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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 three-row SUV is equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission that improves fuel economy up to 9% (for the V-6 model) as well as a range of other enhancements. EPA fuel economy estimates are not yet available.

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Stellantis/UAW Deal Spills Tea on Future Product

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When it appears, the next-gen Wrangler is apparently going to include a BEV and REPB, which means full-electric and range-extender variants. If you really want to roll your eyes at marketing fluff, know that REPB stands for ‘Range Electric Paradigm Breaker’ in internal Stellantis-speak.

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Tesla Type 3, Lotus Emeya: This Occasion’s Manage Footage

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It enters manufacturing later occasion, and in range-topping guise will ship 905 hp. 2024 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat And in spite of everything, Dodge perceptible its 2024 Durango, and incorporated within the vary is the SRT Hellcat powered by way of the common supercharged 6.2-liter 1962 Ferrari 330 LM bearing chassis refuse.

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Stellantis to invest $229M in Kokomo operations to produce 4th-gen 8-speed transmission; ICE, MHEV and PHEV

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It will deliver improved fuel economy, provide pure-electric range and help vehicles meet future emission regulations. It is the current transmission option on the Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator and Grand Cherokee; Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer; Ram 1500; Dodge Charger, Challenger, Durango; and Chrysler 300 models.

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Univ. of Utah study finds many infotainment systems too distracting to be used when vehicle in motion

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The scale ranged from low to very high demand; low demand is equivalent to listening to the radio, while very high demand is equivalent to balance a checkbook in your head while driving, according to AAA. Dodge Durango GT. Hyundai Sonata Base. Infiniti Q50 Premium. Jeep Compass Sport. Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. Kia Sorento LX.

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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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number of shares and price range—are yet to be determined. Thermal management technologies not only help reduce fuel consumption, but are an important factor in extending battery range for hybrid electric and all-electric vehicle models. Details of the offering—i.e., Hybrid propulsion and alternative fuel vehicles.

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Chrysler to Double Its Model Count with a New EV

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Nevertheless, one of the STLA platforms will surely underpin the forthcoming concept car, though we’d be pleasantly surprised if Chrysler engineers spill any beans about battery size or total driving range at this stage in the car’s development. One can hope. Same goes for the likes of horsepower stats and the like.

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