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I'm in the land of trucks, SUVs and all things big-wheeled for the launch of the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart - the first Chrysler vehicle designed and built under Fiat's ownership.

Dodge has been planning a new compact sedan for some time, but today there is official confirmation - and a name.

Production of the 2013 Dodge Dart has begun in Belvidere, Illinois, and the first example off the line was a red Rallye model.

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For years, the go-to compact sedans came from Japanese brands. Basically, people chose from Civic and Corolla and called it a day.

The Dart is back, and although its face looks very much like a Dodge, this sporty and economical compact sedan has an Italian accent.

Like the Dodge Caliber and two generations of the Dodge/Plymouth Neon before it, the 2013 Dodge Dart promises to turn around Chrysler 's fortunes in the small car fray.

The company said Tuesday that it sold more than 141,000 vehicles, its best April in four years and the 25th-straight month of year-over-year sales gains.

Chrysler dusted off the "Dodge Dart" nameplate for a small sedan based on an elongated and stretched platform shared with the Alfa Romeo Guilietta, a premium compact sold in Europe and elsewhere.