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Welcome to the Weird West of Deadlands, the original horror western roleplaying game!

In this award-winning, best-selling setting, gunfighters, braves, hucksters, martial artists, shamans, mad scientists, the blessed, and more square off against far more than desperate bandits. An event called "The Reckoning" awakened an ancient evil, and you'd best hope the howls you hear on the High Plains are just a pack of ravenous wolves...

"The Year is 1876, but the history is not our own..."

These words introduced Deadlands to the world back in 1996, spawning decades of amazing tales and memorable monsters. Now the granddaddy of Horror Western games is back with a brand new edition.

          The cover that started it all, the original Deadlands, by Brom!

It's now 1884 in the official timeline. The Civil War ended in 1871 at the Battle of Washington, an epic conflagration of steam and steel. The Great Rail Wars are over as well, finishing not with a whimper but the bang of  Dr. Darius Hellstromme's ghostfire bombs at the gates of Lost Angels.

Even the Servitors, the Reckoners' chosen champions on Earth, have been defeated—at least for a while. Reverend Grimme vanished in a massive flood that destroyed his city, Raven's Last Sons were defeated by the Great Summoning, Stone was foiled in the barren expanse of Death Valley, and Dr. Hellstromme's latest scheme to open the gates of Hell proved fruitless.

We told the tale of the Servitors in four Plot Point Campaigns, still available and ready to play with just a little tinkering for this edition on our website!

In response, the Reckoners have turned their blasphemous gaze back to the grassroots of evil. They've given life to dark desires and horrible abominations that live in the shadows of the isolated frontier, far away from the attention garnered by the overt plans of their Servitors.

The heroes of the Weird West join with the secretive Twilight Legion in the distant outposts, chaotic boomtowns, and lonely settlements of the West to fight evil and quell the fear that gives the Reckoners their power.

So gather your posse of heroes and hit the trail, from the frozen north to the arid deserts of the Southwest, from the industrial East to the fractured canyons of California's "Great Maze."

The Weird West awaits with adventure, mystery, and more monsters than you can shake a Peacemaker at.

       Think these Mojave rattlers look nasty? You should see the rest of it!

Deadlands is the long-awaited return to Pinnacle's oldest and most popular setting. First published in 1996, the original "Deadlands Classic" system won countless awards and its bold, bright orange books are still a striking and valuable addition to gaming shelves the world over.

For those who want the whole experience, Deadlands has a rich and varied history to explore!

Deadlands has told some epic tales since it first burst onto the scene in 1996, but you don't need to be steeped in its storied past to join in the hootin' and hollerin'. If you're an old hand, we think you'll find it both familiar and refreshing.  If you're new to the world or setting, this is the perfect time to join the wagon train (and if you've lapsed, we forgive you for that, partner). We've recapped and summarized the monumental events of the last 24 years so you can catch up.

This new edition is the biggest revamp of the game's background and rules since the Reloaded edition from 2005. It's been revised, rewritten, and refocused by both Deadlands Line Editor Matthew Cutter and original creator Shane Hensley.

All the rules have been updated and adapted to the latest version of the Savage Worlds Adventure Edition.

Arcane Backgrounds are tightened up. Those nasty Harrowed had the same overhaul we gave them in Lost Colony (including letting the Devil out!). There are new and streamlined rules for dueling. And of course a passel of new Edges, gear, infernal devices, and powers to blast the tarnation out of the creepy crawlies coming to do your party in.

For you Marshals (that's what we call our Game Masters), there's a comprehensive overview of the Weird West after the events of the Servitor Plot Point Campaigns, including new plots, perils, and intrigue for cowtowns, boomtowns, and old favorites like Lost Angels, Tombstone, Deadwood, Dodge, the City o’ Gloom, and a few new locales we might surprise you with! And of course this handsome tome also includes enough rascals, varmints, and critters to keep a posse busy 'til doomsday.

This is more than just a rules update--it's a world update! And check out that gorgeous new graphic design by Karl Keesler, with art by some of the best in the business!

Now that the tales of the Servitors have been told in their individual Plot Point Campaigns, Deadlands is returning to its roots with more local yarns of dread, terror, and violent action. The new edition and supplements to follow turn their baleful eyes from the world-shaking events of the Reckoning to isolated frontier towns or sinister machinations in the few larger settlements. The Twilight Legion must root out the evil that lurks in all-too-human souls, the lonesome hills nearby, or the dark woods at the edge of town.

