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Looking around the web this morning we, at your Favorite Maryland Dodge Dealer Waldorf Dodge, came across some spyshots of the new 2011 Dodge Charger that we hope will be arriving soon. We liked them so much we thought we should share our excitment with you. So click above to check them out! Make sure to let us know what you think.

During Chrysler‘s epically long five-year business plan presentation, there were a few Powerpoint slides that caught our attention. Among them was this shot of a new sedan with a sloping C-pillar. It didn’t take much deduction to conclude that the roofline in question would form the next Dodge Charger, and now we’ve got more photographic proof that development is underway.

Caught outside Chrysler’s headquarters, this camo’d 2011 Dodge Charger is sporting the same canted and extended roof, along with a set of squared-off headlamps, larger grille and a more sculpted fascia. However, the extent of the exterior modifications pales in comparison to what’s going on inside, with a new LCD screen dominating the dash and a smoother center stack. The new Charger won’t be covered in camouflage much longer, so expect to see Dodge‘s refreshed sedan bow later this year with an all-new V6.

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We thought this was great news for Dodge… Come in and check out what other things we have going on here at Waldorf Dodge, including 2010 Ram trucks!

Chrysler Group LLC announced yesterday that it is revamping its powertrain lineup with some technology assistance from Fiat that will increase the overall fuel-efficiency of its lineup by 25 percent during the 2010-2014 period.

Chrysler will expand its 4-cylinder engine choices with the introduction of Fiat Powertrain’s 1.4L, in-line 4-cylinder Fully Integrated Robotized Engine (FIRE) featuring Multiair. 4-Cylinder options will include a 100-hp 1.4L I-4 FIRE with Multiair, a 170-hp 1.4L I-4 FIRE Turbo with Multiair and a 190-hp 2.4L I-4 World Gas Engine with Multiair.
The Auburn Hills automaker will also upgrade its V6 engine offering with the new fuel-efficient, 3.6L V6 Pentastar engine. Producing 280-hp and a peak torque of 260 lb-ft, the first application of the V6 Pentastar will debut in the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, due out in the second-quarter of 2010.
Further making improvements to fuel-efficiency, Chrysler said that it will introduce Fiat’s six-speed Dual Dry Clutch Transmission (DDCT) to mid-size D-segment cars later this year. The application will provide a 10 percent increase in fuel-economy.
Click through for the press release for more details.

Source:  egmCarTech

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Introduced in 2008, the Ram 1500 is a game changer in terms of its ability to “outsmart” and “out-tough” the competition with its bold exterior design, crafted and refined interior, engineering excellence, superb innovation and best-in-class features, amenities and ride quality.

The Ram 1500 also ranks at the top of Strategic Vision 2009 Total Quality Index™ (TQI) in the full-size truck segment. According to the survey, the Ram 1500 leads the way with the highest Total Quality score of any truck in the 15-year history of the study.

Customers specifically noted that the Ram 1500 has the best added storage capability along with the best truck interior ever rated by customers.

The Ram Truck brand adds to its award-winning lineup with the recent introduction of its all-new 2010 Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty trucks. The new heavy-duty trucks provide customers with first-time innovations and features, along with new standards of strength, utility and driveability, building on the Ram’s leadership in the heavy-duty pickup segment.

Ram Truck will further enhance its commercial vehicle presence with the introduction of a “new crew” of commercial-grade work trucks: the all-new 2011 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs. Led by an all-new crew cab, the new 2011 Ram Chassis Cabs are built on a proven frame and chassis and engineered for maximum uptime, optimum performance and enhanced commercial capability.

Ram 1500 Pickup

In addition to winning Strategic Vision’s TQI, the Ram 1500 has earned 17 key awards since its introduction. Other awards include:

* International Car of the Year (ICOTY) – 2009 International Truck of the Year
* Texas Auto Writer’s Association (TAWA) – 2009 Full-Size Pickup Truck of Texas
* MotorWeek – Best Pickup Truck
* Maxim – Achievement in Party-Enabling Technology (RamBox)
* Edmunds’ Inside Line – A 2009 Editor’s Most Wanted
* Edmunds’ Inside Line – Best Full-size Pickup Truck
* Consumer Guide – Large Pickup – Best Buy for 2009
* Cars.com – Work Truck of the Year
* Truckin’ magazine – Truck of the Year
* Autobytel.com – 2009 MyRide/Autobytel Editors’ Choice Awards – Truck of the Year
* Ward’s AutoWorld – Interior of the Year
* Rocky Mountain Automotive Press Association – Truck of the Year
* New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) – Best-in-Class Pickup Award
* Ward’s AutoWorld – Ward’s 10 Best Engines of 2009 (2009 Ram 5.7-liter HEMI® engine)
* Automobile Journalists Association of Canada – Best New Pickup
* AutoPacific’s Vehicle Satisfaction Award
* Sobre Ruedas – Sobre Ruedas Best Pickup Truck for ’08

