Comments on: Brampton to build 30,000 Challengers yearly http://www.leftlanenews.com/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:18:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: candace http://www.leftlanenews.com/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly.html#comment-235915 candace Sat, 19 Aug 2006 03:45:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/04/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly/#comment-235915 hi there i am in love with the new challagers i was just wondering how much a fully loaded car would be? and not loaded car would be? and when can we purchuse them?in canada prices... thanx an bunch candace hi there i am in love with the new challagers i was just wondering how much a fully loaded car would be? and not loaded car would be? and when can we purchuse them?in canada prices… thanx an bunch
candace

]]> By: Will http://www.leftlanenews.com/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly.html#comment-215592 Will Sun, 06 Aug 2006 22:50:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/04/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly/#comment-215592 2006300C has no idea of imported automotive history other than a guick look at what is represented as being "Classic" in American Classic Car magazines. Any car sharing a previous name should have readily identifiable styling ques obtrusively built in to its new design. The fact that a new Mustang bears an obviously related resemblance to its predicessor is a laudable fact. The 350Z bears virtually no resemblance to a 240Z-in fact-strip the badges and place the car on an Audi lot, and even the sales people would have no idea that it wasn't a TT! No die hard 240Z fan connection there... The new Challenger is evidence that someone recognized that those baby boomers that would like a more civilized and comfortable head snap knew that recognition of the memories held in the Babyboomer gray matter would be a strong lure to buy a new car rather than restore an old technologically challenged one at considerably more money. I would quote the source if I could remember it, but most new cars bear more resemblance to a gumbdrop with wheels than a car. Will 2006300C has no idea of imported automotive history other than a guick look at what is represented as being “Classic” in American Classic Car magazines. Any car sharing a previous name should have readily identifiable styling ques obtrusively built in to its new design. The fact that a new Mustang bears an obviously related resemblance to its predicessor is a laudable fact. The 350Z bears virtually no resemblance to a 240Z-in fact-strip the badges and place the car on an Audi lot, and even the sales people would have no idea that it wasn’t a TT! No die hard 240Z fan connection there…
The new Challenger is evidence that someone recognized that those baby boomers that would like a more civilized and comfortable head snap knew that recognition of the memories held in the Babyboomer gray matter would be a strong lure to buy a new car rather than restore an old technologically challenged one at considerably more money. I would quote the source if I could remember it, but most new cars bear more resemblance to a gumbdrop with wheels than a car.
Will

]]> By: Dodge Challenger http://www.leftlanenews.com/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly.html#comment-187824 Dodge Challenger Fri, 07 Jul 2006 19:32:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/04/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly/#comment-187824 Great news, I'm glad to see that DCX doesnt think they "need" to build 100k vehicles to make it profitable or worthwhile. If you are interested in the Dodge Challenger, please check out: http://www.challengertalk.com Great news, I’m glad to see that DCX doesnt think they “need” to build 100k vehicles to make it profitable or worthwhile.

If you are interested in the Dodge Challenger, please check out:

http://www.challengertalk.com

]]> By: Lucifer http://www.leftlanenews.com/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly.html#comment-186259 Lucifer Thu, 06 Jul 2006 21:31:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/04/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly/#comment-186259 MARK YOU POSER! MARK YOU POSER!

]]> By: yraceme http://www.leftlanenews.com/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly.html#comment-185022 yraceme Wed, 05 Jul 2006 23:17:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/04/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly/#comment-185022 I, as well like the "Retro Rides", I have my 99 Viper ACR, quick... yes of course however, I still find myself looking for a real "Ass Kickin" Design reminiscent of 60's and 70's muscle. To me, the Viper and the Vette are great for "Modern Technology". The new Challenger will make happy because it seems to posses that "All Balz" attitude for the Staging Lanes. #17 can relate to example of the "Bullitt " Mustangs both then and now. :) I, as well like the “Retro Rides”, I have my 99 Viper ACR, quick… yes of course however, I still find myself looking for a real “Ass Kickin” Design reminiscent of 60′s and 70′s muscle. To me, the Viper and the Vette are great for “Modern Technology”. The new Challenger will make happy because it seems to posses that “All Balz” attitude for the Staging Lanes.

