Transmission:MANUAL 6SPD
Body Type:Pickup Truck
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:8.3 Liter Supercharged Viper V10
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Dealer
Condition:
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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 3D7HA16HX4G154919
Year: 2004
Number of Cylinders: 10
Make: Dodge
Model: Ram 1500
Trim: SRT-10 ROE SUPERCHARGED VIPER V10 600+HP
Options: CD Player
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Mileage: 30,472
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sub Model: SRT-10 ROE SUPERCHARGED VIPER V10 600+HP
Exterior Color: Silver
Interior Color: Gray
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
2004
DODGE RAM SRT-10 Roe
Supercharged
2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10
Roe Racing Twin Screw Supercharger
Belanger Long Tube Headers • Water/Methanol Injection
Roe Racing Billet Throttle Body • B & M Precision Sport
Shifter
Power Adjustable Pedals •
6-Disc In-Dash Infiniti Audio/Amplifier/Sub-Woofer
6-Speed Manual Transmission • Mopar Tonneau Cover with
Wing
505 Cubic Inches • 600+ Horsepower • Just 3,057 Produced
30,472 Miles • Over $14,000(not
inc. installation)
in Performance Upgrades • 1- Owner • Flawless
and Perfect(almost)
Smart buyers watch the video and
read the ad . . .
Performance Test Drive & Walk
Around
Hear
it, See it Operational
If you can't see the
Video using your mobile device, Use this direct YouTube
Link.
Electronic Cruise Control
with Steering Wheel Controls
8-Way Power Driver's Seat
Air Conditioning with Dual
Zone Climate Control
Engine Start Button
Next Generation Driver and
Passenger Airbags with Passenger Cut-Off Switch
Bucket Seats with SRT-10
Embroidered Headrests
Fold-Down Center
Console/Storage and Lower Covered Storage
Center Floor Console with
Storage
Overhead Console with
Reading Lights, Compass Outside Temperature, Trip Computer
and Universal Garage Door Opener
SRT-10 Unique White Face
Battery, Fuel, 7,000 RPM Tachometer, 160 MPH Speedometer,
Oil Pressure and Water Temperature Gauges
A-Pillar Oil Temperature
Gauge
Digital Clock
Aluminum Pedals
3-Power Outlets
2-Cup Holders
Leather Wrapped Steering
Wheel
Stamped Steel Hood with
Scoop *
Rear Spoiler
*
Fog Lamps
SRT-10 Unique Leather
Trimmed Seats
Infinity 508 Watt Audio with
Amplifier and 10-Inch Sub-Woofer
Auto-Dimming Rear View
Mirror
Sliding Rear Window
Intermittent Wipers
Dual Lighted Visor Vanity
Mirrors
Remote Keyless Entry
Security Alarm System with
Sentry Key
Front Fascia/Splitter and
Side Skirt Ground Effects
Bed Cleats, Bulkhead
Dividers and Upper Floor Indents
Easy-Off Tailgate
Cargo Light
Tinted Glass
*
Speedline 22 x 10 Viper
Style Polished Forged Aluminum Wheels
Pirelli Scorpion Zero
Performance Tires P305/40R22
4.10 Dana M60 Limited Slip
Rear Axle with Bilstein Damper
26 Gallon Fuel Tank
Full Size Spare on Steel
Wheel (20-inch)
Carpeted Floor Mats
* These
items replaced and/or upgraded.
Optional Equipment
Power Adjustable Pedals
In-Dash 6-Disc CD Changer
Hard Tonneau Cover with
Spoiler
Mopar Receiver Tow Hitch
with Ram Cover
Additional Items
Roe Racing 3.4 Liter Black
Anodized Twin-Screw Supercharger
Roe Racing Air Filter/Heat
Shield (makes hood scoop functional)
VEC3 Engine Management
Row Racing Water/Methanol
Boost Conversion Kit
Bosch Plugs
132°
Thermostat
Belanger Long Tube Headers
and Mid-Pipes with Jet-Hot Coating
Roe Racing SRT-10 Billet
Throttle Body
MSD Wires
Ground Force Lowering Kit
B & M Precision Sport
Shifter
Finned Aluminum Differential
Cover
Zenon HID Head Lights
Smoked Headlight Lenses
Smoked LED Tail Lights
Rubber Bed Mat
Dark Tint
Locking Tail Gate
Billet Lock Pulls
Recent Work
New Front Brake Pads/Machine Rotors
New Air Intake Temperature Sensor
Flawless, perfect
(practically)
2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10 with a Roe Racing
supercharger, Belanger long tube headers and an
ultra-low 30,472 miles. Supercharger
installation is complete, including new injectors, plugs, thermostat, throttle body
and additionally, a water/methanol boost conversion kit. The result: something north of 600
horsepower. (more on tap with included extra smart
cards) This 1-owner, 505 cubic inch monster
looks and functions like a brand new truck. That's
not hyperbole - it truly is near flawless . . .
