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Dodge equips 2014 Durango full-size SUV with 8-speed for 9% boost in fuel economy

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Chrysler’s Dodge brand introduced the 2014 Dodge Durango full-size SUV at the 2013 New York International Auto Show. The new Durango competes in the full-size SUV segment, which with 900,000 units sold in 2012, has jumped 82% since 2009. Durango’s standard 3.6-liter EPA fuel economy estimates are not yet available.

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Chrysler Slings Updates at Pacifica for 2024

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This decision deletes a few features or makes them optional (power liftgate, ambient lighting, and the like) but opens the plug-in hybrid price point to more customers. As with other years, all-wheel drive is available on some gas-powered models.& Two new colors are on the palette: Red Hot and Baltic Gray. Heady stuff, we know.

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Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

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As one example cited, the company has increased its use of high-strength steel and other lightweight materials to reduce vehicle weight, and thus improve fuel economy, while still meeting standards for vehicle safety. Chrysler said it will deploy electric power steering across the entire lineup in future years. Earlier post.).

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Consumer Reports: Tesla and other domestic brands take big steps backwards in reliability rankings

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Making air suspension and AWD standard in the 2017 model has added more complexity and more things that could potentially falter. The Dodge Grand Caravan continues to have “Average” reliability, while the Challenger, Durango, and Journey all stay “Below-Average.” —Jake Fisher. Jeep has mixed results, falling two spots to 22.

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Say Goodbye to Another V8: Jeep is Reportedly Discontinuing the 392-powered Wrangler

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There’s no word on what it will cost or when it will arrive, but the “standard” 392 Wrangler crests $100,000 after destination, and that’s before any dealer markups. The Dodge Challenger and Charger were discontinued after 2023, cutting two Hellcat V8-powered cars, and the Chrysler 300 went at the same time, taking its Hemi option.

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