Video: Jay Leno Takes His 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 for a Ride

The Tonight Show’s host, Jay Leno has uploaded a video on his… GM sponsored website dubbed “Jay Leno’s Garage” featuring his most recent acquisition, the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8. Among other things, Jay Leno states that he is very happy to see that Dodge/Chrysler returned back to American hands and that it's creating products like the Challenger.

Of course, Jay Leno seems to forget that the decision to create the Challenger was taken during the time that Daimler controlled Chrysler and that Dodge’s modern muscle car features components derived from the discontinued W210 Mercedes-Benz E-Class… -Video after the jump

Action Video: Dodge Challenger SRT8 Burning Rubber

Continuing our Challenger SRT8 saga, here’s the second video clip of Dodge’s retro-penned muscle car (see the unveiling at the Chicago Auto Show here). Apart from the exterior and interior beauty shots, this 5-and-a-half minute long promo film includes running footage where we not only get the chance to hear the 425 HP Hemi V8 growl like an angry lion but we also see the Challenger SRT8 smoking its rear tires. Check out the vid right after the jump. -Continued

Video: Dodge Challenger Presentation at the Chicago Show

Don’t tell us that you thought we’d leave all you muscle car fans just with the 40 or so live images (click here) along with the official details and pics (see here) of the new Dodge Challenger SRT8… The video is from Wednesday’s media presentation at the Chicago Motor Show and it includes speeches from Jim Press (VP & Chairman of Chrysler LLC) and Frank Klegan (Dodge Executive VP of product development). We’ll hold back on commenting on the totally unnecessary and tasteless in our opinion, guest star appearance of Paul Sr. and Paul Jr. from American Chopper.

Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR: Chrysler VP’s Track Video

Ralph Gilles, Chrysler Vice President - Jeep/Truck and Advance Interior Design, took his home camera along during durability testing for the 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR (see here) at the No Problem Raceway Track in Belle Rose, Louisiana. Don’t expect any professional filming, but maybe that’s just for the better. Enjoy the power-slides after the jump. –Continued

Video: Dodge’s Street Legal 2008 Viper SRT10 ACR

During the L.A. Auto Show, Dodge unveiled its 2008 Viper SRT10 ACR (American Club Racer). The street-legal racecar is equipped with the 2008 Viper’s 600 Hp V10 engine. According to the American carmaker, the ACR has undergone a diet while it also features sportier suspension settings and an aerodynamic package. Buyers can minimize the car's weight even more by opting for the "Hard Core" package, which eliminates the audio system, underhood silencer pad, trunk carpet and tire inflator. The SRT10 ACR is expected to rollout in the second quarter of 2008. -Video after the jump

Video: Dodge Demon Concept Test Drive by Motortrend

A lot of things have changed at the Chrysler Group since Dodge took the wraps off the RWD Demon Concept at the 2007 Geneva Show back in March, but we can’t help believing that this roadster should somehow find its way into production. If anything, a car like this will help boost Dodge’s image in overseas markets like Europe (and we’ll have one more rear-wheel drive vehicle to choose from!).

Video: Dodge Crew Crossover (JC49) Scooped

A Youtube user managed to capture a Dodge Crew prototype (commonly known with its code name “JC49”) parked at the Grossglockner High Alpine Road in Austria. From what our Chrysler Group source told as a couple of weeks ago (see here), the American automaker is planning to present a concept version of the Dodge crossover at the forthcoming Frankfurt International Motor Show in September.

Irrelevant but could someone tell us why the hell is the Dodge Crew prototype shown in the video hooked onto the Volkswagen Touran MPV that's right behind it?

Video: John Schneider awaiting final bid on ebay for General Lee

On Friday, May 4, 2007, John Schneider’s “Genera Lee” 1969 Dodge Charger was sold on ebay for a breathtaking $9,900,500, making it the second most expensive car ever auctioned; “just” $1.1 million away from the $11 million paid for a 1931 Bugatti Type 41 Royale Sports Coupe that was sold by Christie's in 1987. Schneider, aka Bo Duke, had a couple of his pals’ record the last agonizing (?) minutes of the ebay auction. Conclusion: either Schneider has obtained truckloads of millions during his career, either he’s the most cool headed person I’ve ever seen in my life.

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Dodge Demon Concept Video

Dodge just released a video of its Dodge Demon concept car, which will debut at the Geneva Auto Show in March. The initial 9 min long vid included driving and static scenes but no sound since it’s a “B-Roll footage” so once again we took action and added a couple of songs. Hope you like!

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1970 Dodge Charger 500 TV Commercial: Sexy Sheila vs Geeky Charlotte

In this classic 70's commercial Dodge tries to convince us that besides being ultra fast, the Charger 500 can be ultra sexy acting like a magnet to beautiful women. While the owner is trying to pop the question to his geeky sweetheart Charlotte, a sexy "gal" in a yellow bikini called Sheila nocks on his window... via: Autoblog.com

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Exclusive: Watch the Dodge Challenger “Go” Video

You read it (Click here: Dodge Challenger Go), now its time to see the official announcement of the Dodge Challenger going into production in 2008.

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Dodge Caliber Pig and Bear add: “It’s Anything But Cute”

Found this "black humor" video of the 2007 Dodge Caliber, which continues the “It’s Anything But Cute” philosophy of the other commercials of the car. This specific add tells us the heartwarming tale of two gentle creatures, a pig and a bear and their encounter with the “menacing” Dodge Caliber.

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