Ram Files Patent for Retractable Ramps for Truck Beds

Posted on July 14, 2015 by baysideadmin

A new patent filing by Fiat Chrysler USA may point to Ram trucks getting retractable ramps for the truck bed.

Allpar, being the ever vigilant Chrysler watchers they are, caught a hit today when they came across a patent filling. The patent is for “ramps that slides into the bed and tailgate for storage.” If what the patent drawings are showing is true, then Ram owners will possibly be getting an easier way to get heavy objects in and out of their truck beds.

The drawing shows a very simple concept, to have retractable ramps that sit right below the surface of the truck bed and can then be brought out. I do not doubt that Ram would love to have this be standard issue on all their trucks. One look at it and it is easy to see the accessibility it provides and how much of a boon it would be to truck owners who need to get something heavy loaded quickly.

While it is an easy thing to make on paper, retractable ramps like this may not be as easily produced. It is certainly an idea that Ram has had in the past, as Allpar states, but the problem seems to be in being able to make the ramps durable enough to do their job. This is something that either Ram has overcome and they are staking their claim on it, or they just want to have it available to them to use in the future. Here’s hoping that they have something in place and ready to go.

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Watch How the Ram Rebel Got its New Front Grille

Posted on July 7, 2015 by baysideadmin

What is more of a summer thought than that of grilling up dinner? Ram has released a new video of them talking about grilling, only in this case, it’s the kind that is at the front of the truck.

The Ram Rebel is the newest Ram truck and one of the most noticeable things off the bat is that Ram has a beefy new front grille for it. In the newly released video, engineers at Ram are interviewed on the history of the Ram grille. While the grille is certainly iconic now, it wasn’t that major back then. A Ram truck’s grille was changed every two to three years and it was usually just the insert or the headlights that changed.

In 1994, Ram introduced the grille as we know it today. It was a shoot in the arm for the truck market and gave Ram trucks a unique look with the crosshair design.

Ram challenged their engineers and designers to shake up the front grille for the new Rebel. To get to the end result that we see now, they thought of what was going on today. Michael Gillam, Senior Creative Designer at Ram Truck Studios, points to the recent beard craze that got them thinking of what a beard would look like on a truck. Now that you know that, it’s impossible to unsee it on the Rebel.

It’s a great watch to see how the Rebel and the updated grille came to be as well as a brief history lesson on Ram trucks. Check it out here:

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Ram Trucks Brings Ram Rebel to the Red Bull RedBud Motorcross Nationals

Posted on June 25, 2015 by baysideadmin

This July 4^th, the Red Bull RedBud National will be holding the seventh round of Lucas Oil Motorcross Championship and Ram Trucks will be the one welcome fans to the races.

“There’s just something about Ram Trucks and Pro Motocross that seem to go hand-in-hand,” Carey Hart, RCH co-owner said. “The fans at RedBud are second to none and its cool for Ram Trucks to have such a great presence in their own backyard. We’re excited to show off the Rebel and give race fans at RedBud a firsthand look at the best truck on the market.”

Ram is bringing the new 2015 Ram 1500 Rebel to show off to race fans at the event. People will be given the chance to gaze upon its mighty visage from 7am and 5pm and receive a free gift for stopping by. Fingers crossed that the gift is a 1500 Rebel, but that might be dreaming too big.

Ram ProMaster Wins Edmund’s 2015 Best Retained Value Award

Posted on June 18, 2015 by baysideadmin

Edmunds.com has put out their winners of the 2015 Best Retained Value Award and three vehicles from Fiat-Chrysler made the list. The winners are the 2015 Jeep Wrangler, the 2015 Dodge Challenger, and the 2015 Ram ProMaster.

The list is put together by Edmunds.com by examining new car models that will have the highest projected residual value after five years based on the average True Market Value price when they are sold as new. From there the models are broken down into body type segments as well as the size of the model and the pricing.