To showcase the return to more personal tales of horror and adventure, we've created the Horror at Headstone Hill campaign set!

The campaign features a single county in Wyoming and the terrors that lurk in a booming mining town and environs. Your heroes roam about the map, interacting with the locals, solving mysteries, fighting abominations, and—with luck and a steady shootin' iron—eventually lower the "Fear Level." That's how you defeat the Reckoners' terrorforming, amigos, and Horror at Headstone Hill showcases it front and center.

               The Horror at Headstone Hill Campaign Boxed Set!

The Deadlands: Horror at Headstone Hill Boxed Set contains an introductory booklet on the region for the players with notes from Tombstone Epitaph reporter Lacy O'Malley and the Twilight Legion, a Marshal's guide detailing all the locations on the map and a full sandbox-oriented Plot Point Campaign, a poster-sized map of the county, and a selection of player handouts to drive this incredible tale of six-guns and sorcery to its bloodstained conclusion!

Something happened at Devil's Tower recently. Something terrible. A being called the Cackler raised a powerful sorceress of legend, Morgan Le Fay, sending ripples through the many worlds of Deadlands. From the Dark Ages to the far future planet of Banshee in Lost Colony, the "Morgana Effect" has caused subtle changes from the world we knew before.

The Cackler and his unholy posse ride the range in this world-changing graphic novel by Shane Lacy Hensley!

The Morgana Effect is a big story that ripples (quietly for now) through all the settings of Deadlands—including the upcoming Deadlands: Dark Ages, the Weird West, Noir, Hell on Earth, and already released Lost Colony. It's also a story-based reason to change the rules and some parts of the setting we've been hankerin' to adjust for a while. You can read more about the latter here, but we think even those of you who have been with us since '96 will welcome the changes once you take 'er for a test ride.

Over the years we've seen some amazing gaming setups, but collecting and painting a comprehensive collection of cowpokes and critters can be both time consuming and expensive. That's where the Deadlands Pawns come in.

The Deadlands Pawns Boxed Set contains over 100 Deadlands characters and critters printed on thick punchboard!

We've created a selection of heroes, villains, and monsters in thick punchboard (the sturdy stuff board game tokens are made from) to represent some of the most common and iconic encounters in the Weird West. These figures are even die-cut to the contour of the character image to make each pose as dynamic and striking as possible.

The Deadlands Pawns Boxed Set contains 8 sheets of thick punchboard, containing over 100 pawns to bring the Weird West alive on your tabletop. If the set does well, we will expand the line to include additional Deadlands sets and pawn sets for our other lines.

The core book for Deadlands: The Weird West is a 192-page hardcover book, in our usual "graphic novel" size, and glorious, bloody, full-color throughout. That amazing cover is by Aaron Riley, a fan favorite of the entire Savage Worlds line!

The Deadlands the Weird West Core Boxed Set includes a copy of the hardcover rules as well as a brand new poster map of the Weird West by the phenomenal Cheyenne Wright, a set of 25 Bennies, a set of custom-colored dice and Wild Die, and a Game Master's screen and introductory adventure, Double Down at Sundown, by Rob Wieland!

Want to see the new screen? Here it is, partner! The tri-fold screen is our usual landscape format with gorgeous art on one side and all the charts and tables the Marshal needs on the other!

The new GM Screen for Deadlands: the Weird West! Click here to view Federico Musetti's gorgeous art as a larger image.

Kickstarter campaign ends: Wed, May 13 2020 6:00 AM BST

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Why 2021 Ram ProMaster City Van Is Best For Your Business!

Living in the city and driving with so many things to carry can be tedious at times and not very desirable, but it can be more challenging than life until the 2021 Ram ProMaster City cargo van is unveiled. Offering the best-in-class cargo space, payload, and fuel economy, the 2021 ProMaster City is more agile than a full-size truck.

As such, it is ideal for small deliveries, with a generous cargo hold that can be outfitted with shelving, shelving, or whatever special equipment a small business might need. ProMaster City easily fits into most garages.

Reliance Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram offers the best Ram Dealership in Rosenberg and explained here all about why you have to choose the 2021 Ram ProMaster City Van.

