The Truth About Cars
JANUARY 16, 2024
Though the extended Chrysler K Family had many members (including minivans and Maseratis ) and stayed in production deep into the 1990s, there were just five true K models sold in the United States: the Plymouth Reliant, Dodge Aries, Dodge 400, Dodge 600 and Chrysler LeBaron (though not all the LeBarons and 600s were genuine Ks).
The Truth About Cars
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
The branches of the Chrysler K-Car Family Tree are far too numerous to describe here, since so many different K-derived cars and minivans were built from the 1981 through 1995 model years for the North American market. The turbocharged engine cost $628 ($1,764 today) while the automatic transmission added $504 ($1,415 now).
Green Car Reports
MAY 3, 2022
The electric replacements for gas-swilling Dodge muscle cars and Chrysler minivans start to take form in factory revamps. Lexus and Toyota have plans involving big battery packs and 800-volt charging. And the F-150 Lightning system that can power your home gets priced out. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 11, 2016
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is using a new noise-reducing expanding foam that uses a soy-based plasticizer—replacing a petroleum-based plasticizer—in the Chrysler 200, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans.
The Truth About Cars
DECEMBER 22, 2023
While it’s not as legendary of a nameplate as other icons of motoring, the Pathfinder was once a rugged body-on-frame SUV that could go just about anywhere, it’s now a minivan without the utility of a minivan. It costs too much and the hybrid transitions are simply not smooth enough. Here’s the view from Downtown Canada.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 9, 2010
Industrial costs increased due primarily to the ramp-up of ER&D expenses for the new product offensive starting in the second half of the year, partially offset by continued manufacturing efficiencies. Dodge Challenger sales (3,695 units) up 317%. Dodge Charger sales (6,023 units) up 126%.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
Approximately 70% of the body structure in the Compact US Wide (CUSW) platform co-developed with Fiat, and introduced with the Dodge Dart, is of high-strength composition. High-pressure, lightweight aluminum casting technology—including the front and rear suspension cross-members in the Dodge Dart—further reduce weight.
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