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.”

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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!

2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: Autos.ca Review

Posted on August 14, 2014 by baysideadmin

James Bergeron, writing for Autos.ca, was given the chance to give the new 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel a spin over the course of 4 days.

On the first day, he examined the features of the tester model that he was given. The overall value for the equipment that he was given came out to almost $70,000! That includes navigation, rear backup camera, the RAMBOX cargo system, and a ton more things.

Day two consisted of him loading up the 1500. He notes that the Rambox was able to comfortable store his laptop bag, extra clothes, and even another tool bag. His major focus on the second day evaluation is to the interior of the 1500. The front seats, while meant for larger people, were still comfortable thanks to the large amount of features, such as adjustable seats and pedals. A normal problem with trucks is the lack of room and comfort for anyone riding in the backseat. The 1500 does not have this issue, offering a large enough area for people to have a happy ride or to store larger things. For the person with enough stuff to lug around, the flat floor allows for additional storage.

The third day is putting the towing and performance of the 1500 EcoDiesel through the paces. “The answer to the question everyone has been asking – how does the EcoDiesel tow? Well that answer is a resounding – “Very well, thank you very much.”

On the last day, the 1500 EcoDiesel hadn’t even gone through an entire tank of gas. It is with this in mind that the writer sees the largest potential for truck lovers to have interest in the EcoDiesel. With high marks for fuel economy and for performance, the 1500 EcoDiesel comes highly recommended.

Bayside CJD New Vehicles Specials: July 2014

Posted on July 11, 2014 by baysideadmin

Check out July’s line-up of new Chrysler, Jeep, and Dodge vehicles specials!

Ram Diesel Engine Has High Demand

Posted on July 9, 2014 by baysideadmin

The move to diesel has been a popular one for Chrysler. The reason for adding on a diesel engine option was largely due to the demand from consumers. The addition seems to be paying off for Ram trucks as the demand seems to justify increasing the supply.

Chrysler has sent word to its supplier in Italy to send them more of the V-6 EcoDiesel engines. It seems that people are not just asking for Ram to provide a diesel option, they are actually buying them as well. It is refreshing to see that the consumer is wanting something and then going out and buying it rather than patting the company on the back and saying “well, thanks for doing that, I’ll think about getting it now.”

The diesel engine in the Ram full-sized pickups offers better towing and fuel economy than a gas engine. If you are interested in learning more about the EcoDiesel engine, contact us at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge. View our new and used line-up on our website. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to see more truck news and our special monthly offers.

Ram Teases New Surprise

Posted on June 23, 2014 by baysideadmin

Ram has a mystery reveal coming up. It seems that the truck maker has a surprise in store for fans. Ram seems to be planned for a tad bit of a shake-up thanks to the five-year plan. Just what could be shown off?

Ram has sent out word to a livestream event they have schedule on June 26th at 11am EDT. According to the very brief and vague description, Ram has a new product announcement they want the world to see. No clue exactly what kind of truck they are planning to show, however.

According to the plan that Fiat Chrysler laid out Ram will be giving the Ram 1500 a mid-cycle refresh for the 2015 model year. There’s a chance this might be the reveal of a new Ram 1500 to ride off the success the company had with the 2014 Ram 1500. It might also be Ram showing off newer heavy-duty trucks as part of their way to up their competition in the heavy-duty market. It may even be both.

Until this upcoming Thursday, June 26th, it is just going to be wild speculation. We can’t wait to see what Ram has in store.

For more information on the Ram 1500 and other Ram heavy-duty trucks, contact us at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge. Be sure to check out our new and used inventory online on our website. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more news and monthly offers.

Ram Trucks Headlines May Sales Increase for Chrysler

Posted on June 3, 2014 by baysideadmin

The month of May was very positive for Ram. With help from Jeep, Ram was one of the biggest reasons for Chrysler execs to be driving into work with smiles on their faces. Thanks to Ram sales, Chrysler as a whole posted one of their best May sales in years.

The full gain that Chrysler posted was a 17% increase thanks to Ram Trucks. On its own, Ram sales were up by 19%. That number is the truck-maker’s best May sales since 2005. Heavy-duty truck sales were also up by 34% for the month.

“Our Jeep sport-utility vehicles and Ram pickups continued to do well in May as our dealers reported brisk May sales over five weekends and the Memorial Day holiday,” said Reid Bigland, Head of US Sales for Chrysler, in a statement.

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Ram Power Wagon’s Rich History

Posted on May 28, 2014 by baysideadmin

When it comes to remembering vehicles for their military history, Jeep is usually the one that first jumps to mind. Indeed the Jeep is the most notable and recognizable for its extended use during World War 2, but for heavy-duty jobs, a Jeep couldn’t cut it. The Jeep was needed for its ability to transport soldiers and supplies over extreme terrain for speed, but for more soldiers and more supplies, a truck would be necessary.

The Ram Power Wagon was created back in 1945. Soldiers returning from the war wrote to Dodge wondering where they could find trucks for civilian life like the ones they had overseas. In responses to these requests, Dodge put together the first mass-produced four-wheel-drive truck meant for civilians. This trucks was dubbed the Power Wagon.

Truck Trend has the rich history associated with the Power Wagon name. It’s been in use since its inception in one way or another. The Power Wagon name was discontinued in 1980 and reintroduced in 2005 and is still available.

2014 is when the Ram Power Wagon was given a redesign. An all-new engine, suspension, and tires keeps the truck still capable of being at its best in a much richer competitive area.

The Ram Power Wagon has been and always will be the truck for drivers looking for added edge both on and off the road.

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