Ram Donates 1 Million to FFA as Part of the ‘Year of the Farmer’ Campaign

Posted on November 4, 2013 by baysideadmin

During the Super Bowl, back in February of this year, Ram declared in one of their ads that 2013 is the “Year of the Farmer.” Sticking to their words, Ram Truck brand presented a donation of 1 million dollars to the 2013 National FFA Convention and Expo this year.

When the “Farmer” ad-spot went live earlier this year, Ram made a pledge. They would donate up to 1 million dollars for views of the video on their website. The views hit 10 million in less than a week.

Since then, the ad has been viewed online more than 22 million times. It’s clear they hit a sweet spot with people.

“It’s so wonderful to see our country rise up and show support for those who work hard every day to provide vital resources to the nation,” said Clay Sapp, President of the National FFA. “The response we’ve received from Ram’s ‘Year of the Farmer’ has been overwhelming, reinforcing the pride we have in our work and what it means to be a farmer.”

Be sure to check out the ad again:

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2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is the Truck of Texas!

Posted on October 17, 2013 by baysideadmin

The truck drivers down in Texas have spoken loud and clear which truck they consider to be the best. For the third time year in a row, the truck of Texas is the Ram 1500.

The members of the Texas Auto Writers Association met at the Texas Truck Rodeo in San Antonio for a singular purpose, besides enjoying the rodeo and trucks of course. That goal was to choose their favorite pickups of the year.

At this year’s 23rd Texas Truck Rodeo, the TAWA gave the win for their top honor to the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel.

What’s even more exciting news is that in the remaining categories, of which there are nine, Ram won the award in all but one. The wholly new and redefined 2014 Chevy Silverado left with nadda.

The Ram 1500 is a magnet for praise and awards and it comes as no surprise that truck drivers in Texas wouldn’t recognize the qualities in the truck. It seems they’ve really taken a liking to the new EcoDiesel engine, proving to the folks at Ram one more time that including a diesel engine in their headline truck was finally a good idea.

For more information on the 2014 Ram 1500 or other Ram trucks, contact a sales rep at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge. We’ll work with you to find the right new or used vehicle to suit your lifestyle. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more news and monthly specials.

Demand for 2014 Ram 1500 Eco Diesel Engine is Through the Roof!

Posted on October 2, 2013 by baysideadmin

When launching a new type of engine, there’s bound to be a lot of concerns. There is all kinds of issues that could pop up. But if the major concern is meeting with the demand, that’s a pretty positive one to have.

That is just what Ram is worried about with the upcoming release of the Eco Diesel engine for the 2014 Ram 1500. Ever since the truck company announced the engine back in June, they’ve been getting swamped with people wanting it.

Dave Sowers, Ram’s Marketing President, explained to Edmunds that they believed there would be a small portion of people interested, not the mass that came out following the announcement. That is making the truck company worry that they won’t be able to have the supply of the Eco Diesel engine keep up with the demand.

The Eco Diesel engine for the 2014 Ram 1500 is the first time a diesel engine has been placed in a light duty pickup. It’s something that fans have been clamoring for, hence the reason why there was so much excitement when Ram finally answered that call. Now they just to be able to find the capability to keep up with what the public wants.

If you’re interested in the 2014 Ram 1500 with the Eco Diesel, contact a sales rep at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge by calling 718-229-8700. You also view our new and used inventory online as well. Like the dealership on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more news and monthly specials.

Source: The Herald Online

2013 Ram 1500 Gets Consumer Report’s Love

Posted on September 21, 2013 by baysideadmin

Consumer Reports put the 2014 Ford Silverado and the 2013 Ram 1500 in a head to head competition to see which one is the better truck. The results showed that both compared very favorably to each other but the final verdict is a tad surprising as the winner may not necessarily be the best.

In the end, the winner of Consumer Reports truck battle was the 2014 Ford Silverado, but it came with a caveat. While they were ready to say that the Silverado is the better of the two, they actually ended up recommending the 2013 Ram 1500 overall as the better daily driver.

The 2013 Ram 1500 held its own against the Silverado, losing only slightly in the amount of towing power and cargo space in the rear cargo bed. However, the Ram 1500, tested with the 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine, delivered on having a smooth drive thanks to the eight-speed transmission. The acceleration was noted as being better than the Silverado’s.