Bi-Zenon headlights behind smoked
lenses and a hood scoop made functional by the Roe
high-flow air filter with heat shields, snug around the
under hood intake. The supercharger installation
is aesthetically flawless and functionally perfect.
No drivability issues, no overheating and dead reliable.
Every modification to this truck was carefully planned,
carried out and fully sorted before the next upgrade was
considered. We spent a lot of time with the
original owner, over lunch, in our facility and on the
road behind the wheel. The work done was performed
with exacting precision . . .
available dates/mileage/history
11-27-03
Saltillo, Mexico assembly plant
- compliance label build date
1-4-04
delivery date (Also known as the
1st SRT-10 in Nevada)
1-23-04
Nevada DMV - Las Vegas
45 miles
3-29-04
Nevada DMV - Las Vegas
7-13-04
Nevada DMV
12-28-04
Nevada DMV - Las Vegas
1-20-05
Integrity Chrysler Jeep Dodge -
Las Vegas, Nevada - rotate tires, LOF
$129.43
4,312
2-19-05
Discount Tire - Las Vegas,
Nevada - flat repair
5-21-05
Integrity Chrysler Jeep Dodge -
Las Vegas, Nevada - transmission fluid leak
(warranty)
6,489
12-3-05
Integrity Chrysler Jeep Dodge -
Las Vegas, Nevada - touch-up paint (?)
$9.41
1-3-06
Nevada DMV - Las Vegas
9,493
1-8-07
GEICO Insurance - Las Vegas,
Nevada
12-29-07
Nevada DMV - Las Vegas
1-9-08
Integrity Chrysler Jeep Dodge -
Las Vegas, Nevada - new slave cylinder, new door
seals (warranty)
15,499
1-10-08
Roe Racing - Ground Force
lowering kit
$651.60
1-31-08
Nevada DMV
2-4-08
Roe Racing - Belanger long tube
headers and mid-pipes
$2,139.90
2-6-08
Roe Racing - thermostat, MSD
wires, breather, B & M short sifter, methanol
injection kit
$790.75
2-6-08
Roe Racing - VEC3 software
$99.95
2-8-08
Roe Racing - gaskets
$91.54
2-8-08
Integrity Chrysler Jeep Dodge -
front end alignment
$77.49
15,586
2-9-08
Integrity Chrysler Jeep Dodge -
key chain fob
$10,50
2-13-08
Roe Racing - flywheel/clutch
package
$1,389.95
2-14-08
Roe Racing - anodize black
finish supercharger, SRT-10 throttle body
$7,215.85
2-26-08
Charleston Auto Parts #2 - Las
Vegas, Nevada - wire/cable
$14.18
3-3-08
headers, shifter and lowering
kit installed
3-7-08
Integrity Chrysler Jeep Dodge -
Las Vegas, Nevada - AB separator
$31.03
3-8-08
Integrity Chrysler Jeep Dodge -
Las Vegas, Nevada - o-ring, gasket, key chain
fob
$19.69
3-8-08
Integrity Chrysler Jeep Dodge -
Las Vegas, Nevada - o-ring
$2.49
3-9-08
Meyers Auto Parts - Las Vegas,
Nevada - grease die
$3.86
3-28-08
Desert Chrysler Jeep Dodge - Las
Vegas, Nevada - clips
$18.36
4-7-08
Roe Racing - fuel injection
clips
$53.02
4-10-08
Roe Racing - shipping charges
$39.96
4-10-08
Integrity Chrysler Jeep Dodge -
Las Vegas, Nevada - power steering fluid
$35.55
4-15-08
Roe Racing - blank smart card
$25.78
6-30-08
Roe Racing - anode radiator cap
$28.45
10-11-08
Integrity Chrysler Jeep Dodge -
Las Vegas, Nevada - lubricant
$14.86
11-29-08
Integrity Chrysler Jeep Dodge -
Las Vegas, Nevada - module
$255.36
4-21-09
Integrity Chrysler Jeep Dodge -
Las Vegas, Nevada - speed control servo
$50.00
19,438
7-29-09
Nevada emissions/DMV - Las Vegas
3-11-10
Roe Racing - SCT XCalibrator,
2bar map sensor and water/methanol boost
conversion kit
$715.35
5-4-10
Nevada emissions - Las Vegas
24,733
7-31-10
Nevada DMV
9-1-10
Checker Auto Parts - Las Vegas,
Nevada - new battery
$126.47
12-20-10
Nevada DMV
1-2-11
CAT scale - 5,280 lbs.