#17 can relate to example of the “Bullitt ” Mustangs both then and now. :)

]]> By: ss http://www.leftlanenews.com/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly.html#comment-184812 ss Wed, 05 Jul 2006 20:08:05 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/04/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly/#comment-184812 you could say it all started with the VW Bug and the PT Cruiser...i think the Mustang is what sparked the sports cars to start with the retro style. Even Porsche and Ferrari are using some cues from there old cars. I see anything wrong with paying respect to the cars from the past that made the industry what it is today. The cars they are mimicking are iconic in name and/or shape. Anyone can see the new Mustang and know instantly "That’s a Ford Mustang". As soon as you look at the Challenger you immediately know its a muscle car. I dont think Japanese companies can do the retro thing because there are very few cars from the 60s and 70s that where as well known as the American cars. Maybe a 240sx or 2000gt but even those are not as symbolic as the American muscle. The Europeans could probably pull the retro thing off also; Lamborghini has already proven it with the Miura. Jaguar E-Types; BMW 2002; Porsche & Ferrari could also do well. Though i dont think the designs would be as successful as the American cars you could say it all started with the VW Bug and the PT Cruiser…i think the Mustang is what sparked the sports cars to start with the retro style. Even Porsche and Ferrari are using some cues from there old cars. I see anything wrong with paying respect to the cars from the past that made the industry what it is today. The cars they are mimicking are iconic in name and/or shape. Anyone can see the new Mustang and know instantly “That’s a Ford Mustang”. As soon as you look at the Challenger you immediately know its a muscle car. I dont think Japanese companies can do the retro thing because there are very few cars from the 60s and 70s that where as well known as the American cars. Maybe a 240sx or 2000gt but even those are not as symbolic as the American muscle. The Europeans could probably pull the retro thing off also; Lamborghini has already proven it with the Miura. Jaguar E-Types; BMW 2002; Porsche & Ferrari could also do well. Though i dont think the designs would be as successful as the American cars

]]> By: BAMF http://www.leftlanenews.com/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly.html#comment-184757 BAMF Wed, 05 Jul 2006 19:28:05 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/04/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly/#comment-184757 When talking about the retro trend, don't forget the "new" Miura. Its EXACTLY the same idea as this Challenger, with very similar execution. And damn, I love both of them. When talking about the retro trend, don’t forget the “new” Miura. Its EXACTLY the same idea as this Challenger, with very similar execution.

And damn, I love both of them.

]]> By: AngelBaby http://www.leftlanenews.com/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly.html#comment-184742 AngelBaby Wed, 05 Jul 2006 19:13:26 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/04/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly/#comment-184742 When talking about the retro trend, don't forget the "new" Mini... When talking about the retro trend, don’t forget the “new” Mini…

]]> By: 2006300C http://www.leftlanenews.com/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly.html#comment-184633 2006300C Wed, 05 Jul 2006 17:31:28 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/04/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly/#comment-184633 Forty years from now the cars of the fifties sixties and before will still be admired and fawned over in museums and concourses. All of the cars of the eighties and nineties will be office furniture and box springs for mattresses. Nobody is ever going to dream about driving down a deserted highway at twilight in a 98 Lexus, the opposite is true of a 1959 Cadillac. Forty years from now the cars of the fifties sixties and before will still be admired and fawned over in museums and concourses. All of the cars of the eighties and nineties will be office furniture and box springs for mattresses. Nobody is ever going to dream about driving down a deserted highway at twilight in a 98 Lexus, the opposite is true of a 1959 Cadillac.

]]> By: British_Rover http://www.leftlanenews.com/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly.html#comment-184554 British_Rover Wed, 05 Jul 2006 16:22:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/04/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly/#comment-184554 It should come up as post # 13 right in front of the Sublime Green comment. The LR2 is going to be a great vehicle I think. We really need segment volume car for Land Rover and the LR2 should do nicely. Now they just need to get the Defender back into the US market. It should come up as post # 13 right in front of the Sublime Green comment.

The LR2 is going to be a great vehicle I think. We really need segment volume car for Land Rover and the LR2 should do nicely. Now they just need to get the Defender back into the US market.

