Funky Cars > 2011 Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300 Are Top Safety Picks for First Time
[Inside Line Automotive News] "Chrysler significantly improved the safety performance of these vehicles for 2011," said the IIHS in a statement on Thursday. "The previous-generation Charger and 300 earned the second-lowest rating of marginal for side impact protection, even when equipped with side curtain airbags.
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[Autocial.com] Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 Earn Top Safety Pick Status ...: The previous generation Charger and 300 earned the second lowest rating of marginal for side impact protection, even when equipped with head-protecting side curtain airbags.” Those older scores are notable because of the Charger and 300’s size.
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[autoten.com] LA 2010: New Dodge Charger | autoten.com: Delivering 370 best-in-class horsepower with its legendary 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine with four-cylinder mode Fuel Saver Technology, performance-tuned suspension with larger performance-disc brakes and standard Uconnect Touch 8.4, the all-new 2011 Dodge Charger R/T is designed for the customer who demands V-8 power, rail-like handling and state-of-the-art technology. And for maximum all-season traction with class ride and technology, the all-new 2011 Dodge Charger R/T AWD is a true year-round performance car.
[Automedia.com - Reviews Articles] 2011 Dodge Durango Test Drive Review: The more than 45 standard or available safety and security features of the 2011 Dodge Durango include standard electronic stability control (ESC), which incorporates electronic roll mitigation (ERM) and available Hill-start Assist (HSA) and Trailer-sway Control (TSC), plus Blind-Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Path (RCP) detection, which can be a blessing backing out of parking lot spaces. Standard seat-mounted side air bags and active head restraints help protect front-row occupants, and the side curtain bag extends protection through all three rows.
[The Truth About Cars] Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee | The Truth About Cars: In terms of changing direction (a silly concept but there it is), the Super Bee’s steering is better weighted than the helm in the lesser R/T Charger. But the combination of double-wide tires and massive torque means that driving the Super Bee requires less finesse than throwing a water balloon at the side of a barn.
[Wheels] Safety Group Questions Dodge Dakota's Air-Bag Choice - NYTimes.com: In response to questions from The Times on Wednesday night, Chrysler Group issued a statement saying that it would perform a “service action to update 2005-10 model year Dakota pickups with the optional side curtain air bags with a new calibration.” Customers should contact their dealers for information.
[Swift Weblog] Swift Weblog » All-new 2006 Dodge Charger and Dodge Magnum Police ...: The Michigan State Police laid down the law, and the all-new 2006 Dodge Charger and Dodge Magnum police vehicles were more than equal to the challenge. The department announced preliminary results of its 2006 model year Police Vehicle Evaluation Program, which includes a series of grueling on-road tests that evaluate acceleration, top speed, braking and vehicle dynamics.
[Driven Wheels] Chrysler Canada Retail Sales Climb 20 per cent in January - 2nd ...: Power Most Dependable Van, dominated the segment with total sales of 3174 units. The Dodge Charger reported sales growth of 19 per cent, with 208 units sold.
[Ezine Articles] Hyundai Cars: What's New For 2007: The 2007 Elantra has airbags galore both within the front seat-mounted and roof-mounted facet curtains, and that’s for each front and rear seats. It additionally has antilock brakes and 4-wheel-disc brakes that are way better than the disc brakes in front and drum brakes at the back of its competitors.
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[USA Automotive Blog] Test Drive Unlimited 2: List of Cars | USA Automotive Blog: Pagani Zonda Cinque - The Pagani Zonda Cinque possesses a new clutchless sequential gearchange, resulting in shifts now taking less than 100 milliseconds, dropping 0-62 mph down to 3.4 seconds, the Cinque also has a revised form of carbon fiber which uses titanium to increase strength, suspension will make use of magnesium and titanium components, and the engines power has been increased to 678 bhp (506 kW). The Cinque is capable of generating 1.45 G of cornering force.
[Dodge Charger Forum - Forums and Owners Club!] 2011 Charger - NEW information - Dodge Charger Forum - Forums and ...: Delivering 370 best-in-class horsepower with its legendary 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine with four-cylinder mode Fuel Saver Technology, performance-tuned suspension with larger performance-disc brakes and standard Uconnect Touch 8.4, the all-new 2011 Dodge Charger R/T is designed for the customer who demands V-8 power, rail-like handling and state-of-the-art technology. And for maximum all-season traction with world-class ride and technology, the all-new 2011 Dodge Charger R/T AWD is a true year-round performance car.
[Motor Trend Blog] 2011 Detroit Auto Show - A First Timer's Perspective - Motor Trend ...: In Europe, you may have three or even four press days at an event, yet car companies and journalists alike seem to want to make things happen. Maybe its a typical laid back attitude we have here in the states, but the excitement didnt seem to light up the room.
[9to6 Blog] Car Insurance on a 2008 Dodge Charger SRT8? | 9to6 Blog: It is explained that the state of Vermont pays the 2nd lowest vehicle insurance premiums in the nation nonetheless that doesn’t imply that they do not need their drivers to get vehicle insurance. For this
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