2009 Dodge Caliber Pictures

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://image.trucktrend.com/f/11385036/163_0812_01z+2009_dodge_caliber+front_view.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="2009 Dodge Caliber" border="0" src="http://image.trucktrend.com/f/11385036/163_0812_01z+2009_dodge_caliber+front_view.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">2009 Dodge Caliber</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://image.automobilemag.com/f/reviews/editors_notebook/18948549+w440/0906_01_z+2009_dodge_caliber_sRT4+profile_view.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="2009 Dodge Caliber photos" border="0" src="http://image.automobilemag.com/f/reviews/editors_notebook/18948549+w440/0906_01_z+2009_dodge_caliber_sRT4+profile_view.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">2009 Dodge Caliber photos</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/news/car/09q3/dodge_caliber_srt4_discontinued_for_2010-car_news/gallery/2009_dodge_caliber_srt4_interior_photo_11/2849623-1-eng-US/image_cd_gallery.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="2009 Dodge Caliber interior" border="0" src="http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/news/car/09q3/dodge_caliber_srt4_discontinued_for_2010-car_news/gallery/2009_dodge_caliber_srt4_interior_photo_11/2849623-1-eng-US/image_cd_gallery.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">2009 Dodge Caliber interior</div>

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10 Most Stolen Cars in the USA: Honda Accord and Civic Top the 2009 List, No Love for the Koreans or Germans

<a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2010/09/10-most-stolen-cars-in-usa-honda-accord.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519880500775263954" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJqOEeNQntI/AAAAAAADU-c/WXYdSoHiLU0/s800/94Accord_EXSedan.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 645px; height: 349px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Do you own a car that's likely to be stolen? Maybe, maybe not. Here is the list that the NICB (National Insurance Crime Bureau) has compiled concerning the most stolen vehicles in America. Honda's 1994 Accord and 1995 Civic along with Toyota's 1991 Camry occupy the first three places ahead of Ford's 1997 F-150 pickup truck and Dodge's 2004 Ram pickup.<br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">If your car is on the list (scroll <a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2010/09/10-most-stolen-cars-in-usa-honda-accord.html">down</a>), you should make sure to keep that chunk of metal locked down. As in, put a ring on it and don't let anyone near it.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Most Stolen Vehicles in the US in 2009:</span><br /></span></p><p><a name="more"></a><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">1. 1994 Honda Accord</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2. 1995 Honda Civic</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">3. 1991 Toyota Camry</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">4. 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">5. 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">6. 2000 Dodge Caravan</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">7. 1994 Chevrolet Pickup (Full Size)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">8. 1994 Acura Integra</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">9. 2002 Ford Explorer</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">10. 2009 Toyota Corolla</span><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">The FBI says car thefts were down 17% in 2009 compared to 2008 (794,616 versus 956,846), which is officially the "largest drop in a six-year decline" and the lowest reported in 21 years. Good news for car owners, and clearly indicative of the fact that car thieves are falling by the wayside (or just not up to snuff on their tech).<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Most of the cars listed end to end up in chop shops where the sum of their parts is more valuable than the actual car. More serious thieves (those in syndicates with ties to shipping and international trade) still feel fine stealing newer cars that can be re-VIN'd and distributed overseas, so your Escalade and XJR aren't necessarily safe just yet.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">You'll notice the majority of the cars on the list are from the 1990's. It turns out these older cars have become more popular, but many people have yet to figure out why. I'd say it probably comes down to the simple fact that they're easier to steal. Many modern cars have keys that only work with one specific car, while other cars simply can't be started without a chip (found in the key fob) nearby.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Joe Wehrle, NICB president and CEO, says, "Through the end of August this year there were 97,655 vehicles that were listed as stolen and not yet recovered. Of that number, only 38 percent had some kind of insurance coverage. So there are a lot of vehicles out there that are being stolen and the owner is left holding the bag with no car and no money to buy another one." Lesson? If you own a vehicle that's likely to get stolen, insure it accordingly and be safe about it.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Here are some of the NICB's tips on how to make sure your car doesn't get got by some shady individuals:<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">"<strong>Common Sense: </strong>Lock your car and take your keys. It's simple enough but many thefts occur because owners make it easy for thieves to steal their cars.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><strong>Warning Device:</strong> Having and using a visible or audible warning device is another item that can ensure that your car remains where you left it.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><strong>Immobilizing Device: </strong>Generally speaking, if your vehicle can't be started, it can't be stolen. "Kill" switches, fuel cut-offs and smart keys are among the devices which are extremely effective.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><strong>Tracking Device:</strong> A tracking device emits a signal to the police or to a monitoring station when the vehicle is stolen. Tracking devices are very effective in helping authorities recover stolen vehicles. Some systems employ "telematics" which combine GPS and wireless technologies to allow remote monitoring of a vehicle. If the vehicle is moved the system will alert the owner and the vehicle can be tracked via computer."<br /></span></p><p style="font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">By Phil Alex</span><br /></span></p><p style="font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" >Source: <a href="https://www.nicb.org/" style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">NICB</a></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><br /></span></p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJqNrTJe69I/AAAAAAADU-U/rYZF4SzQCLs/s1600/662088t2004_021.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519880068309904338" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJqNrTJe69I/AAAAAAADU-U/rYZF4SzQCLs/s200/662088t2004_021.JPG" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 101px;" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJqNrQadJfI/AAAAAAADU-M/IF4N4wpYDiE/s1600/1998F1503-4Front.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519880067575784946" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJqNrQadJfI/AAAAAAADU-M/IF4N4wpYDiE/s200/1998F1503-4Front.JPG" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 101px;" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJqNq8mIXWI/AAAAAAADU-E/-ScGgTVMmdw/s1600/2007_10_09_Corolla_XRS_01.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519880062256045410" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJqNq8mIXWI/AAAAAAADU-E/-ScGgTVMmdw/s200/2007_10_09_Corolla_XRS_01.JPG" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 101px;" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJqNqt-WHjI/AAAAAAADU98/C5oSo8d1eMg/s1600/1998001_1991_Camry.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519880058331078194" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJqNqt-WHjI/AAAAAAADU98/C5oSo8d1eMg/s200/1998001_1991_Camry.JPG" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 101px;" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJqNqNRpt4I/AAAAAAADU90/1Tq-RE1eMyo/s1600/95Civic_Sedan2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519880049553684354" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJqNqNRpt4I/AAAAAAADU90/1Tq-RE1eMyo/s200/95Civic_Sedan2.JPG" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 101px;" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJqNp31W2WI/AAAAAAADU9s/JxerpO0QSCk/s1600/94accord02.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519880043797862754" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJqNp31W2WI/AAAAAAADU9s/JxerpO0QSCk/s200/94accord02.JPG" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 101px;" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJqNptAhW9I/AAAAAAADU9k/4skncrdL4-s/s1600/94Hondas.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519880040891898834" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJqNptAhW9I/AAAAAAADU9k/4skncrdL4-s/s200/94Hondas.JPG" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 101px;" /></a>

