Monthly Archives: May 2015

Changes Leaked for 2016 Ram 2500 and 3500 HD?

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What is the new 2016 Ram 2500 and 3500 HD going to look like.  Will it be getting a visual makeover like so many other vehicles in the Fiat-Chrysler family?  It seems that Allpar, being the Chrysler sleuths they are, may have found out what to expect.

At the 2015 Chicago Auto Show, Ram showed off the 2015 Ram 1500 Laramie Limited.  The truck had the visual stylings notable for Ram with a few exceptions.  The new grille and tailgate caused a bit of a stir with their new look.  Like the upcoming Ram Rebel, the grille is shaped like a X.

This new look is what the 2016 model year will, allegedly, look like for the 2500 and 3500 HD.  Apparently it will even have unique wheels, something the poster didn’t go into much detail about.  The interior will be similar to the 1500 Laramie Limited and will be in all-black and the bumpers are painted with the available choice of chrome as well.

Other notable changes appear to be that the center console layout will be getting a redesign and the Longhorn and Limited will get a new wooden sliding door.  As far as engines, the new models won’t change much.  There will possibly be a new compressed natural gas option, again with not much details there.

Allpar has a knack for getting these things right and we might be finding out more official info here soon as the production is slated to begin on July 20th with deliveries taking only a month or two to get out to dealerships.  We’ll keep our eyes peeled for more info.

Learn more about Ram trucks, including the 2015 Ram 2500 and 3500 by contacting us at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge.  View our new and used line-up on our website.  Be sure to download our mobile app to keep track in real time of your vehicle when it is brought in to be serviced.  Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to us on YouTube to see more auto news and monthly specials.

Would You Want a Ram 1500 Hellcat?

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The Hellcat is the most talked about thing in the muscle car world.  What it has done to the Charger and Challenger is certainly impressive.  If you’re someone who cares about performance, there is a reason why it is the talk of the auto industry.  That brings a question to mind, however, of just what other vehicles should Dodge be looking to include in the Hellcat name?  Could a Ram 1500 get the Hellcat treatment?

It is something that Pickuptrucks.com certainly wants.  The article makes it clear they love the hell out of the Hellcat (pun intended) and would love to see that engine used in a Ram truck.  “…the Challenger Hellcat starts at just less than $65,000 including destination.  Sure, we’d rather pay that kind of money for a Ram 3500 Longhorn with a Cummins engine, but there are a few things that a Hellcat can do that nothing else can.  Which begs the question: Why is this powertrain not in a Ram 1500 SS yet?”

Why indeed, it would be interesting to see what the engineers at Dodge could come up with if they put their Hellcat knowledge and power into a Ram truck.  The article continues that the parts and pieces are already available to the Ram parent company and it would just take some time and engineering, but it certainly sounds plausible.  I guess the real question is if truck drivers would be interested in having a 1500 Hellcat.  Is it something that sounds good on paper or is there a genuine market for it?

What do you think?  Would you be interested in a Ram 1500 Hellcat?

Learn more about Ram trucks, including the 2015 Ram 1500 by contacting us at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge.  View our new and used line-up on our website.  Be sure to download our mobile app to keep track in real time of your vehicle when it is brought in to be serviced.  Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to us on YouTube to see more auto news and monthly specials.

Ram Readies Two Ads for Kentucky Derby

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Ram Trucks has released two commercials as part of their sponsorship of the Kentucky Derby.  Both ads are slated to air tomorrow, May 2nd, during the Kentucky Derby on NBC and if you’re a fan of the work and quality associated with Ram and Chrysler’s commercial work, then you’ll be loving these.

The first ad is called “Courage is Already Inside” and is 60-seconds long.  In a brief minute, it manages to get across a real sense of struggling for accomplishment.  The ad features numerous women finding the courage and strength to overcome incredibly odds and find success.  The women shown throughout the video are Eva Shockey, an avid outdoorsman, Country Music Star Miranda Lambert, and Rosie Napravnik, a horse racing jockey, among others.  The voice-over in the ad asks the question if you have encountered a challenged that seemed impossible to conquer.  The answer is that the courage was always inside of you to tackle it.  Guts.Glory.Ram indeed.

The second ad, “The Pack” is not as heavy on voice-over and subject matter.  This one is much more comedic even with Sam Elliot’s narration.  The commercial features a pack of sheep with one of them leaving the comfort of the pack to confront the sheep dog.  He befriends the dog and gets to ride in the truck home due to his courage.  Not the most subtle imagery to associate with standing out from the pack, but effective none-the-less.

Check out the two ads and let us know which one is your favorite.

Learn more about Ram trucks, including the 2015 Ram 1500 by contacting us at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge.  View our new and used line-up on our website.  Be sure to download our mobile app to keep track in real time of your vehicle when it is brought in to be serviced.  Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to us on YouTube to see more auto news and monthly specials.