AUTOS: The New Dodge

Automen, who have been talking of heavy competition next year, got the first real taste of what is to come. Putting the 1953 Dodge on display last week, President William C. Newberg announced that Dodge had spent $65 million to turn out a car "with everything new except the tire size." Newberg had another pleasant surprise: while prices of two models were raised slightly, four of the ten were cut from 53ยข to $258 under the 1952 line.

In its new cars, Dodge has rounded off the old boxy body, while increasing seating and window space...

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