10 Most Stolen Cars in the USA: Honda Accord and Civic Top the 2009 List, No Love for the Koreans or Germans

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Leaked Documents Reveal Dodge Modernizes 2011 Challenger Lineup With 305HP Pentastar V6, 475HP SRT 392 V8

<a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2010/09/leaked-documents-reveal-dodge.html"><img alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519001439582198226" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJdukYEqmdI/AAAAAAADT5E/I41nHVXBGCY/s800/Dodge-Chall.jpg" style="border: 1px solid black; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 645px; height: 349px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Thankfully, the 2011 <a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/search/label/Dodge%20Challenger">Dodge Challenger</a> has earned itself a boost in technology and performance. The outputs of the new and expected power trains have been revealed, as well as the cars' specific targets through some leaked documents. And we're happy to say the power outputs are a pleasant surprise.<br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Scroll down for the full details, but here's the gist of it. The base Challenger model gets the new Pentastar V6 that puts out 305 horsepower to truly compete with the other two V6 Pony cars (let's hope Dodge did something about that heft, though).<br /></span></p><p><a name="more"></a><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Power is routed through a 5-speed automatic, one gear down compared to Ford and Chevy's 6-speed auto's. The base model gets a sporty suspension, dual exhaust, rides on 18's, and the car in its sights at the dealership across the street is the Chevy Camaro 1LT.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Also targeting the Camaro 1LT is a Rallye version of the V6-powered Callenger. The Rallye option snags fog lights, standard leather/heated seating, U-Connect/Satellite radio, and a 276-Watt amp pumping power to 6 Boston Acoustics speakers.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Going up against the more powerful yet comparably plain 426-horsepower Camaro SS will be the 379-horsepower / 410 lb-ft Challenger R/T. Power comes from a Hemi 5.7 liter V8, while the rest of the car gets performance-calibrated steering, suspension, and brakes. There's a color-coded spoiler, while inside is a 160-MPH speedo and some carbon trim.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Finally, the big dog: the one and only SRT 392. Packing a 6.4 liter V8, the newest Challenger daddy drops a 475-horse bomb likely through a 6-speed manual transmission. Torque figures sit at 460 lb-ft. The new SRT gets the necessary 392 badging, some carryovers from other models (although in this case there's a 180-MPH speedometer), and Brembo stoppers behind 20-inch rims. Inside is premium leather and a performance display in the dash.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">The SRT's target is the new Shelby GT500, meaning that there will have to be something special about the Challenger to make up for its lack in brute force. Hopefully we'll get a more impressive interior to better battle the Mustang's primo seating area and continue to put the Camaro's to shame (before GM's 2012 update).<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">As soon as Dodge deems it time to officially release the 2011 Challenger, we'll let you know.<br /></span></p><p style="font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">By Phil Alex</span><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Source: <a href="http://www.ontariostreetcar.com/2010/09/18/2011-dodge-challenger-srt8-to-have-475-hp-460-tq/" style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">Ontario Street Car</a> , Via: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/18/leaked-2011-challenger-brochure-305-hp-v6-475-hp-in-the-srt-6/" style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">Autoblog</a></span></span></span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span></span></p><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJdt9Z1rT9I/AAAAAAADT48/emPnAjwS-X8/s1600/b2.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519000770041302994" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJdt9Z1rT9I/AAAAAAADT48/emPnAjwS-X8/s200/b2.png" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJdt9Kv5kXI/AAAAAAADT40/7rpvLQ_EAOY/s1600/b12.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519000765990539634" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJdt9Kv5kXI/AAAAAAADT40/7rpvLQ_EAOY/s200/b12.png" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJdt81M_gZI/AAAAAAADT4s/TFRcUZ57nSQ/s1600/b3.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519000760206983570" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJdt81M_gZI/AAAAAAADT4s/TFRcUZ57nSQ/s200/b3.png" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" /></a></p>

Leaked Documents Reveal Dodge Modernizes 2011 Challenger Lineup With 305HP Pentastar V6, 475HP SRT 392 V8

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Australia: The Pricey World of Right-Hand Drive Conversions