6-11-11
Nevada emissions/DMV - Las Vegas
26,582
7-10-12
Nevada emissions - Las Vegas
28,426
7-21-12
Nevada DMV - Las Vegas
7-23-13
Montana DMV - Billings
9-4-13
Montana DMV - Billings
10-1-13
First Choice Auto - Boulder
City, Nevada - new air intake temperature
sensor, new front brake pads/machine rotors,
bleed brakes
$201.03
30,463
11-5-13
current
total receipts:
$14,241.72
30,472
This is what an intelligently lowered
vehicle looks like. The Ground Force lowering kit
brings the front down an inch and the rear two inches.
Using blocks/bump stops/shackles, correct rate front
springs and correct rate shocks, critical suspension
geometry preserves bushing and tire wear. Initial
turn-in is razor sharp and the first time you take a
tight corner at speed, you'll swear you are in a Viper.
Lowering a truck is easy. A lowered truck that
doesn't rub, vibrate or become noisy on rough roads -
with stock ride quality and comfort - is indeed a rare
accomplishment . . .
Smooth and understated, all badges are
removed, save the Viper hood call-outs and SRT-10 tail gate
emblem. Tail lights are LED with smoked lenses.
The 22-inch Speedline forged aluminum wheels are 10-inches
wide, high polished and have never kissed a curb . . .
The shadow beneath the bumper appropriately
minimizes from view a Mopar class 3 receiver hitch and
lights connector. Twin tail pipes are behind a full
dual exhaust system that begins with a pricey pair of
Belanger long tube headers, complete with high-flow cats
(fully heat shielded, of course) and mid-pipes.
Belanger headers already have a ceramic/metallic coating but
these also have a Jet-Hot coating. Besides the obvious
performance gains, you've never heard a V10 sound so sweet .
. .
A near flawless body, impeccable panel seams
and paint quality that showcases all this perfection with
unapologetic curbside swagger. With a locking tail
gate, the Mopar hard tonneau cover can keep a large volume
of valuables secure. We'll let you decide if the wing
is too much . . .
Any Ram SRT-10 with only 30,000 miles is
predictably, going to be a highly sought after vehicle.
This truck has the best supercharger money can buy and
includes a Roe VEC3 tune (with extra smart cards)
allowing you to dial in whatever performance you think you
can handle. The headers and suspension upgrades take
full advantage of the big 505 cubic inch V10's heroic output.
Everything is documented so there is no speculation
about what was done, when it was done or how much it cost.
This 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10 has averaged under 300 miles a
month since new, was never parked outside overnight and its
only owner (a person we can put you in contact with if
necessary once you own the truck) regarded it as a much loved adopted son.
I would be remiss if I didn't comment on a
rare, limited production short bed, regular cab pickup with
a supercharged 505 cubic inch V10 under its hood. Even
in stock form, the Ram SRT-10 is all about extremes.
At intro, it set an SCCA record as the world's fastest
production truck and even today, the Ram SRT-10 remains the
world's fastest full size, factory pickup. Simply put;
Dodge dropped the biggest, most powerful gas engine ever
offered in any truck, into the smallest full size pickup
they had. They endowed it with strength in all the
right places to withstand the extreme output and blessed it
with handling to match. This particular truck takes
that insane philosophy a step or two further with even
better handling and significantly more
horsepower. Acceleration is absolutely breathtaking
and the linear torque delivery (crucial with an engine
making near 700 ft-lbs. of torque) builds and swells in a
seeming unending tsunami of g's to the backside. Why
the need for more power in an 8.3 liter V10 that already
makes 500 horsepower?
