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Here at RamZone, one of the things we appreciate most about our partner site, RamTrucks.com, is how useful it is, even when you're not necessarily in the market for a new truck, and especially when you are. A home for offers and incentives, a library of vehicle features, a central hub connecting the many channels of Ram Trucks social media, a place to find videos, images, specs, options and Ram-branded merchandise--RamTrucks.com is not just a website, it's a digital super-warehouse beautifully organizing all the information you could ever hope to find with regard to your favorite truck brand.

Believe it or not, RamTrucks.com is educational too. In an effort to boost what it terms "Fuel IQ," the website devotes an entire page to truck care and driving tips, identifying several fuel-saving measures, which, if implemented properly, can help lower costs by increasing fuel efficiency.

We won't steal thunder from RamTrucks.com by reprinting a complete list of its fuel-saving tips here. Instead, we'll post a small sample and then encourage our readers to read the rest on the Ram Trucks Tips for Fuel Economy page. We'll also recommend that they spend time exploring all the other features this terrific site has to offer visitors.

A small sample of fuel-saving driving tips, courtesy of RamTrucks.com:

• Accelerate with care - There's no way around it: Fast acceleration wastes fuel. Rapid acceleration and braking can lower your gas mileage by up to 33% on the highway and up to 5% during city driving.
• Go with the flow - Your Ram Truck is built to haul just about anything, but if your load is taller than the top of your cab, it could interfere with aerodynamics and decrease your fuel efficiency up to 5%. Whenever possible, try to lay down your taller cargo.

To see eight more fuel-saving tips, please visit http://www.ramtrucks.com/en/fuel_economy_tips/

In April 2012, Ram Trucks made waves in the light-duty truck world by introducing the 2013 Ram 1500, eventual winner of multiple major awards and the new gold standard for light-duty capability. Now, Ram Trucks makes its presence felt again, this time with the 2014 Ram ProMaster, a purpose-built, full-size van that right from the get-go can boast numerous best-in-class features--total cost of ownership chief among them--making it an immediate player in the commercial truck market.

"As Ram takes a larger presence in the commercial truck market, the 2014 Ram ProMaster is a great addition, contributing to a one-stop shop of commercial-duty Ram trucks and vans," said Fred Diaz, President and CEO -- Ram Truck Brand and Chrysler de Mexico, Chrysler Group LLC. "The ProMaster answers to key segment demands with best-in-class features, quality, durability, capability, and low total cost of ownership."

For its reentry into the full-size van market, Ram Truck turned for guidance to Fiat Professional, one of the largest and most experienced producers of commercial vehicles in the world. In fact, the new 2014 Ram ProMaster is based on the front-wheel-drive Fiat Ducato, the most popular full-size van in Europe.

The 2014 Ram ProMaster is the Ram brand's first shared truck collaboration with Fiat Professional. With more than 4.5 million vehicles sold worldwide, the Fiat Ducato offers Ram Trucks a proven, award-winning platform that combines durability, value, efficiency, and capability like no other in its class.

Forget what you may have heard. Muscle car performance and style don't have to be expensive. The Dodge Challenger R/T offers V8 power and award-winning muscle car design at the most affordable price in America.

In the Challenger R/T, the 5.7L HEMI V8 with 375 horsepower isn't an additional-cost extra. It's standard, and so are the Tremec six-speed manual transmission and aggressive 3.73 rear axle ratio. (A five-speed automatic is also available.) Four-wheel, anti-lock disc brakes? Standard. All Speed Traction Control? Standard. Anti-Spin Differential? Standard. Performance Tuned Suspension? Standard. Cold Air Induction? Standard.

You see where this is going. Also standard on the value-packed Challenger R/T:  Styled 18-Inch x 7.5-Inch aluminum wheels wrapped in P235/55R18 blackwall all-season performance tires. LED-illuminated instrument cluster with 160-mph speedometer, fog lamps, R/T and HEMI badges and a body-color rear spoiler are all included, too.

The R/T's standard convenience and comfort features include air conditioning with automatic temperature control, power windows and speed-sensitive power locks. Also:  a six-speaker audio system with console-mounted USB port with iPod control and auxiliary audio input jack, and SiriusXM satellite radio with one-year subscription are all included. The Challenger R/T is the whole package.

And if you wish, all this can be simply the starting point. How far do you want to go? There are more available features to check out and more V8 Challenger models to explore, including the R/T Plus and R/T Classic.

The awards and accolades just keep rolling in for Ram. Today the editors of Motor Trend magazine announced their pick for 2013 Truck of the Year--it's the all-new 2013 Ram 1500.

Motor Trend editors praised the new 2013 Ram 1500 for its air suspension, choice of engines, variety of trim levels and towing capability. "We had a small but solid field of contenders for Motor Trend's Truck of the Year," said Edward Loh, editor-in-chief of Motor Trend. "But in the end, the choice was clear: Ram 1500 not only withstood our rigorous testing, it impressed at every step along the way."

Motor Trend Truck of the Year contenders are evaluated using six criteria: Design Advancement, Engineering Excellence, Efficiency, Safety, Value and Performance of Intended Function. To be eligible, a vehicle must be all-new or have been substantially changed from the previous model.

For the 2013 Ram 1500, engineers changed every area of the truck -- from a newly designed frame to new engines and transmissions to a new interior with the next-generation Uconnect access system. New fuel-saving technologies have had a marked effect on the truck's fuel efficiency, leading to an EPA-estimated 25 MPG highway.

