Dodge Quotations

I would dodge, not lie, in the national interest.

It is easy to dodge our responsibilities, but we cannot dodge the consequences of dodging our responsibilities.

I've managed to dodge the curse. Not all my family have. Of course, music helped me - music is all about civilization, about something worthwhile. It's all about ideas.

If I'm in Malibu driving up and down Pacific Coast Highway, my '68 Dodge Charger usually is what I like to drive.

One tax dodge often used by multi-national companies is to squirrel their earnings abroad in foreign subsidiaries located in countries where taxes are lower.

Logic is neither an art nor a science but a dodge.

I was the kind of reader in smudged pink harlequin glasses sitting on the cool, dusty floor of the Arrandale public library, standing at the edge of the playground, having broken a tooth in dodge ball, and lying under my covers with a flashlight.

You can't dodge them all. I got hammered plenty of times through the years. But you just get up and keep playing. I can tell you from experience, though. Sometimes it hurts like hell.

Fear not those who argue but those who dodge.

I've been very fortunate to dodge a nickname throughout my entire career. I've never had one.

For good or ill, I'm a person of leadership. I do my best. I don't dodge responsibility.

You can't ultimately dodge defeat by winning close elections.

Sometimes if you want to achieve something great, there will be curveballs. You just have to dodge them every once in a while.

We strengthened our leadership position in key segments such as minivans and large cars with our sales in January. Our car business is up 20 percent, and our LX products are up 62 percent. The Dodge Caliber begins production today and gives us a strong entry into the small car segment with an attractive price starting at $13,985. We are now a full-time car player.

We were trying to do too much at times. Fort Dodge wants to play an up-tempo game and push it, and we kind of got sucked into that. We were forcing things. We need to do a better job of sticking to our stuff and doing what we want to do.

Schrodinger's wave-mechanics is not a physical theory but a dodge-and a very good dodge too.

We've shown the Dodge Nitro. It's another midsize. It's another exciting vehicle. It's going into Toledo too. We're bullish in that segment. It will be great for the people in Toledo.

When the name is a punch line in a Saturday Night Live skit, you got problems, ... I drive a Dodge Stratus!

Scott has shown he can be a winner in NASCAR's Busch and Craftsman Truck series and we look forward to getting him to the winner's circle next season in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series in the No. 10 Valvoline Dodge Charger.

Mine was unintentional, his was intentional. That was obvious, and NASCAR didn't do much to change that. It's unfortunate because the Alltel Dodge was fast. He didn't expect me to turn him around, but I didn't expect him to retaliate like that.

My first car was a 1969 Dodge Charger, and I've just been into Chargers ever since,

Newton and Fort Dodge will be good. I think everyone will be OK.

On Sept. 10, there was a strong chance we'd dodge a recession as historically defined. One reason we had dodged a recession was remarkably timely Fed policy. Fed policy has as much chance to work as it ever has.

But Coble has been smart enough to dodge the charges. He's been sympathetic to everyone's concerns and gives the impression he's doing all he can.

I have a very dear family and very dear friends. They're my rock. These are people who knew me from the beginning, you know, as a loser in a 1972 Dodge Dart with the bumper literally duct-taped to the body.

I can't quite remember a race like this, ... It all started out fine. Our Mr. Gas Dodge was strong and we were making headway, in fact, by Lap 69 we were in the lead. We dropped back to second and then just before the halfway point our troubles began. All of a sudden, we got tagged which resulted in a spin out and, if that wasn't enough, for some strange reason, it broke the transmission.

From the very first sketches of the all-new 2007 Dodge Caliber SRT4, we wanted an aggressive, SRT-signature look. For example, because the intercooler is positioned so high behind the front grille, we moved the fascia slightly forward and extended the walls of the grille. The result is a much more aggressive look than the standard Dodge Caliber.

he explains. There was a lot of rubber on the track from the IRL practice and it began to sprinkle just as I went out. However, I knew we had a great Dodge and figured if we could qualify in the top 10, we would be good to go.

We are filing suit as a last resort, realizing that they are going to dodge coverage.

