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Roadkill Nights – Drag Racing Back on Woodward Avenue

Posted on 24 June 2019 by Ken Zino

Roadkill is now the  traditional kick off to southeast Michigan’s week-long celebration of classic cars and car culture. There will be  thrill rides in the 717-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and the 707-horsepower Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat models, more participants in the celebrity showdown races, and an overall $40,000 purse with $10,000 going towards United Way. Continue reading →

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Mopar Debuts Six Concepts for Moab Easter Jeep Safari

Posted on 10 April 2019 by Ken Zino

“Customization is one of the highest priorities for Jeep brand enthusiasts. This is why we have proactively developed a portfolio of more than 200 exclusive parts and accessories for the all-new Jeep Gladiator,” said Steve Beahm. Continue reading →

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Mopar at SEMA – 1000 Horsepower 426 Crate Hemi, Supercharger Concept

Posted on 31 October 2018 by Ken Zino

The press briefing in the Mopar exhibit at SEMA also included the unveiling of the 1968 Dodge “Super Charger” Concept, the perfect package for highlighting the “Hellephant” 426 Supercharged Crate HEMI engine assembly and kit. Continue reading →

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FCA US April Sales Sees Trucks and Namesake Brands Decline

Posted on 9 May 2018 by Ken Zino

The brands* the company is named after Fiat and Chrysler both posted huge declines. Sales of Fiat vehicles declined 45 percent to 1,404 vehicles. Chrysler brand total sales fell 18 percent in April to 14,189 vehicles compared with the same month a year ago. The Chrysler Pacifica minivan posted a 5 percent retail sales increase to 7,864 vehicles. Continue reading →

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Mopar Debuts Third Factory Built Hot Rod off Chrysler 300

Posted on 31 January 2012 by Ken Zino

Still working its muscle car roots, the Mopar 300 has a 363 horsepower (hum the Charger was 370?) 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine and a now dated five-speed automatic transmission. A change from a 3.06:1 to a 3.91:1 final-drive means zero-to-60 mph times in the low 5-second range, according to Chrysler, same as the Charger. Continue reading →

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Mopar Charger at $39,970 With 5.7-Liter Hemi V8 Confirmed

Posted on 13 April 2011 by Ken Zino

Chrysler Group’s Mopar Division today confirmed it will launch a limited-edition Dodge Charger with high-performance parts and appearance items from the Mopar parts catalog. As AutoInformed reported earlier, the Mopar Charger builds on the success of last year’s Mopar Challenger. Continue reading →

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Mopar Charger Sketch Released. New York Auto Show Debut?

Posted on 5 April 2011 by Ken Zino

All Chrysler Group is saying is here’s a sketch of its new 2011 Mopar Charger. Dodge will release details of the latest Mopar muscle car “later this month,” which points to a New York Auto Show Debut. Continue reading →

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