"The new Ram 1500 makes a powerful statement about our company and the Ram Truck brand," said Fred Diaz, President and CEO--Ram Truck Brand and Chrysler de Mexico. "Motor Trend's Truck of the Year is an amazing honor, truly one of the most prestigious awards an automaker can achieve. It reaffirms the fact that Ram has the best truck on the road today. Bar none."

The 2013 Ram 1500 features first-in-segment technologies: eight-speed automatic transmission, stop-start system, thermal management system, pulse-width modulation and active aerodynamics, including grille shutters and active air suspension. The 2013 Ram 1500 is available in nine trim levels, which you can explore in detail at RamTrucks.com.

It's Black Friday! How are you celebrating one of America's wackiest holidays? Will you be recuperating from the bountiful meal from the day before, celebrating your football team's victory or heading out to your favorite shopping mall to take advantage of the deals?

If you do head out, make sure you are equipped with the proper vehicle. If you plan to get all your holiday shopping done in one day, we suggest the Dodge Grand Caravan with over 140 cubic feet of cargo space depending on how you configure the Super Stow 'n Go seating.

The Dodge Durango also offers ample cargo capacity, but mates it with an optional 360-hp 5.7L HEMI to get you from store to store in record time. If you are truly planning to pinch pennies on your shopping trip and still need to get from store to store as quickly as possible, you may want to choose the Dodge Charger. The Charger comes standard with the award winning 300-hp Pentastar V6 with fuel efficiency  of up to 31 hwy mpg.

No matter what vehicle you choose to brave the crowds with, have a safe day of shopping and don't forget to enjoy the ride.

Since its launch in 2011, the Chrysler 200 has steadily carved out a strong foothold among the competing mid-sized sedans in its class. For that, there are several reasons. Combining sophisticated design and quality craftsmanship with exceptional value is one reason. Not resting on our laurels from model year to model year is another.

Ever intent on adding value, we've made a few key changes to the 2013 Chrysler 200 lineup. Most significantly, we're transitioning the "S" from its own model and making it available as an interior/exterior package for the 200 Limited. In doing so, we preserve the visually striking features that make the "S" popular with consumers--the 18-inch polished aluminum wheels, the black grille and headlamps, the heated leather seats, the unique instrument cluster, and so on--but we also make it more affordable, dropping the price to one we think is going to please.

Further advantages of the S model-to-package transition relate to the Chrysler 200 Touring. Previously available only for the Touring model with the Pentastar V6, the exterior-only S package will now be available for consumers opting for the slightly more fuel efficient 2.4-liter I-4 engine, adding one more way to save.

Deep in the heart of Texas ... the Ram Truck brand is rolling out its biggest, boldest and most capable workhorses yet.

With automotive journalists and hard-core, social enthusiasts taking notes, Ram Truck brand President & CEO Fred Diaz is unveiling the 2013 Ram Heavy Duty 2500 and 3500 pickups, and the Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas on Sept. 27 at 10 a.m. ET. (Follow the link to watch it live.)

The 2013 Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty models have a powerful story to tell. For the first time, the Ram Heavy Duty 3500 will offer customers a 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 as well as the Cummins 6.7-liter High-Output diesel as standard.

The 2013 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty pickups and Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs have both corralled best-in-class capability features customers say they want most:

• Best-in-class towing and payload capability
• Best-in-class Gross Combined Weight Rating
• Best-in-class torque
• Best-in-class rear frame strength ...rated at 50,000 psi
• Best-in-class upfitter installation
• Best-in-class turning radius

Oh, and add to that impressive list the 2013 Ram Heavy Duty and Chassis Cab trucks offer manual transmission in the segment.

The best get even better. Introduced earlier this year as a special vehicle for the 46th Annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari, the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk is making the leap from a concept to the showrooms this fall - and its capability will wow enthsiasts.

Just how, exactly, can the most awarded SUV and most capable Grand Cherokee get even better? By featuring off-road equipment never before offered on a production Jeep vehicle. Available with a V-6 or V-8 engine, the 2013 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk features capability-enhancing equipment such as:

• 18-inch Goodyear Silent Armor all-terrain tires with Kevlar reinforcement
• Solid steel rock rail body protection
• Quadra-Lift air suspension, with nearly 11 inches of ground clearance
• Selec-Terrain traction control system with five settings: Snow, Rock, Sand/Mud, Sport, and Auto
• Rear Electronic Limited-slip Differential (ELSD, V-8), which can transfer up to 100% of the engine's torque to one rear wheel in order to keep the Jeep moving forward even in the most extreme situations
• Quadra-Track II or Quadra-Drive II (V-8) with a two-speed transfer case to help conquer the toughest obstacles

Among other unique features are the signature red Trailhawk and Trail Rated badging and tow hooks, black-surround headlamps, and a unique gray on the grille surround, side mirrors, rear light bar, 4 x 4 badge, and five-spoke aluminum wheels. To reduce glare from the sun, a black decal with a red accent stripe adorns the hood. Inside, the Trailhawk features black leather and performance suede seats with red accent stitching and Mopar slush floor mats.

Look for the limited-edition 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk - available in Bright White, Brilliant Black, Mineral Gray, Maximum Steel, and Deep Cherry Red - in showrooms in October.