Fiat to Introduce Two New Dodge-Based Sedans in China and Russia by 2013

As time goes by, Fiat SpA’s integration with the Chrysler Group LLC deepens and the results become more evident with the two carmakers making several plans for the future. Speaking at Fiat's annual shareholders meeting on March 30, Fiat and Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne revealed plans to launch two new Dodge-based sedans in China and Russia.

The first sedan will be a compact model built on the next generation Dodge Caliber, which is expected in the USA next January. According to an Autonews report, this model will enter production in China in the second half of 2011, while timing for the Russian launch has not yet been disclosed. The other four-door saloon will be a mid-size model based on the replacement for the Dodge Avenger, which is scheduled for launch in the USA in 2013. It will go on sale in China and Russia the same year.

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Upcoming Cars in 2011 Dodge Avenger Preview

Upcoming Cars in 2011 Dodge Avenger Preview

Engine

Like the 2010 model, the Upcoming Cars in 2011 Dodge Avenger features a four cylinder engine with a fully automatic four speed transmission. Last year’s engine mostly received negative ratings because of the lack of power and the outdated transmission. The Upcoming Cars in 2011 model has the same type of engine and transmission, but the fuel consumption has been lowered causing many to forget about the lack of horsepower. There is also a V6 model available which obviously grants more power, but also burns more fuel.

Final Opinion

The Upcoming Cars in 2011 Dodge Avenger hasn’t changed much from the previous model. Like last year, the model is known for it’s exceptional safety scores and the lower power. If you are just getting into driving or need a small, fuel efficient commuter vehicle, the Upcoming Cars in 2011 Dodge Avenger is the car for you.

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Dodge Announces Pricing on 2011 Models Including Challenger, Charger and Durango

Over the past few weeks, the Chrysler Group has been revealing information and pictures on a slew of all-new or refreshed models for 2011. Now, it's time to let out the pricing details beginning with Dodge and its 2011 model year Durango SUV, Charger, Journey, Grand Caravan, Avenger and the Challenger.

You can read the full details in the press release after the jump, but for those that want the skinny, here are the starting prices for the new models:

New Durango from $29,195; Charger SE with the new 292HP 3.6-liter V6 from $25,170; refreshed Journey crossover with 283HP V6 $22,245; Grand Caravan from $24,995; Avenger from $19,245 and Challenger from $24,670. Also, the new limited edition 2011 Challenger SRT8 392 with a 470HP V8 starts at $42,555.

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Dodge Announces Pricing on 2011 Models Including Challenger, Charger and Durango

Over the past few weeks, the Chrysler Group has been revealing information and pictures on a slew of all-new or refreshed models for 2011. Now, it's time to let out the pricing details beginning with Dodge and its 2011 model year Durango SUV, Charger, Journey, Grand Caravan, Avenger and the Challenger.

You can read the full details in the press release after the jump, but for those that want the skinny, here are the starting prices for the new models:

New Durango from $29,195; Charger SE with the new 292HP 3.6-liter V6 from $25,170; refreshed Journey crossover with 283HP V6 $22,245; Grand Caravan from $24,995; Avenger from $19,245 and Challenger from $24,670. Also, the new limited edition 2011 Challenger SRT8 392 with a 470HP V8 starts at $42,555.

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2011 Dodge Avenger Officially Revealed, gets New Interior and 283HP V6

Another day, another new or in this case, refreshed Chrysler Group product. Enter the 2011 Dodge Avenger that has been overhauled with a completely new interior, better powertrain options, a revised suspension and a barely noticeable exterior facelift.

Unlike its Chrysler 200 brethren, the 2011 Avenger receives only a few minor exterior tweaks and in particular, the new signature Dodge Brand "split crosshair" grille and a redesigned bumper up front, plus new LED tail lamps at the back.

The big styling changes are found inside where the Avenger gets a brand new interior with a far more contemporary design and higher-grade materials that Dodge claims are "more pleasing to the touch but also to the eye".