<a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2010/09/australia-pricey-world-of-right-hand.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518057785079068098" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJQUUdG3dcI/AAAAAAADToA/H0OhQABC0vU/s800/1.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 645px; height: 349px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Car buyers in <a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/search/label/Australia">Australia</a> and other RHD countries have long got the short end of the stick in terms of American muscle cars. The reason is quite simple: they drive on the "wrong" side of the road.<br /></span><p></p><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJQUz1PIh_I/AAAAAAADToQ/7oRN4JE8oeA/s1600/4.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518058324132136946" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJQUz1PIh_I/AAAAAAADToQ/7oRN4JE8oeA/s200/4.JPG" style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 139px; height: 94px;" /></a><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Most manufacturers are unwilling to do right-hand-drive conversions on what are essentially specialist models: cars like the <a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2009/10/right-hand-drive-2010-chevy-camaro-on.html">Chevrolet Camaro</a>, Dodge Viper, Ford Mustang and the like. There just aren't enough buyers to rationalize the cost.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Fortunately, a cottage industry (or rather a man-in-a-shed industry) has popped up offering RHD conversions of American muscle cars for eager buyers in countries like Australia, the UK and Japan.<br /></span></p><p><a name="more"></a><span style="font-family:Verdana;">In Australia, for instance, you can get just about anything from a AU$359,990 Corvette ZR-1 (or around three times as much as it does in the U.S.) to a AU$139,000 Chevrolet Camaro (or the same as an Audi S5 Cabrio in Australia).<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Want a 2011 Mustang GT convertible? Be prepared to pony up AU$142,500 (the same as brand new Porsche Boxster Spyder) for <em>that</em> Pony. And it becomes even more laughable when you look at the U.S. prices for these same cars:</span></p><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJQUWYpgx5I/AAAAAAADToI/xuptWI7zUU4/s1600/Untitled-1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518057818241943442" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJQUWYpgx5I/AAAAAAADToI/xuptWI7zUU4/s800/Untitled-1.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 644px; height: 125px;" /></a></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">We do not claim to know the full details involved with importing a car and converting it to RHD, but it can't be so difficult as to demand the of a new entry-level Porsche 911...<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">So the next time you harrumph at some foreign nobody, whining about, "How good you bleedin' Yanks have got it" – spare a thought for the poor, cash-strapped Aussie... selling his 911 to buy a RHD Corvette ZR-1.</span></p><p style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" >By Tristan Hankins</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Here's where we found pricing information for the RHD conversions:</span><br /></span></p><p style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.corvetteclinic.com.au/corvette/2009_zr1.php" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Corvette Clinic</span></a><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> - makers of the RHD ZR-1<br /><a href="http://www.mustangaustralia.com.au/cars_for_sale_detail.asp?id=87" target="_blank">Mustang Australia</a> - builders of RHD Mustangs<br /><a href="http://www.corvette.com.au/performax/default.asp" target="_blank">Performax</a> - makers of the RHD Camaro and other cars<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-style: italic;">And Top Gear Australia magazine's August 2010 issue.</span><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJQUDswrnqI/AAAAAAADTn4/o-_2l3Y_I9s/s1600/7.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518057497223208610" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJQUDswrnqI/AAAAAAADTn4/o-_2l3Y_I9s/s200/7.JPG" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 101px;" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJQUDoBMGCI/AAAAAAADTnw/sLq2TI6Q7l4/s1600/6.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518057495950268450" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJQUDoBMGCI/AAAAAAADTnw/sLq2TI6Q7l4/s200/6.JPG" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 101px;" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJQUDXiXTwI/AAAAAAADTno/24jBxDTXy6Y/s1600/5.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518057491526012674" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJQUDXiXTwI/AAAAAAADTno/24jBxDTXy6Y/s200/5.JPG" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 101px;" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJQUCy3ZkvI/AAAAAAADTng/3_4ciP-NsMw/s1600/4.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518057481682129650" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJQUCy3ZkvI/AAAAAAADTng/3_4ciP-NsMw/s200/4.JPG" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 101px;" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJQUC7-MxBI/AAAAAAADTnY/ScV6vPtHMuU/s1600/3.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518057484126569490" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJQUC7-MxBI/AAAAAAADTnY/ScV6vPtHMuU/s200/3.JPG" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 101px;" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJQUCd_rEvI/AAAAAAADTnQ/T2oADJjAPk4/s1600/2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518057476079686386" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJQUCd_rEvI/AAAAAAADTnQ/T2oADJjAPk4/s200/2.JPG" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 101px;" /></a>

