Best of the best. That’s the kind of recognition that is garnered when a vehicle earns a Motor Trend year-end award. The honors from the prestigious auto publication represent excellence across the spectrum of how a vehicle performs and impacts the automotive industry. Last year saw FCA US LLC make a big splash when the Alfa Romeo Giulia took home the Motor Trend Car of … Read More
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Leasing vs. buying – here’s what sold me
Recently, someone mentioned something to me about a post I scraped together a LONG time ago – four years and nearly six months ago, in fact. The mention made me want to go back and take a look, which of course I did, and I am excited to report back to you that Leasing vs. Buying – why is it a question? is as relevant … Read More
Most fun-to-drive vehicle honor awarded to Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio
What is your most fun driving experience? When thinking back on your favorite road trips or even commutes across town, what comes to mind when thinking about your vehicle? It could be the smooth acceleration as your foot steps on the pedal. Perhaps bumps and potholes went unnoticed as your ride glided over them like a freshly paved road. There is a peace and confidence … Read More
You’ll want to see the interior of the new 2019 Ram 1500 Rebel 12
The new editions continue to roll out. Technology, off-road capabilities and luxury all combine in the brand new special-edition 2019 Ram 1500 Rebel 12. The latest edition pickup from Ram will offer unique technology never before available on Rebel, including Ram’s Uconnect® 4C with 12-inch screen and navigation. “Expanding the availability of the segment-leading Uconnect 4C 12-inch touchscreen is a direct response to market demand,” … Read More
Off-road enthusiasts rejoice! Ram is releasing a new limited-edition 2500 Power Wagon
Sometimes you just need to go off road. For some drivers, there’s a sense of adventure that lies away from the asphalt. Feeling your ride overpower the terrain, toppling hills, bouncing over moguls or splashing up mud and dirt can be quite the thrill ride. One of the premier trucks for such thrills has been the 2018 Ram 2500 Power Wagon. Now off-road fanatics have … Read More
See who named Ram 1500 as one of its Top 10 Best User Experiences
They say good things come in pairs. Earlier this year, WardsAuto named Ram 1500 as one of the Top 10 Best Interiors in the market. Now the publication will add the pickup to another awards list as the editors named the 2019 Ram 1500 as one of its Top 10 Best User Experience (UX). “The Ram 1500 earned Wards 10 Best Interiors honors earlier this … Read More
See which FCA US LLC vehicles were victorious in the Ideal Vehicle Awards
What defines the ideal vehicle? According to AutoPacific, an automotive research and consulting firm, the ideal vehicle measures the fusion between expectation and reality. When a vehicle’s performance matches or exceeds what the customer hoped for, it’s made “ideal” status. This made for the primary criteria for AutoPacific’s Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA). “IVAs speak to a vehicle’s layout and design,” says AutoPacific President George Peterson. “Giving owners a chance to tell us … Read More
Ram 3500 has the best resale value, according to J.D. Power
A class above the rest. That is what J.D. Power announced when it handed its Best Resale Value Award to the Ram 3500. According to J.D. Power, “244 vehicle models were evaluated using a sample of over 650,000 transactions with an average of 3,500 data points assessed on each vehicle. The award selection process utilizes used vehicle wholesale prices, which represent how much a dealer … Read More
Jeep® Wrangler and Ram 1500 are among Most Awarded and Best-Selling Cars, according to Kelley Blue Book
Awards never get old. It’s been an eventful 2018 thus far for both Jeep® and Ram brand vehicles. Earlier in the year, Jeep brand joined the likes of Gatorade, PlayStation, and Beats by Dre in being recognized as a “Cult Brand” honoree at The Gathering (Society of Cult Brands), the first time ever for an automotive brand. The spring and summer got even more adventurous … Read More
See which FCA US LLC vehicles made the 10 Coolest Cars under $35,000 list
The best of both worlds. When it comes to our vehicles, we want something that is reliable and something we can afford. But what we don’t always have to be about with automobiles is ordinary. It’s nice to be able to add some flair to what we drive while still remaining in our budget. This was the goal when Driving Today published its 10 Coolest … Read More