Ram 3500 Wins Gold Hitch Award

Posted on April 10, 2015 by baysideadmin

The 2015 Ram 3500 was awarded the Gold Hitch Award in the heavy duty diesel segment by The Fast Lane Truck.

Compared to others in the heavy duty class, the 3500 beat them all in various points such as pulling power, braking, and handling under extreme towing conditions.

The process of scoring has the TFLtruck editors taking the nominees up to the Eisenhower Pass, otherwise known as “Ike Gauntlet” in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. This place is well known for testing out trucks due to the extreme climb that can reach elevations of 11,000 feet with an ever increasing grade until the peak. Out of all the trucks put through this test, it was the 3500 that excelled the most.

“The 2015 Ram 3500 Heavy Duty was loaded with a 21,600-pound trailer for Gross Combined Weight of nearly 31,000 pounds,” said Andre Smirnov, Technical Editor at Fast Lane Truck. “The Ram dually came out on top based on its confident downhill performance, consistent uphill climb, and leading observed fuel mileage among the competitors.”

The climb up the Ike Gauntlet is not the final criteria that wins a truck the award. The winner must pass that challenge as well as win in all the other criteria. Doesn’t matter what is stacked against it, it appears that the Ram 3500 is the heavy-duty truck.

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Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Wins Rocky Mountain Truck of the Year Award!

Posted on April 8, 2015 by baysideadmin

The Denver Auto Show started off with quite the announcement. The Rocky Mountain Automotive Press named their ‘Truck of the Year’ and it went to the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel.

This is the ninth year for the Rocky Mountain Vehicle of the Year awards. They produce the awards to honor vehicles that are either all-new or have gotten a significant revision in the 2015 model year. The voters are made up of the regional press and members that are in the area and able to test drive. The RMAP contains journalists from all around, stretching from Colorado to New Mexico.

The members put together their list of nominees and then grade each on criteria including performance, value, fuel economy, and features. The list is then narrowed down further until only three remain. For the 2015 year, the finalist were the Chevy Silverado HD, the GMC Canyon, and the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel. To kill the suspense of who won for those that skipped the opening paragraph, it was the EcoDiesel Ram.

The EcoDiesel 1500 has been extraordinarily popular since Ram released it. It blows away the competition in the all the previously marked categories and continues to gain the accolades and popularity.

To get more information on the 2015 Ram 1500, contact 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.

New Concept Ram Truck Introduced: The Texas Ranger Concept

Posted on March 25, 2015 by baysideadmin

It is a few years too late, but Ram has finally made a Truck for Walker Texas Ranger.

Easy Joke

Ram has introduced a new concept truck. It goes by the name of Texas Ranger and it is impossible not to envision a marketing campaign consisting only of Chuck Norris standing in front of it while an eagle flies overhead. Maybe add in a tumbleweed blowing by to complete the image the name alone brings up.

Long hanging fruit aside, the new Texas Ranger truck was unveiled by Ram President and CEO Bob Hegbloom at the 2015 Dallas Auto Show. “The Ram team developed this commemorative concept truck in order to further highlight our relationship with the Texas Rangers and the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum. Although Rangers are well-known horsemen, today Texans drive more pickups than drivers in any other state in the country.”

The exterior design of the Texas Ranger includes a nod to the Texas Ranger star badges. The unique badging is based on the Mexican five-peso coin which was the basis for the badges used by the first Texas Rangers before it turned into the star-and-wheel design that is known and used today. This isn’t just featured on the badging, but also on the front driver and passenger-side fenders. The color scheme used is a bright white and silver metallic, playing to the idea of the white hat and silver badges of the good cowboys.

The interior continues a cowboy aesthetic with leather etching and also having the badging that is a callback to the Ranger badge. There is even a note on the instrument panel to the founding year of the Texas Rangers in 1823.

Ram trucks have been getting a lot of acclaim from Texas with the 1500 being named the “Truck of Texas.” It makes sense that the company would be doing what they could to reach out to the cowboy culture associated with Texas and to the iconic Texas Rangers.

