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Ram Trucks Start September in a Big Way

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The month has certainly started out with good news for the Ram brand. To start with, August was another win for the industry, especially where Chrysler is concerned. Their numbers went up, much higher than what was originally expected. The August figures show a 14 percent increase in sales. That makes the question, what helped drive those numbers up?

Ram is a great place to look for the answer, the Ram had the best August they have ever had for the first time in five years. That’s more than 148,000 trucks moved. It’s expected that big discounts helped spur the sales and that many business and drivers are finding themselves with the need to replace old work trucks.

Following that news, Ram also announced the Warren Truck plant has started production of 2013 Ram 1500. The new Ram 1500 has the same basic design that was launched back in 2009 but has many new features. One is a stronger frame along with a new electronics design layout. The best is a new, powerful V-6 that destroys the competition in gas mileage. The Warren Truck plant has been in charge of making trucks since 1938.

Get yourself involved in all the excitement that Ram is experiencing by contacting Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge for a test drive. View all the Ram line-up online on the Bayside showroom. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more Ram news.

Ram Truck Lovers Set New Record

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There’s many ways to show how much people love a product. There’s high sales, there’s internet praise, there’s all kinds of ways. Another way is making sure that said product has a world record under its belt.

That’s what Ram enthusiast set out to do over the weekend. It all went down in a wheat field in Dresden, Ontario, Canada. It was here, on a freshly-mowed field, that Ram drivers far and wide lined up to break a record. The Rams were of all kinds of makes and models. There were some that were brand new, others that dated back all the way to 1976. Some of them looked like they came right off the dealership floor, others were clearly modified and stylized. There was a $20 registration fee to get in on the celebration, a portion of that ticket price going to charity while also making sure that you had a place in being part of the event.

To cap off the official news, a 2013 Ram 1500 took the lead of the Ram Parade as the ride to the Dresden Fairgrounds began for a representative of the Guinness Book of World Records to make the official count. In the end, they did manage to break the previous record by 13 vehicles. That means the new record of the biggest parade of Ram trucks is now 273 Ram vehicles.

You can show your love for Ram trucks and schedule a test drive today at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge. For more information on all the different Ram vehicles, you can go online to the show-room. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more Ram news!

Ram Goes Retro With Art

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Ram is looking to take a unique approach to their sponsorship of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Outdoor Annual Hunting and Fishing Regulations guide. In order to have something different and something that really stands out, they are going back to a more nostalgic look and feel for their ads.

Mediapost has the story that Ram is going retro for the images they are using. The posters that they are making as part of the campaign are similar to those that were made during the 30’s and 40’s. They are designed to have a style similar to the Art Deco Works Projects Administration National Park Posters that were made during the Great Depression. The goal the ads had back then was to promote the beauty of America’s parks.

There are 4 ads total, 2 being a full page ad while the other two are two-page spreads, and they will be distributed to 3 million Texas outdoors men. In order to capture that right retro look, Ram hired a Dallas-based firm called The Richards Group. The ads feature various different Ram trucks, such as the Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn and the Ram 2500 Power Wagon, in various settings such as the Rio Grande Valley, Lighthouse Rock, and Balanced Rock. If you like what you see, you can purchase prints or postcards at www.ramtrucks.com/outfitter and also at www.andersondesigngroup.com/horsepowernationalpark.

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Win a 2013 Ram 1500 with the Ram Summer Tour Contest!

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If you’re a country music fan and love your heavy duty Ram truck, then Ram has something for you to do this summer. The Ram Jam is already right around the corner, but for those that don’t want to wait, Ram has partnered up with Kristy Lee Cook to go on the road this summer.

The Ram Summer Tour will be running a social media promotion to give their fans a little something special. For the next eight weeks, Kristy Lee Cook will be posting a video on the Ram Facebook page. The video will be focused on giving a tour of an American city that is related to Ram. There will be hints on where Kristy is heading to next, sort of a “Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego” deal.

