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At The Road Best Traveled, we navigate your way to the most interesting and relevant auto news and information.

Chrysler Capital and Santander Consumer USA award $10,000 grand prizes in ‘Go Paperless’ campaign

Chrysler Capital and Santander Consumer USA awarded a $10,000 grand prize and five $500 prizes for each brand to customers who signed up for paperless statements earlier this year. But the sweepstakes was a win-win as Chrysler Capital and Santander Consumer USA signed up thousands of customers for paperless statements. “We are excited to announce our winners of the paperless sweepstakes,” said Lori Millard, SC … Read More

Chrysler Capital Test Drive: Dodge Charger vs. Dodge Challenger

Throughout my test drives, I’ve had the privilege of spanning across the spectrum of FCA US LLC vehicles. I powered through a truck. I experienced a family minivan. I even got a look at one of the year’s most anticipated new-release rides. For this one, I thought it could be good to try out something in the sport/muscle car territory. And what’s better than getting … Read More

Choosing the right vehicle for a new driver

What happens when it comes time to purchase or lease a vehicle for a new driver? Do you run out to get the fanciest, most expensive vehicle on the lot? Probably not. Instead, hopefully, you’ve done research, learned how the auto finance process works and taken into consideration things like your budget and the cost-to-own. Once you’re prepared, it’s time for the exciting part – shopping and test driving. … Read More

New Uconnect® Market brings more convenience at user’s fingertips

An upgrade is on its way. FCA US LLC looks to build upon its in-vehicle technology to bring drivers even more convenience at their fingertips. Deploying during the second half of 2019, the automotive brand plans to launch a new in-vehicle commerce platform, Uconnect® Market. The new platform will provide users the ability to order food, find the nearest gas station or even make dinner … Read More

Check out the new and more powerful 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel

One of the industry’s most powerful, and fun to drive, trucks just got stronger. Arriving in the fourth quarter of 2019, drivers will have a chance to experience the 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel, which is expected to become one of America’s most powerful half-ton diesel pickups. Carrying an all-new available third-generation 3.0-liter V-6 EcoDiesel engine, the Ram 1500 will come with available 480 lb.-ft. of … Read More

See which vehicles best fit your summer vacation needs

We are hitting the peak of summer and vacations continue to ramp up. Of course every vehicle journeying across our highways brings a unique circumstance. For some travelers, it may be as simple as hopping in the car and hitting the open road. For others, it may be getting kids packed and ready and just trying to reach the destination with your sanity intact. Depending … Read More

Chrysler Capital Test Drive: Jeep® Gladiator

The moment arrived. After months of hype and a grand arrival, I finally got my chance to go behind the wheel of the Jeep® Gladiator. My first couple of test drives with the Ram 1500 and Chrysler Pacifica were wonderful experiences as each ride displayed what’s made the two award-winning vehicles so notable among their segments. But as fun as those rides were, the build-up … Read More

How does GAP coverage work?

GAP coverage (aka Guaranteed Asset Protection) is optional insurance coverage that pays the difference between what is owed and what a vehicle is worth in the event the automobile is stolen or destroyed. This coverage is included in the terms of a Chrysler Capital lease contract and optional in terms of financing a vehicle purchase. So how does it work? Well, here’s a nightmare scenario … Read More

Dodge Charger gets higher “Octane” in fall 2019

Prepare yourselves. A blackout is upon us. One of the world’s most powerful sedans will put even more pedal to the metal this fall with the release of the limited-edition 2019 Dodge Charger SRT® Hellcat Octane Edition. One of the vehicle’s main attractions will be its “blacked-out” theme both on the interior and exterior.   According to an official FCA US LLC press release, the … Read More

Why preapproved auto financing makes sense

Any time you can take some of the stress out of an otherwise stressful situation, it’s a good thing, right? So why not make your next car- or truck-buying experience more pleasant with preapproved auto financing? What you need   It’s easy to apply online. With Chrysler Capital, all you need is a computer, tablet or smartphone and you can be on your way in … Read More