Truck Sales on the Rise as Ram Introduces the Ram 1500 Rebel

Posted on March 4, 2015 by baysideadmin

Good news for the truck world; sales have been on the up and up. They are up 21.9 percent since just 2013 and that growth looks to be continuing in comparison to all the other vehicles in the US. It is clear to see that many of the major US auto makers will be concentrating a great deal of effort in this market, and that is something that Fiat-Chrysler has made clear. Over the past year their dedication to being one of the premier truck makers in the US has been made clear. This year should be a major leap forward for the brand.

The Ram truck method of staying competitive with other trucks such as the Ford F-150 Raptor is the new Ram 1500 Rebel. The new truck is more of a sports model with a meaner exterior design including a blacked out grille that has the brand name on it. The Rebel comes with the choice of a V6 or a Hemi V8 engine to give the driver the power and capability that a truck owner needs. The V8 even comes with an eight-speed auto transmission for better fuel consumption.

The Ram 1500 Rebel is a looker that doesn’t hold back on what it can do. That imposing all black grille gives it a unique look among the rest of the trucks and really sells the idea of a powerful truck. The question now is the Rebel going to be enough to help the Ram truck brand to pull up some during this next year against the more cemented brands. Only time will tell, but if the past few years of Ram’s commitment to quality is any indication, the other trucks better look out.

The 2015 Ram 1500 is on Kelley Blue Book’s 15 Best Family Cars of 2015

Posted on February 6, 2015 by baysideadmin

Kelly Blue Book has put out their list of the ’15 Best Family Cars 2015’ and one of their choices is quite surprising. They put the 2015 Ram 1500 on the list.

A Ram truck isn’t what many people think about when they think of family cars. Trucks come to mind when you think about needing to haul heavy-duty equipment. But even KBB realizes that the 1500 can still come in handy for families.

They qualify the new 1500 as “the most civilized truck on the market today.” They continue on the reason the truck was chosen for this list is that families may not just be looking for a larger car to hold their kids but may need something more versatile. A truck like the 1500 has a lot of option available to drivers.

The other major reason why KBB chose the new 1500 is because it is made for performance and endurance, but that doesn’t mean it is uncomfortable. “Thanks to a coil-spring rear suspension and available air suspension, a family can enjoy the comfort of a midsize sedan while on a road trip.”

It’s refreshing to see a challenge to the notion of what a family car is. The stereotype is the large minivan, packed with kids. The 1500 certainly is outside the box thinking, but when you really give it a thought, it just makes too much sense. “The Ram is a truck that’s ideal for the great American road trip, that quintessential even that every family really should do. What better way to see America than in comfort, with all of your adventure gear in tow?”

Couldn’t have said it better myself.

Miranda Lambert Pens New Song for Ram Trucks

Posted on January 27, 2015 by baysideadmin

Country music and truck culture have always gone together. It is impossible not to visualize each country singer parked out in some kind of truck with a guitar. So when it comes time to advertise, truck makers tend to aim to pick up a country singer. In the case of Ram, they’ve teamed up with Miranda Lambert for a new ad campaign.

Lambert has put together a new song for the partnership. It is titled “Roots and Wings” and will be part of a new upcoming ad series with Ram trucks.

Both the video and the song capture an outdoors feeling. The imagery used is that of country life, with sprawling forests of pine trees and singing on the porch. The Ram truck makes numerous appearances as well as being referenced in the song as part of Sunday rides with her dad. It is also obvious that the wings is a reference to the iconic Ram logo with the wings.

Miranda Lambert commented on writing the song, “I am very inspired by what the Ram brand stands for – being who you are, working hard, staying true to your roots. I wanted to write a song that would represent all of those things. ‘Roots and Wings’ is personal to me about where I come from and where I am going. The guys at Ram really made the lyrics come to life with the imagery, and I hope it speaks to people the way it does to me.”

Watch the video here:

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Source: RTT News

Raminator Monster Truck Sets Speed Record!

Posted on December 16, 2014 by baysideadmin

A Ram truck is not what one would consider fast in comparison to other vehicles in the Chrysler family. The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is already pushing 707 horsepower. Yet a Ram truck broke a speed record. It was the record for Monster Trucks.

The Raminator is a monster truck sponsored by Ram. It now holds the record for the Fastest Speed for a Monter Truck at Circuit of the Americas located in Austin, Texas. The speed it hit that got its name in the record books is 99.10 miles per hour! I can’t even image what that looked like. I can’t even picture a monster truck hitting that speed.

