Challenger v. EV: We’ve Got the Vid

From our colleagues at the Chrysler LLC blog (check out all their stuff by clicking here)

Source: Chrysler Media Services (Video Release)

Gas or electric? Which one can haul…um…oats quicker? While not on the order of the chicken/egg conundrum, it’s a valid query.

So, while showing off Chrysler’s three electric vehicles to the west coast media last Friday, ENVI head Lou Rhodes, and Doug Quigley decided to settle the question once and for all.

Rhodes, in the all-electric Dodge EV, and Quigley, in the Challenger, went head to head on 800 scorching feet of asphalt in the massive parking at the famed Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.

They raced several times. We caught three on camera. Watch the video to see who wins.

Exclusive: Chat With the Dodge Challenger Engineers LIVE!

As you know, after more than 1,000 concept sketches and years in the making, the iconic Challenger is back! Now, in its first year of full scale production, the Challenger has caused quite the commotion. And to celebrate, we want to invite you to come out Thursday, November 20th from 5 to 7 pm EST to chat with the Engineers who made this possible.

During the event, the Dodge Challenger engineers will be on hand to answer your questions and give you the inside scoop on what it was like to work on such a highly anticipated vehicle.

So mark it down on your calendar! Thursday, November 20th, 2008. Visit DodgeTalk.com and click on the “11/20/08 Challenger Q&A Session” thread. Note that you must register in order to post questions, otherwise, you can always choose to just sit back and observe.

Wintertime Blues? Not With the New Challenger, My Friends

By Mike Accavitti

Director, Dodge Marketing

I have lived in Michigan on and off my entire life. For those unfamiliar
with the climate here, winters in the northern United States can be very
brutal…especially on pre-galvanized steel cars, like the muscle cars of
the 60’s and 70’s.

Sub zero temperatures, snow and ice storms, the dumping
of heavy rock salt on the streets… not a good combination for a classic
cruiser. Therefore its been a ritual since I began driving one, that I
stored my hot rods in the winter.

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Upcoming: Chat With Dodge Ram Engineers next Wednesday

Ever wonder what goes into the designing and engineering of a full-size pickup truck like the all-new Dodge Ram 1500? Well here’s your chance to find out! Join us next Wednesday, November 12th from 6 to 8 pm EST on DodgeTalk.com for a 2 hour open Q&A session with the engineers and designers of the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500.

During the event, three engineers and one designer will be on hand to field all of your hard hitting questions. This is a great opportunity to find out why the truck was designed the way it was and how Dodge was able to combine innovative features with modern technology to bring you this completely redesigned 2009 Ram 1500.

So mark it down on your calendar! Next Wednesday, November 12th, 2008. Visit DodgeTalk.com and click on the “11/12/08 RAM Q&A Session” thread. Note that you must register in order to ask questions, otherwise, you can always choose to just sit back and observe.

Cowboy Blog: Episode 2 Debuts

By Scott Davis
Ram Challenge, Team Cowboy

Watch the latest episode by clicking here at the Ram Challenge site!

DODGE RAM CHALLENGE: DAY 4 Thursday August 21, 2008

Race Day…

Holy smokes! Talent call time was like 4am!! My alarm clock in the room is broken… Somehow my eyes just opened about 3:30am! We left about 3:45 – as we wanted to be first on set…

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Challenger @ SEMA: Pics and More to Get Your Fix

This is from a note sent to VCA/SRT Club members recently…long story short, there’s a lot going on at SEMA, so take the time to check out all the pics at the Flickr page by clicking here.

“Enthusiasts far and wide come together this time every year for the annual SEMA show in Las Vegas, Nevada! The show is known to attract the industry’s hottest products, drawing more than 120,000 industry leaders from November 4 – 7.

Want in on a little secret? It has been rumored that a Dodge Challenger convertible may even make an appearance at SEMA this year!”

For Edmunds’ coverage of the convertible, which is being shown by an outside company, click here…
And here’s another custom job fans might be interested in here…

Enjoy SEMA, Challenger fans!

VOTE TODAY for the Red or Blue…2009 Ram!

This election day, check out www.yahoo.com, www.msn.com or www.aol.com to find our new online ad that lets you choose which Ram you’d like running the truck game. You count…be counted!

Fuel Calculator: Commercial Division Debuts on RLD To Save You Some Dough

By Charlie Chung
Dodge Ram Chassis Cab Manager

So hey…there’s a part of Dodge that we haven’t even mentioned yet on this blog.
Beyond the Challengers and the Rams and all that, we play a huge role
for commercial businesses everywhere with our heavy duty trucks and
vans.

And just like with our lighter fare, our commercial vehicles are the
best on the road. Take this for instance: Our Ram 5500 gets better gas
mileage than Ford or Chevy. And over the course of four quarters,
that adds up to hundreds, if not thousands of dollars in fuel savings.
And all that goes to pad your bottom line.

Check out what you’d save here by visiting our fuel cost savings
calculator. And that’s just the beginning. Stay tuned for plenty
more from our commercial division right here on RLD. And if you have any questions about our division, feel free to drop a note in the comment section.

Dream Car Custom Contest: Winners Announced for Challenger Design

Click here for full details on the contest…what do you think??

That’s a Wrap: Scott Puts an Final Touch on the Challenger U.S. Tour

By Scott Vandekerckhove

East Coast Driver, Dodge Challenger U.S. Tour

(This is a thoughtful, extended and…well…heartfelt piece written by one of the drivers of the U.S. Challenger Tour from a few weeks back. Take a look if you get a minute. For fans of the Challenger, you’ll be impressed by the connection Scott developed with his Challenger. And for photos from the tour, check out the Flickr page by clicking here.)

After traveling nearly 6,000 miles throughout 18 different states, this HEMI Orange odyssey has sadly come to a close. It was nice to get home, but giving this car back is a terrible feeling. We have been through so much together.

From the rolling mountain roads of Vermont and New Hampshire, to the hustle and bustle streets of New York City, to the sandy beaches of the Jersey Shore, to our Nation’s capital, and all the way back to the Motor City, the Challenger and I have lived a lifetime as one unstoppable HEMI force.

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