Check Out This Video Showcasing the Features of the Uconnect System in the 2019 Ram 1500!

The Uconnect system that is onboard FCA vehicles is one of the best and most popular digital vehicle systems on the market.  It is easy to use and features an easy to use UI.  But, it is a system that is mainly associated with sedans, suvs, minivans; not trucks.  The Ram 1500, however, makes great use of its 12-inch Uconnect system as a new video that Ram Trucks released for Truck Thursday proves.

The video breaks down the use of the Uconnect system for the average driver.  With highlighting features such as GPS for the longer hauls of equipment or for a roadtrip for the upcoming summer, the Uconnect system will get you where you need to go.  It can help you find a place to eat or gas up without having to be stressed out with searching on route. 

Here’s the video to check out: 

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The 2019 Ram 1500 is the Best Family Truck!

The 2019 Ram 1500 is the Best Family Car!

This honor comes from the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association that gave the overall Best Family Car honor to the 2019 1500 as well as Best Family Truck. 

“The GAAMA Family Car Challenge is unique in that we host the only vehicle competition specific to the needs and desires of today’s families,” said Daryl Killian, GAAMA president and host of The AutoNsider on News & Talk 1380 WAOK, an Entercom Radio Station based in Atlanta. “For the third year in a row, our members were impressed with Ram 1500’s combination of technology, functionality, drivability and family-friendly features. It’s only fitting that the all-new 2019 Ram 1500 won our top overall award given how the 2019 Ram 1500 is loaded with well-thought-out features that are important to families: segment-leading fuel efficiency, impressive ride quality, clever storage solutions and a comprehensive infotainment system. The repeat wins for the Chrysler Pacifica are also impressive. Today’s busy families need a vehicle that can help make their lives easier, and the Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid exceed that promise.”

The members of the GAAMA evaluated all different vehicles to figure out which cars would be awarded by them.  Other vehicles in the FCA family also were recognized, such as the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica.  The big winner is definitely the 2019 Ram 1500.

Is The Ram Rebel TRX Coming?

Is Ram preparing to put out a new truck with a Hellcat engine?

The rumor mill is swirling around the possibility that Ram is getting ready to add a Hellcat-powered truck to its lineup.  This is stemming from a new listing at the Ram Trucks website that features an image of the Ram Rebel TRX concept with the tagline of “Get Ready for the Off-Road King.”

Motor Authority is one of the car blogs to notice this and reach out to Ram for clarification on what is going on with this listing.  They were told that the page in question is a year old and was made to promote the Rebel TRX concept.  This raises the question though, should Ram be giving the Rebel TRX its time in the sun?

There is a scattershot of clues that the continue to lead to speculation of the Rebel’s possible existence and Motor Authority runs through the various ones in their article, so check it out.  So far it seems to be wishful thinking, but that does mean it couldn’t become a reality in the near future.  For now, it seems, that Ram trucks is focused on producing competitive trucks and putting a foothold on the market as it creeps up on competition such as Ford.  Who knows what could happen.

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March Elimination Madness Event – March 20th – 22nd

The Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge March Elimination Madness Event is Running From March 20th to the 22nd!  Stop into the store during that time to enter in person and to play some games!  You can also click this link to sign up for a chance to win either $3,000 Cash or $3,000 Toward a Vehicle!

New 2019 Ram 1500 Easter Eggs Spotted

The new 2019 Ram 1500 has a lot of new features that are meant to help propel the truck to the head of the segment.  This includes all kinds of new tech including a new hybrid system and additional Uconnect systems.  What is not included in the long list of features being added is all the easter eggs that Ram included in the truck.  Jalopnik managed to break down all the decorative easter eggs they found in the 2019 Ram 1500.

The first is on the center console floor.  On the floor of the 2019 1500 is a parade of trucks engraved in the plastic.  It’s not just any sequence of trucks however, it seems to be a call to the march of progress, but instead of apes evolving into humans, it is the truck evolving into the modern era.  This etching rests on top of a container for more storage.

