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Junkyard Find: 1986 Dodge Aries SE Four-Door Sedan

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Lee Iacocca 's Chrysler Corporation sold K-Cars in the United States for the 1981 through 1989 model years, saving itself from near-certain bankruptcy in the process. The dance moves of the Dodge Boys in this commercial seem more appropriate for the 600 coupe , or maybe even the Lancer Turbo.

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Junkyard Find: 1986 Dodge Lancer ES Turbo

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One of the rarest types is the 1985-1989 Dodge Lancer , and I've found an example in a Silicon Valley self-service wrecking yard. The Lancer was the Dodge-badged version of the Chrysler LeBaron GTS hatchback sedan , priced between the Aries and 600 sedans. 1986 Dodge Lancer ES Turbo in California junkyard.

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Dodge to discontinue Challenger and Charger in shift to EVs

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Dodge has announced today that it will discontinue the Challenger and Charger models in 2023 as it plans to transition to electric vehicles. According to CNBC , Dodge will discontinue its gas-powered Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger models in 2023 as the brand works towards electrification.

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Dodge CEO Says Electrification Won’t Spoil American Muscle

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While Tesla has managed to solidify the United States as the dominant purveyor of all-electric vehicles, American performance has long been synonymous with exceptionally large motors boasting the kind of oomph foreign manufacturers might consider excessive at a price point that seems downright reasonable.

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Stellantis partners with CARB to reduce carbon emissions

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According to the agreement, Stellantis pledges to expand and strengthen its efforts toward electrification, including by supporting the education of United States consumers and dealers on the benefits of electric vehicles (EVs). The legacy automaker is collaborating with Veloz to educate consumers and dealers in the United States.

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Chrysler Splits Dodge into Ram and Car Brand Organizations

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Chrysler has split the Dodge Brand into two separate organizations: the Dodge Ram Brand and the Dodge Car Brand. is appointed President and CEO, Dodge Ram Brand with profit and loss responsibility for the Dodge Ram product portfolio. Michael Accavitti, head of the Dodge Brand has resigned to pursue other interests.

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FCA recalls 850,000+ gasoline vehicles due to problem with catalytic converters

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California is home to both the highest ozone levels (South Coast) and ambient particulate matter levels (San Joaquin Valley) in the United States. The vehicles affected by this recall are: 2011-2016 MY Dodge Journey (JC FWD). 2011-2014 MY Chrysler 200/Dodge Avenger (JS FWD). 2011-2012 MY Dodge Caliber (PM FWD CVT).

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