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  • 5 Best Trucks for Hauling ATVs and Motorcycles 

    2017 Ford F-150 Raptor Supercrew - Front AngleWith so many motorcycles in Raleigh and fun ATVs for sale tempting you to get wild, if you’re a lover of the Great Outdoors then it’s only a matter of time before you’ve got a super off-road vehicle to hit the trails with. But how are you going to get them there? You’ll need a truck ready that’s ready to haul, especially if you’re bringing a lot of ATVs at the same time.

    2020 Ford F-350 XL

    2020 Ford F-350 XL

    The Ford F-350 is a one-ton vehicle that comes with a standard 6.2L V8 that can haul a substantial amount of weight. It comes with a standard single-rear-wheel package that is capable of hauling 12,000 pounds. The optional double rear-wheel package is able to tow a whopping 35,000 pounds.

    The vehicle comes in a regular cab size that starts at about $35,000 and a super cab short box model that starts at about $37,500. The towing package comes standard on this truck with no customizing necessary to be ready to tow as many motorcycles and ATVs that you need.

    This vehicle comes with an impressive array of standard safety features and amenities, with a large number of options to customize the vehicle to your needs and tastes. An especially useful option is the Ultimate Trailer Tow Camera System and Pro Trailer Back-Up Assist giving you a four-sided camera view.

    2020 Dodge Ram 3500

    2020 Dodge Ram 3500 - Front Angle

    The Dodge Ram 3500 is a more economical choice for one-ton truck towing capacities. This vehicle is equipped with a standard 6.4L Hemi V8 or a 6.7L six-cylinder diesel motor. Both motors can haul or tow just about as much as you could ever need. It has a towing capacity of more than 11,000 pounds.

    The vehicle is available with a regular cab that starts at about $35,000, a crew cab that starts at about $38,600 and a mega cab model that starts at a little over $48,000. It also comes with the towing package standard. As you can imagine, this truck also offers a wide range of standard safety features and options you can choose to make this vehicle your own.

    2020 Ford F-150 SuperCrew Cab

    2020 Ford F-150 SuperCrew Cab

    This is Ford’s popular half-ton pickup that comes with a standard 2.7L V6 or 3.0L V6 diesel or available options of 3.3L V6, 3.5L V6, or a 5.0L V8. It can tow between 5,000 pounds and 8,000 pounds capacity depending on the engine configuration chosen. It comes in short and long box models in the $35,000 to $36,000 price range. The towing package is also standard on the Ford F-150. As with its larger brother, it comes with a nice package of standard safety features and amenities.

    2020 Chevy Silverado

    2020 Chevy Silverado

    The Chevy Silverado is another truck in the half-ton pickup class. The vehicle is equipped with a standard 2.7L four-cylinder or a stronger 3.0L six-cylinder diesel engine. Also available as options are a 4.3L V6, a 5.3L V8, and a 6.2L V8. The vehicle can tow from 6,600 pounds to 9,800 pounds, depending on the engine package chosen.

    The Silverado comes in a regular cab starting at $28,300, a double cab starting at a little over $32,000, and a super cab model that starts at $34,600. There are also upper-level models including the LTZ that starts at $43,000, the LT Trail Boss that starts at a little over $48,000, and the top of the line High Country that starts at $53,000.

    As with all vehicles in this class, the Silverado comes with all of the bells and whistles required to make towing ATVs and motorcycles on a trailer a breeze.

    2020 Toyota Tacoma

    2020 Toyota Tacoma

    The 2020 Toyota Tacoma is another popular half-ton pickup truck for you to consider. It comes with a standard 2.7L four-cylinder engine or an optional 3.5L V6 engine. You can choose from a six-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission.

    The towing capacity for this vehicle ranges from 3,800 pounds to 6,800 pounds depending upon the engine and transmission configuration you choose.

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    The vehicle comes in a regular cab model that starts at a little over $26,000 and a double cab that starts at $26,880. You can also choose from a lineup of upper-level models from $27,800 to the Limited model that comes with all of the features you could ever want starting at about $38,800. This vehicle offers a very economical choice for towing your toys.

    Of course, the choice is yours, but these five models all offer outstanding towing and payload capacities perfect for towing a number of motorcycles and ATVs.

  • New Ram 1500 earns its first TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS award by IIHS!

    2020-Ram-1500-910Ram 1500 Crew Cab full-size pickup has been named a Top Safety Pick Plus for 2019 – the highest rating given by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

    The rating applies for 2020 Ram 1500 lineup and 2019 trucks produced after May this year and when equipped with adaptive LED projector headlamps and Ram’s own Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system and Forward Collision Mitigation.

