Skip to Content

dodge hornet


IHS Global Insight report forecasts Dodge Hornet may come by way of Fiat

- So far, the path of the Dodge Hornet from concept to production has been a long and winding road leading to nowhere. We first saw the Hornet way back in 2006, and since then, Chrysler has been searching high and low for a partner to actually assemble the vehicle. First, Chinese automaker Chery was tapped as the supplier of choice, and after that deal fell through Chrysler entered into an arrangement to have Nissan assemble the Hornet in exchange for the use of the Dodge Ram platform for a future fullsize pickup from the Japanese ... Read more →

No surprise: Nissan-built small Chrysler model in trouble Jeremy Korzeniewski

Color us unsurprised at the revelation that the long awaited tie up between Chrysler and Nissan has hit a rocky patch. Recall that the two automakers struck a deal last April that would have ...

Dodge Hornet may still come from Nissan Jeremy Korzeniewski

We've nearly given up hope that the world will ever actually see a production vehicle based on the Dodge Hornet concept that was first introduced all the way back in early 2006. First, it was ...

Not a good combo: Chery, Chrysler and the Congressional bailout Jeremy Korzeniewski

Chrysler's goal in launching a joint venture with China's Chery was to produce low-cost small cars for the American market. No problem, right? Wrong. From the very beginning, the two automakers ...

Dodge Hornet likely to be built by Nissan Jeremy Korzeniewski

As we reported the other day, Chrysler is working as hard as possible to get its gas-guzzling fleet more in line with consumer desires. These days, that means fuel efficiency, so it comes as little ...

Chrysler working "intensely" on Hornet-like small car 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

The folks at Chrysler have finally come to the realization that it's time to stick a fork into that whole gas guzzler thing. They're done. Panicked about what to build instead, they have searched through the company's closets and drawers looking for the plans for a small car that might get them out ...

Update on the ongoing saga of Chryslers B segment deal with Chery 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Small cars often come in handy, especially when writing the initial check to purchase it and when pulling up next to the gas pump. For obvious reasons, the smaller the car and the smaller the engine, the less it costs and the less gas it uses. Anyway, Chrysler has been after a small B-Class car of ...

Chrysler VP talks about Chery and the Hornet 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Late in 2006 Chrysler announced a deal with Chery Automotive to develop and manufacture small cars. Everyone hoped this meant that the Dodge Hornet which was shown at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show as a concept would be produced out of the deal. Unfortunately, the two companies have been shy about ...

Chrysler has (not) chosen it's Chery. Yes it has. No it hasn't. What? 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

A while back, we posted that Dodge had officially chosen Chery as the company to manufacture their Hornet small car concept. Is that still true? It's a little hard to say at this point. Chery and Chrysler/Dodge have issued conflicting press releases these last few days. When Chery does actually ...


Featured Galleries

  • 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML450 hybrid
  • Governor Schwarzenegger with the Zero S
  • Peugeot Concept HYbrid3 Evolution
  • Volkswagen e-up! concept
  • Dacia Logan MCV Hi-Flex
  • Citroen C-Zero
  • Italwin Ducati City Pearl
  • SEMA 2009: Toyota Prius Aerius Concept
  • Peugeot BB1 concept visits London
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion
  • Mavizen TTX02 Electric Racebike
  • 1 Liter Racing League

Categories

Autoblog

Daily Finance

Download Squad

Engadget

Joystiq

Autoblog Spanish

Switched.com

FanHouse

Asylum