If you are one of the first 50 people to correctly guess the next stop for Kristy’s tour, you’ll be able to get a hold of some great prizes. The prizes range from $100 and $50 fuel cards, duffel bags, camping tents, and more. The sweepstakes prizes, which are awarded at random to a person every week, are the more exciting ones. Jet skis with trailer, single-seat kayaks, and then there’s the grand prize. The grand prize is really what everyone paying attention wants. One lucky winner, when this contest is over, will be driving away with a 2013 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn.

Head over to this link to see the official rules so you can try your hand at driving away in the exciting prize. Don’t forget to head over to Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge and schedule a test drive to give one a try for yourself. You can also view all the quality Ram trucks on their online show-room. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for up to date coverage of industry news.

Zac Brown Band Joins Road to Ram Jam

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Ram is bring a winning combination in fusing country music and Ram trucks in their “Road to the Ram Jam” concert at the end of the year. Officially joining the ranks along with Kellie Pickler, Brantley Gilbert, Easton Corbin, is the Zac Brown Band.

The Road to Ram Jam is a concert that Ram is putting on that will have 5 of today’s top country music artists. The event will also give fans the chance to win multiple prizes, one of which includes a trip for two to the invitation-only 2012 Ram Jam concert scheduled for December 29th in Nashville, Tenn to see all the artists perform. Other prizes are gifts ranging from collectible posters, vinyl records, and free music downloads. Fans who want to try their luck at winning any of the prizes, including the grand one of getting into the concert, can head over to www.RamTrucks.com/RoadtoRamJam or go on the Ram Trucks Facebook page to enter.

The final artist will be announced sometime in August. All five artists will be given lease on a 2012 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn truck. The trucks will then be auctioned off in 2013 and the proceeds will be going towards a charity that the artist choose. The proceeds from Zac Brown Band’s will be given to Camp Southern Ground, a passion project of Zac Brown. He donated the 500-acre property to have a camp opened to help children ages 7-17 who have typical and special needs.

Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge has the full line-up available online for all Ram Trucks. Be sure to also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to see news as it happens.

Cummins Preparing Next Generation Engine?

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Change seems to be coming for the engine inside of Ram trucks.

According to Pickuptrucks.com, Ram is rumored to be introducing a new generation of Cummins turbo-diesel engine for their 2014 models. In order to deal with the emission regulations, the engine maker may be looking to no longer use the metal catalyst strategy of the past. Instead, they could be using urea-injection technology.

EPA regulations are different for commercial chassis-cab trucks. That means the Ram 3500, 4500, and the 5500 already have a diesel exhaust fluid to take care of the nitrous oxide emissions. The HD trucks that Ram has, the 2500 HD and the 3500 HD have the problem that the current catalytic-converter like filters they use is that the price is increasing.

The article states they believe the reason why Cummins is steering away from the the precious metal catalyst is due to such a steep increase in cost and that switching to another technology could help lower costs. That and with the emissions regulations starting to get stricter meaning that new ideas need to happen so Ram trucks meet them. Everything right now is still mainly speculation, but it definitely seems like a good idea to fix a problem that is coming soon. Only time will tell how close this prediction is.

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Details Begin to Emerge on the 2013 Ram 1500

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Ram has been really prepping up the 2013 Ram 1500 to come out the gate strong. Not one to be outdone by the upcoming Dodge Dart, Ram wants to steal some spotlight. Pickuptrucks.com has a more detailed breakdown of just how Ram is making sure that the truck enthusiasts of the world will be looking their way when the new 1500 hits the streets.

The website quotes an interview with Bob Hegbloom, the director of Ram brand, in which he lists off the improvements being implemented into the new design. Many of these new tech upgrades are being made to improve things such as the pickup’s fuel economy in the way of a new Pentastar V-6 engine with an eight speed transmission. There’s also an extensive use of lightweight materials for this goal. It’s still going to be several months before Ram puts out the stats on the fuel economy to see if they can pull it off.