“The reality is that you can’t go wrong with either one. Both are capable trucks that get decent gas mileage and are as quiet inside as a good luxury car,” said Jake Fisher, Consumer Report’s director of automotive testing.

For more information on the 2013 Ram 1500 or other Ram products, contact a sale rep at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge. The dealership operates in the Queens, Bayside area of New York and works with each customer to find them the right new or used car for their life style. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to see more auto news and our monthly specials.

Ram 1500 Rumble Bee Concept Announced!

Posted on August 20, 2013 by baysideadmin

Chrysler teased that Ram would have a surprise to show over the weekend. Turns out the concept Ram truck is a blast from the past.

About a decade ago, Ram had a special truck that was inspired by a muscle car of the late ‘60s, the Super Bee. At the Woodware Dream Cruise, as promised, Ram showed off the next step for the Ram 1500 Rumble Bee in the form of a concept truck with a new HEMI engine.

In a press release Reid Bigland, President and CEO of Ram Truck Brand, said, “The Ram 1500 Rumble Bee continues to have a strong fan base and what better place to celebrate its 10-year anniversary than Woodward Dream Cruise. There’s a lot of energy surrounding concept trucks and buzz models, and the Ram Design Team revels in creating something that is unique for our customers to enjoy.”

The Ram 1500 Rumble Bee is coated in the perfect color, a honey yellow paint with black added into help accentuate the color on places such as the front grille. What’s really cool is on the rear cab is a special decal of a speed-demon bee (complete with helmet) and is connected to the Mopar cover with a honey-comb black stripe. It looks really cool!

The same decal is used on the interior door panel, but that’s not the real highlight. It’s not even the sport-mesh insert on the seats. The coolest part is on the gear select knob. It’s a honey bee cased in resin on a honey-comb background.

So there it is, the mystery Ram 1500 in all it’s glory. Here’s a video from Chrysler with a detailed breakdown of the truck:

For more information on new and used Ram vehicles, contact us at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge!

Ram Trucks Improve Tech to Improve Fuel Efficiency

Posted on August 12, 2013 by baysideadmin

Gas prices are always a concern whenever it comes to picking out a car. The recent roller-coaster trend that the gas prices have been going through is disconcerting to anyone. That price has been a major factor for anyone stepping into a dealership looking for a new or pre-owned car. For a truck driver, it has to be even more of a concern. Thankfully, while trucks have been traditionally seen as fuel hogs, Ram is making great endeavors to make their trucks even more fuel efficient.

The Chronicle Herald took a look at how each truck maker is handling this new demand from their customers in having fuel efficient trucks. Here’s the list of the methods Ram is taking to give their truck drivers the best possible and most fuel efficient trucks.

One type of technology is cylinder deactivation. In Ram trucks, this is known as the Multi-Displacement System. All that is fancy speak for making sure the truck isn’t using more cylinders than necessary. If only four cylinders are needed, then only four are used. When more force is required more of them will activate. This in turn helps to save fuel.

Next is the an eight speed transmission. Other truck builders use six-speed transmissions, but Ram is offering up eight on certain models. The benefits of this are “Key benefits to having more gears include low highway-cruising revs, improved refinement and enhanced power delivery.”

The last bit of tech being used in Ram trucks to help save you gas is “Variable Valve Timing.” This is a term that most muscle car drivers will know of. What this does is let the vehicle’s engine computer system control performance by opening up valves when needed. The system is constantly making sure fuel efficiency is being properly met.

For more information on Ram and the trucks using these fantastic technologies to improve fuel economy for the drive, contact us at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge.

Ram 1500 Tops Consumer Reports Full-Sized Pickup Test

Posted on July 18, 2013 by baysideadmin

Consumer Reports has put out their rankings of full-size picks up and the one that made it to the top of the list, the 2013 Ram 1500.

“The Ram 1500 is surprisingly luxurious and refined-but still fully capable of doing hard work when needed,” said Jake Fisher, director of Consumer Reports’ Auto Test Center in East Haddam, Ct. “Continued interior and powertrain improvements make the Ram a particularly well-rounded choice.”

By heading over to their website, at ww.CosumerReports.org, they have the full break down of their test and ratings that led to the 1500 earning the top spot. The Ram 1500 Crew Cab with the 5.7-liter Hemi V8, a fan-favorite engine choice, was used in the testing.

The pick up managed a 78-point overall road test. To put some perspective on that number, here’s how the competition did. The Ford F-150 got 68 and the Toyota Tundra had a 69.

