November 3rd, 2009 by Bill Cawthon
Mopar announced it will launch a new Pro Stock Dodge Avenger today. It will compete in the 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. Those attending the 2009 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show will among the first to check out the new drag racing car. The new Avenger will be shown at Booth # [...]
October 2nd, 2009 by Bill Cawthon
Dashing hopes that refreshes of the Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger indicated company executives were re-thinking the closure of the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne says the plant will be shuttered at the end of 2010 as originally planned.
Marchionne said he has ruled out major refreshes to the two sedans, which never [...]
September 29th, 2009 by Bill Cawthon
Contrary to rumors appearing in various media sources, Chrysler Group spokesman Max Gates says there have been no changes to the company’s plans to shutter the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant by the end of 2010. Employees at the factory, which builds the slow-selling Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger, had been encouraged by news the two [...]
September 28th, 2009 by Bill Cawthon
While workers at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant rally to save their jobs, Automotive News is reporting the Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger have been given another chance. The Sebring will get a significant facelift for the 2011 model year while a revamped Avenger will appear somewhat sooner as less work is required.
The Sterling Heights [...]
August 25th, 2009 by Bill Cawthon
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has given the 2010 Chrysler Sebring and 2010 Dodge Avenger its top ratings, naming both Chrysler Group cars as 2009 Top Safety Picks.
Commenting on the award, IIHS President Adrian Lund said, “A vehicle that earns the Top Safety Pick designation provides the best overall protection in the three most [...]