If you need ask you're reading the wrong
ad. -Foy
8-way power driver's seat, aluminum pedals
(power adjustable) and a 508 watt Infinity audio system with
amplifier, 10-inch sub-woofer and 7-speakers - all in
showroom new condition . . .
<-B
& M Precision Sport shifter feels nothing like a "truck."
With auto-dimming mirrors, dark tint and
dual zone climate control, this SRT-10 is less a "truck" and
more S-class Mercedes, in terms of comfort and amenities . .
.
Roe Racing top mount, twin screw
supercharger displaces 3.4 liters and is the black
anodized version. The installation included new
fuel injectors, new Bosch spark plugs (colder) high-flow
air filter/fresh air induction (makes scoop functional)
VEC3 engine management and the optional water/methanol
boost kit. With the headers and, depending on
which smart card you use, this engine is capable of over
700 horsepower.
It looks like a brand new truck under
here because it pretty much is brand new.
This shot shows us the rack and pinion steering, brake
cooling ducts, lowering springs/shocks, aluminum pan
(8.5 quarts) headers, disc brakes and clean, dry
everything . . .
Stainless true dual exhaust, aluminum
driveshaft, finned aluminum differential cover (4.10 posi/Dana
M60) full size spare on 20-inch wheel and red calipers . . .
Jet-Hot coated Belanger headers (left) and
Ground Force front lowering springs with Bilstein shocks . .
.
(left) The SRT-10's rear suspension
includes an extra leaf spring with a bump stop and a
connecting link, acting as traction bars and working with a
Bilstein damper (right) combats axle hop/twist . . . for
those times when you regress to reckless adolescence and
side-step the clutch at a red light.
VIN:
3D7HA16HX4G154919
country
3
Mexico
make
D
Dodge
type
7
truck without
side airbags
brakes/GVWR
H
6,001 - 7,000
lbs., hydraulic
line
A
Ram pickup, 4x2
series
1
1500
body style
6
regular cab
pickup
engine
H
8.3 liter Viper
V10
check digit
X
model year
4
2004
assembly plant
G
Saltillo,
Mexico
sequential production number
154919
Compliance label with November, 2003
build date.
Glove box equipment identification
label.
Radiator support identification plate.
Cart load of old parts. All original
removed parts.
Brake pads . . .
Original owner books.
A note from the owner.
I am a “used car dealer” but before that,
I’m an automobile enthusiast. I love original rare and high
quality modified vintage cars and over the past decade I’ve
been in business, have come to appreciate an expanding
selection of high-demand, high value vehicles. I specialize
in and am always on the lookout for cars and trucks that
were cherished by their previous owners. I have an
experienced eye for quality but I’ve discovered that my
preferred buyer can instantly discern such a vehicle and I
have therefore, built my business and reputation around
finding these kinds of cars for this type of customer.
Super low miles and/or gentle ownership are strict
requirements but a car must do something for me on a
personal level if there is any hope of convincing you, the
bidder, that this is an above average, exceptional
vehicle. If nothing about the car excites me, it probably
won’t do much for you either and I would soon be out of
business.
With just four employees and no sales
people, I realize how unusual a “dealership” like mine may
at first glance appear. It has taken great care and effort
to create such an organization and often, an unusually high
investment in a particular car we are about to list. To
sell the best it is critical to have a trusted expert in my
corner and Chris, owner of
A-Best Auto Repair
in Henderson, Nevada has my back. He and his crew can fix
anything; from a low budget beater to the absolute
most expensive exotic you can name, no job is too big and no
small detail unimportant. They do an exhaustive 130 point
inspection on each and every vehicle and nothing escapes
their methodical investigation. Experience has shown that
everything I spend making a car truly “right” will come back
to me not only with a higher selling price, but a happy
customer that says good things about me. Moreover; it
allows my writer to describe the car with ease and
confidence, something that simply is not possible unless
he thinks it is true. If major issues are found or the
cost of fixing the car the way it should be makes it too
expensive to sell, my choice is an easy one. I simply
absorb a few hundred dollars loss for my trouble and sell it
at auction.
