Attitude. That's the word at DaimlerChrysler and, in particular, Dodge these days. From the award-winning Chrysler 300 sedan to the Hemi-powered Dodge Magnum wagon, this is a company that is hell bent on providing aggressive design, often backed up by equally intimidating powertrains. In the case of Dodge, it's an approach that has been trickling down from the truck division. First, it was the menacing Dodge Viper. Then, those Ram pickups with Mack truck looks started scaring the bejeebies out of all who spotted one in their rearview mirror. The formidable Rams were followed by the Magnum - possibly the meanest looking station wagon you'll ever see. Most recently was the introduction of the all-new, furrow-browed Charger. And now there's a compact crossover thingamabob that plants that "You talking to me, tough guy?" 'tude on a smaller package. Dubbed the Dodge Caliber at its 2005 Geneva Auto Show debut, this five-passenger concept was shown in North America for the first time at the 2005 California Auto Show. Officials say that it will replace the aging Dodge Neon early in 2006.
