Dodge RAM Pickup Named Truck of the Year
January 25, 2013 by PGI Auto · Leave a Comment
Four Wheeler magazine recently named the Dodge Ram 1500 ‘Pickup Truck of the Year’, directly on the heels of the Ram 1500′s big win as the ‘North American Truck/Utility of the Year’. The auto experts at Four Wheeler chose the 1500 as superior to other finalists in trail and highway performance, interior design and layout, [...]
The 2013 RAM 1500 Up for Motor Trend Truck/Utility of the Year
December 15, 2012 by PGI Auto · Leave a Comment
The 2013 RAM 1500 pickup truck has been announced as a finalist for the coveted Truck/Utility of the Year award. This award is given out each year during the International Auto Show in Detroit, and a winner for 2013 will be chosen among the three finalists, which includes the RAM 1500. The RAM 1500 is [...]
RAM Displays New After-Market Kit During SEMA Show
November 7, 2012 by PGI Auto · Leave a Comment
During this year’s SEMA automotive trade show in Las Vegas which happened a couple weeks ago, Dodge Ram showcased their new truck aftermarket kits created by VWerks, a company based in Michigan specializing in aftermarket modifications and conversions. There are two kit levels, both of which were designed to enhanced the off-roading experience. The first [...]
Ram Reveals 2013 Chassis Cab and Heavy Duty During Texas State Fair
October 5, 2012 by PGI Auto · Leave a Comment
The Texas Sate Fair is the place to be if you like to see heavy duty truck reveals. For 2012, Ram has revealed their updated 2013 models: 3500, 4500 and 5500 pickup trucks. These trucks have updated and improved, inside and out. State-of-the-art performance and technology is present in the new Ram trucks, as well [...]
Larson Dodge Becomes New Source For Lifted Trucks
September 14, 2012 by PGI Auto · Leave a Comment
There are several advantages to having a lifted truck or lifted 4-Wheeling SUV besides how much fun they are to drive and their good looks. Larson Dodge is Tacoma’s new source for lifted Dodge RAM trucks and Jeeps, as they are now available brand new. A lifted truck gives you more ground clearance, which is [...]
2013 Dodge Dart Shows Us The Future of Chrysler
January 30, 2012 by PGI Auto · Leave a Comment
The original Dodge Dart was sold in the US between 1960 – 1976. At first a full-sized vehicle, it became a mid-sized vehicle and finally made its transformation into a compact car. Now, a completely redesigned and modernized version of the compact car will be released for the 2013 model year. This will be the [...]
Why does that 14 year old Chrysler Neon look brand new?
October 14, 2011 by Larson Automotive Group · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Classics , Budget , Sedan , China , Etc. , Chrysler The world is filled with curious questions. Why are we here? Why do we hate tomatoes but love ketchup? Why do Americans love crossovers? Why are there 150 brand-new 1997 Dodge Neon models with zero miles on the odometer up for sale in Singapore? That last one is particularly perplexing. Arete Trading Pte Ltd. has somehow managed to get its hands on a small flotilla of pristine Neon models and is currently in the process of parceling them out for the lowly sum of $1,350 each. That means, if you had $202,500 laying around, you could live the dream of driving a brand-new 14-year-old car every day for 150 days straight. Or at least you could once you had the necessary vehicle systems straightened out. We’re guessing that each of these Neons could use some fuel and brake system work in order to be even quasi viable. Still, as the good people at Motor Authority point out, get enough friends together and you could have one hell of a one-make race. Check out the sale here . 150 brand-new 1997 Chrysler Neons is the ultimate barn find originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Michigan State Police Impressed with Test Results of the Dodge Charger Pursuit
September 25, 2011 by Larson Automotive Group · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Sedan , Chevrolet , Dodge , Ford , Police/Emergency The Big Three are finally done one-upping each other in this year’s Michigan State Police vehicle evaluations, with the 2012 Dodge Charger Pursuit V8 laying down some heady numbers on the test track. The Charger emerged with the fastest lap time ever recorded in the Michigan State Police test’s history, at 1:33.7. That, boys and girls, is something else. The Chevrolet Caprice PPV may have the best top speed and braking, but the Charger has shown it has the chops to slice up the twisties as well. The Hemi-powered Charger also gets to 60 in under six seconds with the optional 3.07 gears. The only strike against the Charger is that needed a V8 to post those numbers, while both the Chevrolet Caprice and Ford Interceptor employ less thirsty V6s. Full presser after the jump . Continue reading Dodge Charger Pursuit claims its victories in Michigan State Police tests Dodge Charger Pursuit claims its victories in Michigan State Police tests originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 25 Sep 2011 12:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
UAW seeking record $10,000 signing bonuses for each member
September 10, 2011 by Larson Automotive Group · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Chrysler , Ford , GM , UAW/Unions There was a time when union contract negotiations centered around increased hourly wages and top benefits. Bloomberg reports that the United Auto Workers may be willing to forgo raises in favor of lump-sum payments tied to hitting profitability and productivity targets. To help sell such a deal to the UAW rank and file, Bloomberg reports that the union could seek signing bonuses of $8,000 to $10,000 per member. On the high end, that’s over three times the $3,000 Ford , General Motors and Chrysler union employees received in 2007 when they ratified their current contracts. Signing bonuses of $10,000 per union worker would cost GM $470 million, Ford $410 million and Chrysler $250 million. Bloomberg reports that, on the automakers side of the negotiating table, “there may be resistance to such a large payout.” A UAW spokesperson went on the record to say that talk of the union asking for the larger signing bonuses is “inaccurate and it creates false expectations.” The current UAW contract with the Detroit automakers expires September 14. UAW seeking record $10,000 signing bonuses for each member originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 10 Sep 2011 10:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Fiat Doblo headed to U.S. as rebadged Ram in 2013
September 9, 2011 by Larson Automotive Group · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Truck , Europe , Work , Chrysler , Dodge , Fiat In a move that truly shows how entwined Fiat and Chrysler have become, the Italian automaker, along with its U.S. sidekick Chrysler, confirmed today the launch a Ram -badged version of the Fiat Doblo van in the U.S. The Chrysler Group has not released photos or specifications for the Ram-badged Doblo, but says the van will be imported from Turkey as it will be built by Fiat Group’s Turkish joint-venture partner TOFAS. Chrysler adds that TOFAS will invest over $160 million for the necessary U.S. and Canadian homologation of the front-wheel-drive work van. TOFAS will set aside some of that cash to cover any North American, customer-specific modifications for the Doblo. Chrysler says the seven-year deal with TOFAS calls for 190,000 Doblos to be shipped to North America. Look for the first Ram-badged Doblos to hit dealer showrooms in early 2013. Continue reading Fiat Doblo headed to U.S. as rebadged Ram in 2013 Fiat Doblo headed to U.S. as rebadged Ram in 2013 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