The previous record was 96.8 mph. It is a question of just how fast can one get such monstrosities to go. I feel like that is plenty fast enough, but records are made to be broken. So maybe in the future, either near or far, we’ll see a monster truck racing down the circuit at over a hundred miles per hour.

Mark Hall was the driver of the Raminator. He’s been named the Monster Truck Racing Association’s “Driver of the Year” nine times. He said about the achievement, “Taking on the challenge of breaking a world record has been an experience we will never forget. With the support of Ram and Mopar, we continue to add to our achievements and are honored to now be a Guinness World Records holder.”

Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is Esquire’s Truck of the Year!

Posted on December 5, 2014 by baysideadmin

The Ram 1500 is leading the charge to being one of the biggest names in trucks this year. It has already garnered a lot of praise from the critics and numerous awards including being the Truck of Texas. Now the trophy shelf is getting a little bigger as Esquire magazine has named the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel their Truck of the Year.

In order to come to the conclusion about the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel, Esquires editors made their way through all the possible truck models available in the US market. They examined each on such traits as value, efficiency, and functionality. Considering that the 1500 EcoDiesel has the best-in-class fuel economy, it doesn’t seem like it was a hard choice to make.

“This is where the truck tide turns,” reads Esquire magazine’s article. “a full-sized American pickup with a just-big-enough diesel V6- the only one of its kind. You get the fuel economy of a small engine, the pull power of a larger one, and the grumble of a working-class diesel.”

“Recognition from Esquire magazine is proof that pickups have found their way into a variety of lifestyles,” said Bob Hegbloom, Ram’s President and CEO. “In such a competitive market, we are thrilled to earn a ‘Truck of the Year’ from Esquire. The Ram 1500 delivers with a winning combination of best-in-class fuel economy and capability and going forward, Ram will continue to set the pace with the best trucks in their segments.”

If you’re interested in the 2014 Ram 1500, contact us at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge. We have new models starting at $25,060. 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.

Motor Trend’s Ultimate Buyer’s Guide Picks Ram 1500 EcoDiesel

Posted on September 16, 2014 by baysideadmin

Motor Trend has released their 2015-2016 Trucks, SUVs, and Vans Ultimate Buyer’s Guide and the new Ram 1500 easily made the cut.

It shouldn’t really come as a surprise. Motor Trend has always been a big fan of what Ram has been doing with the 1500. As they note in their ‘Cool Fact’ section, the 1500 has on the Motor Trend Truck of the Year award for both 2013 and 2014.

The Ram 1500 will not be receiving many changes for the 2015 model year. As far as Motor Trend is concerned, that is just fine. The 1500 already put out the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 model. This is the one, as they point out, to get.

The EcoDiesel engine an industry first for light-duty trucks. The engine offers the best fuel economy of any full-sized pickup has been incredibly popular since its release.

For more information on the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel and other Ram trucks, contact 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.

Labor Day Sales Event 2014 at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge

Posted on August 27, 2014 by baysideadmin

Labor Day is coming up and we’re celebrating at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge by having an amazing event! We will be having amazing deals and offers on various popular vehicles from Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, and more! Such as:

2015 Chrysler 200:

$1000 – Retail Consumer Cash
+$1,000 Owner Loyalty Bonus Cash
or 0% APR for 36 Months
or 1.9% APR for 60 Months!

2014 Jeep Cherokee Sport & Latitude:

$1,000 Consumer Cash
+Additional $500 Bonus Cash!
or 1.9% APR for 60 Months

2014 Dodge Charger:

$2,500 Retail Consumer Cash
+Additional $1,000 Retail (non-lease) Bonus Cash on RWD Models
or 0% APR for 60 Months

2014 Ram 1500:

$1,500 Consumer Cash
+Additional $500
+$50 August Bonus Buck Coupon
or 3.9% APR for 36 Months

And More!

For well-qualified buyers. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest rates. Must receive financing through Chrysler Capital. This rate is for estimation purposes only. You may not be able to finance your vehicle at this rate. Residency restrictions apply. See dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by 9/02/2014.

For full details and restriction’s on Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge’s Labor Day Event, contact the dealership at 718-229-8700 and goto our page featuring our Labor Day savings!

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