    New Ram 1500 also features a patented approach to frame-rail construction that features spayed front frame-rails for better crash energy management in certain types for frontal collisions.

    For all six crashworthiness tests conducted by the IIHS, three simulate frontal impacts and for all of these Ram 1500 recorded “good” results in each. For the remaining three exams, the vehicle also did well. These are side impact, rear impact, and a rollover.

    What is also unique for the 1500 lineup, is that it uses an Integrated Radar Camera Module, which accommodates Forward Collision Mitigation. The IRCM consolidates radar and camera components behind the vehicle’s rearview mirror, which simplifies their interface but also keeps important technology out of harm’s way.

    Meanwhile, Forward Collision Mitigation in Ram 1500 earned a “superior” rating from IIHS. The optional feature ensures sensor-fusion technology, which blends camera capability with radar detection in order to determine when an impact is imminent. Also, the system warns the driver to take action in order to avoid collision. If the driver fails to act on time, the system may activate the vehicle’s brakes if a risk of collision occurs.

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    Top Safety Pick Plus also is given when the vehicle is equipped with LED projector headlamps that have high-beam assist. The technology was improved this May, earning the highest IIHS rating of “good”.

  • Ram reveals details for new Longhorn edition vehicles

    2019 Ram 3500 Heavy Duty Laramie Longhorn EditionRam reveals new 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty Laramie Longhorn Edition luxury pickups. Already proven worthy, models from Laramie Longhorn has earned the Luxury Pickup Truck of Texas award from Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) event three years in a row.

    Featuring premium materials Laramie Longhorn also brings iconic features and new design ideas – along with the handcrafted inserts, the design team has included time-tested goodies as antique pocket watch, hand-tooled leather cowboy boots and a horseman’s saddle.

    2019 Ram 3500 Heavy Duty Laramie Longhorn Edition

    Ram Heavy Duty Laramie Longhorn models proudly demonstrate a chrome-slat grille and header surrounding LED lamps with Adaptive Front-Lightning System. There are chrome bumpers, tow hooks and side steps, two-tone color options that include correlating RV match Walnut Brown bumpers, flares and lower panels, revised 20-inch wheels in variety of colors.

    In terms of interior, new models include segment-exclusive hand-wrapped full-grain leather-wrapped dashboard, door-panel coverings and armrests in Southwestern style and new alligator skin-embossed surface for the console, instrument panel, seats and door-panel inserts. Additional notable details include satin warm-chrome accents, burned-in “Longhorn” branding mark on upper glove box that together give that a luxury and high-quality feel and ambience. Furthermore, the real barn-wood accents and wood tandem doors on the central console reflect the heightened attention to detail to provide this one-of-a-kind look.

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    This Ram Heavy Duty pickup is the first to feature 1000 lb-ft of torque. And this is what we know so far in terms of drivetrain system. When you think about it, this is more than enough to keep us hyped, but we must wait a bit more in order to witness all additions, changes and improvements to the new family members!

    2019 Ram 3500 Heavy Duty Laramie Longhorn Edition

    Stick with us for further information!

    Source: Ram 

  • Let’s see what makes 2019 Ram 1500’s engine so good, shall we?

    2018 Pentastar EngineEditors at WardsAuto have named the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine one of the best 10 engines for 2019. With its innovative eTorque mild-hybrid system, this power unit not only improves CO2 rates without sacrificing performance rates, but also ensures smooth and pleasurable drive. Let’s check out more, shall we?

    Making its debut in the all-new 2019 RAM 1500, Pentastar engine comes with this eTorque system, which replaces the traditional alternator with a belt-driven motor generator. This generator works with a 48-volt battery pack and ensures improved fuel efficiency, drivability and overall better engine performance. With the engine running, eTorque’s motor generator feeds 48-volt current to a 430 watt-hour lithium-ion nickel manganese cobalt graphite battery, which includes a 3-kilowatt DC-to-DC converter, which aids to maintain battery’s state of charge.

    Furthermore, this system delivers almost unnoticeable engine restarts by sending vast amounts of torque to the crankshaft during stop-start maneuvers. The torque output travels within 400ms, making it one of the fastest engines in the world at the moment. Also, in addition to the start-stop function, eTorque can recapture energy during deceleration and braking in order to charge the battery pack.

