2009 Dodge Ram Gets More Power But Consumes Less Fuel.

Dodge has announced its new 2009 Dodge Ram with improved fuel economy even though power gets boosted to 390 hp with a 407 lb-ft of torque. For comparison sake, the Ram's all-new 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 with fuel-saving Multiple Displacement System (MDS) technology offers 4 percent improved fuel economy, 13 percent more horsepower, 8 percent more torque over 2008 engine.

Engines available in all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 models include the 390-horsepower 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8, flex-fuel 4.7-liter and 3.7-liter gasoline engines. The 2009 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty models (with current 2008 design) are available with either the 5.7-liter HEMI or the 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel engine, which acording to Dodoge achieves 2010 NOx emission standards, making it the cleanest and best-performing heavy-duty pickup truck in the market.

The 4.7-liter V-8 delivers 310 horsepower (231 kW) and 330 lb.-ft. (447 Nm) of torque and shares some of the HEMI engine's combustion technology with its twin spark plugs per cylinder. Dodge will also continue to offer customers a 3.7-liter Magnum V-6 engine generating 215 horsepower (160 kW) and 235 lb.-ft. (319 Nm) of torque. It will come standard on all-new 2009 Dodge Ram two-wheel-drive regular cab and Quad Cab® models.

Dodge had confirmed that it will introduce an all-new Cummins turbodiesel engine in its light-duty pickup trucks after 2009. The new engine is said to provide a dramatic increase in low-end torque, up to a 25-percent improvement in fuel efficiency and a 20-percent reduction in carbon dioxide (C02) emissions when compared to an equivalent gasoline engine.

The Dodge Ram 1500 Hybrid, available after 2009, will be the latest addition to Chrysler LLC's fuel-efficient lineup, joining clean diesel, HEMI and flex-fuel vehicles. The two-mode hybrid system is currently being introduced in the company's 2009 Dodge Durango HEMI Hybrid and 2009 Chrysler Aspen HEMI Hybrid. It uses electric motors to allow the HEMI V-8 to remain in four-cylinder mode more often, improving fuel economy.

With gas prices moving up faster than ever and new stricter emission norms just few years away, it's does not seem to be a great time to debut an all-new full-size pickup truck. But still truck manufacturers are trying to salvage their falling sales with new fuel efficient powertrains and a promise of partial hybrid versions in upcoming models. Hope this works for Dodge Ram.

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Nissan To Build Dodge Hornet For Chrysler

An updated version of the Dodge Hornet for sale in North America and other markets is going to be assembled/built by Nissan for Chrysler and not the Chinese automaker Chery as was being reported earlier. Autonews states that the Dodge Hornet concept car, which caused a buzz at the 2006 Geneva auto show, is likely to go into production next year as a 2010 model. It is being expected that the general dimensions and squat looks of the concept will make it to the production verion.

"We are working intensely on the Hornet study," Thomas Hausch, Chrysler vice president of international sales, said last week. "I think we will announce something on this in the future." We'll be anxiously waiting to hear more Mr Hausch.

With record fuel prices and eco awareness, the world is turning against the big, heavy cars that have been making money for Chrysler till now. So this seems to be good time for superminis like Dodge Hornet.

Chrysler and Nissan have yet to officially announce the details but it is expected that Hornet will be built on the latest version of Renault-Nissan's global B-platform which is currently doing service on Nissan Cube and Renault Clio.

Source: Autonews Via: Autoblog
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2010 Dodge Charger R/T Concept Renderings

Here we present you with some exqusite renderings of a retro-styled Charger R/T Coupe created by Michael Leonhard. His design study aims to depict what the next Charger model should look like if Chrysler LLC decides to launch a new model. A long time car stylist, Leonhard says that the starting point for his 2010 Dodge Charger Concept was the legendary 1960’s model of Charger .

