| Four-car collision snarls I-80 traffic
Traffic along westbound Interstate 80 came to a standstill Thursday morning as a result of a four-car collision in Fairfield that resulted in minor injuries. According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident occurred when the driver of a Dodge Durango lost control while attempting to enter westbound I-80 traffic from the North Texas Street onramp. The woman driver, whose name was not released, swerved into traffic, and was struck by other vehicles traveling westbound. A total of four cars were involved and the drivers were treated for minor injuries, according to the CHP.
Traffic was snarled for about an hour as the involved vehicles were cleared from the freeway.
S. Harrison plans purchase of SUV
SOUTH HARRISON TWP. The township plans to purchase a 2007 Dodge Durango for its part-time police department, replacing one of two vehicles that have amassed more than 115,000 miles. Currently, the township police force has five vehicles in its fleet, including one Dodge Durango that has proven its usefulness in this rural township, Police Chief Warren Mabey said. "We can use it in the winter time, in ice and snow," said Mabey. "We had Chevy Impalas, and it was virtually impossible to get to some calls." The $26,756 cost of the Durango will be allocated from the capital improvement fund before year's end, the chief said. Fully equipped, the SUV will cost the township only $2,000 more than the typical Crown Victoria police cruiser, Mabey explained.
Man receives minor injury in crash with Fire Department vehicle
The Dodge Durango pickup had been driving ahead of other vehicles in intersections with its lights and sirens on but came to a stop at the intersection at Bert Kouns Industrial Loop because the light was red, which is department policy, Crawford said. After checking for traffic, the driver said he saw no vehicles and continued heading south, when a four-door Pontiac sedan then crashed into the Durango.
The driver of the sedan, Andy Davis, 36, was taken by ambulance to Willis Knighton Medical Center South, Crawford said. Authorities think Davis' thumb may have been injured from his airbag deploying.
Capt. Todd Cash, a Fire Department EMS shift supervisor, was taken to Willis Knighton South by his supervisor as is department protocol, Crawford said. He did not appear to be injured.
Thieves steal van in Yonkers home invasion
YONKERS - Police are looking for two armed men who allegedly broke into a city home and stole the occupants' van last night. Police said the home invasion happened around 10:15 p.m. at 14 Cortlandville Lane, just east of the Saw Mill River Parkway near the Bronx border. The robbers took items from the home and the residents' 2006 Dodge Caravan. No one was hurt during the robbery. No other information was available early this morning. TOP OF PAGE | E-MAIL ARTICLE | PRINTER-FRIENDLY FORMAT | E-MAIL ALERTS .
Spy Photos: 2008 Dodge Dakota
Straightline's got a picture of what they're claiming is the new Dodge Dakota, refreshed for the 2008 model year. Although the Dakota no longer shares a platform with the Durango, the Ram-brand's full-size SUV, you can definitely see where it's taking styling cues from another Dodge product, the Nitro. Yup, it's got that same grille that only a mother could love -- a blind mother that is. But at least, according to Straightline, you'll be able to drive blind ol' mom around with a bit more power as they're claiming the mid-size will receive an upgrade to the new 4.0-liter V6 as the base engine configuration -- plus some power boosts for those with the bank to step into a truck with V8 power. – Ray Wert FV Report: First pic of the 2008 Dodge Dakota [Straightline] Related: Ol' Shel's Bastard Sons: The Shelby Dodges [internal]
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Suspect drug dealers nabbed at market in Walden
Walden - When the Dodge Durango pulled into the Thruway Market, the authorities were already there, ready to wrap up a four-month investigation into crack cocaine sales.
Village of Walden police, along with a K-9 unit from the Orange County Sheriffs Office, stopped the SUV and searched driver Lance Faison, 29, and his girlfriend, the Durangos owner, Twana Bodison, 29, both from the Town of Newburgh. Police said they found an eight-ball, one-eighth ounce of crack cocaine, in Bodisons bra and a combined $562 between the couple.
The pair were charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a felony, police said. Faison was also charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a felony.
Police said Bodison was released, but Faison was sent to Orange County Jail with no bail.
Last-Minute Shopping Turns Ugly In Store Shooting
(CBS) PERRIS, Calif. The last-minute Christmas shopping rush turned ugly Sunday in Perris when one man shot and wounded another in the parking lot of a Wal-Mart store, according to the sheriff's department. The two men began arguing inside the Wal-Mart at 2650 N. Perris Blvd. just after 1 p.m., said Riverside County sheriff's investigator Matt Diaz. The argument moved outside, where one of the men pulled out a gun and shot the other three times. The victim was taken to a hospital, where he was treated and released. Authorities are looking for a 5-foot-6-inch heavyset Hispanic in his mid 20s with a shaved head and a mustache. He was wearing black shorts and left the scene in a Black Dodge Durango, possibly accompanied by two other men. The store remained open for business following the shooting.