He's got his pads on. You can call that what you want. He's done a little bit, but as I've said before, not to dodge the question, but until it really looks like he's going to play in a game, it's just a distraction from what we're trying to do.

We may dodge a bullet in Houston, Texas. But I'd rather sit in traffic for eight to 12 hours than take a chance it doesn't change any farther to the east. We're talking about people's lives here.

The only thing that is going on right now, and will be going on until Dodge speaks again, is the budgets.

Just like those innovations, the 2007 Dodge Nitro will reinvigorate its segment, the mid-size sport-utility market.

I think there's a good chance we'll dodge the bullet this time.

Owning a Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge vehicle should be a worry free experience for customers. Therefore, our goal with the Miles of Freedom Plan is to provide our customers with ownership benefits unequaled in the industry. The combination of free gasoline, free scheduled maintenance and a full-warranty puts our customer's mind at ease and allows them to fully experience the joy of driving one of our vehicles.

Overall, our strategy was to infuse the interior with performance- oriented enhancements to complement the Dodge Caliber SRT4's aggressive exterior.

Our car business is up 20 percent, and our LX products are up 62 percent. The Dodge Caliber begins production (Wednesday) and gives us a strong entry into the small car segment with an attractive price starting at $13,985. We are now a full-time car player.

Our 5 percent total year increase was led by the exciting new products we launched in 2004 and 2005. We plan to continue that momentum into 2006 with strong, new, fuel-efficient product offerings beginning with the Dodge Caliber and Jeep Compass.

Retail, in general, is a very strong market for us. Our retail draw extends from Dodge County to over to the coast. (These retailers) just continue to complement our retail offerings, which is a very good thing.

Respect for heritage is an important part of understanding what our brands represent. Dodge has been an American icon for 90 years and we believe that many consumers outside of North America will relate positively to its core values.

Our newest and best products carried the day for us in February. The LX platform posted sales of 30,241 units this month, our best ever. Overall, our car business is up 19 percent, and we have the all-new Dodge Caliber arriving at dealerships this month and attracting a new group of customers to our showrooms.

Starting with the manufacturing launch of the 2007 Dodge Caliber, the Chrysler Group has an onslaught of great new products coming to the market this year -- 10, a new company record. This plant shows that we are implementing innovative solutions to compete in this fiercely competitive global market.

I write in coffee shops, libraries, parks, museums. I get antsy and then get on my bike and go someplace else, letting the ideas spin around in my head as I dodge taxis.

The all-new 2007 Dodge Caliber SRT4 achieves the SRT mission of offering benchmark performance for the best price. With 300 horsepower under the hood, the Dodge Caliber SRT4 will dominate the sport-compact market.

The American appetite for new cars and trucks is roaring. We're getting a big piece of that action, because we have some of the highest-quality, most competitively positioned vehicles on the road, from hot selling Dodge trucks to the all-new Mercedes-Benz S-class, which has really taken off in the U.S.

The American appetite for new cars and trucks is roaring, ... We're getting a big piece of that action, because we have some of the highest-quality, most competitively positioned vehicles on the road, from hot selling Dodge trucks to the all-new Mercedes-Benz S-class, which has really taken off in the U.S.

(That weekend) is my birthday weekend. One of my staff reminded me this morning. I've just been so focused on Decatur and Dodge City, I forgot about it.

That was one of the reasons we wanted to do this because I know there's a lot of people who are trying to turn dodge ball into something that it isn't. To us it's just a fun game that young people and old people can enjoy.

When it launched, it really got out of Dodge in a hurry.

We put a new twist on it at the Dodge County Fair.

With the three products of the LX platform selling at a record pace and the arrival of the Dodge Caliber, Chrysler Group is back in the car business in a big way.

We are looking for a co-star that has a real passion for Dodge, Dodge trucks and HEMI engines.

We won the two biggest races last year, Daytona and The Brickyard, ... We've added some quality teams, and I think we have players who can contend for the championship this season. We need to work on consistency, and I think you'll see more top-10 runs out of the Dodge camp in 2003.

We all talk about how much we hate lies. Yet we prefer, so often, to be lied to....because it allows us to dodge all those painful truths we'd rather not hear.

