Chrysler

Chrysler's Mopar division is planning to be the first car manufacturer to eliminate power cords from cars. The company announced its new in-vehicle wireless charging technology, which will be available in the 2013 Dodge Dart.

"At Mopar, we look for every single opportunity to make our customers’ lives easier," said Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar, Chrysler Group LLC's service, parts and customer-care brand. Our industry-first in-vehicle wireless charging system is the perfect solution for those connected customers who are always on the go."

The wireless charging system is installed just below the center stack and in front of the center console. The unit features a built-in charging grid that is activated when a user places their iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, or compatible MP3 player on it, and will begin to charge when the vehicle is started. As with other wireless charging options, a separate phone case will be required. The in-vehicle wireless charging system will be available for $199.99 plus installation, and the 2013 Dodge Dart is scheduled to be available in the second quarter of 2012. Read more

Chrysler recently announced that they will bring the Dodge Viper back from the dead like a bad zombie flick. Chrysler stated that they plan to continue production of the Dodge Viper SRT10.

The new Viper will come equipped with an 8.4-liter, 600hp (450 kW) V-10 engine. Expect to race from 0-60mph in less than 4 seconds and 0-100mph in the low 12 second range. Chrysler has not announced when they plan to release the new Viper, but I'm pretty sure whenever they do, its reservations will fly out the window.

From May 1992, until the present, the Dodge Viper has sold over 25,000 units. I wonder how many will sell in the next 16 or so years. Read more