The Tonight Show’s host, Jay Leno has just taken delivery of one of the first Dodge Challenger SRT-8’s, well actually number four to be precise. I’m not sure what the other guys on TMR think but for me, the new Challenger is the sexiest U.S. muscle car ever - what a damn shame they [...]

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Someone needs to tell the folks over at Dodge that their yet to be built 2008 Challenger SRT-8 is a roaring sales success. With more than 6,000 deposits in hand and an expected first year production run of only 4,000 units, there is little left for Dodge to sell. They’ve sold the sausage and the [...]

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When it comes to modern American muscle there is absolutely no doubt that the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 is the one that “fries my burger” best. Forget the Viper and Corvette, Mustang or even the yet to be released Camaro, they just don’t “do cool” as well as the Challenger – and I’m not alone [...]

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The new and absolutely stunning 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 has had its pricing announced – twice. First time around the price was listed as $US37,995 and most recently the price has been re-announced as starting at $US40,995.

According to the guys at Autoblog, who contacted Chrysler, the reason for the increase is a $US2,100 “gas-guzzler” penalty [...]

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While the upcoming GM Camaro is definitely a head turner for all of the right reasons when it comes to future American muscle the Dodge Challenger is my personal favourite. It manages to combine sensuous and tough into a styling package that is just about perfect.

Car Magazine have managed to obtain some pictures of a [...]

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Chrysler have been doing very well with their 300C large sedan range in Australia and now they are looking to back that success up with their new mid-size contender.

The new Chrysler Sebring has recently landed in Australia and is lining up to take on the mid-size stalwarts like Toyota’s Camry the Mazda 6 and the [...]

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It has been expected for a while now but Ford has sadly announced the death of its Fairlane and LTD long-wheel base luxury sedans. The Fairlane and LTD nameplates have been a part of the Australian automotive landscape for the last 40 years but they will now be consigned to history.

Ford Australia president Tom Gorman [...]

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The Chrysler 300C caused quite a stir when it first landed in Australia. Every enthusiast with a bit of bling and ‘yo brother’ about them looked on in awe. Personally, I thought they were ugly, too big and American which meant they must have shiny leather, plastics like 30 grit sandpaper and sloppy suspension. As [...]

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