    This liquid-cooled eTorque motor generator is mounted on the front of the Pentastar engine and employs a pair of belt tensioners to keep the eight-rib drive belt tight when the unit is generating electricity or adding torque to the crankshaft. Sweet! Other technologies that Pentastart engine offers are the wide-range variable valve-timing and two-step variable-valve lift, which deliver optimal blend of power and fuel economy, based on driver’s demand. Also, a cooled exhaust gas recirculation system enables improved fuel economy and emissions performance at high loads.

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    This compact engine is constructed of high strength die-cast T380 aluminum with cast iron bore liners. There are six main bolts that contribute to the rigid lower engine structure. The whole system allows a compression ratio of 11.3:1, which ensures optimal balance of power, fuel efficiency and refinement. And although it is a relatively high compression ratio, the Pentastar V6 machine runs on regular 87-octane fuel to reduce the cost of ownership. Neat!

    2018 Pentastar Engine

    Source: FCA US LLC

  • Ram Trucks announce details about the new Longhorn Rodeo Edition models

    2019 Ram Longhorn Rodeo EditionRam reveals new 2018 2500/3500 Heavy Duty Longhorn Ram Rodeo Edition vehicles. Based on the Longhorn trim, the new family guys add luxury, durability and capability to the whole lineup. As you might know, Ram Longhorn machines are one of the best, if not the best, upscale pickup trucks that have earned the Luxury Pickup Truck of Texas award from Texas Auto Writers Association.

    2019 Ram Longhorn Rodeo Edition

    Geared with premium materials and functions, new Longhorn editions showcase sexy design concept and numerous utility features. For example, the exterior design comes with body-colored bumpers and side-steps, Longhorn badging, wide choice of exterior colors and 20-inch aluminum wheels that complete the whole design concept.

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    Furthermore, the new family guys include 5th wheel/gooseneck trailer prep package and bed-view camera that provide drivers with solutions for heavy trailers and long-distance cargo tracks. Longhorn also features Ram’s exclusive rear air suspension system for enhanced stability and comfort. In fact, as we talk about drivetrain system, we should also mention that new Ram vehicles are available in Crew Cab and Mega Cab, 4×2 and 4×4 configurations and all of these feature 6.4-liter HEMI V8 engine or the optional 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo-Diesel I-6.

    2019 Ram Longhorn Rodeo Edition

    2019 Ram Longhorn Rodeo Edition

    Do you like it? We surely do! Enjoy!

    Source: Ram 

  • Ram presents Rebel 12: brand’s advanced and sexy off-road machine

    2019 Ram 1500 Rebel 12New 2019 RAM 1500 Rebel 12 comes with numerous advanced technological features and premium building quality and a super sexy design pack. Following brand’s tradition to offer the best of the best in terms of heavy-duty trucks, the latest model does not disappoint. Let’s check out more!

    2019 Ram 1500 Rebel 12 Special Edition is geared with technologies, never before installed on a Ram vehicle. Let’s start with the new Uconnect 4C with 12-inch screen and navigation system. This is a fourth-generation and comes with enhanced processing power, multi-touch gestures, vivid imagery, sharp graphics and smartphone integration. Furthermore, driver and passengers will be happy to know that there’s new advanced infotainment system and on-demand content with personalized listening experience.

    2019 Ram 1500 Rebel 12

    Furthermore, Rebel 12 features leather-trimmed interior with heated front seats and exclusive metal speaker grilles, covered in the exclusive Radar Red finish. There’s also new audio system – Harman Kardon with 19 premium speakers and 900-watt surround-sound amplifier, 10-inch subwoofer and active noise cancellation. Neat!

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    And as any other Ram family member, Rebel 12 is geared with all these mechanical gadgets that would aid the beast to tackle down any road and off-road challenge – there are factory lift, locking rear differential, 33-inch tires, Blistein shocks, skid plates, tow hooks and tons of off-road features. Enjoy!

    2019 Ram 1500 Rebel 12

    Source: Ram Trucks 

  • Ram announces new features for the Mojave Sand Edition truck

    2018 Ram Power Wagon Mojave Sand PackageRAM Truck announces new color and tweaks for its off-road king, the 2018 limited-edition RAM Power Wagon Mojave Sand Package. Although being one of the most popular body finishes in the whole RAM trucks lineup, the team has decided that it would delay producing Mojave with such color until now. And of course, to accompany the design tweak, the team has also included new black wheels that complete the muscular design concept.

