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Chrysler undertakes to remedy customer service complaints
14th October, 2015
ACCC received a number of complaints from Chrysler customers concerning vehicle faults and how their complaints were handled by Chrysler and its dealers. The complaints related to various issues including delays in sourcing spare parts and failing to adequately deal with customer complaints ..... more

America's Dodge Viper ACR for 2016
23rd June, 2015
American Viper enthusiasts with the need for ultimate handling, performance and road course domination, as well as the ability to drive their Viper home from the track, can now order the fastest street-legal Viper track car ever ..... more

Dodge Journey Blacktop Edition
12th April, 2015
Based on the range topping R/T variant, the Journey Blacktop Edition features black exterior elements such as gloss black exterior mirrors, front fascia, headlight housings and the Dodge split crosshair grille. Continuing the theme and complementing the exterior highlights are 19-inch alloy wheels ..... more

Extreme muscle for Dodge's muscle car
13th July, 2014
The fastest muscle car ever is also the most powerful muscle car ever, thanks to the Challenger SRT’s HEMI Hellcat, which delivers an unprecedented 707 horsepower ..... more

Dodge muscle cars for 2015
13th April, 2014
The good news: the next Dodge Challenger is being considered for right-hand drive production ..... more

Dodge Journey updated for 2012
29th March, 2012
Standard equipment in the new Journey R/T includes not just the Pentastar V6, but also leather seats, 8.4-inch touch-screen satellite navigation, second-row overhead video with wireless headphones, a reversing camera, heated front seats and 19-inch alloy wheels ..... more

America's Dodge Dart
7th December, 2011
The all-new Dart is the first Chrysler Group vehicle based upon a Fiat architecture – adapted from the Alfa Romeo Giulietta ..... more

Fiat Freemont is a new journey
24th January, 2011
The Freemont built on the base of the Dodge Journey, is the first Fiat vehicle to come out of the partnership with the Chrysler Group. It will be produced in the Mexican plant of Toluca ..... more

Dodge Journey for 2011
22nd November, 2010
For 2011, Dodge takes what was good and makes it better. The Dodge Journey receives a major overhaul with a completely redesigned and retuned suspension, a new V6 engine and a new interior ..... more

Jeep pushes Chrysler sales upward
7th May, 2010
The ever capable Jeep Wrangler continues to lead the way for Chrysler Australia in 2010 with 224 vehicles registered during April with Patriot continuing to set new records each month ..... more

More sting for Dodge Viper
31st March, 2010
Built for road racing enthusiasts, the Dodge Viper ACR-X combines the best performance attributes of the record-setting, street-legal Dodge Viper ACR (American Club Racer) and the safety equipment of championship-winning Viper Competition Coupe ..... more


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Viper to remain in Dodge line-up
12th July, 2009
Originally slated to cease production in December 2009, the Chrysler Group Conner Avenue Assembly Plant — the exclusive 'home' of Dodge Viper production since 1995 — will continue to build the V-10 powered sports car ..... more

Dodge Journey R/T road test (copyright image)

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Dodge Journey R/T

22nd May, 2009

Dodge Nitro SXT road test (copyright image)

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Dodge Nitro SXT

29th March, 2009

Dodge Nitro SX-R – Limited to Just 100 Vehicles
18th March, 2009
Overseen by renowned Australian upholsterer Blackman and Sons, each SX-R will come standard with premium dark mono-tone leather interior with ‘French’ seam stitching ..... more


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Chrysler For 2008 SEMA
16th October, 2008
In this article, the products of Chrysler LLC developed specifically for SEMA are featured ..... more

Chrysler Expands Use Of Fuel-Saving Dual-Clutch Transmission Technology
1st October, 2008
In addition to the all-new Dodge Journey, which was recently released in Australia, the Dodge Avenger will also be powered by the 2.0 litre turbo-diesel engine and matched to the six speed automatic dual clutch transmission ..... more

All-New Dodge Journey Has Arrived
24th September, 2008
The all-new Dodge Journey is engineered to meet life’s changing demands by offering a unique combination of versatility and flexibility in a sporty design package. It takes on the practicality of a people mover, the flexibility of an SUV and the overall efficiency of a passenger car ..... more

All-New Dodge Journey Close To Release
1st August, 2008
The all-new Dodge Journey is engineered to meet life’s changing demands by offering a unique combination of versatility and flexibility in a sporty package ..... more

