When the news started coming out about the Dodge Dart, everyone knew it was a big deal. I don’t think, however, that anyone expected it to be so big that even President Obama had to take a closer look.

Chrysler has released pictures and a press release stating that during the President’s trip to the Washington Auto show, he was spotted behind the wheel of the new version of the Dodge Dart. Dodge Brand President and CEO Reid Bigland was on hand to show President Obama the new car and to walk him around the show floor to all the vehicles on display.

The hype behind the Dodge Dart doesn’t seem to be letting up. After such a strong unveiling early in January at the Detroit Auto Show, now the car seems to be getting the President’s seal of approval. The Dart is expected to arrive in the second quarter of 2012. Featuring a dynamic designed inspired by the Alfa Romeo Giulietta and other great additions such as the premium 7-inch Thin Film Transistor display. Maybe this is why the President got rid of his Chrysler 300 so he could get the new Dart.

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