Dodge Viper No More

Dodge reportedly doesn’t have any plans to produce the beloved Viper beyond the 2009 model years. Although the Dodge Viper was a popular vehicle following it 1996 debut, the struggling American automaker is does not have many excited models coming out in the very near future, not even among the current higher sellers such as the Chrysler 300.

The Dodge Viper is not for everyone. It lacks the smoother or more luxurious amenities found in similarly prices options such as the Porsche 911. With prices beginning at $89,000, the Dodge Viper is not for everyone. The coupe and roaster versions feature a truck-derived ten cylinder engine that propels the car at breakneck speeds.

Despite its lack of finesse, the Dodge Viper developed a very loyal customer base. Viper owners have eagerly participated in Viper evens and shows across the country and established very active fan clubs.

With the demise of the Dodge Viper, perhaps more buyers will find themselves looking at the Chevrolet Corvette, another powerful domestic sports car. Corvette San Diego dealers say that the Vette's appeal has stayed constant thanks to fesh design and better overall value.

For those who want to own new Dodge Viper, it would be wise to head to the nearest Dodge dealer now. At this point there is no word on a new model past 2009, and with Chrysler’s current financial struggles, the Viper most likely be a low priority for an update.

Fans of domestic sports cars may still find light at the end of the tunnel as options still include the Ford Mustang and other muscle cars that will soon be on the market. But the Chevrolet Corvette may be the most appealing choice for blunt speed.

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OnStar gets updated with the help of MapQuest and XM Radio

General Motors has announced the addition of new navigational services and functions for all 2009 GM models equipped with the OnStar system. In addition to the turn-by-turn directions available within the service which is a feature that receives particular praise at Portland GMC Dealers, OnSar now has a Destination Download service that lets users have the address of their destination send directly to their navigation while en route. This enables the driver to call an OnStar advisor with the address of the destination and in a matter of seconds it will be downloaded to their navigation screen.

Aside from this new service, the General Motors navigation service will also offer eNav, which will link OnStar turn-by-turn with MapQuest.com, which is a popular vehicle among customers at GMC Scottsbluff where customers appreciate the interactivity. With this feature, drivers will be able to save destinations on Mapquest and have the address information sent automatically to the GM vehicle.

In addition to new Mapquest features, car shoppers at Farmington Hills GMC are also excited that OnStar will also offer screen-based navigation systems will real-time traffic information provided by XM radio’s NavTraffic. This will enable drivers to alter routes to avoid traffic congestion, road construction, or accidents.

A total of 22 different GM models will be available with OnStar and its new services.

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