Category Archives: Dodge

Dodge Charger Most Stolen New Car in America

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The Dodge Charger is the most stolen new car in American according to the NHTSA. In 2011, it accounted for 4.8 thefts for every 1,000 cars produced. According to Automotive News, it is unclear why the Charger tops the list.

Experts are not exactly sure what makes the Charger so popular with thieves, although the car’s ample horsepower might be part of the equation. “If I were a thief I might be able to answer that better,” Moore (Vice President of the NHTSA) said during a phone interview. “They’re powerful vehicles,” he added.” 

Still, thefts as a whole are on a sharp decline because of the use of ignition immobilizers. But that might not be enough if someone really wants your Mopar.

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2009 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak With Zero Miles on eBay

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You’re looking at #76 of just 100 Drag Pak Challengers built in 2009. So what’s so special? This one has ZERO miles on it. Almost five years after it rolled off the assembly line, this Drag Pak Challenger is totally factory fresh and unmolested! The intake is still sealed in plastic! These cars are not street legal and cannot be made street legal. And they are missing lots of stuff–such a a final drivetrain. Still, think of the possibilities here. And the Buy It Now is just $47,900. So… would you preserve it or race it? Tons more pics after the jump, including the eBay auction text.

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Reader’s Rides: Dave Goeden’s 1966 Dodge Charger

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Dave bought the car in Falls City Nebraska in 2000 and took it back to Russellville, Arkansas where he lives. He restored it over the course of three years, though as he says, “it never ends.” It’s a factory 383 car, bored .30 over. Racing cam, Performer RPM Highrise intake, and 750 Edelbrock carb. 727 Automatic with Sure Grip rear end. More pics after the jump!

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Mustang and Camaro Sales Are Down, But Challenger Sales Are Up

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For the second month in a row, the Mustang outsold the Camaro in June, with 10,263 Mustangs sold vs 7,326 Camaros. Pony cars sales have been a bit sluggish lately–Mustang sales are down 9.9% and Camaro sales are down 20.7%. But here’s the cool news: last month Challenger sales were up 27.2% with 5,191 cars sold! Watch out for Mopar! Via USA Today

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2011 Dodge Charger vs. The General Lee

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What happens when you put a late model Charger up against the late 60s icon? The guys at Edmunds decided to find out. Who do you think won? Check out the video after the jump! There’s also a second interview with Bob Hartwig of Cinema Vehicle Services, who provided the authentic 440-powered General Lee, one of just 17 to survive filming the original TV series.

Note: there used to be an Inside Line article which went along with the video, but Edmunds deleted it when they decided to kill off Inside Line. Go figure. 

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Reader’s Rides: Dash Patterson’s 1973 Dodge Dart

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Talk about low mile survivors–Dash’s Dart has just 4,691 miles on the clock! The car has been in storage most of its life. It’s a 318 column shift auto car and the interior is like new. It was originally a Washington state car but now resides in Australia with Dash. More pics after the jump!

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Win Two Plum Crazy Hemi Dodge Challengers

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Here’s another opportunity to win a cool Mopar. Actually, two of them: Hemi Plum Crazy Dodge Challengers, new and old. Oh, and they give you cash, too, so you can actually keep them instead of selling them to pay Uncle Sam! All proceeds go to to support children’s charities. More at winthemopars.com Thanks to Darren for the tip!

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