Jalopnik Reviews: 2007 Ford Shelby Cobra GT500, Part 1
Ford's Shelby GT500 is the real, vulgarian deal. Sure, its faults are numerous: It's too fat (3,920 lbs.) and too much of that lard is near the nose (58/42 front-rear split); the ride is utter garbage; the transmission feels like it's made from old nautical rope, and above 80 mph the road noise is like the inside of a dumpster that's being slammed by drunks with aluminum bats. And who cares? Certainly not me. True, a Dodge Viper will wend its way around a track faster, but when the Shelby catches up, it'll slash the Dodge's tires and piss in its gas tank. There isn't much to this 'Stang except engine. Beneath the bulged hood resides a 5.4-liter block of pig iron, topped with aluminum heads from the Ford GT and finished with an Eaton supercharger and intercooler setup. Altogether, this badassed chorus produces 500 hp and 480 lbs.
Another Ferrari FXX on eBay
When Ferrari sold 29 FXXs last year, only very special fans of the prancing horse were invited to buy. After writing $1.8 million checks, each of those FXX owners were treated like Ferrari factory test drivers, their cars shuttled to European tracks by the manufacturer, maintained by Ferrari mechanics and, if desired, stored at the Maranello test track.Because of all the exclusivity connected with FXX ownership, purchasers also had to sign contracts requiring Ferrari permission for any FXX to ever be sold.That's why it's rather surprising to see another one show up on eBay. Possibly even more surprising is the odometer reading of only 10 kilometers (6.2 miles). Who buys an FXX and never takes advantage of track time in Maranello? The eBay listing is by MDM Eurotics, but doesn't reveal the car's VIN or owner, so we may never know.Bidding began at the bargain basement price of $750,000, and as of very early this morning, the price on the pristine supercar had reached $2.7 million.
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| 2007 Dodge Durango Performance & Efficiency Standard Features |
-3,701 cc 3.7 liters V 6 front engine with 93 mm bore, 90.8 mm stroke, 9.7 compression ratio, overhead cam and two valves per cylinder
-Unleaded fuel 87
-Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 21 and EPA city (mpg): 16
-Multi-point injection fuel system
-270 gallon main unleaded fuel tank
-Heavy duty alternator
-Heavy duty battery
-Power: 157 kW , 210 HP SAE @ 5,200 rpm; 235 ft lb , 319 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
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| 2007 Dodge Durango Handling, Ride & Braking Standard Features |
-Four-wheel ABS
-3.92:1 axle ratio
-Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
-Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
-Immobilizer
-Fullsize steel rim under body spare wheel
-Stability control
-Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and torsion springs , beam rear suspension rigid with stabilizer bar and coil springs
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| 2007 Dodge Durango Exterior & Aerodynamics Standard Features |
-Body side molding
-Body color front and rear bumpers
-Chrome/bright trim on side of body
-Driver and passenger power heated black door mirrors
-External dimensions: overall length (inches): 200.8, overall width (inches): 76, overall height (inches): 74.3, ground clearance (inches): 8.7, wheelbase (inches): 119.2, front track (inches): 64.4, rear track (inches): 64.4 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 39.9
-Front fog lights
-Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
-Heat reflective glass
-Luxury trim wood/woodgrain on dashboard
-Pearl paint
-Fixed rear window with defogger and intermittent
-Roof rails
-Tinted glass on cabin, rear and side
-Weights: curb weight (lbs) 4,709, gross trailer weight braked (lbs) 2,000 and max payload (lbs) 1,690
-Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe
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| 2007 Dodge Durango Interior Standard Features |
-12v power outlet: front and cargo and 1
-Air conditioning with rear outlet
-Fixed mast antenna
-Audio anti-theft protection: integrated in dash
-Audio system with AM/FM and CD player
-Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
-Cargo area dimensions: width between arches (inches): 48.2 and loading floor height (inches): 33.2
-Cargo area light
-Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 102.4 and all seats in place (cu ft): 20.1
-Clock
-Full dashboard console with open storage box , full floor console with covered storage box
-Delayed/fade courtesy lights
-Cruise control
-Front seats, rear seats and 3rd row seats cup holders fixed
-Door ajar warning
-Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
-Floor covering: carpet in load area
-Floor mats
-Driver and passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
-Bucket electrically adjustable driver seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, four adjustments and tilt adjustment , bucket passenger seat with lumbar adjustment
-Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
-Front seat center armrest
-Glove compartment
-Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats , three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats , two height adjustable head restraints on 3rd row seats
-Illuminated entry system
-Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.8, rear headroom (inches): 39.3, front hip room (inches): 58.8, rear hip room (inches): 57.2, front leg room (inches): 41.4, rear leg room (inches): 37.4, front shoulder room (inches): 59.4, rear shoulder room (inches): 59.6 and interior volume (cu ft): 155.1
-Low fuel level warning
-Low tire pressure indicator
-Low washer fluid level warning
-Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch
-Power steering
-Front power windows with one one-touch , rear power windows
-Front reading lights
-Rear air conditioner
-Rear heater
-Height adjustable 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side , height adjustable 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side , 3-point reel rear seat belts on center side
-Rear seat center armrest
-Three asymmetrical 40/20/40 front facing rear seats with zero adjustments tip/tumble
-Rear view mirror
-All three rows roof airbag
-Front seat back storage
-Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery with additional upgraded cloth/velour
-Seating: seven seats
-Four speaker(s)
-Plastic multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment
-Tachometer
-3-point reel third row seat belts on driver side and passenger side
-Bench front facing one-piece third row seats with two seat capacity that fold flat to floor
-Driver and passenger vanity mirror
-Ventilation system with recirculation setting
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