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JD Power 2012 APEAL highlights ongoing downsizing trend for new car buyers in US; increasing satisfaction with smaller vehicles

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The 2012 APEAL Study finds that 27% of new-vehicle buyers who replaced a vehicle downsized—i.e., The downsizing trend also has an impact on owner satisfaction with the fuel economy of their new vehicle. Dodge, Jaguar and Ram achieve the greatest year-over-year improvements, increasing scores by 21, 20 and 19 points, respectively.

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Driving Dystopia: 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Pricing Leaked, Then Confirmed

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When news broke that Dodge would be electrifying the Charger as part of its redesign, the assumption was that the resulting product would cost more than the outgoing model. The next vehicle is the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack Configuration 1. From Mopar Insiders : For reference, the 2023 Dodge Charger R/T with the 5.7-liter

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Toyota Thinks Larger, Non-Turbo Engines Can Deliver Better MPG

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One of the most popular motor industry trends in recent years has been that of ''downsizing'' engines--reducing capacity even in larger vehicles to improve fuel efficiency, while usually adding a turbocharger to make up for lost power. in its Fiesta, Chevy and Dodge use turbocharged.' It''s why Ford can now sell a 1.0-liter

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Chrysler Disbands ENVI Electric Vehicle Group; Function Absorbed into Traditional Line Organization

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Proposed vehicles covered under the submission include Dodge Ram 1500 Plug-in Hybrid-electric Vehicles (PHEVs), Chrysler Town & Country PHEVs and Chrysler Town & Country Electric Vehicles (EVs). With a 50/50 cost share, the total investment represented by the proposals is $448 million. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Chrysler Powertrain Strategy to Rely Heavily on Integrating Fiat Engine Technology; Chrysler to Be Global Center of Competence for Hybrids and EVs for Fiat and Chrysler

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Chrysler’s new powertrain strategy is relying on the rapid transfer of Fiat Group technology for Multiair; Gasoline Direct Injection; turbocharging and alternative fuels to support rapid downsizing and improvement of fuel economy, along with the simplification of the company’s engine line-up, according to Paolo E. Electrification.

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Kuniskis Returns To Ram, Will It Save Stellantis?

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Kuniskis formerly headed both Dodge and Ram. Downsizing has likewise encouraged its workforce to revolt at a time when quality control has been lapsing. Dodge Hornet) arent selling particularly well. CEO Matt McAlear will presumably continue running Dodge, whereas the newly appointed Antonio Filosa will head the Jeep brand.

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BMW Doesn’t Want To Eliminate V8s From Every Market, Especially Ours

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Markets that were already accustomed to open roads, longer driving distances, and larger engines have shown themselves to be significantly less tolerant toward electrification and powertrain downsizing. Ram and Dodge) were suddenly running with something smaller, sending both hardcore and even fair-weather fans into a tizzy.

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