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2013 Ram 1500 Engine One of the Best of the Year!

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Pentastar is ending the year right. Their engine they have for the 2013 Ram 1500 just picked up a win as one of the best engines of 2013.

According to Allpar, the Penstar V-6 engine was included in the 2013 Ward’s 10 Best Engine’s list. This would mark the 3rd year in a row that Chrysler V-6 has been on this list and it’s the first time since 2009 that an engine in a full sized pickup has made the cut.

“The supremely smooth Pentastar has impressed us in muscle cars, SUVs, CUBs, minivans and luxury sedans, and now it turns in another stellar performance in the fullsize Ram pickup,” said the Wards Auto editors.

Features that Wards were particularity impressed with the new thermal management system. What that does is take the engine and transmission fluid to operating temperature faster. The system improves fuel efficiency by 1.7%.

In order to gather the list of 10 top engines, Wards Auto took a look at 40 new or significantly upgraded engines and rated them on a variety of criteria. Power, technology, fuel economy, competitiveness, and other areas.

If you’re in the Queens area and are looking to put yourself into a 2013 Ram 1500 or other variety of Chrysler vehicles, Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge is here to help. We’ll help you get the parts and service you want to upgrade your current vehicle as well. Be sure to like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter for more parts and service specials.

Uconnect up for Tech of the Year Award!

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The new technology that Chrysler is placing in all of its upcoming models is really getting people excited. So much so that AOL Autos Technology of the Year Award has placed the Uconnect system as one of the 6 finalist.

The Uconnect has numerous features that have made it so popular with drivers. The ability to look at a monthly health report for your car is one. Another is being able to have your voice translated into text. It can even adjust the music you’re listening to so that you can hear the driving directions being relayed to you from the GPS or if someone is calling you on the phone in order to hear better.

The competition this wonderful new tech is going up against includes Audi, Cadillac, and Ford. Honda’s “LaneWatch” and Nissan’s tire pressure monitor and refiller are also wanting to take the win away from Chrysler.

Chrysler recognizes this as a big chance for the company to show just how important the new tech is. They are urging fans of Uconnect to go and vote for them.  The winner will be announced on January 9th at the Consumer Electronics Show.

Stop by the Mopar E-Store on Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge’s website to see a full listing of all the tech that you can customize in your own vehicle. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more parts and service specials!

Mopar Shares More Details on SEMA Show Vehicles

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We took a look at the concepts last week that Mopar is bringing to the SEMA show in Las Vegas. Even more information has been coming out of what to expect from the auto part maker when the event goes live.

Mopar is celebrating their 75th anniversary and want to send the message that this is still only the beginning. The show does seem to be, for the company, to be proving something. Whether or not that is their intention, they are definitely bringing their A-game.

The most exciting car that will be debuting is the Viper SRT. Outfitted in a bright yellow exterior, the Mopar Viper SRT also comes equipped with a carbon-fiver cross beam which makes it lighter by 50 percent than the factory version. To complete the package, there’s also the “Track Pack” wheels that are in hyperblack and LED driving lights.

Also getting some primetime at the show will be their Dodge Charger Juiced. Named after the orange color it is sporting, the Charger will come equipped with plenty of Mopar parts to ensure top quality. The engine is a Viper V-10 which allows for 650 horsepower and comes with a Mopar intake and exhaust.

Next on the roster is the Chrysler 300 Luxury. Mopar has covered the car with a True Blue Pearl Coat along with a platinum mesh grille. Driver comfort is ensured by having Katzkin leather on the seats and even the shift handle. There’s even a bright pedal kit along with Chrysler-logo door sills to really make the driver feel like they are in the lap of luxury.

Finishing off the list is the Jeep Wrangler Sand Trooper. Sadly, it’s not Star Wars themed, but that doesn’t stop it from seeming space-aged in its technology. With a 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 engine, portal axles on the front and back that give the Wrangler an extra 5 inches of lift, and 42-inch Super Swamper Bogger tires, it could definitely compete in a pod-race.

The SEMA show is building up to be an impressive display of just what Mopar is capable of. Perfect victory dance for a company in the 75th year of their life.

Check out why Mopar has been around for so long by taking a look at their E-Store full of quality parts to customize your vehicle. Like Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter, for more information and specials on Mopar!

Mopar Preps for SEMA Show

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The end of the month brings some good treats to car-lovers. The SEMA show begins in Las Vegas on October 30th. Running through November 2nd, the show will be the place where Mopar plans to give a show of more than 20 specialized models. Everything from Jeep to Dodge and even Fiat will be getting that extra Mopar touch to look and performance.

