2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee in Cedar Rapids

Posted by Brad Mackey on Jun 20, 2012 in Vehicle Profiles | 0 comments

For many, the name “Super Bee” conjures up images of burnt rubber, drag strips and the ferocious rumble heard at every stoplight. The legend of the Super Bee is alive and well with the introduction of the all-new 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee, which packs a remarkable amount of eye-catching style, superior handling and braking and, of course, a radial-roasting HEMI V8.

Available in either Stinger Yellow or Pitch Black exterior paint, with custom “Super Bee” graphics, a “392 HEMI” badge and a rear decklid spoiler, the menacing look of this

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The 2012 Dodge Charger Marches into Cedar Rapids

Posted by Brad Mackey on Jan 24, 2012 in Vehicle Profiles | 0 comments

Innovation and Improvements Keep Dodge’s Frontrunner Charging Ahead

With new features, new special edition models and an incredible new eight-speed automatic transmission, the 2012 Dodge Charger powers past its competitors to the top of the performance sedan food chain.

Is it possible to be thick and thin at the same time? Well, if so, the Charger’s aggressive design epitomizes lean muscle. Long, dramatic lines stretch the sedan’s frame while features like the dual-scalloped hood, iconic crosshair grille and

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Dodge Charger Awarded by Edmunds

Posted by Brad Mackey on Jan 17, 2012 in Automotive News | 0 comments

Dodge Charger Wins Edmunds.com’s 2012 Breakthrough Technology Award

By Doug Newcomb | January 10, 2012
Original Article: Edmunds Inside Line

The Dodge Charger is the winner of Edmunds.com’s 2012 Breakthrough Technology Award. The award is presented each year to a vehicle that sets the standard for intuitive, practical and affordable automotive technology that enhances safety and convenience for both drivers and passengers. All new cars and trucks available for sale in the U.S. within the last 12 months are eligible.

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Chrysler Group Introduces 8 Speed Transmission

Posted by Brad Mackey on Oct 20, 2011 in Automotive News | 0 comments

Chrysler 8-Speed Transmission Boasts Impressive Fuel Economy Gains

Chrysler Group LLC has announced it will introduce a new, highly efficient, electronically controlled, eight-speed transmission in the 2012 model year on Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 models, and plan on integrating it into “all rear drive Pentastar applications” in the near future. The ZF-8HP transmission (dubbed the 845RFE by Chrysler) was designed by engineering group ZF Friedrichshafen AG, and is the first 8-speed transmission available from a domestic manufacturer.

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