2013 Ram 3500 Has the Best Towing of Any Other Truck

12_HD_photogallery_15If you have a big haul then you will be needing the truck that can handle it. The Ram Heavy Duty truck is just the vehicle for the job. In fact, none of the competition can provide the same capability in 2013 that Ram can.

To prove the point, the 2013 Ram 3500 Heavy Duty truck can deliver 30,000 pounds of trailer capacity. That’s three and a half tons greater than any other truck on the market. The closet the competition can get is 23,100 lbs maximum. That’s not all the 3500 can do. The Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) of 37,600 pounds is greater than the 30,500 lbs that the competition has. There’s no doubt that the Ram 3500 Heavy Duty is the

That power comes from the upgraded 6.7 liter Cummins Turbo Diesel engine. It’s also thanks to the Ram 3500’s new high strength steel frame and a higher-load transmission.

“Towing capability, reliability, and engine performance are ranked first through third, respectively with HD customers,” said Fred Diaz, President and CEO of Ram Truck Brand. “The 2013 Ram Heavy Duty trucks unequivocally deliver all those things, as well as a very low total cost of ownership.”

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2013 Ram 1500 Named Detroit Free Press’ Truck of the Year!

13-ram1500-pv-large-improved-effeciencyI feel like I’ve been making a big deal of late of just how much auto writers are loving the 2013 Ram 1500. That’s when I realize that the only reason why is because it’s in the news cycle so much. So many awards and so many positive reviews, it’s difficult to keep up with them all. This time, however, it’s because the Detroit Free Press has named the new truck as their “Truck of the Year.”

Mark Phelan opens his column with “Chrysler could have gotten away with a mere face-lift for the 2013 Ram 1500 pickup. Instead, it provided a glimpse of the pickup of the future, a truck that combines workhorse capability with fuel efficiency.” He continues on to praise the forward thinking innovation and execution of the new truck.

Phelan notes that the Ram 1500 has a “smooth, comfortable ride” as well as, “structure that’s a pickup’s backbone… a nearly all new frame of high strength steel to save weight inside.” The uConnect system also comes out with high marks, out doing the competition with simplicity and user-friendly controls.

Fred Diaz, President and CEO of Ram Truck Brand, was overjoyed to receive news of the 2013 Ram 1500 being named Truck of the Year. “We are honored to have an endorsement from the Detroit Free Press and Mark Phelan. This award will be well-received by our dealers and customers, reiterating the fact that Ram has the best truck on the market.”

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2 Million Engines Served! Ram Trucks Reaches Milestone

Cummins Inc, the company that makes the engines for Ram trucks has reach one heck of a milestone.  They sure have earned the bragging rights on this one.

Ever since 1988 Cummins Inc has been in charge of making the engines for Ram trucks.  To mark a giant milestone in that partnership, they have produced the 2 millionth diesel engine for the company.

The engine that was made will not be seeing service in any trucks, however.  The 6.7-liter 6 cylinder turbo diesel will be put on show.  Marked by the Cummins Red rocker cover and breather, the 2 millionth engine will be put on tour across the US in a victory dance.

No resting on these laurels, though.  The engine maker is hard at work to make sure that 2013 is their best year yet.  The new models they have planned for the new year will offer the best-in-class torque combined with a 10 percent improvement in fuel-economy.   Other features include a new cooling system that gives an improved durability as well as performance.

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Motor Trend Names the 2013 Ram 1500 Truck of the Year!

Another truck of the year award handed out, another win for Ram.

The award comes from Motor Trend this time. Their ‘Truck of the Year’ award is considered quite the big deal in the industry. Something that truck makers wear with honor and pride and tend to brag about if you ever ask, or don’t if they’re not so modest.

The 2013 Ram 1500 did not fail to impress the editors. They put it through all the extensive tests, from comfort and amenities, to fuel economy and ride evaluation. All the trucks, including the 1500, are compared in six criteria. Those are design advancement, engineering excellence, efficiency, safety, value, and performance of intended function.

