Just got done covering the Mo-Power Madness car show in Wheaton, IL
See all the pics at NewCharger.org HERE.
Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Plymouth Mopar SRT Fiat vehicles that 'get the job done'
Just got done covering the Mo-Power Madness car show in Wheaton, IL
See all the pics at NewCharger.org HERE.
Unveiled at the Spring Festival of LX’s, another beautiful piece from SRT and Dodge….. If you don’t know what engine is under the hood, you will now!
Looks like this will be a better performer than the standard Viper, yet cheaper to buy than the Viper GTS. And to top it off, the special ‘TA Orange’ paint color is limited to 33 copies. It could even be the whole production run is that 33 copies.

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The ‘regular’ Jeep Cherokee returns for model year 2014. It’s no boxy XJ this time around. Purportedly based on the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, it’s now a purpose built CUV for modern times. The most likely candidates for engine power are rumored to be a 1.4L turbocharged 4 banger and a 3.2L V6.
Let’s hope it’s Trail Rated, but being a Jeep this will probably be the case. Watch for a full write up here once it’s officially unleashed at the New York International Auto Show.
Now, if I can just get around that Pontiac Aztek style headlamp and turn signal layout…
But, what exactly does it defy?
First it’s going ‘against the grain’ to be the first front wheel drive fullsize van in North America. Front wheel drive, as we know it has both pros and cons. The North American buying public will decide how well they like it in a big ol’ work van. Either way, they’ve been selling as such in Europe as Fiats.

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The long awaited fullsize van from Ram was unveiled today at the Chicago Auto Show. Fred Diaz, the head of Ram Trucks was the speaker. It is indeed a re-branded Fiat Ducato like anticipated. Standard power is the same 3.0 liter diesel inline 4. The major differences between the Fiat and Ram versions are a changed grille and an engine option for the 3.6 liter PenstaStar V6 for North American customers who want to burn gasoline. Watch for a full write-up on the preliminary specifications.

Ram CEO, Fred Diaz and the Ram ProMaster