]]> By: Annie Lingus http://www.leftlanenews.com/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly.html#comment-184523 Annie Lingus Wed, 05 Jul 2006 15:41:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/04/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly/#comment-184523 It seems to have gone again British_Rover post again. I just got the Story of freelander LR2 in this weeks Autocar. It looks pretty cool. If I were desperate for an urban off roader i'd get this one. It seems to have gone again British_Rover post again. I just got the Story of freelander LR2 in this weeks Autocar. It looks pretty cool. If I were desperate for an urban off roader i’d get this one.

]]> By: British_Rover http://www.leftlanenews.com/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly.html#comment-184485 British_Rover Wed, 05 Jul 2006 14:56:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/04/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly/#comment-184485 Nope and now it is back but I swear it was not there 15 minutes ago. Nope and now it is back but I swear it was not there 15 minutes ago.

]]> By: Jism Addict http://www.leftlanenews.com/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly.html#comment-184437 Jism Addict Wed, 05 Jul 2006 14:17:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/04/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly/#comment-184437 It was offensive British_Rover? It was offensive British_Rover?

]]> By: British_Rover http://www.leftlanenews.com/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly.html#comment-184423 British_Rover Wed, 05 Jul 2006 14:03:52 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/04/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly/#comment-184423 Why did my post on the 2000GT, S500 and 240z get deleted? Why did my post on the 2000GT, S500 and 240z get deleted?

]]> By: Steve Mac (Queen) http://www.leftlanenews.com/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly.html#comment-184421 Steve Mac (Queen) Wed, 05 Jul 2006 14:02:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/04/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly/#comment-184421 Is this think gonna have IRS or leaf springs like a cart I mean New Mustang? Is this think gonna have IRS or leaf springs like a cart I mean New Mustang?

]]> By: ss http://www.leftlanenews.com/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly.html#comment-184402 ss Wed, 05 Jul 2006 13:30:56 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/04/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly/#comment-184402 what are they going to do about the Mustang GT500 and LS7 Camaro? The 6.1 doesnt make enough horsepower (425 i think, correct me if im wrong.) the 6.1 should be the base engine (no 5.7) just so they will easyly out perfrom the Mustang GT and Camaro V8 (sint the base price going to be a little higher?i would expect so with because of the lower numbers)...then for the SRT Challenger put the Viper V10 in it. If they can put it in a ram why not into this? what are they going to do about the Mustang GT500 and LS7 Camaro? The 6.1 doesnt make enough horsepower (425 i think, correct me if im wrong.) the 6.1 should be the base engine (no 5.7) just so they will easyly out perfrom the Mustang GT and Camaro V8 (sint the base price going to be a little higher?i would expect so with because of the lower numbers)…then for the SRT Challenger put the Viper V10 in it. If they can put it in a ram why not into this?

]]> By: Dave M. http://www.leftlanenews.com/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly.html#comment-184038 Dave M. Wed, 05 Jul 2006 06:09:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/04/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly/#comment-184038 2006300C - The original Celica, which was a curvier 3/4 Mustang, and the Nissan 240Z, and the 1st gen Mazda RX-7 are all Japanese models I'd love to see as inspiration for new models. Too bad the Challenger won't be American made. It will be a vehicle foreign-made by a foreign-owned company. Sad. 2006300C –
The original Celica, which was a curvier 3/4 Mustang, and the Nissan 240Z, and the 1st gen Mazda RX-7 are all Japanese models I’d love to see as inspiration for new models.

Too bad the Challenger won’t be American made. It will be a vehicle foreign-made by a foreign-owned company. Sad.

]]> By: Steven http://www.leftlanenews.com/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly.html#comment-183956 Steven Wed, 05 Jul 2006 01:40:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/04/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly/#comment-183956 SubLime please... SubLime please…

]]> By: Don http://www.leftlanenews.com/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly.html#comment-183936 Don Wed, 05 Jul 2006 00:42:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/04/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly/#comment-183936 I'm not so sure that this Challenger directly competes with the Mustang and the new Camaro. It seems a bit too big and heavy. More than likely, it will compete more directly with the upcoming retro-styled Monte Carlo or GTO instead. I’m not so sure that this Challenger directly competes with the Mustang and the new Camaro. It seems a bit too big and heavy. More than likely, it will compete more directly with the upcoming retro-styled Monte Carlo or GTO instead.

