| If you are a car fan you know that part of the fun of | | | | looks, a powerful engine, and a car that is certain to |
| following the market is examining new models as they | | | | compete with anything that Japan or Germany throws |
| enter the showroom. There is just something special | | | | its way. Word has it that DaimlerChrysler is considering |
| about a new car: the smell, the look, the price tag! For | | | | a coupe version. Now, wouldn't that be cool! |
| some 17 million American drivers a new car is in their | | | | Caliber - Bye, bye Neon. The Neon served Dodge well, |
| future, while many others opt for the used car market. | | | | but it isn't in the same caliber as the Caliber. Pun |
| Some of the cars on the market today are hot, hot, | | | | intended. To be introduced in Spring 2006 as a 2007 |
| hot! Let's take a look at several new and future | | | | model, the Caliber will have three engine choices: 1.8, |
| offerings from Dodge. | | | | 2.0, and 2.4 I4s, a continuously available transaxle, and |
| Thanks in part to new ownership [Daimler Benz | | | | all wheel drive. In addition, 2.0L diesel engines will be |
| purchased the Chrysler Corporation in 1998] a fresh | | | | available outside of the North American market - why |
| infusion of great looking Dodge models have hit a | | | | not here? - as DaimlerChrysler sets to introduce the |
| showroom near you. Additional models are soon to | | | | Dodge name into new markets. |
| appear and the makeover that Dodge has been | | | | Other Dodge vehicles that are getting noticed include |
| receiving is nothing less than astounding. Here are | | | | the Ram and Dakota pick up trucks, the Durango SUV |
| some of my favorites: | | | | and the soon to be introduced Dodge Nitro, the |
| Magnum - Who said that a station wagon should | | | | division's version of the compact Jeep Liberty. Oh, |
| resemble a family hauler? The Magnum sure doesn't. | | | | yeah, who could forget the 510-hp V10 Viper? Can |
| With an intimidating grille and a rakish exterior, the | | | | you say, Corvette beater? |
| Magnum is a true man pleaser while also giving | | | | One word you can't associate with Dodge anymore is |
| women a bit extra room in the back to haul stuff. | | | | the word, "boring." Exciting cars, trucks, and SUVs for |
| Throw in a Hemi and the Magnum truly rocks! | | | | a market craving these types of hot vehicles. I guess |
| Charger - Okay, so the new Charger has four doors. | | | | the "ram" insignia really does befit the name. |
| Well, you can't have everything. You can have macho | | | | |