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2012: Year of the Dragon or Year of the Ram?

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The 2013 Ram 1500 won’t be available until later this year, but already the popular truck is making headlines with its advanced technology and driver conveniences.

At the 2012 New York International Auto Show, Ram was pushing the tagline “Guts and Glory” for the 2013 Ram 1500, an apt description if I ever heard one. The new model improves the truck in all the ways that drivers care about including better gas mileage, better aerodynamics, a new air suspension system, and updated interiors.

Here are some of the ways the Ram 1500 has been improved.

  • 42 percent boost in horsepower and 13 percent boost in torque
  • Gas mileage has improved 20 percent.
  • High-strength steel is used in the frame of the truck
  • Ram’s revolutionary rotary shifter allows drivers to shift from park to drive with the turn of a knob.
  • The new air suspension system gives drivers the choice between 2 off-road heights, an aerodynamic setting, and a park “kneeling” setting so that shorter drivers have an easier time getting in and out of the car.

To sum up, the new Ram 1500 is lighter, stronger, and more powerful. It made a strong impression at the New York Auto Show, and coming out of 2011 with Ram sales up 22.6 percent, this could be a really amazing year for Ram.

You can check out Bayside’s full Ram line-up online here, and be sure to like Bayside on Facebook and follow Bayside on Twitter to keep up with the latest news from Ram.

Museum of Aviation Gets Custom Ram Truck to Aid Programs

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The Museum of Aviation is going to be getting some new help with heavy lifting, courtesy of a donated and personalized Ram Truck.

The Jeff Smith Automotive Group were the ones who provide the museum with the four door Ram truck. The truck sports a custom design and eye catching blue. Slapped on the side is the logo of the museum with a red, white, and blue paint scheme. There’s even stars and aircraft painted onto the side. The museum plans on having using this to aid their education and outreach programs.

“This will really expand our ability to talk about STEM programs math, science and technology and try and excite kids about getting into those fields,” said Pat Bartness, President of the Museum of Aviation Foundation. The truck will be helping with F-15 and T-37 cockpit demonstrations to schools, air shows, and other events.

Visit Bayside’s website to see the full line up of Ram trucks. Be sure to like us on Facebook, and follow on Twitter, to stay up to date on Ram news.

New York Auto Show: 2013 Ram 1500 Brings “Guts and Glory”

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At the New York International Auto Show, the 2013 Ram 1500 promised to bring “the guts and the glory,” and they delivered on both fronts with a redesigned 1500 that still has that undeniable Ram signature look.

At the presentation, Ram focused on the notion of going back to the core of the car and beefing up the truck’s “guts” to make a stronger vehicle from the inside-out. What they didn’t mention in the presentation but have advertised elsewhere was that their inside-out approach has made the 1500 more fuel efficient. Supposedly the 2013 Ram 1500 has the best mileage of any full-size pickup truck with a V-6 or V-8 engine.

Another great feature that did not get shown off at the presentation was the truck’s new shifting system. Instead of using a traditional gear shift with automatic transmission trucks, the 2013 Ram 1500 has a shifter knob. The new shifter knob lets people shift from park to reverse, neutral, or drive with the turn of a knob located to the right of the starter. Wired was so impressed with the shifter knob that they gave it a spot on their list Top Ten Biggest Innovations of the New York Auto Show.

While it might seem strange that the higher fuel efficiency and new shifter knob didn’t get featured in the presentation, I think it shows how great the new 2013 Ram 1500 really is. There was so much they wanted to show off about the vehicle that they couldn’t fit it all into a short presentation. The 2013 Ram 1500 won’t go on sale until September, but I predict that Ram 1500 fans will love the merging of new technology with classic style.

To see more Ram 1500s and other Ram vehicles, check out Bayside’s inventory of new and used cars here, and keep up to date on the latest news and deals from Ram by liking Bayside on Facebook and following Bayside on Twitter.

Ram Deals in April!

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Ram is offering up some amazing deals for the month of April, check them out!!

 

2012 Ram Reg Cab:

-$2,500 Consumer Cash!

-0/1.9/2.9/4.9% APR!

-$2,500 Lease Cash!

 

2012 Ram LD Quad and Crew:

-$2,500 Consumer Cash!

-0/1.9/2.9/4.9% APR!

-$2,500 Lease Cash!

-$4,000 Total Balloon Cash!

 

2012 Ram Heavy Duty:

-$2,500 Consumer Cash!

-0/1.9/2.9/4.9% APR!

-$2,500 Lease Cash!

2013 Ram 1500 Unveiled

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The New York Auto Show is starting to really pick up some steam. With just a few days before the event is open to the public, Ram is already teasing with what to expect out of their line up. The Ram 1500 is already one of the most popular and recognizable pickups on the market. That being said, Ram wants to make sure that the truck doesn’t fall out of favor and in order to do that, they have showed off the new features that 2013 Ram 1500 will be getting. Everything from the Powertrain to a new aerodynamic design, Ram has some robust changes coming to the famous truck series.