Click here to read the article in its entirety

Thought I would share a funny video with you… 1970 Dodge Challenger commercial. Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/v/y2EmDld7vYY&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999&hd=1&border=1

Entering the Chrysler display promised to yield few surprises here at the Detroit Auto Show. The automaker doesn’t even have a press conference scheduled – mostly because there isn’t a lot happening new product-wise. But that doesn’t mean The Pentastar doesn’t have anything to be proud of, including the latest iteration of the Dodge Ram Heavy Duty, which was recently named the Motor Trend Truck of the Year.

Ostensibly to celebrate that award, but probably more likely to add a little excitement to its booth area here in Detroit, Chrysler has somehow managed to attach a brand-new 2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty to the ceiling of its display. So, if you plan on visiting Detroit this week to see all that the world’s finest automakers have to offer, make your way to the Chrysler booth… and keep your eyes skyward.

Make sure to stop by your local Maryland Dodge Dealer to see for yourself why the Dodge Ram is Truck of the Year.

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I was online looking for fun stuff to blog today and thought our performance lovers would have fun watching this video of a 2008 Challenger on the drag strip.

Want to see a 2010 Challenger? Stop by Waldorf Dodge on Rt 301N in Waldorf.

Here’s some great stuff on new models that you should see at Waldorf Dodgein the upcoming months. A few weeks ago, everyone was wondering when The Chrysler Group was going to have anything new to show at next week’s Detroit Auto Show. You can look at the latest news about potential Ram models, Chrysler’s special editions and Dodge’s just-unveiled offerings either as wheezing gasps, or signs of pointing in the right direction. Since it’s a new year, we’re going to give Chrysler (and Fiat) the benefit of the doubt… for now.

Dodge says it “has taken ‘base model’ out of its vocabulary” by moving heaps of kit from the Options column to the Standard column on cars like the Journey, which for 2010 will automatically receive 17-inch aluminum wheels, cruise control, sunscreen glass, body-color mirrors, floor mats and passenger grab handles. It has also added “Heat,” “Hero,” “Crew,” and “Uptown” packages to the Journey’s options list for those who like trim names that sound like they came from an SNL skit.

To match its Chrysler 300 siblings, the Dodge Caliber gets a restyled interior “executed with premium materials and detailed craftsmanship” alongside its new instrument panel. Not left out of the marketing brainstorm, the Caliber wears a number of new trim monikers as well, including “Express,” “Mainstreet,” “Heat,” “Uptown” and “Rush.”

Four of Dodge’s other models – the Nitro, Avenger, Challenger, and Viper SRT10 – get their loving spoonfuls as well. You can read all about them in the Pasternak-length press release at the link below, and check out the Nitro Detonator and Viper ACR in the high-res gallery of photos.

Dodge announces upgraded lineup for 2010 including Nitro Detonator — Autoblog

Now this looks to be good news for the Ram enthusiast. Rest assured all of us at Waldorf Dodge are anxiously awaiting information on this and will get it out to you as soon as it comes in. If you want to be notified personally, send us an email and let us know what you would be interested in getting for information.

The Chrysler Group has released information on a slew of new trim packages and models that will debut next week at the North American International Auto Show for existing vehicles in three of its four brands. They include the new Chrysler 300 S8, Jeep Wrangler Islander and Dodge Nitro Detonator. But what about the Ram brand? There’s no mention of new models for its dedicated truck lineup but we think that could change soon.

Over the past several months, Chrysler has trademarked many of the names of the just announced vehicles, including two that weren’t mentioned: Laramie Prospector and Laramie Western Sky. We’re thinking that the Ram brand will announce these names for limited-edition versions of its full-size pickups next month at the Chicago Auto Show. Laramie is the top-end trim package for the Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 trucks.

Stay tuned.

Are Special Editions Rams Coming Soon? – PickupTrucks.com News

Here’s a great commercial from 1970 promoting the 1970 Dodge Challenger…too funny!  If you want to compare it to the 2010 Dodge Challenger, go to Waldorf Dodge

http://www.youtube.com/v/vZwUsAd5_yQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b&border=1