The next easter egg is on the center console lid which includes geometry tools.  This includes a protractor and conversion table in case you need to do some quick math in your truck without any access to any other tools.  There is even a ruler embedded on the plastic on the floor storage.

The last is a nod to the classic Ramcharger.  On the center console, underneath the CD player, there is a wireless phone charger marked “Ramcharger.” 

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Ram Trucks Has Major Quality Improvement in the 2017 IQS!

Ram Trucks has quite the reason to celebrate!  The new Initial Quality Study from J.D. Power points to Ram Trucks as the industry’s most improved truck brand with an improvement percentage of 24%!

The IQS is an annual report put out from J.D. power that asks over 80,000 buyers of new 2017 model-year vehicles and surveys their new car experience after 90 days of ownership.  The survey asks a series of questions about their feelings on the vehicle’s overall design as well as defects.  Using this information, the IQS then reveals which brands improved the most from the previous survey.

Ram Trucks was the big winner in quality in the 2017 IQS.  Its improved quality was almost 25%.

“We’re pleased to see that all FCA US brands have made improvements in initial quality, especially Ram Truck with its big step up this year,” said Scott Garberding, FCA’s Head of Quality.

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2017 Ram 2500 Diesel Has the Best Fuel Economy

Pickup Trucks has decided to evaluate the fuel economy of heavy-duty pickups.  As they note, fuel economy is not a top priority for some truck owners.  The major talking points when someone is interested in learning about a HD pickup is more along the lines of wanting to know capability and towing.  In doing these tests of fuel economy, PickUp Trucks discovered that the Ram 2500 diesel is a clear winner against the competition.

“As you might expect, the smallest diesel engine on the lightest truck did well on the uploaded fuel-economy drive.”  The 2017 Ram 2500 was put up against the 2017 Nissan Titan XD and other trucks in its segment and managed to beat them out.

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2017 Ram 3500 Wins Gold Hitch for the Heavy-Duty Segment!

The Fast Lane Truck has given the 2017 Ram 3500 their Gold Hitch award for the heavy-duty segment!

The process in which TFLtruck comes to the conclusion for which truck wins the awards is a harsh test.  The editors take the chosen trucks to the Eisenhower Pass “Ike Gauntlet.”  The pass is known for its grueling climb and reaches elevations more than 11,000 feet.  This makes it the perfect place to really test out the capability of a truck.

“The 2017 Ram 3500 Heavy Duty was loaded with a 21,600-pound trailer for Gross Combined Weight of nearly 31,000 pounds,” said Andre Smirnov, the tech editor at TFLtruck.  “The Ram dually came out on top based on its confident downhill performance, consistent uphill climb and leading observed fuel mileage among the competitors.”

While the Ike Gauntlet is a major test for TFLtruck to determine award results, other factors matter as well.  Comfort, design, and other such things matter and in all of these, that is where the 2017 Ram 3500 won in its segment.

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Ram Commercial Trucks Introduce 2 New Programs to Help Dealers and Buyers

Ram Commercial is introducing a program to aid both dealers and drivers.  The two new programs will help commercial drivers view, certify, and install a wide range of truck-mounted products.  The two program names are Ram Augmented Reality Upfit Configurator and Q Pro.  Both of these programs look to give Ram Commercial Trucks an edge in a crowded and growing market.

The Ram Augmented Reality Upfit Configurator is a new program that as introduced at the end of 2016.  It is a computer-generated visual program that lets dealers and buyers have a virtual look around a truck and view their upgrades.  The program originally was only offered for the ProMaster but it has now been expanded to cover the ProMaster City and the Ram Chassis Cab lineup.

The Q Pro program is a new qualification process for upfitters to certify their product with Ram Engineering.  It provides resources to survey, make recommendations and certify upfitter products.  Once an upfitter gets certified, the Ram Q Pro will then help to market their products to customers all while they know they’re getting products that meet Ram Commercial’s rigorous standards.

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