Chrysler has built small cars at the Illinois plant, including the Dodge Neon, for decades.

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The Dodge Caliber, a funky and functional replacement for the bland Dodge Neon, offers reason to hope.

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If you want a tamer version of the sport, you can go to Skip Barber Racing School in Lakeville, Connecticut, where they run miniature racing cars powered by a 135hp Dodge Neon engine.

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