“The new 2013 Ram 1500 is the most capable, best-looking half-ton pickup in the world and delivers best-in-class fuel efficiency, new technology and new features while upgrading the interior and exterior,” said Fred Diaz, President and CEO of Ram Truck Brand and Chrysler de Mexico, Chrysler Group LLC. “We changed every area of the truck – from a newly designed frame with air suspension, to a new eight-speed transmission to a new interior with the next-generation Uconnect® system.”

The new 2013 Ram 1500 is definitely getting an exciting array of new features to keep the increasing sales the Ram line has been enjoying up. The pressure is definitely on for the brand to make sure that the recent upswing in the industry isn’t a mistake. The 2013 Ram 1500 is all about proving it isn’t a fluke. Diaz added, ““With best-in-class towing and payload, best-in-class ride and handling and best-in-class aerodynamics, the 2013 Ram 1500 delivers unmatched content, performance and capability to our customers.”

To see all of Rams current line up, check out Bayside’s website. Follow us on Twitter and on Facebook to stay up to date on all the latest news and offers!

Ram Merchandise on Winter Clearance

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If you are a Ram owner and you’re proud of it, you will want to check out the winter clearance going on right now on Ram merchandise.

Men’s, women’s and children’s clothing is all on sale from t-shirts and polos to hoodies and bomber jackets. Some of my favorites are the grey and white polos and the short-sleeved Ram t-shirt seen here and here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There’s also a tailgating bean bag game set with “Raminator” and “Rammunition” covers so you can show off your Ram pride at your next tailgating party.

To check out their full sale, click here, and stop by Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge to test drive a Ram today. Also, keep up to date on the latest news from Ram by following Bayside on Facebook and Twitter.

Ram Showcase Event 2012

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Today starts the Ram Showcase Event for the month of March.  Ram will be running new promotions looking to get people driving away in their favorite model.  The event runs until April 1st, 2012 with deals on the Ram LD Quad Cab.  Be sure to check out the commercials airing in support of the event!

Go to Bayside’s website to see the full details.  Follow them on Facebook and Twitter to stay up to date on all the news concerning the event!

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Ram Shows “The More You Know, The More You Tow”

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For years, Ram has been known for its excellence in towing trucks. With Ram’s wide selection of trucks, however, it can be tough for truck shoppers to figure out which vehicle is best for their needs.

In order to better educate consumers, Ram is offering a new service on their website called “The More You Know, The More You Tow.” Shoppers can find out the max payload, max tow, price, and other specs on each car. They can sort models by regular, quad, or crew as well as choose the box length, type of transmission, and 4X4 or 2X2 wheel drive. Once they narrow it down, they can sort the results by maximum towing, maximum payload, highest price, or lowest price.

All of these features are great, but by far, my favorite feature of their “The More You Tow” tool is their Towing Basics section. They have included definitions for common towing terminology that many people looking at their first towing truck might not know. They also included how much trailers, boats, cars, RVs, construction equipment, building materials and upfits normally weigh, so let’s say that a shopper knows that they need a truck for their boat trailer but don’t know which truck can handle it. By using the Towing Basics with the truck search tool, they can find out which trucks can handle their trailer.

When you’re done browsing Ram truck models online and ready to get behind the wheel, stop by Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram. You can also find Bayside on Facebook and Twitter and keep up to date with the latest deals and incentives from Ram.

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Ram Deals in March!

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Ram is offering some great deals for the month of March, so be sure to stop into Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge to take advantage of them!!

Get the Ram Cargo Van for up to $500 Cash Allowance and as low as 2.9% APR financing for up to 36 months on select models!

Get the Ram 1500/2500/3500 with up to $2,500 Cash Allowance and as low as 0% APR financing for up to 36 months plus up to $1,000 Cash Allowance on select models!

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Chrysler Rebounding From Struggling Economy

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The economy is a hard topic to escape when discussing the auto industry. It wasn’t long ago that the future was so bleak that it took the government to step in to keep a full out collapse from happening. Now, in a Cinderella story, the industry is posting a sharp spike in sales. It’s the comeback story everyone has been waiting for every since the bailout.

It’s no surprise that Chrysler is brimming with joy at the sales figures seeing as how the company has had one of the largest gains. Those sales have thankfully continued not only through January but also February as well. In fact, February had an overall increase of 40 percent. That’s the 23rd consecutive month there’s been in an increase since 2009 when they filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Chrysler is making sure that this is the trend for the company. They want to make sure to prove to US buyers that this increase was not some stroke of luck. They have put their full force behind marketing and showing that their vehicles are of the highest quality. People are definitely noticing, especially with the award winning “Imported from Detroit” series receiving huge praises from this years Super Bowl. Chrysler coming back from the brink isn’t luck, it’s completely owed to the hard work and quality of the business.

Go online to see the quality of the trucks that Ram has to offer on Baysides website.  Follow on Facebook and Twitter as well, that way you’ll be up to date on all the latest offerings.

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