After the vehicle is fully sorted it
arrives at our facility where it encounters the suspicious
eye of Tom, my writer that creates the presentations you see
on eBay. He believes absolutely nothing I or anyone else
tells him about the car as he combs over every inch,
researches its history and documents originality and
authenticity. Historical significance, rarity, special
features, possible modifications and much more are used to
accurately describe the vehicle with integrity and honesty.
Most important for the potential buyer are the 100 to 150
high resolution pictures that I take myself. The pricey
equipment I use would be right at home in the hands of the
very best professional photographers and I’ve developed a
logical format that walks you around the entire vehicle with
close-up shots of every square inch. I provide detailed
views of the interior, under the hood and then put it on a
lift to show the undercarriage and confirm that the beauty
of the car you are considering is not merely skin deep.
Even our detailers are enthusiastic about the cars they so
meticulously clean. This reconditioning can sometimes take
several days and I’ve converted a paint booth, especially
prepared for the professional clay bar and polishing each
car lovingly receives.
Usually, I’ll also include a high
definition video that shows the car doing its thing. If
it’s a fast car, we film it going fast. If it’s a 4x4
you’ll see it crawling up a hill. In every case you will
hear things like a rumbling exhaust, working sound system
and watch the temperature fall on a digital, laser
thermometer pointed at an air conditioning vent. How many
“dealers” will video a Lotus Esprit doing a buck-eighty? We
do.
No “dealer,” on-line or in the real
world, takes it to this level. No other seller or
organization provides you, the buyer, with so much
information. I do this because it is the only way I can
convince a person; often a world away, unable to touch or
feel their purchase, that my vehicle is for real and what I
say is the truth. All the above is necessary for me to stay
in business while keeping integrity intact. I want every
buyer to be happy and I need glowing feedback on
eBay. To accomplish that I need satisfied customers that
are as thrilled with their purchase as I was when I bought
it.
If you have any questions at all, please
call me on my cell at: 702-353-7500. If your inquiry is
sincere and your offer serious, you’ll find me the most
accommodating business partner you’ve ever dealt with. If
you call or e-mail asking for my reserve or “what is my
bottom line” I will be looking for ways to politely end the
conversation. Until you are ready to actually pull the
trigger, I will happily quote you the absolute highest
nationally advertised suggested retail price I can find – a
number we both know will not buy the car so, don’t waste
your time, or mine. I am after all, a “used car dealer.”
Serious buyers know the maximum they can
offer. I then must simply decide if I can sell for that
number.
If you hit the reserve, the decision is no
longer mine. I must sell at that number.
I don't respond to emails
asking for "bottom line, sale price, reserve, or Buy-it-Now"
figures on top line cars.
THE ONLY WAY YOU GET THOSE
FIGURES IS TO CALL ME!
The book values posted below are relevant to "real" selling
figures.
NADA & KBB wouldn't be
in business if they posted nonsense. But they only account
for averages around the nation. If this car is less than or
better than average, bid or offer accordingly.
Please
ask about our service programs and pricing.
Cars
sold without warranties are sold As-Is.
Waiver's of Warranty
will be signed if declined.
All automobiles have breakdowns; some minor,
some serious. Believe me, I know. I fix them
without the advantage of a warranty but you don't have to.
Seriously consider a safety net for the unknown.
Most vehicles are
already pre-qualified for the warranties with AULcorp.com
Terms of Sale
This vehicle is safely stored in
our beautiful climate controlled showroom in Boulder
City, Nevada. We are just 25 minutes from Las
Vegas International Airport (McCarran) and welcome the
opportunity to meet the winning bidder there and drive
them to our facility for vehicle delivery. We have
years of experience with vehicle shipping, nationwide
and across the globe. We stand ready to help with
whatever arrangements are necessary at the buyers
request and expense. This vehicle will not be
delivered or released for shipment until complete
payment is received and all funds have cleared.
Third party, pre-purchase vehicle
inspections are welcome BEFORE the auction
ends. We are happy to answer questions about this
vehicle and resolve any concerns you may have
BEFOREYOUBID
and BEFORETHEAUCTIONENDS. . .
