Passion for performance continues to grow as MotorTrend Group’s “Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge” was back in full force with an extra night of high-horsepower fun and a record amount of attendees. This year, more than 47,000 enthusiasts from around the country watched and participated in street-legal racing on historic Woodward Avenue.

“When we first introduced ‘Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge’ five years ago as a pop-up car show and drag race, we never imagined it would grow to nearly 50,000 performance enthusiasts over two days,” said Tim Kuniskis, Global Head of Alfa Romeo and Head of Passenger Cars – Dodge, SRT, Chrysler and FIAT, FCA – North America. “The positive reaction from our fans and continued growth of this one-of-a-kind event fuels our passion to keep delivering products and marketing for performance enthusiasts.”

In addition to cash prizes for the race winners and fastest Dodge cars on the drag strip, the fifth annual car festival gave attendees the chance to get in the passenger seat. They were able to take an exhilarating thrill or drift ride in the 707-horsepower Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat and the 717-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, as well as thrill rides in the Durango SRT Pursuit “Speed Trap” concept. If that wasn’t enough, they could also race for the best quarter-mile times in the Challenger SRT Demon simulators. More than 6,800 people experienced these Dodge//SRT vehicles firsthand over the span of the two-day event.

The car festival also included a chance to check out more than 300 custom and classic cars in a Show ‘n’ Shine and watch freestyle motocross dyno, flamethrowers and wheelstander exhibitions.

“Last year’s Roadkill Nights was going to be hard to beat, but adding an extra event day this year really brought out a whole new level of turnout and excitement for car enthusiasts,” said Michael Deer, MotorTrend Group Automotive Events Senior Director. “We appreciate the support from fans in the Pontiac community and around the country who joined us to experience all the drag racing and thrill rides that Roadkill Nights had to offer.”

More than 120 street-legal cars hit the specially prepped 1/8-mile drag strip on Woodward Avenue between Rapid Street and South Boulevard to compete in high-powered drag racing for a cash purse totaling $30,000. The quickest Dodge cars in both the small and large tire categories also took home $5,000 each.

Quickest Dodge Winners

• James Pranis, Pennsylvania: 1968 Dodge Charger (Big Tire)
• Peter Bokedon, Michigan: 1972 Dodge Dart (Small Tire)

Big Tire Winner
Lil Jimmer Kline, Michigan: 1966 Pontiac GTO

Small Tire Winner
Alen Danial, Michigan: 1979 Chevrolet Malibu

In addition to the street-legal drag racing, celebrities, local sheriffs and NHRA racers also hit the drag strip on Woodward Avenue this weekend.

The team of Leah Pritchett and David Freiburger won the celebrity showdown challenge, with a $10,000 prize purse donated to United Way. In total, $21,210 was donated to United Way for Southeastern Michigan through the celebrity showdown challenge, charity auction and raffle tickets.

Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham defeated Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard in the ‘Sheriff Showdown,’ an old-school grudge match on Woodward Avenue on Saturday, where they each drove a 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye with respective County decals.

Leah Pritchett in her NHRA Top Fuel Dragster and Matt Hagan in his Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody NHRA Funny Car wowed the crowd with exhibition runs.

On Friday and Saturday, the Mopar Career Automotive Program (CAP) public booth spread awareness of the program, which is designed to develop the most highly skilled service technicians in the auto industry. Mopar CAP hosted 20 students and 20 metro-Detroit area dealers to network for dealership placement after the completion of the program. Approximately 1,000 interested prospects received information regarding the Mopar CAP program during the “Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge” event.

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SRT (Street and Racing Technology) Motorsports teammates Kuno Wittmer and Jonathan Bomarito co-drove to a major victory in the No. 93 Dodge Viper SRT GTS-R in the Brickyard Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Friday.

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All-new Alfa Romeo 4C Debuts at the 2014 New York Auto Show, Marks the Iconic Italian Brand’s Return to North America

Marking the Italian brand’s highly anticipated return to North America, the all-new 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C makes its New York Auto Show debut – a mid-engine design inspired by the brand’s legendary racing history, state-of-the-art carbon fiber monocoque and all-aluminum turbocharged engine influenced by Formula 1, and advanced technological solutions, all to deliver supercar-level performance and driving exhilaration.