Engine and Performance

All 2021 Ram ProMaster City vans are front-wheel-drive models with a naturally-sucked 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine that generates 174 torque and 178 horsepower. The compact ProMaster City feels powerful all around, supported by a 9-speed automatic transmission. With a wide gear range, this 9-speed transmission contributes to the acceleration and fuel economy and is rated by the EPA as a 21 mpg city / 28 mpg highway / 24 mpg total.

When towed, the ProMaster City minivan can pull up to 2,000 pounds, while the heavier car is limited to just under 1,915 pounds. With its 16 gallon tank and 28 MPG fuel economy on the highway, the 2021 Ram ProMaster City can travel nearly 450 miles on one tank.

Interior

The Ram ProMaster City Wagon provides seats for five people and ample space for many equipment types behind the foldable three-seater rear bench. The flatbed behind the rear seats is 55 inches from front to back, with a distance of 48.4 inches between both the rear wheel arches. The 2021 Ram ProMaster City is versatile and practical. The ProMaster City Cargo Van has two front seats, separated by a low center console with armrests. Behind these seats is a large cargo area with a 48.4 inch 87.2-inch cargo floor between the wheel arches. The ProMaster City Cargo Van's total load capacity is 131.7 cubic feet.

Exterior

Cargo models are available with sliding side doors, which are standard on the ProMaster City Wagon. All 2021 versions of the Ram ProMaster City have rear doors that open 180 degrees for more effortless loading. The standard rear windows of the ProMaster City Wagon are optional for the ProMaster City Cargo Van.

Speaking of the car's front, the headlights seem to be slightly modified, while the black front grille is very handy. Curved bonnets not only make them compact but also attractive. On the side, wheel arches under the 16-inch wheel and beautiful signature trim give it a unique but pleasant look.

There is a large, hinged door at the rear that gives it a decent look, while long LED brake lights to signal the cars in the back that there is a large van in front.

Infotainment and Connectivity

The 2021 Ram ProMaster City cargo van infotainment system is the same as the 2020 model. RAM also made things easier here: The Truck Van series offers a very high-resolution display that embarrasses most passenger cars, so you get a small 5-inch touchscreen that shouldn't be underestimated.

Besides, shortcut buttons and knobs are provided for ease of use. The instrument panel seated next to the steering is a full analog display that provides just enough information. The Cargo Carrier Center Console contains two 12-volt charging outlets and includes USB and Aux input. Some other features include AM / FM radio, Wireless Phone Connectivity, and Voice-activated audio controls. It is output from a 4-speaker audio system with a speed-sensitive volume to increase audio in the cabin.

For more information on the new 2021 Ram ProMaster City, visit Reliance Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. They are one of the best Brazoria Ram Dealers and are ready to show you all the features you will find in the Ram ProMaster City and take you on a test drive.

You will definitely get competitive prices for the 2021 ProMaster City at this Ram dealership. So visit today and take 2021 Ram for a spin.

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Mitsubishi RVR: the forgotten jewel

Words and pics by Michael Hozjan

In another lifetime I had a 1972 Dodge Colt station wagon. It was my first car with real heat (having had several Beetles before that) and it served my well, very well. Monday to Friday it took me to work and back, when spring came around you’d find me at the local drag strip on Friday nights going up against…and winning, anything they put in the other lane. On weekends I’d throw on a roof rack, fill up the back with building materials and head up into the hills to attack my new cottage project.

Why am I rambling on about a Colt wagon in a Mitsubishi RVR review? Simple, that Colt had a Mitsubishi engine and was the American version of the Mitsubishi Gallant. It was also  was my first real exposure to Japanese engines, and it was bulletproof.

One thing I’ve always said about Mitsubishi products, “Great engines but loud cars as they lack noise insulation.” Well I’m pleased to say that after several years of absence behind the wheel of a Mitsubishi product, their entry-level SUV, the RVR proved me wrong.

Over 1.3 million RVRs have been sold in 90 countries over the years, yet RVR moniker doesn’t exactly come to mind on our shores when thinking about subcompact/compact SUVs and crossovers. That’s really too bad, because the little Mitsubishi has a lot going for it, including one of the best warranties in the industry, and with nine years under its belt, it has a proven reliability history, and is affordable!

