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Two sources have now commented on upcoming light-duty pickups. Both sources might be accurate since they may be talking about different projects. First, a normally reliable source wrote about the Dakota replacement, which may continue to carry the name. Dakota, while sales have plummeted since the last redesign, has not been tarnished in the way [...]
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An unconfirmed report from Auburn Hills claims that the next generation Dodge Dakota “lifestyle vehicle” and, possibly, Chrysler’s flagship minivans are being engineered largely by an outside contractor — Daimler, AG. While Daimler’s time of control over Chrysler led to numerous problems and the rapid disappearance of profits and retail sales, it appears that Daimler [...]
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pickuptrucks.com‘s Mike Levine wrote that two sources had told him of a forthcoming name change to Ram trucks. When the 1994 Ram was launched, with class-leading powertrains, interiors, styling, and overall design, the company changed the name of their trucks from “D-x50″ to “Ram x500,” essentially adding a zero. The names have remained that way [...]
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At the high end, a power boost for the Cummins diesel has been predicted, with the implementation date uncertain. An eight-speed automatic is due for the diesel, potentially increasing gas mileage and acceleration. Some claim the transmission will also be used for gas engines, but this is uncertain; it would add considerable expense. A Pentastar [...]
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Two Allpar readers at the national dealer meeting reported on the cars shown: The big news is the new Dodge Viper, driven in to the amazement of everyone there. It is apparently a big styling change and people raved about it. The looks are more upscale, and word is that the product committee took just [...]
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2011 Jeep Liberty and Dodge Nitro and Dakota details have been released by Chrysler. The 2011 Jeep Liberty will have new features: standard cruise control, Jeep-branded steering wheel, upgraded interior trim, and an optional navigation system with traffic, fuel prices, and weather updates. While the Liberty Renegade will enter its first full model year, the [...]
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