusion of popular technology and a DVD player to really awe drivers with a new model.  What else is new in the 2014 Dodge Durango?  One is also the one that Dodge is gleaming about when discussing the new SUV.  That would be a rotary shifter for the all-new standard eight-speed transmission.  This helps with fuel economy, boosting it by 9 percent.  The shifter handle will be replaced with a rotary knob and paddle controls, giving drivers the ability to shift manually.

The only image of the Durango prior to the show was a look at the tail light.  Now the full exterior has been revealed.  The signature Dodge crosshair grille is still there, despite the new look. There are also hosts of other changes which Reid Bigland, the CEO of Dodge brand, breaks down in this video:

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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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New Dodge Dart Aero Announced!

We’ve talked about the Dodge Dart quite a bit here. It might have something to deal with the fact that it’s one of the biggest new cars of the year. There may also be that it’s really starting to heat up on the sales charts, seeing as how it had a great sales increase from the previous month. The Dodge Dart is a hot ticket to talk about when it comes to car news. In order to keep the buzz hot on the new sedan, Dodge has already released details on a new version coming soon.

The Auto Channel has the details of the new Dodge Dart Aero that is planned on being released. The new car will have an advanced 1.4-litered MultiAir intercooled turbo engine. This comes on top of multiple aerodynamic enhancements such as a lightweight aluminum chassis components, an underbody aero kit, and low-rolling resistance tires. All these improvements allow the Dodge Dart Aero to boast about impressive gas economy with 41 miles per gallon on the highway.

Reid Bigland, the President CEO of Dodge summed up the details on the new Dart, “The all-new Dodge Dart is a groundbreaking vehicle, offering features and benefits never before offered in a compact car. The new Dart Aero builds on these attributes by combining a remarkable 41 mpg with interior room of a mid-size and class-leading technology, style and safety, for only $19,295.”

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