Nitrobahn has more details on the unveilings that are being planed by the parts company. No official pictures as of yet, so far the only information given so far are teaser renders of five cars. The cars that will be displayed on full come the SEMA show are the Fiat 500, the Dodge Dart, the 2013 Ram 1500, and the Dodge Charger.

Also planned for the show is a golden Jeep Wrangler that was designed by Devan Ninov. This Mopar designed Jeep will have wide fenders, a Warn winch, and a push-bar in front.

The Dodge Dart looks to be the most exciting of the bunch. The body teased to be a white exterior along with what possibly looks like a functional hood scoop, a carbon fiber front splitter, and a tow hook. There’s a hint that this may just be the SRT version of the Dart due to a red chin spoiler under the bumper.

Keep your eyes peeled towards the end of the month to see more details when the SEMA show finally begins. Until then, check out our parts and service specials that we offer at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge. Do some shopping on the Mopar E-Store available on our website. Be sure to like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter to see our specials as they happen!

Viper SRT Has Dealers Excited

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The Dodge Viper is one of those cars everyone would like to put on a pedestal to show off. It’s quite the looker, one that really makes the head try to turn all the way around to follow as it speeds down the streets. Dealers want nothing more than to have one front and center for all to see to entice them in through the doors. There’s a problem with that, unfortunately, as not a lot of dealerships will be getting their hands on the super car. Of 2,300 US dealers, only 100 to 150 should expect to see the hot sports car come into the lot.

An article on the Detroit Free Press illustrates the mindset of dealership owners about the news that the Viper is finally coming. “It’s the image. I want to be able to say I have Viper,” says Chuck Eddy, owner of Bob and Chuck Eddy Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Ohio. It’s the way many feel about it, even with the knowledge that the pricey sports car isn’t going to sold in large quantities.

Dealers are starting to receive letters from Chrysler this week to let them know just how to get the Viper at their dealership. The first requirement “Is first of all, to have the fire, the passion. That’s the unofficial requirement – that you have a love affair with the cars and you just love fast cars, “ said Ralph Giles, CEO of the SRT brand.

To get a Viper, the dealer must pay for two agreements, totaling $25,000. The first agreement is for a special certification for the SRT line up. For doing this, the dealer will also get SRT signs, logos, and service training for SRT models. It also gives them a full day at the track with professional drivers for three members of the dealership’s staff. That’s what $5,000 gets the dealer, the other $20,000 is for training, service tools, and track time.

The Viper SRT will have a small amount made with only about 2,000 per year. Allocations of the vehicle will be determined mostly by the demographics of the area to see how much demand there is for exotic cars. Chrysler also wants to make sure that when someone comes to buy a Viper, that the person they talk to really knows what they are talking about.

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Chrysler & Mopar Help Customers with New Services

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Chrysler is taking a new approach to maintain a healthy relationship with its customer base. In order to do that, one of the first parts of their business that is getting a major overhaul is their customer-care services.

The company has already announced earlier this year that they will be expanding their weekend hours to include Sundays. That is an industry first. Weekday hours will also be getting more time with brand-specific customer-care telephone lines. Each of the call centers that the company has are right here in North America.

That’s not all, Chrysler is also asking the dealerships that are in their networks to give customers service hours on Saturdays and to have a Mopar Express Lane service for someone needing a quick fix with their vehicle.

That’s not all, on top of giving customer more hours and access to the means for making sure their vehicle is running safely and smoothly, Chrysler also announced Owner Connect. What the system is is a website where car owners can access details and information on their vehicle at any time as long as they have a web-enable device.

It seems that Chrysler and Mopar are keeping their pulse on what people are needing to keep them loyal. A good approach is by making sure that people thoroughly enjoy dealing with your company as a whole, and offering them more avenues and hours are certainly a good place to start. We here at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge strive to make sure that everyone that walks into the dealership has the best possible experience. Find out for yourself by scheduling a test drive today. Be sure to take a look at the Mopar E-Store while you’re at it. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to see the list of complete offers and deals at the dealership.

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75 Years of Mopar

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The celebration of the Mopar 75th Anniversary had already started with the announcement of a new Chrysler 300. It’s an impossible goal these days to achieve. The current economic climate has made it incredibly difficult for companies, no matter how much legacy they have, to stay afloat. To be able to say that, 75 years after beginning, you’re still alive and kicking is worthy of a grand celebration. Mopar is one of the companies that can now say there’s a reason they have been around for 75 years.

It’s hard to believe the the company started as just a parts line and service arm of Chrysler Group back on August 31, 1937. Mopar has changed with the times and is a completely different beast in the time since its inception. One thing that hasn’t changed is the idea of providing quality expert service and quality parts to consumers.

Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar, had a message about the anniversary, “The Mopar brand has a proud, 75-year heritage. The mission at Mopar today is to fully support all of our brands by providing every single one of our customers with exceptional after-sales experience. We will do this by continuing to offer cutting-edge technology, innovative products, authentic, quality-tested parts, and high-quality customer service.

The fact the company has been around for 75 years isn’t a mistake, it’s a reflection on the how well they have done to transition with the times. The Mopar of today has evolved into a world-wide brand. The name is in more than 120 different countries, they sell more than 500,000 parts and accessories. Mopar has more than 45 commercial offices and 50 parts distribution centers.

It’s very clear from looking at their growth than hitting the milestone of being around for 75 years was no mistake, and that in 25 years, we’ll be looking back at 100 years of Mopar. Go online to the Mopar E-store at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge to experience for yourself the quality that comes with Mopar parts and services. Be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for all the information of Mopar’s 75th Anniversary Celebration.

Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge – Parking/Road Access Changes

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Last Friday, Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge was featured in a Times Ledger news piece regarding parking issues with dealerships in the Bayside area. While Bayside’s parking set-up does not violate any zoning laws and was in fact cleared by a review by the Department of Buildings last month, we want to make certain that the sidewalks and streets are accessible for all Bayside residents.

Currently, we are reviewing our dealership’s layout and the surrounding streets, and we will be making adjustments so that we can continue providing quality service to our customers while showing consideration to our friends and neighbors who share these streets.

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Mopar’s 75th Anniversary Starts With New Chrysler 300

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Tomorrow marks the first day of Mopar’s 75th Anniversary celebration. There shouldn’t be any surprise that on the eve of the big day that Mopar would make a major announcement regarding a vehicle getting the royal treatment.

According to The Detroit News, Mopar chooses a model every year to make over. The first year was in 2010, where they choose the Dodge Challenger. The next year, they decided on the Dodge Charger. Now, in 2012, the special vehicle that’s getting the green-light for an upgrade is none other than the very popular Chrysler 300.

The design work that Mopar is doing is something that is different than usual. In the past, the cars they have worked on were given a large blue stripe for Mopar. That is not the route being taken with the 300, there’s definitely something more subtle at work. As the Detroit News describes it, it’s like, “to create a monster but to put it in a tuxedo.”

The exterior of the Mopar 300 will be all-black with the blue Mopar stripe very thin along both sides of the car. The grill is a unique black chrome and the headlamp bezels are accented in black. The wheels are 20-inch forged-aluminum that are painted gloss-black with Mopar center caps. The wheels themselves are high-performance Goodyear F1 tires and the brakes are the same that are used on Dodge Charger police cars.

For the car buyer who is looking for the best, Mopar is bringing out the big guns for their 75th anniversary. It really seems they want to remind the consumers just why their company has lasted for 75 years and why it’s going to continue to be one of the biggest names in the auto world for more years to come.

Take a look at the Mopar E-Store to purchase their high-quality products for your own vehicle at BaysideChryslerJeepDodge.Net. Make sure to like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter for more information on Mopar as they celebrate their 75th Anniversary.

 

Woodward “Cruise” is Car Lover’s Dream

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Today and tomorrow in Berkley, Michigan, millions of car enthusiasts will brave the last of the sweltering summer weather to be a part of the world’s largest one-day car festival, the Woodward Dream Cruise, and Mopar will be there right in the middle of the action.

This year’s “cruise” promises to be the biggest one yet with classic car parades, live music, games and activities for kids, and car shows all along Woodward Avenue. The event is evocative of 1950s culture with drive-in movie theaters and restaurants like Ted’s Drive Inn and Suzie Q’s, and it is family-friendly with no drinks stronger than a chocolate malt served at the cruise. Over 1.5 million people and 50,000 classic cars will participate in the cruise, and Mopar with the Chrysler Group will present the biggest display they’ve ever had in their history with the Woodward Dream Cruise.

Visitors to the Chrysler Group and Mopar display will get to see more than 75 vehicles including the Ram Raminator Monster Truck, the 2013 SRT Viper, and the 2013 Dodge Dart Rally Car. For those craving the classics, there will also be over a dozen Walter P. Chrysler Museum vehicles on display as well.

If you are making it out to the Woodward Dream Cruise, leave us a comment below and let us know! Looking over the line-up for this year, I can’t help but feel jealous, but maybe next year I will make the trek out to Michigan for the 2013 Woodward Dream Cruise.

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