We shot 'Dharma & Greg' six blocks from my house for five years. I had a Dodge Durango that I sold after five years, and it only had like 12,000 miles on it. My whole life was within eight square blocks of my house. There was a golf course across the street. In my downtime, I was on the driving range.

When my father became vice president, I was a sophomore in high school. I'd do things like go on a run with my soccer team and purposely dodge the security van. Then my parents compromised with the Secret Service when I went to college. I just had a panic button in my dorm room, so if I pressed that, they'd be there within 2 or 3 minutes.

We will eventually see the negative impact of rising rates -- we can't dodge that bullet -- but doesn't usually happen at the beginning of the cycle. I'm not sure we will continue to see the market beating expectations by these margins, but I don't see the market collapsing in the next month or so.

We're trained in school to equate mistakes with bad grades - something to be avoided at all costs. The alpha makers were somehow able to dodge that. They think that mistakes are just part of the creative process and maybe even the best way to learn.

We didn't get it inside enough. I didn't think our ball handling was good all night, which caused us problems, but again, you have to go back to Dodge and the way they played.

We are set for a repeat performance, ... For this race we are flying the Stockton Dodge colors on our 08 Dodge and we want to put their banner right in Victory Lane.

Truth be known, I am actually looking forward to this round, ... The West Series has never competed on this track, so it is pretty much like sailing into uncharted waters. There is no open test so everyone will be on the same page when practice gets underway on Saturday morning. A lot will depend on the crew and that is one of the areas where we excel. Our Lynch Mob crew is very good at getting the job done in short order. Once we have run the track a few times, we should be able to get our Mr. Gas Dodge in race trim in with virtually no problem.

With a take rate of 60% for Dodge Ram 1500, HEMI has become a brand within our brands. Our commercials and this engine continue to resonate with consumers.

With expanded capability, versatility and performance, the all-new Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab is the ultimate truck for the commercial customer looking for a dynamic, yet capable work truck.

With the all-new 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab joining the Dodge Sprinter, Dodge Ram pickup, Dodge Ram Box-off models, and Dodge Caravan and Grand Caravan cargo vans in the Dodge commercial vehicle lineup, Dodge grows even stronger in the commercial vehicle segment. With the addition of the Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab, Dodge offers a lineup of innovative and capable commercial vehicles and services that provide business customers with the confidence to take on any work challenge.

We finished the first quarter with strong momentum, led by the Dodge Caliber, which is getting great reception from dealers and customers. Most economic indicators are showing a strengthening of the economy and consumers are displaying a desire to purchase new cars and trucks. We are in the right position as we continue our launch of ten all-new products this year.

We got a little lucky and dodged a hand grenade at the end. West got a good look. You have to get lucky and dodge a couple of those.

What the world needs is more dodge ball.

When I stopped driving full time in 2003, my ties with Dodge ended, and now that's all Ray's deal. Once Ray said this was OK to do, I decided to do it, and we'll see where the wind blows me.

We couldn't wait to infuse Dodge Caliber with the SRT formula. The all-new 2007 Dodge Caliber SRT4 delivers a strong dose of all- around performance while delivering more than 28 miles per gallon on the highway. Our new SRT pocket rocket is going to be a hoot to drive.

Bold, powerful and superbly capable in creative new ways, the Dodge Rampage concept vehicle offers a new vision for the American pickup truck and the active lifestyle people who drive them.

Even if we dodge the bullet this time, there's another in the chamber just waiting.

As the Baby Boomers get older, they're going where it's warmer. It's not a matter of if (Minnesota loses a seat in Congress), it's a matter of when. It would be nice to dodge the bullet one more time, but eventually we're going to lose a seat in Congress.

Aside from a few small snippets, Mr. Dodge could have transmitted exactly the same message by stating that 'nothing of substance has changed since the (Monetary Policy Report) Update', and leaving it at that.

Commodities prices are lower, which could be slightly negative for the Canadian dollar. The market is a little bit on edge as they wait to see what Dodge has to say about interest rates.

