SRT staff were spotted at Springfest wearing t-shirts with this logo. Presumably, this is what a HellCat looks like. Per Allpar, peak output of the new engine is rumored to beat the Viper’s V10!
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New Challenger in May?
So the last rumor had the debut of the new Challenger at the Southern California LX Club. That didn’t happen. The next possible venue is the New York Auto Show in mid-April but Ralph Gilles says that the car’s reveal is still two and a half months away. The Challenger, Charger and 300 are all getting a refresh for the 2015 model year. The Challenger is expected first. Find more info at Allpar.
2015 Chrysler 200 Test Drives
The first reviews are in and it seems like everyone has a favorable view of Chrysler’s reinvention of their midsize car market entry. Chrysler needs this car to be a success. Read the reviews at Motor Trend and Allpar. Interior pics after the jump.
Don Garlits Remembers His Wife Pat
Don Garlits had many accomplishments in his racing career but if you ask him, I think he’ll tell you that his greatest accomplishment was marrying Pat. Read more at BangShift and watch a moving video after the jump.
Dodge Dart is Going Racing
The new Dodge Dart is representing Mopar in Pro Stock (replacing the Avenger). Other Mopars enjoying the racing spotlight include the Dodge Charger R/T in the Funny Car class and the Dodge Challenger in Sportsman competition. Find more info at Carscoops. Wind tunnel testing video after the jump!
2011-2012 Dodge Charger Recall
Do you own a 2011 or 2012 Dodge Charger? Dodge has issued a recall due to overheating halogen headlights melting harnesses. Worse case scenarios include possible loss of ABS or ESC as a result. Of course, losing your headlights at an inopportune time could also be a concern. Find more info at Motor Authority.
2015 Dodge Challenger Video and Spy Shots
KGP Photography captured video of the 2015 Challenger, albiet with the usual masks front and rear. They appear to disguise the only outside changes to the new car but the video also includes some still shots of the interior, which appears to be all new. You can also see the retro style inserts in the front grill. Find more info at Carscoops. Video after the jump!
The Jeep Grand Wagoneer May Return
Hot on the heels of the Geneva debut of the littlest Jeep, the Renegade, there is talk of a new full size Jeep model as well. The Grand Wagoner nameplate may return and find it’s way onto a vehicle a size larger than the Grand Cherokee. Suburbans and Yukon XLs are selling well. Why not? Find more info at autoevolution.
Next Generation Wrangler May Get a Power Retractable Top
Some tidbits about the next Wrangler, possibly debuting in 2016, include an optional power retractable top, a fixed windshield (to improve safety) and the elimination of the heavy spare tire hanging off the back (to increase fuel economy). There are still rumors of an independent front suspension as well. I’m starting to get a little worried. See more at autoevolution.
Viper Vin #4 To Be Crushed. Sign the Petition to Save It!
Remember this video we posted in January of a Viper being destroyed? Well it wasn’t the first and it won’t be the last. According to Jalopnik, Fiat-Chrysler plans to destroy 93 of the first Dodge Vipers ever built. These are mostly pre-production vehicles, and many had been donated to educational programs. But they are a liability, so Fiat-Chrysler wants them gone. Next up is Vin #4 (pictured below). Want to save it? Sign the petition!