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Chrysler Guarantees Gas At $2.99 Per Gallon For Three Years

With gas prices exceeding $4 a gallon in all US markets, Chrysler LLC is offering its own economic stimulus package. Its an exclusive gas price protection policy that eliminates the risk of further spikes in fuel prices. And the deal is: Staring from now till June 2, customer who buys a new Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep vehicle can opt for the “Let’s Refuel America” program in lieu of other available incentives and receive a gas card that locks their gas price to $2.99 for three years. Before you jump to grab the deal, read the fine print below.

Program Description
The Let's Refuel America gas card program works when a customer purchases a new and unused Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge vehicle and selects the program in lieu of other available incentives. The customer is provided with the registration process documentation and registers providing their required personal information via the dedicated web site or toll-free 800 number. Once registered, the customer receives their gas card and separately, their Personal Identification Number (PIN) within 4 to 6 weeks of application. The customer then swipes their Let's Refuel America Gas Card at an eligible gas station, selecting up to 87 octane regular, E85 fuel or diesel fuel, and enters their PIN to begin the fueling process. After the fuel transaction occurs, the customer's personal credit card (identified in the registration process) is charged $2.99 per gallon.

Let’s Refuel America Eligibility
The following vehicles are eligible for the Let’s Refuel America program:

• Small/Compact Car
  Dodge Caliber, Chrysler PT Cruiser, Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible
  
• Mid-size Car
  Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Sebring, Chrysler Sebring Convertible
  
• Large Car
  Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Magnum
  
• Crossover
  Dodge Journey
  
• Minivan
  Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Town and Country
  
• Compact SUV
  Jeep Patriot, Jeep Compass
  
• Mid-size SUV
  Dodge Nitro, Jeep Liberty
  
• Large SUV
  Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen
  
• Pickup Truck
  Dodge Dakota, Dodge Ram, Dodge Ram HD

The following vehicles are not eligible for the Let’s Refuel America program:

• All SRT models, Dodge Viper, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Ram Chassis Cab, Chrysler Crossfire, Jeep Wrangler and Dodge Sprinter.

Select Program Offer

• $2.99 guaranteed fuel card for up to 3 years
  
• Offer valid with up to 87 octane regular unleaded fuel, E85 fuel or diesel fuel only, depending upon purchased vehicle*
  
• Yearly allotment of gallons provided
  
• Annual gallon allotment ends each year on 7/31 (first year ends 7/31/09)

Enroll

• Easily register via a dedicated web site or by calling designated 1-800 number.
  
• Personalized Let’s Refuel America Gas Card arrives within 4-6 weeks of receipt of application.

Use & Save
Use the Let’s Refuel America Gas Card like any credit card – just swipe and type in your PIN to use

Check account transactions online
*If mid-grade or premium unleaded fuel is purchased, the customer will be billed for the $2.99 plus $.15 per gallon for mid-grade (88-89 octane) or plus $.30 for premium (90-94 octane). All other grades of fuel higher than 94 octane are not covered under this program and the full pump price will be billed through to the customer plus a $2 service fee per transaction with no gallon usage penalty. If customer purchases unleaded gas (including E85) on a diesel card, or diesel fuel on an unleaded gas card, the customer will be billed the full pump price plus $2 service fee per transaction with no gallon usage penalty.

Source: Chrysler

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Photos 2009 Dodge Ram's Rejected Sketches

The 2009 Dodge Ram, introduced on January 13, 2008, features revised engines, a new rear suspension setup featuring coil springs fitted to a solid rear axle held in place with multiple links, a first-class interior, and two revolutionary storage systems, along with nearly every gadget seen on a minivan. The fastest 2009 Ram pickup will do 0-60 in a remarkable seven seconds - with a normal V8 available on most models. Gas mileage increased along with power (except on the V6).

Chrysler is in the battle of its life to regain its competitiveness here in North America, and there is perhaps no vehicle more important to becoming profitable again than the 2009 Dodge Ram.... We like the design of the new Ram, but the production truck unveiled in Detroit was just one of many designs sketched by Chrysler artists.
Check out the gallery below for some pictures of rejected Rams sketches.


source autoblog.com
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