Dodge said nothing new that he had not already said last week, no surprise there.

Federal agencies shouldn't be able to dodge their obligations to protect endangered species by delegating important decision to the states. The state doesn't have the authority to protect endangered species the way the feds do.

The transition to the NEXTEL Cup Series isn't going to be an easy one, but I'm looking forward to the challenge. It's going to be a busy year, but our goals are to contend for rookie of the year honors and also get the Target Dodge into Victory Lane.

Think about what would happen to Wal-Mart (WMT), General Motors or Microsoft if these companies had to continue to dodge federal roadblocks to access their customers.

These appointments will keep our focus laser sharp on the brands as we support the record number of product launches in the works for the Chrysler, Jeep, and Dodge brands.

It was very cold and windy and I thought the girls ran exceptionally well considering the weather. Ft. Dodge St. Edmond has an excellent team and this was a great preview of what to expect for the conference meet in two weeks.

The thought of leaving Horicon or Dodge County probably didn't occur to him until the state mentioned it.

I've always wanted to run a black car, ... They just look cool, especially under the lights for a night race. I like to operate in stealth mode, and maybe they won't see me coming in the black Dodge Charger. Hopefully I can drive right by them to the front of the field.

I used to dodge them pretty good. I saw something in the kid shortstop. I wanted to talk to his coach first. I just had a suggestion I wanted to make to him. I'm not going to tell him how to play or anything like that ... but I never got there.

Sometimes you want to get out of Dodge when you're there. Like Coors Field, it's the same game. You want to keep the ball down.

So much of the waste discarded at the side of the highways can be hazardous to wildlife, streams and motorists themselves trying to dodge it.

Saddling the latest version of your company's flagship product with a name that reminds old-timers like me of the Dodge Colt Vista or the even more ancient Oldsmobile Vista-Cruiser? At Microsoft, that's what passes for innovation. In his opening speech at a recent Microsoft analysts meeting, CEO Steve Ballmer uttered the 'i' word no less than 24 times.

The MY RiDE! Program is back helping young people afford new Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles. It will assist in building brand loyalty early based upon a satisfying ownership experience.

The oil price factor is the joker in the pack. Regardless of the type of aircraft, if oil prices dodge ahead, it will depress demand for air travel.

One day I was driving between Canon City and Dodge City, Kan., and I conducted a windshield survey on salt cedar trees. Based on an average width I conservatively estimated that those trees would drink 700,000 billion gallons a year.

As far as the tourist trade is concerned, Gunsmoke has been huge because it put the name of Dodge City in everyone's living rooms for 20 years.

The Burke Administration continues to dodge going public with news of the City's newest arrival - a $4.8 million dollar 'structural deficit' - while, at the same time, using that bad news to its advantage in wage negotiations with police and fire unions.

The boys team's perform­ance was one of the best we've had in years. It was the first time since 1990 that our boys won the Dodge County meet.

As important as the land exchange was, there are a couple of big milestones the company has to get past before starting construction. We have to complete the feasibility study, which the Phelps Dodge corporate board of directors uses to determine whether to release funds for the project, and obtain two important permits.

This is an unacceptable proposal ... He (Berlusconi) is now trying to dodge the outcome and attempting to put pressure on the majority.

This concept possesses the heritage and classic forms of the original Dodge Challenger. However, the ability to use the Dodge Magnum, Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 series architecture as the concept's foundation allowed us to bring a new level of quality and fit-and-finish to a muscle car icon.

Although the Volkswagen minivan shares its basic architecture with upcoming Chrysler and Dodge vehicles, this will be an all-new product.

Although the Volkswagen mini-van shares its basic architecture with upcoming Chrysler and Dodge vehicles, this will be an all new product.

This is the legitimate cost of operating a responsible business and protecting the taxpayers. Phelps Dodge is free-riding, and it's not fair to others who are being more responsible.

It's a strong U.S. dollar across the board against all currencies. There's a lack of data until we see Dodge speak today.

It was really unique, ... We had the big buildings in there that resembled Dodge City -- they were actually Hollywood props, fake fronts like on a movie lot. Then we started building on the backs to match the front.