    2018 Ram Power Wagon Mojave Sand Package

    The limited-edition also features ne all-black interior with Ram’s Uconnect 8.4-inch touchscreen and Heavy Duty Luxury Group pack that brings LED bed lightning, overhead console power with heated/fold-away mirrors and universal garage door opener. Available in Crew Cab 4×4, the Mojave Sand Package edition will be available for order in the fourth quarter of 2018.

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    Based on Ram 2500 Heavy Duty 4×4 Crew Cab, the limited-edition vehicle comes with numerous handy gadgets – for example, exclusive suspension with more than two inches of lift, 14.3-inches of ground clearance, front and rear locking differentials, an electric disconnecting front sway bar, 33-inch Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac tires and a massive 6.4-liter 410hp HEMI V8 engine, which makes it the most capable off-road production pickup available at the moment.

    2018 Ram Power Wagon Mojave Sand Package

    2018 Ram Power Wagon Mojave Sand Package

    So, do you like it? We surely love it!

    Source: Ram 

  • Ram reveals details about the new Harvest Crew Cab composition

    2018 Ram Harvest Edition Chassis CabRAM celebrates its agriculture bonds with an unveiling of a new edition vehicle, created especially for American farm families. The so-called Ram Chassis Cab Harvest Edition is a market-specific truck upgrade and comes with tons of advanced features and exclusive gadgets that make it perfect for farming activities.

    Furthermore, Harvest Edition vehicles will be available across Ram 3500 SRW and DRW, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cab lineup and all four-door Crew Cab and two-door Regular Cab configurations. In terms of drivetrain system, the package includes a 4×4 version of a 4.6-liter HEMI V8 engine and a larger 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel.

    Standard technologies include an optional 8.4-inch Uconnect 4C touchscreen radio with navigation, 4G Wi-Fi capability, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, along with Sirius Weather with up-to-the minute weather maps and forecasts. In addition, there’s also a large 7-inch reconfigurable cluster that allows operators to monitor selected systems such as filter life, engine hours and operating temperatures.

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    Harvest Edition comes with premium exterior appearance, packed with chrome highlights such as the grille, side-steps, door handles and mirrors. There are also polished aluminum wheels – 18-inch for the 3500 models, 19.5-inch on 4500 and 5500 models. Harvest Package also includes body color wheel flares and upper fascia for the 3500. In addition, buyers can choose between Case Red and New Holland Blue body color finishes. Neat!

    2018 Ram Harvest Edition Chassis Cab

    Source: RAM 

  • Ram team showcases a new limited edition truck

    2019 Ram 1500 Kentucky Edition Ram Trucks showcases its own vision of horsepower and muscles at the 144th Kentucky Derby. The slogan of the show is “the most exciting two minutes in sports” and will feature numerous heavy duty machines, among which will be the latest and greatest 2019 Ram 1500 Limited Kentucky Derby Edition truck.

    This bad boy is especially created to honor brand’s ninth year as the official truck of Churchill Downs. Something more, it will be available for reviewing and even trying from fans at the show. Based on brand’s well-known rigid foundations and building ahead with numerous contemporary technologies and gadgets, this bad boy deserves some more attention.

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    The Derby Edition will also demonstrate new Ivory White Tri Coat finish – this is the first time that a Ram vehicle would bear such a color. Additionally, there are a total of five different colors for these who are not satisfied with the white one – Delmonico Red, Diamond Black Crystal, Granite Crystal, Max Steel or Patriot Blue. Also, it will be available in 4×2 and 4×4 Crew Cab configurations. Sweet.

    2019 Ram 1500 Kentucky Edition

    At the moment there are mere 2,000 units and as it seems, there would not be any more – if you are interested in owning one, now is the change to act!

    Source: Ram Trucks 

  • RAM Trucks help one more time a cause worth sponsoring!

    2016 RAM Trucks#RAMGivesThanks Helps to Give Positive Light to Rural America

    The Richards Group, an outstanding publicizing office has worked with Fiat Chrysler on their backup RAM Trucks to make another idyllic and important business spot.

    FCA has made an extraordinary showing with regards to during the last 3-5 years to truly make some dynamic commercial spots that truly address most the American populace, which are especially “labor-intensive” specialists. In this promotion spot, they make an awesome showing with regards to of indicating out the regular working men and women in their work environment, that we truly underestimate, or simply don’t notice, for example, the janitor, the server and obviously, assembly line laborers.