The new 1500 is expected to hit the dealerships this fall. No pricing has been announced as of yet but it hasn’t left truck drivers uninterested in speculating. The move to better efficiency is definitely a step in the right direction. The market is there for a truck, even the heavy duty models, with a lower initial investment and maintenance costs.

Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge has the Ram line-up online to check out. Be sure to also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter so you can stay up to date on all the latest news about the 2013 Ram 1500.

Eastbound and Down Custom Truck For Sale

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Fans of the TV show Eastbound and Down have a good reason to get excited. Kenny Powers has a custom made 2005 Ram 1500 SLT and it is now up for sale on eBay.

According to Jalopnik, the truck is owned by Justin Masters. Masters worked on the set of the show for three seasons when the start of the show, Danny McBride, saw him driving it. Apparently it appealed to him enough to want to use it for the TV show.

Sadly, Eastbound and Down has been one of those shows that I haven’t gotten to yet, but it hasn’t stopped me from getting a good laugh out of the eBay listing. It’s a pretty cool looking ride with the flame design stretching across the entire body of the truck. The greatest part is the the Lambo-style doors that it has. Another great feature that it has for the fans is the tailgate, which features damaged caused by a cannon ball. The final icing on the cake however is the other tailgate that is autographed by Danny McBride himself.

Go online to eBay and check the truck and all its glory out for yourself. It’s definitely one that will be instantly recognized when driving down the road. For a fan of this show, I could definitely see someone taking advantage of this deal.

For the rest of you who are looking for something more traditional in their Ram Truck, check out the entire line up on Bayside’s website. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, so you can see all the new Ram stories as they come out.

Ram Deals in May!

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Ram is Commercial Truck Season for Ram!  Take a look at some of the great deals you can take advantage of!

 

RAM QUAD & CREW

~$1,000 Trade Assistance

~$2,500 Retail Consumer Cash

~$4,500 Total Cash Available

 

RAM HEAVY DUTY

~$2,500 Consumer Cash

~0/1.9/2.9/4.9% APR

~$2,500 Lease Cash

 

RAM CARGO VAN

~$500 Retail Consumer Cash

~$1,000 B/E Bonus Cash

~$1,000 Trade Assistance (Any Vehicle)

~$2,500 Total Cash Available

2013 Ram 1500 Unveiled

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The New York Auto Show is starting to really pick up some steam. With just a few days before the event is open to the public, Ram is already teasing with what to expect out of their line up. The Ram 1500 is already one of the most popular and recognizable pickups on the market. That being said, Ram wants to make sure that the truck doesn’t fall out of favor and in order to do that, they have showed off the new features that 2013 Ram 1500 will be getting. Everything from the Powertrain to a new aerodynamic design, Ram has some robust changes coming to the famous truck series.

“The new 2013 Ram 1500 is the most capable, best-looking half-ton pickup in the world and delivers best-in-class fuel efficiency, new technology and new features while upgrading the interior and exterior,” said Fred Diaz, President and CEO of Ram Truck Brand and Chrysler de Mexico, Chrysler Group LLC. “We changed every area of the truck – from a newly designed frame with air suspension, to a new eight-speed transmission to a new interior with the next-generation Uconnect® system.”

The new 2013 Ram 1500 is definitely getting an exciting array of new features to keep the increasing sales the Ram line has been enjoying up. The pressure is definitely on for the brand to make sure that the recent upswing in the industry isn’t a mistake. The 2013 Ram 1500 is all about proving it isn’t a fluke. Diaz added, ““With best-in-class towing and payload, best-in-class ride and handling and best-in-class aerodynamics, the 2013 Ram 1500 delivers unmatched content, performance and capability to our customers.”

To see all of Rams current line up, check out Bayside’s website. Follow us on Twitter and on Facebook to stay up to date on all the latest news and offers!