2013 Ram 1500 Gets Consumer Report’s Love

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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.

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

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.

Win at the Pump with Ram!

With gas prices up and down daily, drivers are dreading their trips to the gas station this summer. New car buyers are looking for more fuel-efficient cars, and surveys show that fuel economy is the most important factor to American car shoppers.

Ram wants to ease that worry at the gas pump by giving away free gallons of gas all summer. One lucky winner will receive 500 gallons of gas, and one hundred weekly winners will receive 32 gallons.

The contest kicked off April 5 and goes through September 1, 2012, so there is still plenty of time to enter and win. You can fill out the contest entry form here, and make sure to only enter once. Multiple entries or entries under the same e-mail address will be disqualified.

Imagine how far 500 gallons of gas could take you this summer. Those trips to the pool, the park, and the grocery store add up quickly, and instead of paying for pricy airline tickets, you could take the family on a road trip for vacation. No matter how you would use it, Ram’s Gallon Guarantee contest should not be missed.

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