Dodge Avenger will remain in production till 2012

Chrysler's Sebring, along with its Dodge Avenger cousin, seem to have a new lease on life. Although the troubled midsize cars were scheduled to be replaced after 2010, Fiat management has revealed it will likely retain both models through 2012.

Under Cerberus ownership, both models were to be cancelled following the 2010 model year, but no replacement is currently ready for production. In the meantime, Fiat has decided to give both cars a mild facelift in the next few years.

Although the Sebring receives a revised hood stamping for 2010, a more extensive redesign will come around 2011. Updates to the Dodge Avenger, however, may come sooner. Sources suggest a facelift could happen halfway through the 2010 model year.