Friday, September 19th, 2008
Filed under: Etc., Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, GM
Click above for a gallery of the Top Gear crew in the U.S.
The blokes from the real Top Gear are back in the States to test what us ‘Mericans do best - big V8s, rear-wheel-drive and powerslides. Clarkson, Hammond and May flew into San Francisco on Wednesday and then made a B-line for Reno before heading south, reportedly to test the out a trio of American muscle at the Bonneville Salt Flats.
If you’re just as obsessed as us, you don’t have to look at the photos in the gallery to know who snatched the keys to a Corvette ZR1, Dodge Challenger and Cadillac CTS-V. But we’ll spoil the (lack of) surprise for you anyway. Clarkson grabbed the ‘Vette, Hammond is getting his retro kicks in the Challenger and May - the consummate stately sedan man - is piloting the CTS-V. Top Gear is rumored to be back on the air towards the end of October, and we’re hoping this segment kicks off the next season. Thanks for the tip, Ben!
[Source: FinalGear Forum | Photos: Servius]
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Monday, September 15th, 2008
Filed under: Coupes, Chrysler, LLC., Dodge
Big name designers often skip from one job to another in the automotive world. Chrysler seems to be losing more than its fair share of artistic types, as the Auburn Hills-based automaker has lost two top designers in recent weeks. First, long time design chief Trevor Creed retired. Now Dodge Challenger Concept designer Micheal Castiglione has left for a smaller, more diversified design house. Castiglione has joined Ken Okuyama Design as their chief designer where he will work on everything from eye glasses and furniture to trains and planes. Okuyama also has some automotive interests, including the K.O 7 open wheel and the interesting-looking K.O 8 coupe (above). During his 15-year tenure with the Pentastar, Castiglione’s best work came in the form of the Dodge Challenger Concept, but he also worked on the Jeep Compass concept and the Chrysler 300 production car.
[Source: Car Design News]
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Wednesday, December 31st, 1969
Filed under: Concept Cars, Etc.
At the very least we’re about one year away from seeing the production version of the Dodge Challenger, probably longer for the Chevy Camaro. We can’t wait that long, and we’re guessing neither can you. Hot Wheels has come to the rescue with two pairs of limited edition miniature motors.
Beginning Tuesday morning at 9 AM PST, Hot Wheel Collector’s Club members (membership is free) can buy the Real Riders Chevy Camaro and the Real Riders Dodge Challenger sets. The Camaro set has the iconic 1967 and 2006 concept versions of Chevy’s pony car, and for the MOPAR fans, the Challenger set comes with a 1970 and 2006 concept versions. All four cars are much more detailed than any Hot Wheel car you’ll find in stores, and feature rubber tires on special chrome wheels and a metal base. Each pack is limited to only 12,000 copies and at $9.99 each, are likely to sell out very quickly.
Check the jump for photos of the Challenger cars then go to the HWC website for even more photos of both.
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Wednesday, December 31st, 1969
Filed under: Chicago Auto Show, Spy Photos, Coupes, Sports/GTs, Chrysler, Dodge
Autoblog reader Ray O’Connor happened upon an undisguised Dodge Challenger on his way to work in the Detroit area and managed to snap a photo of it from behind the wheel. At first, we wondered whether the HEMI orange car pictured was simply the concept car out and about, because it has been known to traverse public roads before. Neither the ducktail spoiler on the trunklid nor the taillamp design shown on this car are features of the concept, however, so we’re guessing one of the preproduction cars was stretching its legs a bit. Or maybe Chrysler’s taking a page from GM and, like the Camaro, has decided to just get rid of the camo altogether. In any case, the car will finally be revealed to the world next month in Chicago, and we’ll be there, as always, to cover it.
Thanks, Ray!
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Wednesday, December 31st, 1969
Filed under: New York Auto Show, Coupes, Sports/GTs, Dodge
Say it with us now: create demand. Challengers won’t roll off the line en masse next year. Instead, as we reported last month, Dodge is going to make just 5,000 of them for the ‘08 model year, all SRT models with 5.7- or 6.1-liter Hemis. In 2009, Dodge will widen the sluice some, with output expected to be 30,000 to 35,000 cars. That is also when six-speed manual and dual-clutch options could be added. The Challenger will take the stand next year at the New York Auto Show. And for those of you planning to buy a 2008 model, especially one with the 6.1-liter Hemi, say it with us now: residual value.
[Source: Inside Line]
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