Australia: The Pricey World of Right-Hand Drive Conversions

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Chrysler / Fiat US Plans Laid Out, New Dodge Viper on the way in 2012

<a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2010/09/chrysler-fiat-us-plans-laid-out-new.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517919675278740930" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJOWtaAgzcI/AAAAAAADTjw/whiDYieiMy0/s800/Dodge-Viper-1+copy.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 645px; height: 349px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">It turns out Sergio Marchionne brought a gift when he spoke with Chrysler dealers down in Florida earlier this week. Can we guess what it was? No, the rumored Jeep truck was a bonus (and a no-brainer). High fives all around if you said 2012 Dodge Viper. The company showed dealers an early prototype of the next Viper finished in a candy-apple red color. According to one dealer present at the meeting, the Viper concept "resembled the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione with a Viper face." We shall see. </span><p><a name="more"></a><span style="font-family:Verdana;">According to sources, the next Viper will play the role of a proper halo car, not just a high-end racer. That means a more luxurious performance car to be the icing on Dodge's cake instead of the visceral attack on the senses that was the previous Viper.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Dodge's lineup is also going to get a "sportier" Caravan in yet another attempt to convince dads that mom didn't just talk them into a minivan. Ralph Gilles also confirmed a "Man Van" with an all black interior. Love the guy's work, but "Man Van"? Grow up. Also, the Wall Street Journal reports that the Dakota will be replaced with a "lifestyle" truck, whatever that means.<br /></span></p><p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJOWGnbhjcI/AAAAAAADTjo/cWjRmpW5eEQ/s1600/2011-Chrysler-200-3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517919008866799042" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJOWGnbhjcI/AAAAAAADTjo/cWjRmpW5eEQ/s200/2011-Chrysler-200-3.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 179px; height: 120px;" /></a><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Chrysler, as we've recently shown you, will get the <a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2010/09/2011-chrysler-200-begins-its-striptease.html">refreshed Sebring / 200</a> in order to fill the gap before a proper 200 is developed. Internet rumors indicate that the next mid-size Chrysler could be underpinned by a shortened RWD platform, so huzzah! Other than that, there's the <a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2010/09/2011-chrysler-town-country-minivan.html">revamped Town & Country</a> that we told you about, as well as the redesigned 300.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">As for Ram, there's not much going on right now. We could see a smaller pickup to fill the entry level gap once the Dakota disappears, but that's about it.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Jeep is about as lively as Ram. Other than the new Grand Cherokee, the rest of the lineup gets some updates before the new vehicles are revealed. Once all is said and done, we're probably going to see a Fiat-based small model (and say goodbye to the Patriot/Compass), the Wrangler, the Liberty, and the Grand Cherokee. Also, if dealers push for it, there could be a Gladiator-like Jeep truck coming; apparently Marchionne teased one at the dealer meeting.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Lastly, Fiat will drop the 500 Stateside in January after its US debut in L.A. We'll get Sport and Lounge versions of the little accessory car, as well as a ton of interior/exterior color combos. Bottom line on this one is that it's just too damn cute to pass up hopefully, Chrysler won't fumble it.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Chrysler and Fiat, both under the cost-cutting grandfatherly wing of Sergio Marchionne, working together to try to build world-class cars...who would have thought this would ever happen?<br /></span></p><p style="font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">By Phil Alex</span><br /></span></p><p style="font-style: italic;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" >Source: <a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2010/09/15/chrysler-a-preview-of-the-automakers-new-lineup/" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">WSJ</a> and <a href="http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100916/RETAIL/100919884/1252" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Autonews</a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> (sub. Req)</span><a href="http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100916/RETAIL/100919884/1252" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br /></a></span></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJOVzbjLU3I/AAAAAAADTjg/pjS56k65ycE/s1600/DG011_004DU.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517918679260156786" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJOVzbjLU3I/AAAAAAADTjg/pjS56k65ycE/s400/DG011_004DU.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a></p>