A tradition of essential beauty and function 
The inspiration for the all-new 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C dates back to the 1967 33 Stradale, the homologated version of the racing Type 33, which is considered one of the most beautiful cars of all time. Like the 33 Stradale that combined extreme mechanical and functional requirements with undeniable Alfa Romeo style and performance – the 4C coupe shares its body forms and follows this performance tradition with an undoubtedly Italian-styled composite body “clothing,” a state-of-the-art carbon fiber
and aluminum structure, and a high-performance turbocharged engine.With a purpose-built cockpit inspired by the legendary 1967 33 Stradale, entering the interior of the all-new Alfa Romeo 4C means entering a world derived from motorsport – only essential components for performance are integrated.

Two composite-framed sport seats, thermoformed dashboard and exposed carbon fiber monocoque highlight the coupe’s technological uniqueness. Furthermore, a driver-oriented cockpit with flat-bottom performance steering wheel with paddle-shift controls and aluminum pedals speak to the brand’s racing spirit. Emphasizing the Alfa Romeo 4C’s advanced technology and focus on lightweight technical solutions is a 7-inch full-color thin-film transistor (TFT) instrument cluster that  displays simple, high-impact graphics to keep the driver focused on the road, or track ahead.

Ultra-lightweight: carbon fiber, aluminum and composites structures 
To create the ultra-lightweight architecture needed for maximum performance and dynamic efficiency, Alfa Romeo 4C engineers looked to Formula 1 and only the most advanced supercars for state-of-the-art materials. The result is a monocoque made entirely of carbon fiber that delivers extraordinary stiffness and strength. Attached to the Alfa Romeo 4C’s exotic monocoque are front and rear cell structures, roof reinforcements and an engine-mounting frame made from lightweight aluminum.

Alfa Romeo engineers continued the use of state-of-the-art materials by creating the bodywork entirely of SMC (Sheet Molding Compound), a low-density, high-strength composite material that is 20 percent lighter and dimensionally more rigid than steel. Providing the ability to create complex shapes while saving weight by 20 percent compared to steel are PUR-RIM (injected polyurethane) fascias and rear spoiler. Engineers even optimized the Alfa Romeo 4C’s windshield and side windows by using
10 percent thinner glass to reduce weight by up to 15 percent.Finally, two sport seats feature a carbon fiber and fiberglass reinforced-composite structure to deliver the strength and seating position needed for performance driving.

High-tech powertrain for exceptional track performance and drivability 
The engine is the beating heart of any Alfa Romeo, and for the 4C, it beats to an all-new 1750 cc direct-injection 237 horsepower aluminum engine. To ensure exceptional performance and drivability on the racetrack or city streets, this new engine features cutting-edge technical solutions, including direct-injection, intercooler, dual (intake and exhaust) continuous variable-valve timing (VVT), eight counterweights, and intake and exhaust systems optimized for Alfa Romeo 4C’s mid-engine layout.

A new generation turbocharger features a pulse-converter exhaust manifold to exploit pressure waves and boost torque at low-engine speeds. A waste gate valve adjusts turbo pressure and improves the engine’s efficiency. Advanced scavenging technology enables the Alfa Romeo 4C to maximize torque at low engine speeds and deliver more response to driver input by increasing combustion efficiency and turbine speed, all while eliminating turbo lag. As a result, torque delivery is instantaneous, with a peak of 258 ft.-lb. (350 N•m); 80 percent of which is available at only 1,700 rpm.

Teamed to the all-aluminum engine is a paddle-shifting Alfa TCT twin-clutch transmission, which has been specifically tuned for the all-new Alfa Romeo 4C. With its uniquely calibrated software that adjusts with the Alfa DNA selector system, the Alfa TCT’s gearshifts are designed to become most aggressive in the Dynamic and Race modes. The Alfa TCT system also integrates a “launch control” mode – delivering the utmost acceleration possible as soon as the driver releases the brake.Alfa DNA selector offers advanced technological solutions 
The all-new Alfa Romeo 4C features the brand’s innovative Alfa DNA selector with “Race” mode – enabling the driver to optimize the right level of performance through four modes. With a touch of the Alfa DNA selector, the character of the Alfa Romeo 4C can be changed to (in order of increasing capability):