The decision to crown the 1500 was unanimous, said Ed Loh, Editor-in-Chief of Motor Trend. “We had a small but solid field of contenders… but in the end, the choice was clear:
Ram 1500 not only withstood our rigorous testing, it impressed at every step along the way.”

There’s a reason why so many magazines and fans are talking about the new 2013 Ram 1500. Contact us at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge and let us know how badly you want to drive away in one. View the entire Ram line-up at our website. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more Ram news and offers!

2013 Ram 1500: Urban Truck of the Year

We talk about the new 2013 Ram 1500 here a lot.  There’s a good reason for it though and that’s because the auto world won’t stop discussing it.  How am I not supposed to brag when the truck is labeled the 2013 “Urban Truck of the Year”?

Decisive Magazine is the one handing out the award.  It’s all part of their “2013 Urban Vehicles of the Year” list they put out.  The panel that hands out the crown is made up of some of the most respected automotive reviewers in the country.  They spend months evaluating what the automakers have to offer consumers.  Everything is considered, the style of the vehicle, how practical it is, and even its attainability.  Sounds like a terrible job to be stuck driving around tons of cars all day long, but someone has to do it.

Only one can be king, though, and when the dust of battle settled, it was the one and only 2013 Ram 1500 that stood tall against all those that challenged it.  “The Ram 1500 is as quiet as a luxury car and yet, is also extraordinarily capable as a truck,” says Randy Payton, founder of the Annual Urban Wheel Awards.  “Rugged and yet smooth enough for a night on the town, the Ram 1500 really raises the bar on what a pickup truck should be.”

The critics have spoken; the 2013 Ram 1500 is a treasure.  Truck lovers should really look into picking one up.  Stop by Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge and take a look at our full Ram line-up.  Like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter as well, to see more Ram news and offers.

Ram 2500 CNG: Green Alternative for Truck Drivers

The conversation after Hurricane Sandy for many of us in New York seemed to circle around climate change.  Governor Cuomo said as much during the numerous press conferences he held following the disaster.  Whenever global warming is talked about, it’s no doubt that green energy is just around the corner.  No matter your position on what happenings of the environment of late, it’s hard to deny that car makers shouldn’t be doing all they can to help with keeping emissions from their vehicles down.

Ram is answering the call that many seem to be putting out for engines running on alternative fuel technology.  The Ram 2500 will now be the first in the truck line-up that Ram has planned to have CNG (compressed natural gas).   It is the only OEM-built, CNG-powered truck that is made and sold in the US.

The Ram 2500 CNG is a bi-fuel vehicle.  That means it uses compressed natural gas as the primary source of fuel and switches over to gas only after the CNG has been depleted.  CNG is identical in mileage to that of vehicles on unleaded regular gas.  The bright spot to that is that the cost is 30 percent lower than the average price of a gallon of gas.

Breaking it down even further in comparison, CNG costs around $1.25 per GGE (gasoline gallon equivalent).  On CNG, the Ram gets 301 miles on the highway with the range getting boosted to 966 miles with the backup gas supply.  CO2 emissions are reduced by 20 percent and tailpipe emissions see a drop of more than 50 percent.

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Mopar Offers Hundreds of Parts and Accessories for 2013 Ram 1500

Truck fans already have plenty to be excited about with the 2013 Ram 1500. The buzz surrounding it has already been extremely positive and certainly looks to change the landscape when it is released. To help that building excitement along, Mopar will be giving customers the ability to leave their own personal touch on the Ram 1500.

To accomplish this goal, the parts maker will have more than 300 performance parts and accessories. There’s a variety of choices to make to change the make-up of the new truck. The products include everything ranging from bed protection to toolboxes, towing packages to lift kits, chrome grille inserts to performance hoods. All available prices that range from $12 for a trailer hitch plug to $3,000 for a lift kit.

