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Ram Sponsors Kentucky Derby for Fourth Consecutive Year

Ram-Truck-Official-Truck-Kentucky-DerbyThis weekend is the Kentucky Derby, and as people are placing their bets and predicting the winner, Ram is getting ready for its fourth consecutive year as the Derby’s official sponsor.

In a post on RamZone, Ram Trucks expressed their gratitude for the honor of sponsoring the Kentucky Derby, stating, “We hope that in time our presence at the Derby will become customary as seersucker suits and the garland of roses.”

For years, Ram’s line-up has catered to a variety of needs from light-duty truck for trailers and ATVs to heavy-duty trucks built for towing horse trailers. They understand the needs of truck drivers and more specifically of horse trainers and owners. Ram’s sponsorship of the Kentucky Derby is the perfect match between product and event, a partnership that will hopefully continue for years to come.

The Kentucky Derby will air live on NBC from 4 PM to 7 PM eastern time.

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2014 Ram 1500′s Diesel Engine is Due to Fan Demand

13-ram1500-pv-large-haul-moreThe 2014 Ram 1500 is making a big splash this year by being made available to purchase with a diesel engine.  According to the Stltoday.com, it’s the “first modern-era half-ton to make available diesel power.”

Making the decision to offer this new engine was not a difficult one.  Ram stated that trucks fans have been ‘emphatically asking for it.’

In order to offer a Ram truck with diesel, there will be a new engine, and one not from Cummins.  It will be coming from VM Motori of Cento, which is an Italian company owned by Fiat.  The 3.0-liter V-6 turbo diesel engine will be in the 2014 Ram 1500 and later made available for the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

The actual specs of the Ram version have not been made available as of yet, but a comparison is drawn using the Grand Cherokee.  In the Jeep vehicle, the engine is capable of 240 horsepower and 420 lb.ft of torque.  The Ram specs should be revealed sometime this summer.

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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!

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.”

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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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2013 Ram 1500 Proudly Displayed

Ram has been having a big week recently. They have already captured the the attention of truck lovers by showing off their new entries into the heavy duty truck category with the reveal of the 2013 Ram 2500 and 3500. It appears they are wanting to make sure to not have that enthusiasm go anywhere and have a new way of keeping people aware of their amazing upcoming product line.

In Auburn Hills, Michigan, the Chrysler Group headquarters is sporting a new look. Draped around the front of the building is a fifteen stories high, 140 feet wide, 210 feet tall wrap that is all about the 2013 Ram 1500. It’s a remarkable sight that plays very much into the slogan that Ram has of “Guts, Glory, Ram.” Chrysler is so proud of the new truck, they want anyone within sight to be reminded of it.

The 2013 Ram 1500 has a 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine under the hood and has an all-new air suspension system. The truck also has the best-in-class 25 miles-per-gallon fuel economy. The new Ram will also have a stronger frame with more high-strength steel.

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2013 Ram 2500, 3500 Heavy Duty & Chassis Cabs Revealed!

As promised, Ram Trucks rolled out the future of the heavy duty truck last week. Surrounded by a range of truck enthusiasts, from journalists to the truck-loving consumer, Fred Diaz, President and CEO of Ram Truck brand, pulled back the curtain and introduced the world to the new 2013 Ram Heavy Duty 2500 and 3500 pickups, and the Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 Chassis Cabs.

The 2013 Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty trucks come with the promise of the kind of power that truck owners are looking for in the brand. For the first time ever, the 3500 will be offered with a 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 and a Cummins 6.7-liter High-Output diesel as standard.

Both the Heavy duty and Chassis Cab models will come with an electronic stability control to help reduce the loss of traction as standard on all Ram truck models. There will be plenty of colors to choose from, including fresh new ones and material upgrades for the truck’s interior that will be part of a new individualized themes Ram is going for. Also included in the mix will be the 8.4-inch Uconnect system that is so popular in Chrysler vehicles.

The future is bright for truck lovers as Ram aims to offer the best in the business to buyers. If you’re a Ram fan, or someone who has been wondering what all the talk is about, it’s a good time to be on the look out for a truck.

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New Ram Heavy-Duty Trucks About to be Revealed!

Truck fans have been waiting for this news for some time now. After all the leaks and the teases, it’s finally time to take a look at what Ram is planning.

The big reveal hasn’t happened just yet, but the date and the place has been announced. Ram will be pulling back the curtain this upcoming Thursday, the 27th, at the Texas State Fair in Dallas, Texas. As the President and CEO of Ram, Fred Diaz, said it’s time to go big or go home.

The Ram website has a count-down until the big national unveiling of the 2013 Heavy Duty and Chassis Cab trucks. If you’re impatient and just can’t find yourself waiting even another minute to see what Ram’s future looks like, you can view the whole event live online by live streaming thanks to the Chrysler Electronic Communications Team. The whole thing goes down starting at 10 a.m. ET this Thursday, Sept 27.

Definitely something for any heavy-duty truck fan to be excited about. The new 2013 Ram 1500 is already getting lots of love from the public and critics alike. Ram is doing everything they can do to make sure they are the name on everyone’s lips when it comes to trucks.

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