• All-weather – designed to ensure maximum control under adverse weather conditions and enables gentler accelerator input and special engine and brake control logic to match road speed and prevent skidding
• Natural – enables grand touring comfort and smooth drivability for the Alfa TCT gearbox
• Dynamic – enables improved driving performance via a more aggressive powertrain calibration and less intrusive electronic stability control (ESC) setting
• Race – is the most extreme performance mode, putting the driver in total control of the car under race conditions. ESC and anti-slip regulation (ASR) are deactivated to allow the driver to control traction through the accelerator pedal. The Alfa Romeo Electronic Q2 differential control system remains active for fast exits out of corners or bends
  • In Race mode, launch control can be activated, allowing the Alfa Romeo 4C to deliver supercar-level 0-to-60 mph acceleration blasts in the mid-4 second range

For driving convenience in Dynamic, Natural or All-weather modes, the Alfa Romeo TCT gearbox can utilize an “auto” mode.

Supercar performance, compact size 
Thanks to Alfa Romeo 4C’s advanced technological solutions and compact size, the coupe demonstrates its precision, agility and performance credentials with a top speed of 160 miles per hour (mph), 0-to-60 mph acceleration blasts in the mid-4 second range, 1.1 g of side acceleration on corners and 1.25 g of maximum braking deceleration.

4C combines the best technical and manufacturing competencies of Alfa Romeo and Maserati 
The very best technical and industrial expertise of the Alfa Romeo and Maserati brands were used to develop the all-new Alfa Romeo 4C. Teamwork between the two brands included the integration of the Alfa Romeo Style Center design with the well-known craftsmanship of the Maserati brand’s Modena production plant. In addition, the Alfa Romeo 4C was boosted by the technological contributions of Italian suppliers, who are international leaders in manufacturing high-performance components.
This is a distinguishing trait of Alfa Romeo, a brand with a century of history that continues to be one of the most famous and popular ambassadors of Italian products around the world.Limited to 500 serialized units: 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C Launch Edition 
For “Alfisti” in North America, a special 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C Launch Edition will be made available this June. These first 500 Alfa Romeo 4C coupes will be serialized and include the following appointments:

• Alfa Red, Rosso Competizione or Madreperla White exterior paint
• Bi-xenon headlamps with LED illuminated daytime running lights
• Carbon fiber rear spoiler and mirror caps
• Aluminum rear diffuser
• Race suspension tuning with front- and rear-sway bars and performance-tuned shock absorbers
• Racing exhaust
• Staggered 18-inch (front) and 19-inch (rear) forged wheels painted in Dark Gray
• Red lacquered brake calipers
• Sport seats with black microfiber
• Leather-wrapped instrument and door panels
• Red or White interior accent stitching on the instrument panel, steering wheel, handbrake, floor mats and door handles
• Serialized “Launch Edition” plaque

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Everyone knows that LEDs are the future of lighting and the police/law enforcement have have started to outfit their vehicles with LED lights to be seen better during the day and night.  Oracle is now offering 4 LED and 9 LED strobe light kits that are brighter than the competition!  These strobe lights are self-contained and are completely waterproof if the customer wants to mount them on the outside of the headlights or tail lights.

Visit www.oraclelights.com for additional information.

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Many Modern Mopar readers are familiar with the innovative wheel designs of USW Forged, which has been around since the birth of the LX platform back in 2005. What many readers may not know is that last year the parent company that owned USW Forged was bought out by an overseas company which planned to dissolve USW Forged, the wheel designs, and the brand all together. Luckily a group of enthusiasts who were intimately familiar with the brand heard of this development and immediately met with the new owner to find a way to preserve the USW legacy. Shortly after their meeting these enthusiasts constructed a plan and purchased USW; thus preserving the brand and its history of providing high quality and unique wheel designs to the Mopar enthusiast community. Although the operating offices have been moved to Houston, TX, the manufacturing still takes place in Southern California. That’s right … Made in the USA!

Not only have the brand and designs been saved but now the wheels are built to even higher exacting standards and each set is DOT safety rated. Their meticulous wheel manufacturing process focuses on quality, reliability, and safety. With new blood also came new innovation; USW now offers their wheel designs in centerline, concave, deep concave, and new monoblock forged versions. Finishes include chrome, polished, powdercoated, painted, and even a carbon fiber finish. Staying true to its roots, each set of USW Forged wheels is built from aircraft-grade 6160 high quality aluminum tempered to a T6 hardness. If you are in the market for wheels be sure to check out USW Forged at www.uswforged.com or call them at 713.680.8170. Be sure to mention you are a Modern Mopar reader for a limited time 10% discount off your custom forged wheels!

