Encouraging News From Chrysler

[Bob_Koch]

I hope it's OK to toot the horn for Chrysler here on the forum,  and the innovations they are making with their trucks.  I find it encouraging to see the new Ram ( yea, I know they dropped the Dodge label) trucks doing so well lately.  Makes me proud to be a Dodge truck owner.

 

World-First Driveline, Breakthrough Transmission, Four New Engines Mark Milestone Model-Year for Chrysler Group
Chrysler Group mashes the throttle on engine, transmission and driveline debuts for model-year 2014. The introductions, which span multiple model lines, send a clear message to the world.
Full release: http://www.media.chrysler.com/newsrelease.do?id=14494&mid=2


2014 Ram 1500 Offers Best-in-class Fuel Efficiency With Industry’s Only Light-duty Diesel Pickup
The 2014 Ram 1500 will offer a new, 3.0-liter EcoDiesel engine, mated with the TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission. The engine delivers an outstanding combination of best-in-class fuel efficiency, unsurpassed torque and impressive capability.
Full release and photos: http://www.media.chrysler.com/newsrelease.do?id=14484&mid=69


2014 Ram Heavy Duty — The King of Capability Offers Exclusive Air Suspension and an All-new Best-in-class V-8 Engine
Ram Truck brand offers the most capable heavy-duty pickups in the segment – the 2014 Ram Heavy Duty line features a list of best-in-class titles. Pricing for the new 2014 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty starts at $29,600, plus $1,095 destination.
Full release and photos: http://www.media.chrysler.com/newsrelease.do?id=14487&mid=69


Ram’s Commercial Flagships – 2014 Chassis Cab Lineup Offers Best-in-class Capability and Exclusive Features
Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cab trucks are the pinnacle of capability. Engineered and designed for extreme daily work, the Ram Chassis Cabs are products of a demanding environment and direct customer input.
Full release and photos: http://www.media.chrysler.com/newsrelease.do?id=14491&mid=69


Ram Cargo Van Leads in Class 1 Capabilities
The Ram Cargo Van – or Ram C/V – features solid sliding door and rear quarter window and backlight privacy panels in place of sunscreen glass windows. However, buyers have the option of equipping their Ram C/V with several combinations! of solid and glass panels, including a choice of solid or glass backlight.
Full release and photos: http://www.media.chrysler.com/newsrelease.do?id=14503&mid=69

[Mark D]

About time the US auto industry woke up to diesel. Most of Europes powered this way, even the smallest vehicles.