Yes it’s got some noteworthy competitors in the segment; Hyundai Kona, Honda HR-V, Toyota C-HR, Nissan Qashqai, Ford EcoSport, Chevrolet Trax and the Jeep Renegade but the RVR betters more than one. Mitsubishi has upped the anti with this year’s model refresh.

The 2020 RVR gets a clean facelift from the front door pillars forward, including LED lighting and the new corporate grille. Chrome shark gills on the front fenders now serve as the basis for the side crease line while the rear has been reworked to give the RVR a more robust look. Likewise, the interior has been upgraded with new materials and colours, and of course the must have of must haves, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility via the standard 8-inch touchscreen.

Yes it still rides on the same RVR platform and uses the same engines that have been around since 2011, and yes the nine-year old chassis still offers a ride and handling that outshines most of the others in the niche market. Proof that Mits engineers were ahead of the game all along and holding true to the old adage of  “why fix it if it ain’t broke”, and isn’t that a testament to a well thought out design, if it’s still clean and fresh nine years later.

Head office has shuffled their trim levels to improve its value proposition. Two front wheel drive models serve as entry points with the base ES starting at $22,998 and base all-wheel drive version (ES AWC) coming in at  $25,298. Sadly the extinction of the manual transmission (another Mits stronghold) continues. I couldn’t have won all those races with a CVT!

Two naturally aspirated four-cylinder engines are offered, a 2.0L and a 2.4L. The first offers 148 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque, while the bigger one, only available on the SE AWC trim ($27,997) or higher, pumps out 168 horsepower and 167 lb-ft.

My top tier GT AWC (priced at a hair under $34,000), came with that bigger engine and the lockable 4WD system – a rarity not only in this size segment but with larger sport utes as well. Regular readers will recall that it’s one of the features I’m looking for in our replacement of the family X-Trail which too, has a locking system. Simply put you can switch from a conventional front-bias reactive system where the vehicle is front-wheel-drive, engaging the rear wheels when slip is detected, which ultimately improves gas pump stops. At the push of a button, AWC locks all four wheels for preventive all-wheel-drive.

The RVR’s cabin is roomier than most other subcompacts, with a panoramic roof adding to the airiness. Visibility is very good all around.

Whether we’re talking steering wheel mounted controls or dash controls they’re large, simple, straightforward and easy to use. Great ergonomics make it shine in a world where everything has been overblown and over thought, and of course you’re not paying for a rolling gadget wagon. 

I did get pampered with the GT’s 710-watt Rockford Fosgate punch audio system with 9 speakers and the trunk mounted subwoofer. There’s 20 cubic feet of cargo space with all the seats in position and just under 50 cu. ft. with the rear seats folded.

On the road the 2.4 L moved the crossover about nimbly delivering smooth and linear power. Acceleration is decent as long as you don’t mind the CVT’s whine –turn up the 710 watts. The steering wheel mounted paddle shifters added to the fun factor. The chassis offers just enough stiffness to allow for some sporty antics and sooft enough to cushion washboard roads and city potholes. In fact it’s close to having one of the best rides in the category. 

I averaged 9.0 L/100 km during my week-long ride with mostly highway driving. Hampered no doubt by winter warm ups and plowing through the powder.

If someone were to describe a vehicle to you as being affordable, built to last and fuel-efficient, equipped with all-wheel-drive and backed by an industry-best warranty, you’d be silly to dismiss it as an option, and the 2020 Mitsubishi RVR deserves to be taken seriously by those in the market for a subcompact SUV.

 Yes the RVR has some well-known serious competitors in the segment. What do they say when you’re number two you try harder, well when you’re number five you’ll try even harder. Truth is Mitsubishi doesn’t need to try harder, at the risk of repeating myself, it already has an affordable fuel-efficient, reliability proven SUV with an industry-best warranty. The problem is getting the word out.

Consider yourself warned.  