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2855 Mangum Road Suite B208
Houston TX 77092
www.uswforged.com

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This latest addition to the product line delivers the many benefits of the current ProCharger offering, while adding programmable boost and cockpit control as additional features. Designed and manufactured in the USA, i-1® ProChargers feature exclusive billet impellers and rugged gear cases. Programmable boost is delivered by a highly durable variable ratio transmission design, with a rugged dry hybrid drive. ProCharger i-1® supercharger systems will begin shipping in early 2013 for a variety of late model vehicles, including 2010-13 Camaro SS, 2011-13 5.0L Mustang GT, 2008-13 LS3 C6 Corvette, HEMI 6.1L and 5.7L Challenger/Charger/300, Ford 6.2/5.4 F-150 and GM 6.2/6.0/5.3 Truck/SUV applications.

ProCharger, the world’s leading forced induction brand for nearly 20 years, is known for an unmatched record of street/strip innovation and racing championships, as well as a worldwide network of installing dealers.

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Dodge Introduces the 2012 Avenger SE V6, Delivering Best-in-class V-6 Power with the Fuel Efficiency and Price of a Four-cylinder Mid-size Sedan

New Dodge Avenger SE V6 features a Starting U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $21,495, thousands of dollars less than competitive vehicles

• SE V6 package offers unprecedented performance and value in the mid-size sedan segment
• The Avenger SE V6 is powered by the award-winning 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, which produces a best-in-class 283 horsepower while achieving a best-in-class V-6 EPA highway fuel economy rating of 29 miles per gallon
• 18-inch aluminum wheels, dual exhaust with bright tips and a body-color rear spoiler are standard equipment for the new 2012 Dodge Avenger SE V6 package
• The 2012 Dodge Avenger not only has outstanding driving performance, but also is an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick
• Dodge Avenger sales have increased 112 percent in 2012 calendar year through February – making it one of the fastest growing mid-size cars in America

Auburn Hills, Mich. , Mar 12, 2012  –  Dodge today announced the new 2012 Avenger SE V6 package, developed to be America’s most affordable and powerful mid-size car, delivering unprecedented performance and value for driving enthusiasts. The new Avenger SE V6 model has a starting U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of just $21,495 (excluding destination) and is powered by a standard 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine, one of Ward’s “10 Best Engines,” mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The 3.6-liter Pentastar engine produces a best-in-class 283 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque while achieving an EPA estimated 29 miles per gallon (mpg) highway, best-in-class for a V-6-powered mid-size sedan.

“The Dodge Avenger is one of the fastest growing mid-size cars in America, with sales up 112 percent this year,” said Reid Bigland, President and CEO – Dodge Brand. “We’re building off this momentum with the introduction of the new SE V6 package, delivering a true no compromise solution for the mid-size car buyer – 283 best-in-class horsepower, 29 mpg highway, 18-inch wheels and a rear spoiler – all for just $21,495 MSRP. You get the power, the efficiency, the look and tremendous value that is unmatched in the segment.”

The new 2012 Dodge Avenger SE V6 provides customers the most desirable features at an outstanding price. Standard equipment includes a 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission that produces a best-in-class 283 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque while delivering a best-in-class EPA highway V-6 fuel economy rating of 29 mpg, 18-inch aluminum wheels, rear decklid spoiler, and dual exhaust with bright tips. SE V-6 models also include the rest of the comprehensive equipment list standard on all Avenger SE models, including: LED taillamps, premium interior with soft-touch surfaces, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, electronic stability control with traction control and electronic roll mitigation, advanced multi-stage driver and front passenger air bags, side-curtain and front seat-mounted side airbags, laminated front windshield and front-row side glass, power locks, power mirrors, air conditioning, remote keyless entry, premium cloth seats, speed control, tilt/telescoping steering wheel with integrated audio and speed controls, outside temperature display in gauge cluster, CD with four speakers, 60/40 rear seat with trunk pass through, fold flat front passenger seat and a five-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty.