“A vehicle is expected to hold its value well when it is deemed likely to be desireable to a future buyer,” Jessica Caldwell, Director of Industry Analysis for Edmunds.com. “The Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Challenger, and Ram ProMaster each has a lot of appeal in the marketplace both new and used, so it’s no surprise that they have earned this meaningful accolade.”

The Wrangler won in the Midsize Traditional SUV category, the Challenger in the Entry Sports Car category, and the RamProMaster in the Large Commercial Van category.

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Texas Ranger Ram Truck Makes Appearance at Texas Ranger Hall of Fame

Posted on June 15, 2015 by baysideadmin

2015 Ram 1500 Texas Ranger Concept truck

I love to talk about the Texas Ranger edition of the Ram truck only because it gives me a reason to pull out the incredibly obvious Walker Texas Ranger pictures. You’d think that’d get old, but you’d think wrong.

The Texas Ranger Ram is going on display for the public to see at the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame for the weekend of June 19^th for the annual Texas Ranger Reunion. The truck itself was made specially to recognize and honor the Texas Rangers.

Ram trucks, through a partnership between the FCA Foundation, have helped to promote the heritage of the Texas Rangers. In 2014 at the State Fair of Texas, Ram President and CEO Bob Hegbloom presented the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum a check for $100,000.

The Texas Ranger Ram truck was first shown as a concept at the 2015 Dallas Auto Show. It sported numerous features meant to highlight and honor the Texas Rangers. One such feature is the silver-star Texas Ranger badge.

While the Texas Ranger truck is still only a concept, there is a possibility for a production run.

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Response Team of America and Ram Respond to Wimberly Floods

Posted on June 8, 2015 by baysideadmin

The floods in Texas have hit the communities hard and Response Team of America is heading there to help out with help from Ram.

The First Response Team of America is a non-profit organization that heads into areas suffering from disasters to provide relief. This group depends entirely on donations to work and Ram has provided the group with both vehicles and money to help it give aid to those in need.

They were not alone in helping the area of Wimberly affected by the flood. They were supported in the area also by Ram Nation, a group of Ram truck owners in the area as well as a local dealership that helped with trucks and volunteers.

They provided help to Fran Barrington’s house that was washed away. The First Response Team and the volunteers were able to salvage portions of Fran’s collectibles, including family photos. Through their hard work, while they weren’t able to save everything, they did make one homeowners experience with loss easier to handle.

Changes Leaked for 2016 Ram 2500 and 3500 HD?

Posted on May 20, 2015 by baysideadmin

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 20^th with deliveries taking only a month or two to get out to dealerships. We’ll keep our eyes peeled for more info.

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Would You Want a Ram 1500 Hellcat?

Posted on May 6, 2015 by baysideadmin

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?

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Ram Readies Two Ads for Kentucky Derby

Posted on May 1, 2015 by baysideadmin

Ram Trucks has released two commercials as part of their sponsorship of the Kentucky Derby. Both ads are slated to air tomorrow, May 2^nd, 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.

Ram Breaks Record with 2015 Ram Truck Parade

Posted on April 20, 2015 by baysideadmin

Ram announced that they wanted to break some records to coincide with the Academy of Country Music. That record being the largest parade of Ram trucks. They put out the call and needed 451 truck drivers to show up. And show up they did, helping Ram to break the record.

“Our hard-working Ram truck owners are passionate and loyal, and today they proved once again that everything is always bigger in Texas,” said Roberto Hegbloom, The President and CEO of Ram Truck Brand.

The drivers who signed up to participate in the event weren’t there just to break records. As a thank-you for those who helped the truck company break the record, they were given numerous treats. They were fed and given the chance to see the Raminator monster truck as well as the driver. Also included in the ticket price for the parade was an invite to the ACM Party for a Cause Festival where they could enjoy live music.

“Ram is the fastest growing truck brand in Texas, where trucks are king, and it was great to see 451 Ram owners travel far and wide for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of a special recording-breaking rally and pickup parade.”

Wonder how many trucks Ram will want to have next year to break the record. A part of me hopes they simply raise it by one truck every year.

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