Chrysler Voluntarily Recalls 287,945 Ram Trucks Model Year 2005
Dec 19, 2014
AUBURN HILLS, mi --December 19, 2014: FCA US LLC is voluntarily recalling an estimated 287,945 older-model trucks globally to install a retainer designed to prevent an axle fastener from loosening. Certain pickups were assembled with a fastener that may loosen and, if not serviced, could lead to rear-axle lock-up. This ... Continue reading
Ram Breaks Speed Record for Monster Trucks at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas
Dec 16, 2014
Raminator, a monster truck sponsored by the Ram Truck brand, has broken the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® record for the Fastest Speed for a Monster Truck at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas. Hitting a record speed of 99.10 miles per hour (mph), Raminator and Driver Mark Hall secured the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title ... Continue reading
Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Named Esquire Magazine's Truck of the Year
Dec 3, 2014
Esquire magazine has named the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel, America's most fuel-efficient pickup, its Truck of the Year. The announcement is highlighted in Esquire's December issue. Esquire's editors consider all potential truck models in the U.S. market, balancing attributes with conventional touchstones that outline what make ... Continue reading
Dec 2, 2014
56th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each post sales gains in November compared with same month a year ago Chrysler 200 sales up 155 percent; best November sales ever Ram pickup truck sales up 21 percent; best November sales ever 11 Chrysler Group vehic ... Continue reading
Ram 1500 Wins Motor Trend's 2015 Half-ton Pickup Shootout
Nov 24, 2014
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 24, 2014 -- The editors of Motor Trend today named the Ram 1500 the winner of their 2015 half-ton truck shootout. Three contenders were put through a broad array of testing designed to evaluate the core uses of a truck owner. In addition to the 2015 Ram 1500, the judges examined America's othe ... Continue reading
Nov 12, 2014
Available in two-seat cargo van and five-seat passenger Wagon configurations, new Ram ProMaster City offers modern styling and professional appeal in a small, capable package</b> </li> <li><b>Unsurpassed towing capacity- 2,000 lbs.</b> </li> <li><b>Unsurpassed powertrain warranty – 5 years/100,000 miles</b> </li> ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Annual Auto Reliability Report
Oct 28, 2014
Consumer Reports Annual Auto Reliability Report ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News Week of October 13-19, 2014
Oct 19, 2014
* 2014 Texas Truck Rodeo The big winners are: Truck of Texas: 2015 Ford F-150, SUV of Texas: 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, CUV of Texas: 2015 Lincoln MKC, and Truck Line of Texas: Ford. * Green Car Journal has announced its five finalists for the prestigious Green Truck of the Year award that will be presented at the 2014 ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Scoops Up Nine Awards at 24th Annual Texas Truck Rodeo
Oct 13, 2014
Jeep® Grand Cherokee wins "SUV of Texas" for the fifth consecutive year Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Cherokee take consecutive year over year titles - Jeep Brand SUVs victorious in every category entered Ram wins Heavy Duty Truck of Texas for the second consecutive year Ram Power Wagon scores Off-road Truck of Texas award C ... Continue reading
New Eposode: A Shunpikers Journal With Steve Purdy
Oct 8, 2014
THE RADIO PROGRAM FOR THOSE TO WHOM AN AUTOMOBILE IS MORE THAN TRANSPORTATION A SHUNPIKER'S JOURNAL - Season 1 - Episode 10 - Beginning Wednesday October 8th We just finished my next radio program. Weâre recording again from the Midwest Auto Media Associationâs Fall Rally at the Autobahn Country Club in Jolie ... Continue reading
Consumer Response to Clean Diesel Cars, Pick Ups and SUVs Drives More Fueling Stations
Oct 7, 2014
To Add Diesel Fuel Pumps Las Vegas, NV â Advanced clean diesel passenger vehicles will be highlighted at this weekâs âFuture of Fuels Showcaseâ at the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) annual show in Las Vegas. The Diesel Technology Forum is representing the diesel industry at the â ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Vehicles Available In U.S. 2014-2017
Oct 7, 2014
A thorough list of clean diesel cars, trucks and SUVs currently available in the U.S. Clean diesel is a proven technology that is quiet and fun to drive. Recent advances in emission control technology, combined with the introduction of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel in 2006 enabled diesel-powered cars and pickup trucks t ... Continue reading
AAA-University of Utah Study - Unsafe Driving Distractions Caused By Many Hands-free Systems
Oct 7, 2014
inShare1 AAA Urges Manufacturers to Focus on Accuracy and Usability to Reduce Cognitive Distraction WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 7, 2014) â With three out of four drivers believing that hands-free technology is safe to use, Americans may be surprised to learn that these popular new vehicle features may actually increase ... Continue reading
Oct 6, 2014
NHTSA RECALLS: Mitsubishi, Ford, Lincoln, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Toyota, RAM, Chrysler, Saab, Pontiac October 6, 2014 ... Continue reading
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