The 2012 Dodge Avenger is uniquely positioned as an alternative for consumers looking for a sedan with more style, personality and performance as well as with value for their dollar. The Avenger is available in five trim levels: SE – starting at $18,995 MSRP, the new SE V-6 starting at $21,495 MSRP, SXT, SXT Plus R/T, and eight exterior colors: Blackberry Pearl Coat, Bright Silver Metallic, Black Clear Coat, Redline 2 Pearl Coat, Bright White Clear Coat, Tungsten Metallic Clear Coat, Copperhead Pearl Coat or Blue Streak Pearl Coat.

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You’re certainly entitled to your own opinion, but if you ask me, the most recent Super Bowl half-time show had me yawning from start to finish.

I mean, they had “The Material Girl” out there shamelessly doing her best to lip-sync to her own songs, all while surrounded by a supporting cast of at least 200 other performers, and enough lights to blind aliens on Pluto.  I felt so dissatisfied.

Organizers of the Super Bowl should have consulted with me about who to pick as their musical guest.  I know four guys who could have blown the roof off of Lucas Oil Stadium with nothing more than a drum set, two guitars, and a microphone; all while standing on a meager 10X20-foot stage.  They go by the name of Van Halen – you may have heard of them.

If you really think about it, the scenario would have been perfect: Eddie, Alex, Wolfgang, and Diamond Dave emerge from the darkness; rip through Unchained and Runnin’ With The Devil; Eddie shreds through Eruption, bringing every man who’s watching to tears; then they wrap things up with Jump as the stadium nearly collapses under the stress created by the crowd’s unbridled energy.

We wouldn’t have heard Clint Eastwood afterwards talking about “half-time in America” either.  Instead, we would have been a bullet lodged in the barrel of “Dirty” Harry Callahan’s .44 Magnum, as he stated, “Play time’s over, punks!”, blasting us out into the world to assert America’s dominance once again.  We would have instantly felt rejuvenated; ready to grab the world by the tail and put it in our pocket.  We’d all be having fun again.  The economy would spike into the black.  Even world peace would finally take hold.

Okay, the world peace part was a bit of a stretch – maybe.

You see, if Eddie and Alex Van Halen can regroup with David Lee Roth in the studio to record an entire album, all without the whole thing imploding on itself, I’d say there is hope for all of us.

A Different Kind of Truth, the group’s first new full-length recording with Roth at the helm in nearly three decades, is a soaring swell of sweet, fresh rarefied air that fills your nostrils with the rich aroma of good ol‘ rock ‘n‘ roll.  Yes, you can even smell it.

Just don’t come at this new installment with the expectation of hearing something as powerful as Van Halen 1 and 2, the iconic 1984, or their best work-to-date, Fair Warning.

That’s not to say that Truth is any less meaningful.  In fact, it could be argued that this is a pivotal point in Van Halen history.  Can these guys really recapture the magic and avoid making a throw-away comeback album that gets pandered by fans and critics alike?  The answer is unequivocally yes!  All the essential elements are still intact here.

Diamond Dave exhibits his old, jolly self, even if his voice is a little coarse at times, and those higher notes don’t come quite as easily as they once did (not that he ever had tremendous range in the first place).  At 56 years old, it’s an honest effort and you can hear Roth enjoying every single second on the mic.

During track #9, The Trouble With Never, Roth twice catechizes us listeners: “When was the last time you heard somethin’ for the first time?” and “When you turn on your stereo, does it return the favor?”  Admittedly, I was looking inward to answer both questions and it’s admittedly been quite awhile since a band made me feel the fire inside.  But quite honestly, the fire has undoubtedly returned with this new material.

Relying on several unreleased songs from the late-70‘s that have been reworked and freshened up, the new album plays right into Roth’s hands, most notably on the funked-up and sexy, She’s The Woman.  DLR throws in his signature grunts, “wooooooooo’s”, and “yeahhhhhhhhh’s,” all mixed with his tall tale, non-sensical lyrical ingenuity that has allowed his one-liners to live on for decades.  You’ll be singing right along with him in no time.

The Diamond-one gets plenty of support from Alex and Wolfgang (Eddie’s 20 year old son) as well.

Alex, now 58, is in remarkable form all the way from start to finish.  He masterfully handles everything from the album’s straight-forward, love-it-or-hate-it first single, Tattoo; to the barn burning juggernaut of, China Town, which will have you reminiscing about the first time you heard Hot For Teacher, wondering how a drummer could keep such impeccable time and force without falling apart amidst Eddie’s lightning fast chops.  He hasn’t lost a step.

