Chrysler is definitely one of the most prolific companies with regards to introducing special edition models, and with decades of history and heritage to tug from for inspiration, it knows just what excites its legions of fans. Since its introduction, the Mopar faithful had wondered when the legendary Plum Crazy paint from the 1970s would make a return to the retro-styled resurrected Challenger. That query was answered in 2010, when it was one of the vital color options at the R/T Classic and SRT8 models. The colour took a two-year hiatus, but is back again for 2013, besides Hemi Orange, which was offered from 2008-2010. Both colors shall be offered at the R/T and SRT8 models, but configurations and costs will vary slightly between both. Challenger R/T Classic models offer...

A little greater than a year ago, Japanese automakers, within the aftermath of the devastating April 2011 earthquake and tsunami, were adjusting profit forecasts downward on supply disruptions and a powerful yen. Now, the tables have turned, and an unusually weak Yen has made Japanese exports cheaper. The yankee Automotive Policy Council, a lobbying group for the Detroit Three, is urging the present administration to take retaliatory actions against the Japanese government’s policies looked as if it would keep the valuation of the Yen low. But John Mendel, Honda vp of U.S. sales, took umbrage to the AAPC’s suggestion, saying that the corporate builds 90 percent of the models it sells within the U.S. in North America, effectively minimizing any currency advantage Honda has, in accordance with Bloomberg. Mendel said...