THEREARENOEXCEPTIONS. If you are in the Las
Vegas area, we invite you to stop by for a
demonstration.
A $1000 non-refundable
partial payment must be received 24 hours from the end
of this auction . We prefer VISA but will accept
PayPal if necessary.
Full payment must be received
within four (4) business days of the end of
auction. Cashiers-check, direct deposit or cash in
person are acceptable but BANK to BANK WIRE
TRANSFER IS PREFERRED for US winners and
required for all winning bidders outside the United
States. Loan checks can be accepted only after
prior approval from the owner, Doug Williams. M/Os
will NEVER be accepted. CHECKS
in ANY FORM MUST BE CLEARED as CASHABLE FUNDS before
delivery of any item.
Free and clear title is in seller's
possession and will be transferred upon payment in full.
Important:
Winning bidders on-line enter a legal and binding
contract to purchase the vehicle presented here.
Bidders that win the auction and then do not pay, will
be aggressively pursued. Non-paying bidders will
be prosecuted. If you do not intend to purchase
this vehicle, DO NOT BID.
We will happily
do whatever is required to assist a legitimate
bidder that intends to purchase the vehicle with
their transaction.
This vehicle sold AS-IS,
with no warranty. This is not a new vehicle, it is
used. A used vehicle will have normal wear and
tear congruent to its age and/or mileage. This
vehicle may have dings, scratches or other indications
of use because it has been used. Terms such as
"perfection," "flawless" or "mint" may not be subjective
but all other descriptions are.
When you bid, you understand and
agree to these terms.
Sales tax, Smog and title fees may be
applicable to Nevada residents.
A Document
Fee of $200.00 will be added to the closing
auction price.
An
Optional 15 Day Drive Away Permit is available for
$8.25.
New eBay bidders with (0)
feedback or international bidders
please make contact by
email or
phone at least 2 hours before bidding.
We reserve the right to cancel
bids if necessary to protect our
clients.
Research for this ad was
done with all due diligence toward an accurate
presentation of the facts. All information herein
represents our sincere effort to be correct. If we
have made any errors or provided information later found
to be inaccurate, we will correct these mistakes and
resolve any issues that occur as a result, as far as it
is within our ability to do. Descriptive words
like "perfect" or "flawless" are subjective opinions
because nothing is perfect; flaws are inevitable.
If you question what you see, feel free to inspect our
vehicles in person or by a professional inspection
service strictly prior to the close of the
auction. Post auction inspections are unacceptable
and we reserve the right to sell to the follow up bidder
immediately.
Viva! Las Vegas Autos, Inc.
707 Yucca St.
Boulder City, Nevada 89005Office Line -
702-889-Viva (8482)Fax Line -
702-889-8486Dlr #
26850
Doug Williams
OwnerDirect Line -
702-353-7500
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Please let us know if you see our vehicles
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released the results of its latest round of crash testing, announcing that the 2015 Dodge Challenger has netted a five-star overall crash rating. Of course, Chrysler won't want us to tell you this, but that NHTSA overall rating is not the whole story here. As The Car Connection so astutely points out, five-star rating aside, the refreshed 2015 Challenger actually performed worse than when it was tested back in 2013. The V6-powered SXT model tested by NHTSA in this latest round of testing was only able to record a four-star rating in its frontal crash test, while it nailed a five-star rating in the side-impact test. The 2013 Challenger managed a five-star rating in the frontal test. Of course, while this rating is a sign of overall good news for Challenger fans, the car, as TCC argues, has yet to be tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. It'll be interesting to see if these NHTSA ratings translate to an IIHS Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick Plus. Scroll down for the full press release from FCA. All-new 2015 Dodge Challenger Earns Five-Star Overall Safety Rating From U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 2015 Dodge Challenger coupe earns five stars overall, the highest possible score in NHTSA's safety rating program More than 70 safety and security features, including new for 2015 class-exclusive Forward Collision Warning, adaptive cruise control, Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection All-new 2015 Dodge Challenger starts at $26,995 (excluding tax, destination and title) December 18, 2014 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - The all-new 2015 Dodge Challenger has earned a five-star overall safety rating from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Five stars is the highest possible safety rating given by NHTSA. "The new Dodge Challenger coupe further demonstrates our commitment to broaden the proliferation of advanced safety technologies, such as driver-assist features," says Scott Kunselman, Senior Vice President-Vehicle Safety and Regulatory, FCA-North America. In its assessment of the new Challenger, NHTSA notes the availability of Forward Collision Warning (FCW), which features forward-facing sensors programmed to detect the potential for certain types of frontal collisions. If detected, the driver is alerted with visual and audible warnings. The 2015 Dodge Challenger is the only car in its segment with such capability.