Wolfgang hangs just fine with his dad and two uncles (one by birth, the other by fate).  Unfortunately, he’s gonna find it hard to escape the endless comparisons to the now-absent Michael Anthony, but that’s out of his hands.  Wolfgang isn’t out of place one bit on the entire record, and it is largely his backing vocals that allow the band to carry out the trademark Van Halen harmony that really separated them from the pack all along.

On the closing track, Beats Workin’, Wolfie closely emulates the Beatle’s, Day Tripper, as the song winds down to finish out the album; a nice touch that I would hope he came up with all by himself.  It’s the approaching 50-show tour, however, where he’ll have to be in top shape when he performs such bass-laden classics like, Runnin’ With The Devil, Beautiful Girls, and Everybody Wants Some.  Fans will expect perfection.

Nevertheless, A Different Kind Of Truth undoubtedly belongs to the man, Mr. Edward Van Halen.

The six-string virtuoso who rewrote the rules on what a guitar could and should do, plays out of his f-ing mind on all 13 tracks.  Running up and down the fret board with the ease of how you and I breathe oxygen, Eddie dazzles us with the blazing speed, finger-taps, and infectious, heavy-ass riffs that he is universally known for.  At other times, he’s bending the whammy bar and strings to such great lengths that you wonder how in the world his axe doesn’t submit under the strain.  You just can’t get this stuff no more.  It is absolutely beautiful!!!

On, As Is, Eddie’s elastic playing range is on full display as his speed and ferocity fluctuate like a cat chasing a red laser pointer.  At one point he’s at a slow creep as the song builds energy, then it’s off to races.  Roth momentarily chimes in to warn us, “This next part should really confuse things – everybody, let’s stay focused!”  Eddie then rips into a finger-tapping solo that conjures up the brilliance of Eruption, right before he cuts into a bluesy breakdown where Roth’s banter can take center-stage again.  It’s a magical give-and-take between the most celebrated rock duo of all time (Eddie and Dave, that is).

To me, this album means huge redemption for Eddie Van Halen.  The now 57 years young rock icon has endured everything from a lifelong battle with alcoholism; to cancer treatment; to several highly publicized conflicts with lead singers (Roth included); and even a bum hip.  This guy has been through Hell several times, and he’s still standing proudly, swinging for the fences with this monster display of genius guitar work.  I hope it’s as satisfying to him as it is for me to listen to it all pour off of his fingers.

The boys have simply obliterated any possible expectation I had listening to Truth for the first time.  It is a bona fide comeback effort that will sit comfortably within the Van Halen library forever; not as an eyesore, but as a sight for sore eyes.  My only question now is whether or not this is their last album?  Let’s hope not.

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• 2012 Chrysler 200 sedan modified using Mopar parts and accessories
• Stage One appearance package amplifies refined styling of Chrysler 200
• Stage Two amplifies performance with coil-over suspension, cold-air intake and cat-back exhaust
• Mopar package will be available on Chrysler 200S sedans in 2012

Auburn Hills, Mich. , Jan 2, 2012 – Chrysler Group LLC’s Mopar brand set its sights on the 2012 Chrysler 200. The Chrysler 200 Super S by Mopar is a rolling showcase for the latest Mopar exterior parts that will be available for the 200 sedan in 2012. The Chrysler 200 Super S by Mopar will debut at the 2012 North American International Auto Show.

“The Super S is Mopar’s interpretation of the Chrysler 200,” said Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar, Chrysler Group LLC’s service, parts and customer-care brand. “The extensive list of high-quality Mopar parts enhances the performance and appearance of our Chrysler 200.”

For Stage One, Mopar’s long list of modifications starts at the front of the car with a large chin spoiler, satin chrome fog light trim, satin chrome grille surround and mesh in the upper and lower grilles. The upper grille is gloss black with a recessed Chrysler wing badge.

Body sides feature new side sills, satin chrome belt molding, black chrome “200” badges and gray or hyper black 18-inch “S” alloy wheels.

From the rear view, the new look is capped off by a new trunk lid spoiler, satin chrome light bar and a matte black lower diffuser with attached exhaust openings.

Stage Two adds performance with a coil-over suspension, which also lowers the center of gravity for the vehicle. In addition, Stage Two includes a cold-air intake and cat-back exhaust.

