Allen Johnson Drives his Dodge Dart to Victory at Bandimere Speedway
For the first time this year, a Pro Stock driver not named Jason Line or Greg Anderson was able to pick up a victory. The man responsible for this accomplishment was Allen Johnson, who drives the J&J Racing Marathon Petroleum Dodge Dart. The win marked Johnson’s seventh career victory at Bandimere Speedway and it was […]
Fiat Chrysler Future Plans Don’t Include Dodge Dart, Chrysler 200
Fiat Chrysler is going to be introducing more SUVs and crossover in the future—at the expense of the company’s car lineup. The Italian-American automaker is revamping its business plan and is listening to its consumers, which are asking for bigger vehicles. That means focusing on Jeep and Ram—and kicking the Dodge Dart and the Chrysler […]
2016 Dodge Dart Overview
With a sporty exterior and the performance to match, the 2016 Dodge Dart is the perfect everyday car for those consumers that love to drive. Though its segment has a lot of competition, including the Toyota Corolla and Ford Focus, the 2016 Dart easily stands its ground. Its aggressive styling, driver-focused interior, and long list […]
2015 Dodge Dart Overview
There are a lot of sedans out on the road today. However, only one can offer the Dodge name and quality: the 2015 Dodge Dart. Constructed with that durability and capability that has come to define the Dodge brand, the Dodge Dart is a small vehicle with some big surprises. [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for […]
Dodge Dart SRT and Journey SRT in the Works, Grand Caravan Dies
The Fiat Chrysler business update is already creating quite the buzz today, with several additions to and subtractions from the Jeep brand and a plug-in minivan addition to the Chrysler brand. Dodge and SRT weren’t left untouched by the execs, and what may be good news for Dodge is nothing but a death toll for […]
2013 Dodge Dart Overview
2013 Dodge Dart Exterior Dodge brings the spunk with the brand-new 2013 Dart. With a simple front grille and sloping bodylines, the Dart looks the part of a sporty sedan with a bit of European flair—it’s based on an Italian hatchback, after all. With this spunky new look, Dodge has entered the small sedan […]
Johnson Brings Mopar Pro Stock Dodge Dart to Victory in First Race
Just a three weeks ago, the Dodge Avenger bid the NHRA a fitting farewell by taking victory in an all-Mopar final at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park. This past weekend, the Mopar Pro Stock Dodge Dart and driver Allen Johnson picked right up where the Avenger left off by reigning victorious at the 2014 NHRA […]
The Car Book Names 2014 Dodge Dart a ‘Best Bet’
Just recently, The Car Book named the 2014 Dodge Dart a “Best Bet” in the compact car category. This marks the second year in a row that the Dart has earned such praise. To develop its list of “Best Bets,” The Car Book analyzes a wide range of information, gathered by both government and independent […]
Dodge Dart Named 2014 Connected Small Car of the Year
The 2014 Dodge Dart can add the title of 2014 Connected Small Car of the Year to its mantle after the 2014 Chicago Auto Show. The sporty Dart was given the award by the editors of Connected World Magazine for a number of technologically-progressive features, including the Uconnect touchscreen, LED instrument cluster, and Rear Cross […]
2014 Dodge Dart Overview
2014 Dodge Dart Exterior The 2014 Dart is a sporty compact that marries Dodge muscle with the sleek lines buyers in the compact segment have come to expect. Standard 16-inch wheels provide the 2014 Dodge Dart with an aggressive stance, and rear taillights stretch across the entire fascia, much like the taillights that have become […]
The 2013 Dodge Dart
Last year, Chrysler reintroduced the world to the Dodge Dart. This was the first model introduced after the Chrysler-Fiat merge and its Italian influence is apparent in the bold, stylish design. Since its introduction, the 2013 Dodge Dart has been met with high praise, including being named to KBB.com’s list of “10 Coolest Cars Under […]
Dodge Slashes Dart Pricing, Simplifies Dart Lineup
Dodge is changes things up in the 2016 Dart model lineup. The American carmaker’s small car is receiving a price reduction, along with a variety of changes to make the Dart model options as simple as possible. “We are repositioning the Dart lineup to better align production and dealer inventory with consumer demand and preference,” […]
38,000 Fans Attended 2021 Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge
MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge made its return for 2021 after taking a one-year hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic. In Pontiac, Michigan, 38,000 car enthusiasts took part in this drag racing event on Aug. 14. Check Out the Latest Charger: The 2021 model How did the event turn out? The 2021 Roadkill […]
2019 Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge Is Most Popular Yet
Back in June, we covered all the exciting activities happening at the 5th annual Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge. Now that the event has occurred, FCA has released information that shows that the event was successful yet again. Rake in the Cash: Saving money on fuel Details on the event Over 47,000 people either participated […]
Kelley Blue Book Honors Dodge with Brand Image Award
For the first time, Dodge has taken home a Brand Image Award from the experts at Kelley Blue Book. As the Best Brand winner, Dodge bested the competition thanks to its modern take on the brand’s legendary standout styling. “Dodge may be a first-time winner in this category, but its vehicles’ designs were inspired by […]
Dodge//SRT to Sponsor 19th Annual NHRA Dodge HEMI® Challenge in Indianapolis
The 65th NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis this summer will again play host to the highly-anticipated NHRA Dodge HEMI® Challenge. Set for Aug. 29-30, the Challenge, which has been going strong for 19 years, will showcase the undeniable driving expertise of 16 competitors, all with their eye on the prize — […]
Don’t Worry, the Dodge Challenger and Charger Probably Aren’t Going Anywhere
The decision to pare back sedan offerings is rapidly becoming an industry-wide trend, but before Ford opted to bring the axe down on every passenger car in its lineup save for the Mustang, FCA set the pace by discontinuing both its Dodge Dart and Chrysler 200. The dwindling sedan population might lead to some fears […]
The Meaning Behind the Names of Dodge’s Vehicles
Dodge has some of the toughest vehicles in the industry featured throughout its lineup. Such vehicles need tough-sounding names to match their performance capabilities. Throughout the company’s 117-year history, names like “Challenger” and “Durango” have commanded respect. But how exactly were these names chosen by Dodge? Here at The News Wheel, we did some digging into […]