The 2013 Ram 1500 has been extremely popular with critics and fans of late. This is thanks to a lighter and stiffer frame than previous models. Including the new infotainment system on the inside to improve driver and passenger comfort certainly helped the scoring.

Consumer Report did mention that they are still waiting to test the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, so we’ll see if the 1500 can hold onto the crown afterward.

For more information on the Ram 1500, or other Ram products, head to Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge. You can view the full product line-up online or schedule a time to be seen in our service department for a check-up. We also have added a mobile app for customers to access the dealership on the go. Be sure to also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to see our monthly specials.

2013 Ram 1500 Express Black Edition: I See a Red Truck and I Wanted it Painted Black

Posted on July 11, 2013 by baysideadmin

Just last month, in conjunction with the blockbuster film, Ram put together a special Man of Steel-inspired Ram truck. A month later, Ram has a new look to give to the 1500 that’s dressed in all black. I’m not making any insinuations or anything, but General Zod, Man of Steel’s main bad guy, is also dressed in all black. Could Ram be secretly assembling a Justice League of trucks?

In all seriousness, Ram is putting out a pretty snazzy all-black 2013 Ram 1500. It has a real ‘bad-ass’ seal of approval and just looks like it can handle about anything. It’s the kind of look that both makes you gaze in wonderment, dreaming of getting a chance to be the cool guy behind the wheel, and also makes you too intimated to look into the eyes of the driver. I might be over-selling the melodrama, but it’s clearly there.

The all-black 1500 is black from head to toe, even have the side badge removed to cover the whole body. The grille is black, the front fascia is black, the rear bumper is black; when I say it’s all-black I really really mean that everything is painted black.

Why go all out on this color? “Ram Trucks are known for their bold, in-your-face presence,” said Ram president Reid Bigland. “The new Black Express takes Ram’s aggressive good looks to an all new sinister level by blackening out the entire truck while maintaining a great price.”

Now I just want to see the Black Express Ram and the Man of Steel Ram meet on a road somewhere. That’s be one epic clash.

For pricing and more information on the 2013 Ram 1500, contact us at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge or visit us on the web. You can view our inventory of new and pre-owned Ram and other vehicles on our site. Make sure you like us on Facebook and follow our Twitter account to see our monthly offers.

Fourth of July Specials at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge

Posted on July 3, 2013 by baysideadmin

Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge will be closed this Thursday in observation of the 4th of July. We will reopen with normal business hours the following Friday.

Business Hours:
Monday 7/1 – Wednesday 7/3: 9am – 9pm
Thursday 7/4: Closed
Friday 7/5: 9am – 9pm

This upcoming Fourth of July, Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge is offering amazing deals on select popular makes and models. Here’s a look at the deals we’re running:

2013 Chrysler Town & Country:
$199/Month
MSRP: $31,390
39 Mths, 10,000 miles
*$0 down, tax & tags due at signing. Must qualify for lease conquest.

2013 Chrysler 200 Limited
$139/Month
MSRP: $25,680
24 Mths, 10,000 miles
*$0 down, tax and tag due at signing, Must qualify for Volkswagon Bonus Cash.

2013 Grand Cherokee Larado
$259/Month
MSRP: $33,490
36 Mths, 10,000 miles
*$0 down, tax & tags due at signing. Must qualify for lease conquest.

2014 Ram 1500 Diesel Announced!

Posted on June 29, 2013 by baysideadmin

It was the worst-kept secret, but still something fans demanded. The 2014 model of the Ram 1500 will now be offered with a diesel engine!

The diesel engine that will be offered is the same that will be in the Jeep Grand Cherokee, the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 engine. It’s rated at 240 HP and has 420 lb-ft of torque. According to Auto Evolution, the towing capabilities are comparable to the 5.7-liter Hemi V8 Ram and has improved fuel efficiency. The complete figures have not been fully revealed yet.

The pricing, however, has been shown. The EcoDiesel V6 will run an additional $2,850 to the 1500. The starting price of the 2014 Ram 1500 is $24,200.

For buyers not wanting diesel, the 1500 will still be available with the Pentastar V6 and 5.7 Hemi V8. All of the available engines will have eight-speed automatic transmission.

Go to Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge to view our full Ram line-up. We have our new and pre-owned vehicles also available for view online. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more Ram news and monthly specials.

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