Story About Dodge Car Brands

Dodge is a brand of car (SUV, MPV, pickup), produced and marketed by the Chrysler Group, LLC in 60 countries worldwide. Discovered as the Dodge Brothers Company in 1900 to supply parts from the automotive industry, Dodge started to create his own car full in 1914. This brand was sold to Chrysler in 1928.


The discovery and early establishment

Having founded the company Dodge Brothers Company by Horace and John Dodge in 1900, this company makes engine components and chassis of the vehicle. John Dodge in 1913 saying that he no longer willing to simply as "penyetok" for Henry Ford, then in 1914 he and Horace agreed to make a 4-cylinder vehicles (Dodge Model 30). They made ​​this car has all-steel body, while most other companies still have the element of wood. Besides the existing 12 volt electrical system, (cars with 6 volt electrical system was still there until the 1950s) and a sliding-gear transmission. The company developed the Dodge brothers were successful because the quality is good, and the company soon became the second largest company by sales in the U.S. market in 1916.

Dodge Company continues to record good sales until 1920. But after that, John Dodge died of pneumonia in early January 1920. His brother, Horace, also died in December 1920 due to cirrhosis. Company Dodge brothers fell into the hands of their wives, who then lifted Frederick Haynes became president of the company. Dodge Model 30 was developed into Dodge Model 116, with basic construction and the same features.

Dodge models sold in North America today is the caliber, Avenger, Charger, Challanger, Viper, Journey, Nitro, and Grand Caravan.

The new pickup Dodge Ram Truck show in Chicago Auto Show

Another novelty of the Dodge was Ram Truck: great pickup, which has, incidentally, a circle of admirers even in our country. The car is equipped with a standard 5.7 liter engine capacity, power of 390 hp, with maximum torque of 370 Nm

Moment on the wheel passes the most common five-speed automatic transmission. However, manufacturers point out that this is the combination turns out quite economical. Bright appearance and the initial price of $ 22,870 certainly would provide a popular car in its segment.

Dodge officially unveiled the "hot"Charger SRT-8 2012

Dodge introduced the most powerful modification of the redesigned sedan Charger.
The new SRT-8 differs from the Charger on the front bumper with enlarged air intakes and the modified bonnet. "Hot" version has a new cast aluminum alloy wheels with size 20 inches and has a new rear spoiler.


World premiere of the car will be just two days later (at 11:02) of the opening up Motor Show in Chicago. Dodge Charger SRT-8 will be the HEMI engine with a volume of 6.4 liters and eight cylinders. Its power is 465 horsepower, the engine combines with an automatic gearbox with five degrees.


According to the manufacturer, the car accelerates from standstill to 100 mph in 4 seconds, maximum speed of the SRT-8 has 280 hp Furthermore, "hot" Charger will be upgraded steering system, a completely new exhaust system, powerful brakes by Brembo size brake disc 360 mm front and 350 mm rear, and a new automatic adjustable suspension.

The suspension can be adjusted automatically for each particular driving situation, taking account of speed, steering angle, the force with which he has pressed the throttle or brake this and more.

The driver in turn can choose between two modes of suspension - "automatic" or "sport". Dodge Charger SRT-8 will be assembled at Chrysler's plant in Canada.

U.S. sales will begin in the spring of this year, but the company still have not announced the price of the car.

Snowpocalypse, the new 2011 Dodge Commercial ad

Here is the new ad entitled Snowpocalypse Dodge. The scenario is quite fun and is intended as a parody of disaster movie. It shows people panic when the first flakes fall of snow, and rugged cars stuck on the road or even customers who are raiding the shelves of a supermarket. The whole is enhanced by music that reinforces the side "scary" situation. Of course the owners of Dodge 4 wheel drive (Durango, Charger and Journey) remain confident about Zen and the handling of their car, for them it is not the end of the world but just snow.

dodge challenger rt 2009

challenger rt 2009.

Concorrente de peso do Camaro da Chevrolet.

dodge challenger rt 2009

challenger rt 2009.

Concorrente de peso do Camaro da Chevrolet.

Dodge Ram Outdoorsman

The Ram's exhaust is a more simple and less complicated than that of its competitors. This allows the vehicle to be priced lower and be more dependable. If you insist on the V8 engine, keep in mind that it offers more hp at 383 HP but torque is decreased at only 400 pound feet.

The best thing is that you can configure the cab and bed choices to build the truck of your dreams; everything can be customized to your looking. Either choose a standard cab with a bench seat, the extended cab, or a four door version called the crew cab. Bed choices come in standard or extended bed lengths.