]]> By: nist777 http://www.leftlanenews.com/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly.html#comment-183859 nist777 Tue, 04 Jul 2006 22:33:05 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/04/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly/#comment-183859 Allpar is expecting a small number to have automatics coupled to the 5.7L as well as a flagship model sporting a 6spd and the 6.1L (SRT-8 Chellenger). There are rumors flying around that a select few Challengers will sport the 6.4L crate motor, but that is unlikely, although it would be insanely sweet! Allpar is expecting a small number to have automatics coupled to the 5.7L as well as a flagship model sporting a 6spd and the 6.1L (SRT-8 Chellenger). There are rumors flying around that a select few Challengers will sport the 6.4L crate motor, but that is unlikely, although it would be insanely sweet!

]]> By: The Garage » Blog Archive » Could Challenger be built in CANADA? http://www.leftlanenews.com/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly.html#comment-183803 The Garage » Blog Archive » Could Challenger be built in CANADA? Tue, 04 Jul 2006 21:23:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/04/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly/#comment-183803 [...] With news coming last weekend that DaimlerChrysler has given the new Challenger concept the green light, plant workers all over North America must be drooling at the thought that they may get to build the beast. The blogosphere is alive with the news and so is traditional media. Over at Leftlane, they have reported that the Brampton, Ontario plant will built the Retro Rocket, but hold on a minute there bucko. They’ve actually misread the Globe and Mail article they are quoting from. The globe reports that the Brampton plant is the leading contendor in the race to win the gig. Their production numbers, along with the fact that the other models on the same platform are built here. As sales on the Dodge Magnum and Chrysler 300C have dropped, the extra 30-40,000 Challengers would allow the plant to add another shift. [...] [...] With news coming last weekend that DaimlerChrysler has given the new Challenger concept the green light, plant workers all over North America must be drooling at the thought that they may get to build the beast. The blogosphere is alive with the news and so is traditional media. Over at Leftlane, they have reported that the Brampton, Ontario plant will built the Retro Rocket, but hold on a minute there bucko. They’ve actually misread the Globe and Mail article they are quoting from. The globe reports that the Brampton plant is the leading contendor in the race to win the gig. Their production numbers, along with the fact that the other models on the same platform are built here. As sales on the Dodge Magnum and Chrysler 300C have dropped, the extra 30-40,000 Challengers would allow the plant to add another shift. [...]

]]> By: JCWhitless http://www.leftlanenews.com/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly.html#comment-183687 JCWhitless Tue, 04 Jul 2006 19:14:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/04/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly/#comment-183687 Actually BB, I think VW's New Beetle might be the first one to do the retro design gig, and the rest just followed along... Actually BB, I think VW’s New Beetle might be the first one to do the retro design gig, and the rest just followed along…

]]> By: BB http://www.leftlanenews.com/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly.html#comment-183665 BB Tue, 04 Jul 2006 18:55:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/04/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly/#comment-183665 #2 Asher: my sentiments exactly. One of the few things Ford did right was the "retro" re-styling of the Mustang -- which kicked off the current interest of the genre. By the time the Camaro and Challenger get to the market, it'll be too late to the party. #2 Asher: my sentiments exactly. One of the few things Ford did right was the “retro” re-styling of the Mustang — which kicked off the current interest of the genre. By the time the Camaro and Challenger get to the market, it’ll be too late to the party.

]]> By: stuart http://www.leftlanenews.com/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly.html#comment-183647 stuart Tue, 04 Jul 2006 18:29:16 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/04/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly/#comment-183647 It was obvious from the concept that this car would get the GO. Look at the feature such as the Mirrors Interior etc. The car is practicaly a prototype and will look identical to the production minus the lights . The camaro on the other hand was more concept and it showed with the feature like the mirrors and lights and interior. Its a long way off and will look alot diffrent in production form It was obvious from the concept that this car would get the GO. Look at the feature such as the Mirrors Interior etc. The car is practicaly a prototype and will look identical to the production minus the lights .

The camaro on the other hand was more concept and it showed with the feature like the mirrors and lights and interior. Its a long way off and will look alot diffrent in production form

]]> By: 2006300C http://www.leftlanenews.com/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly.html#comment-183644 2006300C Tue, 04 Jul 2006 18:24:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/04/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly/#comment-183644 Whoops forgot about that one. Whoops forgot about that one.