Take a good look at this beauty. Because once she's gone there may be no turning back. The minivan market has been completely decimated over the past fifteen years. I could list all the former brands (dead and alive) that once formed the lynchpin of parenthood for this inherently conservative market. But that would involve at least fourteen commas, three sets of parentheses, and possibly even one 2000s-style recount. Back then, middle-class America loved these people-movers and even the well-to-do were glad to load them up with unique luxuries such as power sliding doors, captain's chairs, integrated child seats, and DVD players that entombed cacophonous kids into a temporary silence. Back in the '90s, the minivan market regularly realized well over a million sold units a year. In 2000, minivans finally hit their familial peak of 1.4 million vehicles in a year with the help of two top-20 bestsellers: the Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country. Today the minivan just isn't popular. This year it'll likely represent only a half-million in annual sales, with not a single minivan hitting America's top 30 in overall volume. But as I always tell folks, "If you want a deal, you have to hit 'em where they ain't." So you want a cheap and affordable minivan for cash money that isn't a 15-year-old Plymouth in purple? Does it have to be new? Really? Well, if you're married to that type of person, this Grand Caravan with the American Value Package is the cheapest thing going. Deals can also be had on the mini-minivan Mazda5, but since it's been discontinued due to low demand, let's focus on the still-popular Chrysler minivan. The cost for this 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan according to TrueCar is right around $19,500 depending on where you live in the USA. But let's take a look at the 2015 models instead since they tend to have even stronger discounts during the wintertime thanks to manufacturers and dealers who are busy shoveling out all this older inventory. If you opt for a 2015 model instead, you're looking at a market price right around $17,800 and luckily these minivans are still sitting in multitude. Wanna click those rebate and incentive buttons? If you currently lease or finance a FIAT or Chrysler product, have AAA coverage, and finance the car with FCA, you can make off like the proverbial bandit for a price of only $15,229 before the dealer inflicts their bogus fee money dance.
MILAN — Carmaker Stellantis announced a strategy Tuesday to embed AI-enabled software in 34 million vehicles across its 14 brands, hoping the tech upgrade will help it bring in 20 billion euros ($22.6 billion) in annual revenue by 2030. CEO Carlos Tavares heralded the move as part of a strategy that would transform the car company into a “sustainable mobility tech company,” with business growth coming from features and services tied to the internet. That includes using voice commands to activate navigation, make payments and order products online. The company is expanding existing partnerships with BMW on partially automated driving, iPhone manufacturer Foxconn on customized cockpits and Waymo to push their autonomous driving work into light commercial vehicle delivery fleets. StellantisÂ’ embrace of artificial intelligence and expansion of software-enabled vehicles is part of a broad transformation in the auto industry, with a race toward more fully electric and hybrid propulsion systems, more autonomous driving features and increased connectivity in automobiles. Ford and General Motors also are banking on dramatically increased revenue from similar online subscription services. But the automakers face immense competition for monthly consumer spending from movie and music streaming services, news outlets, Amazon Prime and others. Stellantis, which was formed from the combination of PSA Peugeot and FCA Fiat Chrysler, said the software would seamlessly integrate into customers' lives, with the capability of live updates providing upgraded services over time. New products will include the possibility to subscribe to automated driving features, purchase usage-based car insurance or even increase the power of the vehicle with a tune-up to add horsepower. As a baseline, Stellantis generates 400 million euros in revenue on software-generated services installed in 12 million vehicles. To meet the targets, Stellantis will expand its software engineering team of 1,000 to 4,500 in North America, Asia and Europe. More than 1,000 of the expanded team will be retrained in house. Stellantis also announced a new partnership with Foxconn to develop semiconductors to cover 80% of the companyÂ’s needs and simplify the supply chain. The first microchips from the partnership are targeted to be installed in vehicles in 2024.