Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is offering Apple Siri Eyes Free to nearly two million vehicles through an Uconnect software update. All owners of 2013 to 2015 model year Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles equipped with Uconnect 8.4 touchscreen systems will be able to install the Apple Siri Eyes Free update to their vehicle for free. Siri Eyes Free is compatible with Apple iOS 4 devices or later and can be activated from the voice button on the steering wheel, allowing the driver to send text messages, play music, place phone calls, set reminders, and access turn-by-turn directions simply through natural language voice commands. The driver merely needs to push […]
Dodge Charger Stars in First Furious 8 Teaser Poster
Vin Diesel has unveiled the first teaser poster for the upcoming Furious 8 motion picture, which features his character Dom standing on a deserted road next to his classic Dodge Charger. The Furious 8 teaser poster sports a “New Roads Ahead” tagline but doesn’t provide much by way of actual information other than that the movie will launch in theaters and IMAX on April 14, 2017. We do know that Dwayne Johnson, Charlize Theron, and Scott Eastwood—Clint Eastwood’s son—will all feature in the movie; Johnson returning as Hobbs, Theron as a villain, and Eastwood in an unknown but prominent role. If you feel that the Fast & Furious franchise is […]
Dodge Revives Go Mango Color Option for Challenger and Charger
Back in the golden age of muscle cars during the ’60s and ’70s, Dodge often partnered with Mopar to release bright and iconic colors for its high-performance cars, such as Plum Crazy, Sublime, and B5 Blue–purple, green, and blue, respectively. Recently, Dodge brought back the three aforementioned colors as options for buyers of the new Dodge Challenger and Charger, and the brand plans on bringing back another popular color that hasn’t been offered from the company in over 10 years. The Go Mango color, a bright orange, will be available in limited quantities. Go Mango has its origins with the 1970 Challenger and, consequently, is strongly associated with legendary […]
Crew Chief 715 Concept Hints at Jeep Wrangler Pickup
Jeep design boss Mark Allen recently unveiled a lineup of seven Jeep concepts for the Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, and hidden among them is a concept that hints at a model whose existence has been rumored and speculated about for years—a Jeep Wrangler pickup truck. The concept in question is the Jeep Crew Chief 715, which uses a Wrangler Ultimate as a base in conjunction with heritage design cues and the addition of a truck bed. Allen dropped vague hints that the Crew Chief 715 contains some of the same styling cues as the upcoming Jeep Wrangler and, consequently, hints at the future Wrangler pickup. “We’re finally […]
LaSalle Speedway: Rich in History and Entertainment
We at Cornet Dodge appreciate being so close to the LaSalle Speedway. This ¼-mile dirt track speedway has a rich history and provides a great amount of entertainment for fans. The LaSalle Speedway was founded in 1947 and was originally named the Tri-City Speedway. It was closed after just six races due to low interest. While it was closed, a cow milking center operated on the spot, and then a drive-in theater was constructed there. Ironically going along with the racing theme, the final showing at the drive-in was Herbie Rides Again on November 13, 1973. The racetrack did not re-open until the summer of 1992. Izzo Construction reconstructed another […]
Dodge Viper ACR Extreme – A Collector’s Car
We at Coronet Dodge appreciate the beauty of classic cars. We also appreciate the people who have the determination to keep their car well maintained and plan for the car’s future as a classic car. So what makes a car a collectible? There was a report released from experts at Hagerty Classic Car Insurance which looked at collectability of vehicles to determine which cars of today may be a good investment. Hagerty President McKeel Hagerty states that the simplest form of being collectible is when a car is “the fun car you don’t have to have.” From a value standpoint, the car becomes recognized as a collectible once it has […]
How to Finance a Car
Taking out a loan is one of the most common ways to pay for your new car. While it may sound complicated, having a dealership’s finance department by your side can make all the difference. There are only a few steps to finance a car but how long it takes can vary from whether you’re getting pre-approved or buying from a dealership. First and foremost, you’ll need some information. Before filling out applications, have your employer, income, expenses, and social security number on-hand. If you’re applying at a dealership, you’ll only need to fill out a few general forms. If you’re applying on your own, you’ll need to fill out […]
New Dodge Viper a Possibility
The Dodge Viper is known for its incredible performance but slow sales have generated cause for worry among enthusiasts. Production of the supercar is scheduled to come to an end in 2017 and there isn’t any indication of a replacement supercar anytime soon. Fortunately there is hope according to Sergio Marchionne. While the Dodge Viper generally doesn’t sell more than 1,000 units a year, it’s a legend and well-known model on the Dodge lineup. That gives reason to believe that Dodge won’t want to cut it permanently. Instead of its specialized production line at the Conner Avenue Assembly plant in Detroit, a new Dodge Viper could share a platform and […]
Fourth-Generation Uconnect on Display at 2016 CES
Every year, in-car technology gets more and more advanced. At the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas held earlier this month, FCA showed off its fourth-generation Uconnect system. This new system will have improved performance and will include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. “The Uconnect team is evolving Uconnect and making it even better,” said Joni Christensen, Head of Uconnect Marketing, FCA US LLC, in a statement. “With the launch of the fourth generation of Uconnect systems, we are continuing to minimize the everyday stresses of busy lifestyles by providing drivers with a variety of ways to stay conveniently connected to their vehicles, while making every drive exceptionally informative, […]
All Roads Lead to NAIAS—A Journey Home
On December 27th, three iconic cars started out on a journey that would span nearly 3,000 miles across the country. These cars were a 1957 Chevrolet Nomad, 1966 Ford Mustang, and a 1961 Chrysler 300G. All three of these cars were born in Detroit, but currently call the LeMay—America’s Car Museum in Tacoma, Washington—home. In an epic road trip that lasted 12 days, the three cars finally arrived at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit on January 8th. All along the route, the cars made pit stops to meet with local car enthusiasts and supporters. Perhaps you caught them while they were in Bloomington, Illinois on January […]