Mopar understands the love and care that truck drivers put into their vehicle. “Ram owners love to accessorize and personalize their trucks,” said Pietro Gorlier, the President and CEO of Mopar. “In face, Ram truck owners typically spend more than $500 on Mopar performance parts and accessories. For our new Ram 1500, we will offer a full catalog of more than 300 quality-tested items from which to choose.”

More Ram products are available for viewing on Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge’s website. Visit the online Mopar E-Store to give your current vehicle something special. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more Ram news.

Ram Donates Trucks, $100,000 to Hurricane Sandy Relief

As the east coast recovers after Hurricane Sandy, Ram Trucks are stepping up and helping in relief efforts.

So far, the popular truck brand has pledged their support for those affected by the storm, and they have donated $100,000 and 20 Ram 1500 trucks to the American Red Cross. Neal Litvack, Chief Development Officer at the American Red Cross, praised Ram for their support, saying, “Through the generosity of its partners such as Ram and Chrysler Group, the American Red Cross is responding with shelter, food, and emotional support, helping families and communities with their most critical needs now, and as they begin to move towards recovery.”

One of the biggest problems facing relief workers is that the areas that need help the most are still not easily accessible, and besides that, these residents need water, food, blankets, medicine, and other necessary supplies. They need a way to transport these supplies efficiently, and that’s why Ram trucks are so important to recovery efforts.

We would like to encourage our readers to donate to the American Red Cross and volunteer with relief efforts if they are physically able. Our friends, family, and neighbors in New York and New Jersey need us right now, and we are so glad to see Ram taking action in the aftermath of this terrible storm.

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2013 Ram 1500: The Truck of Texas

Thanks to the truck drivers down in Texas, Ram is going to need a bigger trophy room. The brand took home top honors over the weekend at the 20th annual Texas Auto Writers Association Texas Truck Rodeo. In total, they brought 8 wins home with them, more than another auto maker combined.

That’s now the second year that Ram has won. The last time was in 2011 with the 2011 Ram Laramie Longhorn wining Truck of Texas. At this years event, the 2013 Ram 1500 is what impressed the voters the most. That’s not all, the new truck may have been the talk of the event, but the Ram brand was also the overall winner. The TAWA writers gave Truck Line of Texas to the Ram brand.

In all, the awards that Ram won were Truck of Teaxs, Truck Line of Texas, Full-size pickup truck, and Luxury pickup truck.

The TAWA President Michael Herzing praised the truck in his comments made about the big win, “Our members overwhelmingly chose the 2013 Ram 1500 as the Truck of Texas and the truck for Texans. The Ram 1500 is amazing. The new technologies in this truck are true game changers and raise the bar for the competition. You’ve got to love how touch, capable, comfortable, and fuel efficient this new truck is.”

Truck lovers know quality when they see it, or drive it in this case. With so many different brands and models to choose from, the 2013 Ram 1500 is the king of the hill. Find out what all these voters discovered by going online to Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge and paying a visit to our Ram Truck section. Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter for more Ram news and deals on Ram products at the dealership.

Watch the new 2013 Ram 1500 Ads

When it comes to getting people excited about their products, the marketing gurus at Chrysler do know their stuff. For the past few years, they have headed up some of the most successful car commercials with award winning series such as “Imported from Detroit” and “Half-Time in America.” Ram is due for their time to shine with the upcoming 2013 Ram 1500. The company has already plastered the new truck on their building with a 15-story wrap. It’s time now for the next part with new TV spots.

Ram has a new national ad campaign that is showcasing all the great changes that Ram is putting into the new truck. Sam Elliot narrates the spot with his infamous gravely voice. The ad makes sure that all of the great new features, such as the inclusion of the 8.4 inch touch-screen and active-level air suspension.

In total 5 commercials are making the rounds to get the word out on the incredible new 2013 Ram 1500. Each 30-second spot brings the focus onto what makes the truck unique and showing what the customers are really looking for. The ads began running on October 13th and will be shown during cable prime-time and various sporting evens, especially outdoor lifestyle programming.

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