Mopar Reveals Dodge Challenger Drag Race Package
17th July, 2008
Mopar is bringing the iconic Dodge Challenger muscle car to America's National Hot Road Association (NHRA) drag-racing competition ..... more




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Chrysler Announces New Engineering and Technology Innovations
21st April, 2008
Chrysler LLC will introduce a wide array of new, innovative and — in some cases — industry-first technologies, all designed to enhance the customer experience, the company announced at the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) World Congress ..... more

25,000 Vipers Loose
13th March, 2008
Chrysler LLC's Conner Avenue Assembly Plant reached a manufacturing milestone yesterday, building its 25,000th Dodge Viper ..... more

Dodge Challenger SRT8 Revealed In Chicago
7th February, 2008
The return of America's Dodge Challenger brings what pony car fanatics crave: ground shaking performance, unmistakable design cues reminiscent of the original Challenger, world-class ride and handling characteristics and benchmark braking ..... more

First Production 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8® Sells for $400,000!
3rd February, 2008
Dodge is ecstatic that the sale of the first production 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 to roll of the assembly line raised $400,000 (USD) for such a worthy cause ..... more


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Chrysler Concept Vehicles Highlight Alternative Fuels
2nd December, 2007
Chrysler has released a sneak preview of the Chrysler ecoVoyager, Dodge Zeo and Jeep Renegade concept vehicles, which will be shown at the 2008 Detroit Motor Show ..... more

Chrysler LLC Introduce Hemi Hybrid Powered Vehicles
15th November, 2007
With the introduction of the new Chrysler Aspen Hemi Hybrid and Dodge Durango Hemi Hybrid, Chrysler LLC delivers two hybrid-electric vehicles to the North American market that combine fuel-efficient advanced-hybrid technology with full-size sport-utility vehicle performance and capability ..... more

Even More Viper Venom!
12th November, 2007
The latest addition to Chrysler LLC’s Street and Racing Technology (SRT) stable of performance vehicles, the all-new 450 kW 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR is a street-legal Viper engineered to dominate on the race track ..... more

Chrysler Group's Line-Up for 2007 SEMA
30th October, 2007
Chrysler will debut eight ultra-customised Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show ..... more

Dodge to Auction First 2008 Challengers For Charity
19th September, 2007
Chrysler has announced, in USA, that the first two all-new 2008 Dodge Challenger vehicles off the Brampton (Ontario, Canada) Assembly Plant production line will be auctioned, with proceeds benefiting two charities ..... more

Dodge Journey Crossover Provides Room to Grow
27th August, 2007
Dodge designers and engineers have responded to the needs of the global passenger car market, as well as the needs of individual drivers and delivered the all-new Dodge Journey: a global vehicle that meets life’s changing demands by offering a unique combination of versatility and flexibility in a sporty package ..... more

Avenger Brings Dodge Attitude to the Mid-Sized Segment
19th August, 2007
The Dodge brand, which is off to a slow start in Australia, is releasing the Dodge Avenger – a new four-door mid-sized sedan ..... more

Dodge Nitro Released Locally
28th June, 2007
Dodge, struggling for success in Australia with its Caliber (May YTD sales of only 424 units), brings its approach to the highly competitive mid-size sport-utility vehicle (SUV) segment with the local release of the Dodge Nitro .... more

Chrysler Group Celebrates 20 Years of Modern Concept Vehicles
28th May, 2007
“Concept to reality” has become a term that identifies the Chrysler Group design philosophy and many observers are hoping that it will apply to the company’s concept vehicles for 2007 ..... more

Dodge Nitro Makes Australian Debut
16th February, 2007
Featuring unusual styling (some may say ugly) and a flexible interior design, the Nitro will come with a choice of petrol and diesel engines ..... more

Dodge Demon Demands Attention!
14th February, 2007
The Dodge Demon Roadster concept car, which will be revealed at the Geneva Motor Show in March, is a compact, nimble, two-seat rear-wheel drive “roadster with attitude” ..... more

More Venom For Dodge Viper SRT10
17th January, 2007
America's new 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 boasts more of what performance aficionados crave: kick-in-the-pants, throw-back-in-the-seat power, combined with benchmark braking, world-class ride and handling, a race-inspired interior and bold exterior styling ..... more