    Individuals that appear each and every day paying little heed to what must be done, on the grounds that they know it’s a vocation, and it is cash they have to make due in a testing world. It may appear to be miserable, however it is genuine, and that is the thing that RAM is needing to do, they need to indicate possibly truck purchasers that their image perceives their diligent work, and needs to tell them they don’t go unnoticed.

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    Much the same as the RAM Farmer publicizing spot had paid regard to the numerous men and ladies, and their families who work the homesteads to give us the yields important to keep up with a very demanding agricultural industry.

    So how has this paid off for RAM to date? Well their truck deals are up by effectively 10% month to month, and they have seen RAM deals increment consistently since they have moved this course with their message to the customer. Yet, are these promoting endeavors truly what is making this expansion sought after for RAM? It is likely because RAM has rescued their name from the mid-2000s and have moved to one of the best performing trucks available in North America, simply ahead and test drive one at a nearby RAM merchant like Legacy RAM.

    If anything, these promoting endeavors from RAM & FCA have quite recently supported their truck image, and helped them jump once again into the opposition among Ford and GM. It will great to see how Ford & GM respond, and how this message may shape up in the coming four years.

  • Mopar and Ram showcase the mighty Mopar’16 Ram Rebel. Details here!

    2016 Mopar'16 Ram RebelRam Truck and Mopar together announced the introduction of the Mopar’16 Ram Rebel, a limited-edition vehicle, created by using tons of exclusive parts and components. There will be 500 units that can be further tweaked by Mopar Custom Shop options.

    This Mopar-Ram creation is, in fact, the first Mopar-tweaked vehicle in the truck segment. Of course, there are numerous more Mopar tweaked vehicles as Mopar ’10 Dodge Challenger, Mopar ’11 Charger, Mopar ’12 Chrysler 300, Mopar ’13 Dart, Mopar ’14 Challenger and Mopar ’15 Charger R/T and now the Mopar’16 Ram Rebel will proudly stand by them.

    Based on the Ram 1500 4×4 Rebel Crew Cab, the limited vehicle comes with tons of aluminum components as a dual bezel sport performance hood, neat off-road wheels that not only contribute to the muscular stance, but also enhances the stability and off-road capabilities.

    2016 Mopar'16 Ram Rebel

    Also, part of the standard features are the skid plate for the power steering box and the black front bumper skid plate, 17-inch satin black wheels, serialized Mopar’16 glove box badge and a set of stainless-steel door sills.

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    In terms of performance, we did not expect anything different rather than muscles and power. The 5.7-liter HEMI power unit is mated to a eight-speed TorqueFlite automatic gearbox. There are also front suspension skid plates, black turbular side steps, spray-on bedliner and tri-fold tonneau cover.

    2016 Mopar'16 Ram Rebel

    Also, as with previous limited Mopar editions, the Ram Rebel comes with custom owner’s kit with Mopar’16 merchandise, a brochure and special metal birth certificate with all the truck’s specifications, date of manufacture and proprietary number.

    Available later this summer, the Mopar’16 Ram Rebel will have a starting price of $52,460 USD.

    Source: Mopar

  • 2017 Chicago Auto Show will witness the capabilities of the almighty 2017 Ram Power Wagon

    2017 Ram Power Wagon On May, 21, the latest and greatest 2017 Ram Power wagon and Ram 2500 4×4 off-road machines will make their first off-road show-off at the Chicago Auto Show in February. Also, the audience will have the chance to see brand’s best-selling Rebel model at the 2016 Overland Expo in Mormon Lake, Ariz.

    As you might know, the Overland Expo draws more than 6,000 explorers and adventurers around the globe for three days of camping, workshops and outdoor activities. And what better place for Ram team to show its vehicles and their capabilities?

    The mighty 2017 Ram Power Wagon

    Ram Truck continues to create pickups in the way that matters the most to the customer. Ram 1500 EcoDiesel brought industry’s best fuel economy at 29 miles per gallon, but Ram also showed industry’s most off-road capable vehicle. This is indeed the 2017 Ram Power Wagon that caught the eye of both critics and skeptics. And for the 2017 season model year, the engineering team refreshed the monster and geared it with new exterior looks and refined interior design.

    2017 Ram Power Wagon

    Based on the Ram 2500 Heavy Duty 4×4 Crew Cab, the Power Wagon also features numerous off-road enhancements, including a special suspension with more than two inches of lift, locking differentials and 12,000-lb. winch that ensures extra advantage over all production pickups.

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    And last, but not least, the 2017 Power Wagon also include the best-in-class 410hp (305kW) 6.4-liter HEMI V8 power unit.

    Source: Ram Trucks