Dodge Drive heads north of Manila for adventure, educational trip

MANILA: Since its first vehicle launch in 1914, Dodge has made its name in producing some of the most powerful all-American muscle cars, sports cars, and even trucks. 

Today, Dodge has become synonymous with high-performance driving, delivering the kind of strength and power that only American muscle cars are known for. The highlights are the Dodge Challenger, the brand’s big-body sports coupe with a 6.4-liter V8 engine under its hood and a SRT Hellcat variant, and the Dodge Charger four-door sedan with a class-exclusive V8 engine. 

With these in mind, Auto Nation Group (ANG), the local exclusive distributor for Dodge in the Philippines, proudly launched the very first Dodge Drive.

The fun run was a collaborative effort for Dodge Philippines that brought together the Dodge Muscle Car Club, the Manila GTR Owners Club, HP Club of the Philippines, and I&I Mods.

This opened the opportunity for the community to officially get to know the Dodge brand and the vision behind it, experience the excitement of a Dodge vehicle firsthand, as well as to officially get to know the members of the Dodge Muscle Car Club.

Dodge organized a full day of activities that allowed Dodge owners, club members, and special guests to embark on an exciting drive out of town northbound. Because owning a Dodge is about appreciating unparalleled performance, the participants for the day were able to stretch the legs of their favorite Dodge cars, driving out from the Dodge showroom in Greenhills, San Juan towards Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort, where a sumptuous brunch was served.

The Dodge Drive went further toward the Sacobia Bridge in Mabalacat, Pampanga. As a touch of novelty and exclusivity, the group was one of the first to experience being on the Sacobia Bridge, considering that it is not even open yet to the public. The participants enjoyed an undisturbed scenic view and being the first group to hold a special photoshoot at the location.

Dodge Drive was an exclusive event that showcased the lifestyle of muscle car and sports car owners. But more than having a fun time, the drive event was founded on the idea of how being enthusiasts in this community also meant leading the way in promoting responsible car ownership and safe driving habits.

That is why a significant part of the day was a collaboration with NLEX Corporation, where a special Highway Traffic Safety Course was held in order to generate awareness for safe driving and the proper use of highways and expressways. This direction is aligned with how Dodge defines power and performance as a way to educate and grow a new generation of better owners and better drivers.

Both the Challenger and Charger are reminiscent of the signature Dodge design from the heritage years, yet have adopted the sleek, sophisticated lines of modern styling. Likewise, both muscle cars have maintained the same thrilling personality of sports racing with their supercharged SRT Hellcat engines. 

Photos from Auto Nation Group (ANG)

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