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2011 Dodge Nitro offers New Heat 4.0 Lifestyle Package and Equipment Upgrades

<a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/2010/09/2011-dodge-nitro-offers-new-heat-40.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517887266545234434" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJN5O-EUcgI/AAAAAAADTig/uJjLhFtdTto/s800/2011-Dodge-Nitro-1.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 645px; height: 349px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">We'll be hearing of more updated / refreshed <a href="http://trends-automotive.blogspot.com/search/label/Chrysler">Chrysler</a> Group models within the next couple of months (if not weeks), but rounding up the changes on the first crop of 2011MYs, the Dodge Nitro gains a new trim level and some modest equipment upgrades on certain grades.<br /></span><p></p><a name="more"></a><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Joining the Detonator, Shock and Heat models that landed in the range in 2010, is the Heat 4.0 Lifestyle Package which comes with a 4.0-liter V6 engine delivering 260 horsepower and 265 lb.-ft. (359 Nm) of torque, hooked up to a five-speed automatic transmission. Additional standard equipment over the Heat includes Uconnect Phone and an upgraded eight-speaker sound system.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">In other news for the Nitro, all 2011MYs get standard 20-inch alloy wheels and monochromatic interiors, while select models feature upgraded cabins with new cloth and leather with premium colored stitching. Furthermore, the Detonator and Shock models now feature Dodge's new signature racing stripes on the hood and front fenders.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Finally, Dodge added several new colors to the 2011MY range including Bright White Clear Coat, Blackberry Pearl Coat, Toxic Orange Pearl Coat and Redline Two Coat.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJN5HqAu-mI/AAAAAAADTiY/4y_8dKPhAAg/s1600/2011-Dodge-Nitro-4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517887140902402658" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJN5HqAu-mI/AAAAAAADTiY/4y_8dKPhAAg/s200/2011-Dodge-Nitro-4.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 90px; height: 134px;" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJN5HfIj6eI/AAAAAAADTiQ/iMMDBuGK-oU/s1600/2011-Dodge-Nitro-3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517887137982441954" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJN5HfIj6eI/AAAAAAADTiQ/iMMDBuGK-oU/s200/2011-Dodge-Nitro-3.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJN5Gv0uAcI/AAAAAAADTiI/EFHxfuaIj8k/s1600/2011-Dodge-Nitro-2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517887125282750914" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TJN5Gv0uAcI/AAAAAAADTiI/EFHxfuaIj8k/s200/2011-Dodge-Nitro-2.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" /></a></p>

2011 Dodge Nitro offers New Heat 4.0 Lifestyle Package and Equipment Upgrades

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