]]> By: Dav http://www.leftlanenews.com/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly.html#comment-183624 Dav Tue, 04 Jul 2006 18:01:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/04/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly/#comment-183624 actually, 2006300C, the toyota 2000gt (think is the name) was a gorgeous car that hasnt been copied, so that leads me to beleive that designers are just stubborn. i think that the "tero craze" isnt over, the market was just flooded by mustangs, and those are the only cars out right now under that design influence that i can think of. people are just getting bored with the mustang. actually, 2006300C, the toyota 2000gt (think is the name) was a gorgeous car that hasnt been copied, so that leads me to beleive that designers are just stubborn. i think that the “tero craze” isnt over, the market was just flooded by mustangs, and those are the only cars out right now under that design influence that i can think of. people are just getting bored with the mustang.

]]> By: 2006300C http://www.leftlanenews.com/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly.html#comment-183595 2006300C Tue, 04 Jul 2006 17:19:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/04/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly/#comment-183595 This has nothing to do with retro or modern because any car that looks good will sell period. I personally believe that "modern style" is an oxymoron and that designers of the past had far more talent than those of today. Japanese and Korean brands can not do retro because if you've ever looked at historical photos of their cars you would see that they have nothing worth replicating. This has nothing to do with retro or modern because any car that looks good will sell period. I personally believe that “modern style” is an oxymoron and that designers of the past had far more talent than those of today. Japanese and Korean brands can not do retro because if you’ve ever looked at historical photos of their cars you would see that they have nothing worth replicating.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly.html#comment-183588 Anonymous Tue, 04 Jul 2006 17:11:53 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/04/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly/#comment-183588 shut up about this retro thing your honking. it is retro but it works, the challenger has timeless design cues that will work. if i can afford it, i will be purchasing this car. it will come with a 6spd, and at least the 425hp hemi.. i wouldent doubt a supercharger version to compete against gt500, or a Z06 engined camaro. but they should try to build some with a v6 for selling volume.. or at least pleeeeeeeasssseeeeeeeeee sell a totally stripped out hemi 6spd. with no options.. even steal wheels so it can be cheap, those would sell like hotcakes. shut up about this retro thing your honking. it is retro but it works, the challenger has timeless design cues that will work. if i can afford it, i will be purchasing this car. it will come with a 6spd, and at least the 425hp hemi.. i wouldent doubt a supercharger version to compete against gt500, or a Z06 engined camaro. but they should try to build some with a v6 for selling volume.. or at least pleeeeeeeasssseeeeeeeeee sell a totally stripped out hemi 6spd. with no options.. even steal wheels so it can be cheap, those would sell like hotcakes.

]]> By: Asher http://www.leftlanenews.com/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly.html#comment-183554 Asher Tue, 04 Jul 2006 16:27:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/04/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly/#comment-183554 Frankly, by the time this car hits the streets, the whole "Retro-craze" will be completely fizzled as it already appears on its last legs. The whole problem with the new Camaro and Challenger is that is shows how slow the traditional car production process is - the only way to beat it and get what the public wants when they want it is to THINK and PLAN AHEAD and anticipate what the future Trends will be before they fully emerge - as by this time, it is too late... Frankly, by the time this car hits the streets, the whole “Retro-craze” will be completely fizzled as it already appears on its last legs.

The whole problem with the new Camaro and Challenger is that is shows how slow the traditional car production process is – the only way to beat it and get what the public wants when they want it is to THINK and PLAN AHEAD and anticipate what the future Trends will be before they fully emerge – as by this time, it is too late…

]]> By: Don http://www.leftlanenews.com/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly.html#comment-183456 Don Tue, 04 Jul 2006 14:56:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/04/brampton-to-build-30000-challengers-yearly/#comment-183456 While I would certainly like to see a V8-manual combination with the Challenger, I wouldn't get my hopes up since neither the 300, Charger, or Magnum offer such a combination. And since Chrysler is trying to make the Challenger as profitable as possible from off-the-shelf parts, I don't see a special Challenger-only drivetrain combination. While I would certainly like to see a V8-manual combination with the Challenger, I wouldn’t get my hopes up since neither the 300, Charger, or Magnum offer such a combination. And since Chrysler is trying to make the Challenger as profitable as possible from off-the-shelf parts, I don’t see a special Challenger-only drivetrain combination.

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