Dodge Caliber Turbo Diesel Arrives
15th January, 2007
Dodge has added a 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine to its 'off to a slow start' Caliber line-up ..... more

Dodge Avenger Due Late 2007
11th January, 2007
Dodge has unveiled the Avenger at the Detroit Motor Show and confirmed that the new mid-sized sedan will be released in Australia later this year ..... more


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Chrysler Group at SEMA 2006
9th November, 2006
The annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show held in Las Vegas, United States, last week has witnessed the debut of a number of vehicles from the Chrysler Group’s SkunkWerks team ..... more

Dodge Caliber R/T Arrives
22nd October, 2006
Dodge has released another version of the 'off-to-a-slow-start' Caliber hatch by adding the R/T model to the range ..... more

Dodge Avenger Concept
21st September, 2006
Dodge is looking to produce a new D-segment sedan with the all-new Dodge Avenger concept ..... more

Caliber Signals the Return of Dodge
18th August, 2006
Dodge will attempt, with its return to Australia, to again secure a place in the nation's automotive industry by releasing the Dodge Caliber ..... more

Dodge Caliber Earns top Safety Ratings
18th July, 2006
The Dodge Caliber, the vehicle which will launch the brand’s Australian return, has received the highest ratings for frontal-impact crash protection ..... more

Fourth of July Celebrations for Chrysler Group
3rd July, 2006
The Chrysler Group will celebrate the 4th July having posted its 79,000th sale in Australia ..... more

Dodge Challenger is a 'Go'
2nd July, 2006
America's Dodge Challenger will return to production after a nearly 35-year hiatus. The new Dodge Challenger will be launched in North America in 2008 ..... more

Petty To Drive ’72 Dodge Charger At Goodwood
28th June, 2006
Former NASCAR driver Richard Petty will drive a restored 1972 Dodge Charger race car on the famous hillclimb course at the Goodwood Festival of Speed ..... more

DaimlerChrysler Brands Join Diesel Revolution
13th March, 2006
DaimlerChrysler will launch up to seven diesel-powered passenger cars into the Australian market in the next 12 months ..... more

Dodge Returns To American Trucking
7th March, 2006
Dodge Ram expands into the American commercial chassis cab segment with the introduction of the all-new 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab ..... more

Dodge Hornet concept for Geneva
24th February, 2006
Dodge will inject attitude into another vehicle segment when it unveils an aggressively styled small car concept at the Geneva Motor Show next week ..... more

Dodge At Geneva Motor Show
19th February, 2006
The introduction of the Caliber and Nitro marks the arrival of two new contenders in the competitive C- and mid-size SUV segments ..... more

Dodge Introduces All-new 2007 Dodge Nitro
7th February, 2006
The Dodge brand — which is coming to Australia — is spicing up the American mid-size SUV segment with the 2007 Dodge Nitro ..... more

Dodge Re-introduces Performance Nameplate
20th January, 2006
A pair of names familiar to many automotive enthusiasts are again part of the Dodge performance line-up with the return of the Super Bee nameplate for the 2007 Dodge Charger SRT8 and the "TorRed" exterior colour for the 2006 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T ..... more

Dodge Challenger Concept Flexes Some Muscle
15th January, 2006
In developing the new Dodge Challenger concept car the designers at Chrysler Group’s West Coast Pacifica Studio knew they had a rich heritage to draw upon ..... more

Dodge Caliber For Global Markets
12th January, 2006
Dodge has revealed a production version of the Dodge Caliber at the Detroit Motor Show, the vehicle that will launch the brand in Australia in the third quarter of 2006 ..... more


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Dodge Nitro For Australia
10th October, 2005
At the California International Motor Show on Thursday, the Chrysler Group confirmed production of the Dodge Nitro mid-size SUV ..... more

Global Alliance for Hybrid Drive Development
10th September, 2005
BMW Group, DaimlerChrysler AG and General Motors have signed a "memorandum of understanding" governing the formation of an alliance for the development of hybrid drive systems ..... more

America's 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10
21st August, 2005
Chrysler's 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe arrives in America's Dodge showrooms in October ..... more

Chrysler Says 'Yes' To 2007 Dodge Caliber
9th August, 2005
Confirming production of the all-new 2007 Dodge Caliber, the Chrysler Group has announced that the powertrain choices for the vehicle will be engineered to meet the demands of global customers ..... more


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