Price as tested: $33,998

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2020 Volvo V90 POV Drive

2020 Volvo V90 POV Drive The Volvo V90 is a mid-size luxury wagon manufactured and marketed by Swedish automaker Volvo Cars since 2016. Two months after the introduction of the sedan model, the V90 was revealed at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2016. Its sedan variant is called the Volvo S90. The V90 is only available with 2.0-litre, 4 cylinder petrol and diesel engines from the VEA family (Drive-E). The more powerful petrol engines are compound charged, as is the plug-in hybrid variant called the T8. The D5 diesel engine features Volvo's new PowerPulse technology that is designed to eliminate turbo lag as well as an i-Art injection system. Join us for a virtual drive! 🚘 Vehicle courtesy of Sears Imported Autos 🖥 https://www.searsimports.com ✅ Subscribe to Our Channel for More Cars, Tips & Resources: https://www.youtube.com/c/TwoGuysandaRide/ ✅ Stay Connected 👉 Twitter: https://twitter.com/GuysRide 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twoguysandaride/ 👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twoguysandaride ============================= ✅ SEE all of our HOW TO videos here: CarTechHowTo.com - http://bit.ly/2ZvDrbE ✅ Our Playlists: https://www.youtube.com/c/TwoGuysandaRide/playlists ✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: 🚘 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet - https://youtu.be/b_2DiBbHtDg 🚘 POLESTAR 2 - You WILL Buy This Car! - https://youtu.be/SpONzft5iLM 🚘 DODGE Sierra Wagon with Rear-Facing Third-Row “Spectator” Seats - https://youtu.be/-4Zd83xdx2I 🚘 2022 Bennington Tritoon 23RCW - https://youtu.be/S08erqgB9dk ============================= ✅ About Two Guys and a Ride: Two Guys and a Ride’s channel is dedicated to all things automotive. We love driving and reviewing vehicles and sharing what each one has to offer. We give you the facts where others just state their opinions. We also tell the stories of some very cool and interesting classic cars and along the way, we’ll even show you the latest and greatest Boats, Watercraft, Snow Sleds, Side by Sides and Motorcycles. Let’s go for a ride! ================================= #twoguysandaride #carsoftheday #CarReview #CarReviews #Volvo #VolvoV90 #2020VolvoV90 **All Specs are preliminary data from MFG available at time of filming this video. Subject to change** Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. This Channel contains OUR Copyrighted Material and is not Available for any use outside of our Channel. All Rights Reserved © Two Guys and a Ride https://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMXURlqrBFY

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HaynesPro has just launched the Q4 2020 updates, with new models and data updates for existing models.

HaynesPro has just launched the Q4 2020 updates, with new models and data updates for existing models.

25 new models

MODELS ADDED:

AUDI A3 (8Y) 2020-CHEVROLET Vivant 2005-2006-DAIHATSU Move (L601) 1997-1999-DODGE RAM 1500 2003-2008-FIAT Albea (178) 2001-2012-FIAT Siena (178) 2001-2012-FORD Everest 2019-HYUNDAI Excel (X3) 1995-2006-HYUNDAI Pony (X1) 1986-1989-HYUNDAI Veracruz (EN) 2008-2013-INFINITI QX60 /JX35 (L50) 2012-INFINITI QX80 (Z62) 2014-LADA Riva /Nova/Kalinka/Toscana (2104-2105, 2107) 1988-2013-LEXUS RX 1998-2003-MASERATI Ghibli (M157) 2013-MAZDA 626 /-Wagon (GV) 1992-1997-MAZDA Familia (BG) 1989-1994-NISSAN Patrol (Y62) 2010-PEUGEOT 204 1965-1969-SEAT Leon IV (KL) 2020-SUBARU Legacy (BN, BS) 2015-SUBARU Outback (BS) 2015-SUZUKI Esteem (SY) 1995-2003-TRIUMPH TR4 1961-1967-VOLKSWAGEN Golf VIII (CD) 2020.

WorkshopData™ Tech

NEWLY ADDED CONTENT

Maintenance (incl. service times): 165 vehicle types

Adjustment data: 148 vehicle types

Technical drawings: 178 vehicle types

Repair times: 248 vehicle types

Service indicator reset procedures: 150 vehicle types

Battery: disconnect/reconnect procedures: 254 vehicle types

TPMS procedures: 177 vehicle types

Electronic parking brake procedure: 156 vehicle types

Transmission drain/refill, check level (CVT, (semi-)automatic and dual clutch): 83 vehicle types

Transmission emergency park release (CVT, (semi-)automatic and dual clutch): 69 vehicle types

Keys and remote control: 159 vehicle types

Selective catalytic reduction: AdBlue drain/refill: 13 vehicle typesStart/stop system: deactivation: 224 vehicle types