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2011 Dodge Avenger Officially Revealed, gets New Interior and 283HP V6

Another day, another new or in this case, refreshed Chrysler Group product. Enter the 2011 Dodge Avenger that has been overhauled with a completely new interior, better powertrain options, a revised suspension and a barely noticeable exterior facelift.

Unlike its Chrysler 200 brethren, the 2011 Avenger receives only a few minor exterior tweaks and in particular, the new signature Dodge Brand "split crosshair" grille and a redesigned bumper up front, plus new LED tail lamps at the back.

The big styling changes are found inside where the Avenger gets a brand new interior with a far more contemporary design and higher-grade materials that Dodge claims are "more pleasing to the touch but also to the eye".

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Chrysler and Dodge to Recall More than 26,000 Vehicles in the U.S.

A new recall announced by the Chrysler Group will affect 26,397 owners of Chrysler and Dodge brand vehicles in the USA. The recall includes certain 2010MY Chrysler 300 and Sebring, and Dodge Charger, Avenger, Challenger and Journey, and some 2011MY Ram pickup trucks, because a power steering pressure hose may leak fluid onto a hot engine and cause a fire.

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Chrysler and Dodge to Recall More than 26,000 Vehicles in the U.S.

A new recall announced by the Chrysler Group will affect 26,397 owners of Chrysler and Dodge brand vehicles in the USA. The recall includes certain 2010MY Chrysler 300 and Sebring, and Dodge Charger, Avenger, Challenger and Journey, and some 2011MY Ram pickup trucks, because a power steering pressure hose may leak fluid onto a hot engine and cause a fire.

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Dodge Avengers Offered Nearly Half Price in the UK

Is the U.K. auto market in such a bad condition that dealers are being forced to make supermarket-style 'two for one' offers in order to make a sale? Apparently yes if we are to believe a report that originated from the British newspaper Daily Mail and has swept the web, U.K. market Dodge dealers are offloading hundred of Avengers at a huge loss through price comparison websites such as 'Broadspeed.com'. Since it was mentioned in the report, we visited the site and indeed both the Avenger and the Caliber were significantly discounted.

Though we never actually found any of the alleged "two-for one" offers on the website, for example a new Avenger 2.0 SE was priced at £9830 from £15005. Even if the actual price may be higher once you finish signing papers, still that's a huge markdown.

Broadspeed.com managing director Simon Empson told the British newspaper that due to the ongoing crisis in the industry some manufacturers have got five to six months of unsold stock. 'The motor trade is beyond desperate - it's in crisis. There's no doubt it's a great time to buy if you have the money," said Empson.

"The very first call I had was from a father who was going to buy the two cars, have one himself and give the other to his son," he added.

AA spokeswoman Vanessa Guyll said: "In 23 years in the industry I have never seen anything like this - it's almost unbelievable. You expect this kind of thing with washing powders in supermarkets, not cars which are such a major purchase. Many within the industry will react with shock and horror at this."

According to the SMMT, October auto sales in the U.K tumbled a hefty 23% to 128,352 units from 166,797 a year earlier - read more about this story by clicking here.

Via: Daily Mail

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Chrysler LLC Recalling 72,333 MY 2007-2008 Avenger and Sebring Convertibles

Chrysler LLC will mail 72,333 letters to owners of 2007-2008 Dodge Avenger Sedan and Chrysler Sebring Convertible models this month as the front door latch cable on both cars may become partially unseated possibly causing the latch to stick in the unlatched position or the lock function to become inoperative. Chrysler dealers will add a secondary retention feature to both front doors. Additionally, Chrysler LLC said it will recall 1,158 MY 2008 Dodge Avenger all wheel drive (AWD) vehicles as the fuel tank straps were improperly manufactured and could separate causing the fuel tank to loosen and spill. Dealers will replace the fuel tank retention straps.

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