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Used Car of the Day: 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8

The Truth About Cars

For just under 6 grand -- $5,900 to be exact -- you can take home this 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8. We obviously can't verify that, and we're not even sure it matters, but Moss was playing with the Washington NFL franchise during that time and the car is for sale in Virginia. Today's UCOTD is a hot-rod wagon for a reasonable price.

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QOTD: The Worst Factory-New Car You've Ever Driven?

The Truth About Cars

Some of them went so far as to suggest that the car wasn't safe for sale. The late, unlamented Dodge Caliber that was a long-term test vehicle at my first job in automotive journalism is another candidate -- it was full of interior panels that didn't match, color-wise.

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Chrysler to bring rebranded Fiat Ducato, Doblo to commercial van sector

Green Car Congress

Diaz said no decision has been made on whether the names will change for sale under the Ram brand. When Chrysler was part of DaimlerChrysler, it sold the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van as a Dodge; the split left a gap in the Chrysler lineup. More than 95% of the commercial van segment is held by Ford and GM.

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This cheap electric half-car/half-truck looks like a botched Alibaba El Camino

Baua Electric

The Chevy El Camino (or Ford Ranchero, Dodge Rampage, or your coupe utility of choice) certainly makes the cut. You don’t even have to be a man of expensive tastes to own one, as it turns out they’re listed for sale at just $1,300! The spork is a good example, representing the peak of culinary engineering.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

Drive Electric

Don’t worry about dodging puddles in your Prius! There isn’t an electric car for sale in New Zealand today that has scored less than a total five-star ANCAP rating. Under normal working conditions, it is almost impossible for water to come into direct contact with the batteries themselves, posing little to no threat.

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GM and Chrysler Submit Updated Restructuring Plans; Up to $18.6B More Needed; Outlines for Product Plans

Green Car Congress

GM has offered Saab for sale, and is requesting Swedish government support prior to any sale. GM will have a total of 36 nameplates in 2012, down 25% from 2008 levels. Elements of the new plan include: GM will sell or phase out the Hummer brand by 31 March, with a final resolution no later than 2010. GM Restructuring Plan.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler , Dodge , AutoblogGreen Exclusive , SAE World Congress Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day by Sebastian Blanco on Apr 22nd 2009 at 7:48PM Two months ago we went for a ride in the Dodge Circuit EV.