This Mopar package on the Chrysler 200 Super S will be available on Chrysler 200S later in 2012. Mopar’s Chrysler 200 Super S will be one many Mopar-modified vehicles that will debut during the 2012 auto show season.

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• The Dodge brand is back in the U.S. compact sedan segment – in a big way – as the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart will make its world debut at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich., on Jan. 9, 2012
• Built on a world-class architecture, Dodge Dart offers three technologically advanced, fuel-efficient and powerful engines, including the 1.4L MultiAir® Turbo
• Dodge delivers exceptional craftsmanship with class-leading technology and style

Auburn Hills, Mich. , Dec 6, 2011 – Dodge redefines performance in the compact car segment with an all-new, state-of-the-art four-door sedan delivering class-leading aerodynamics – the 2013 Dodge Dart.

With Alfa Romeo DNA and Dodge’s passion for performance at its core, the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart is a thoroughly modern vehicle that’s fuel-efficient, beautifully designed and crafted, agile and brings fun back to driving in the segment.

Similar to the Dodge Dart of the late 1960s, the 2013 Dart offers a special blend of style, performance and innovation. The Dodge brand leveraged its nearly 100-year history of passion for building high-quality, innovative vehicles that stand apart in performance and style, as well as from its partner Fiat’s global compact car expertise, to develop the all-new Dodge Dart.

ALFA ROMEO DNA
The all-new Dart is the first Chrysler Group vehicle based upon a Fiat architecture – adapted from the award-winning Alfa Romeo Giulietta. The Giulietta is renowned for satisfying the most demanding customers in terms of road-holding, agility and safety, with exceptional driving dynamics. The Dart leverages all of these attributes within a lengthened and widened platform delivering segment-leading levels of interior roominess.

The all-new Compact U.S. Wide (CUSW) architecture underpinning the Dart is a state-of-the-art architecture with an industry-leading 68 percent of the body composed of high-strength steel, resulting in a very strong and rigid structure. Combined with responsive steering, four-wheel independent suspension, and available 18-inch wheels, the Dart brings fun back to driving in the compact car segment.

UNMISTAKABLE STYLE
The all-new 2013 Dart marks the Dodge brand’s re-entry into the compact sedan segment, hitting the bulls-eye with a modern, unmistakable Dodge design that builds upon its performance heritage while evoking emotion, efficiency and fluidity of movement.

Eye-catching exterior proportions are set off from every angle by dynamic lines and curves, along with advanced technology, to deliver class-leading aerodynamic performance. The personality-packed front view is instantly recognizable as an all-new Dodge with its tailored split-crosshair grille, projector headlamps and fog lamps and accentuated fenders. Signature Dodge full-width LED ‘racetrack’ tail lamps and class-exclusive integrated dual exhaust – both inspired by Dodge Charger – accentuate the athletic and muscular stance of this dynamic and passionate new design.

THREE SOPHISTICATED, FUEL-EFFICIENT & POWERFUL ENGINES
The 2013 Dodge Dart will be powered by three fuel-efficient, powerful, state-of-the-art four-cylinder engines that add to Dart’s fun-to-drive quotient.

Drivers can select from a new Tigershark 16-valve 2.0-liter engine, a 16-valve 1.4-liter MultiAir Intercooled Turbo engine, and a new Tigershark 16-valve 2.4-liter MultiAir four cylinder engine. These three engines, combined with three transmission choices, combine to redefine performance by providing the most diverse powertrain lineup in its class.

MultiAir technology delivers optimum combustion at any speed under all driving conditions by allowing direct and dynamic control of air intake and combustion. The result is up to a 15 percent increase in low engine rpm torque, a 7.5 percent improvement in fuel efficiency and a 10 percent reduction in C02 emissions.

THE ALL-NEW DART – BUILT IN AMERICA
The all-new Dodge Dart will be made in America at Chrysler Group’s Belvidere Assembly Plant in Belvidere, Ill. The Company is in the process of investing $600 million dollars to support the production of future products, including the 2013 Dodge Dart. The investment includes the construction of a 638,000-square-foot body shop, as well as the installation of new machinery, tooling and material handling equipment. Work on the expansion began in the summer of 2010 and will be completed this year.

The all-new Dodge Dart has been engineered with great levels of refinement, craftsmanship and engaging driving dynamics. Consumers can follow www.Dodge.com/Dart for additional photos and more information about the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart.

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