Timing belt: removal/installation manuals: 150 vehicle types

Timing chain: removal/installation manuals: 61 vehicle types

Clutch: removal/installation manuals: 159 vehicle types

Door trim: removal/installation: 1023 vehicle types

Turbocharger: removal/installation: 103 vehicle types

Windscreen wipers: service position: 209 vehicle types

Diesel particulate filter: 2 vehicle types

Wheel alignment settings: 226 vehicle types

Ancillary drive belt: removal/installation: 98 vehicle types

ADAS manuals: 1118 vehicle types

WorkshopData™ Electronics

NEWLY ADDED CONTENT

Fuses and relays: 259 vehicle types

EOBD connector locations: 304 vehicle types

Control unit locations: 170 vehicle types

Ground point locations: 232 vehicle types

Engine Management diagrams: 260 vehicle types

ABS and Stability diagrams: 254 vehicle types

HVAC diagrams: 208 vehicle types

Electronic power steering (EPS) diagrams: 126 vehicle types

Transmission diagrams: 159 vehicle types

Central locking diagrams: 241 vehicle types

Exterior light diagrams: 170 vehicle types

Power window diagrams: 264 vehicle types

Starting/charging diagrams: 253 vehicle types

Supplemental restraint system (SRS)/Airbag diagrams: 236 vehicle types

Parking assistance diagrams: 229 vehicle types

Wash/wipe system diagrams: 204 vehicle types

Instrument cluster diagrams: 220 vehicle types

Horn diagrams: 57 vehicle types

Electronic parking brake diagrams: 98 vehicle types

199 new unique SmartCASE™ Bulletins

(the bulletin total is 7295, covering 11647 types)

SMARTCASE™ BULLETINS:

-152 new car types with SmartCASE™ bulletins

218 new Technical Service Bulletins

(the bulletin total is 13622, covering 10439 types)

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS:

-137 new car types with Technical Service Bulletins

140 new Recalls

(the recall bulletin total is now 5575, covering 10132 types)

RECALLS:

-195 new car types with Recalls

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JEEP CHEROKEE 2020: 10 THINGS TO KNOW

Slightly redesigned in 2019, the Cherokee remains a popular Jeep. If we notice especially the Wrangler on our roads, without roof, without doors and sometimes even without shoes in the driver’s feet, the Cherokee is fighting hard not to fall off the podium. Add to that a pedigree that isn’t worm-eaten and you have a recipe for success that even 10 things to know don’t fully explain. But you can always try…

1 Once upon a time

When the United States entered World War II, it decreed that it would need a compact all-terrain vehicle. Two companies raise their hands: American Bantam and Willys-Overland.

The army considered the BRC (Bantam Reconnaissance Car) prototype interesting but it did not have enough torque and the military doubted that the company would be able to provide the required quantity. They then passed on the Bantam design to Willys and Ford, asking them to do better. Their prototypes: the Ford GP and the Willys MA. When a Willys engineer finally slipped a powerful “Go Devil” under the hood, the Willys Model MB won the day.

In production, the army put Willys and Ford to work, while Bantam, after a few units, moved on. The result was the Model MB and the Ford GPW (for Government, P stands for the 80″ wheelbase, and W is a salute to Willys’ design).

2 We are still looking for

Where does the word Jeep come from? As the manufacturer himself avoids clarifying the question, no doubt to thicken the mystery, the suppositions rain down. For some, the name refers to Eugene the Jeep, a comic book animal linked to Popeye and Olive Oyl. He was magical, able to “move anywhere and do anything”, just the pretensions of a Jeep. In short, teleportation before its time!

For others, the name derives from the Ford GPW, although the meaning “General Purpose” of GP is disputed.

A third theory: Jeep would be the acronym for “Just Enough Essential Parts”, the vehicle being the assembly of “just enough essential parts”. Make your choice!

3 What kind ?

By the way, should we say a Jeep or a Jeep? On its website www.jeep.ca, Chrysler describes the Jeep Cherokee, no doubt because it goes straight ahead, goes through everything, is not afraid of anything; in short, it’s manly! Just as we don’t say the RAM, which is a van… Moreover, as the word “jeep” has become generic over time, like “fridge” and “kodak”, we often write the jeep in reference to any all-purpose vehicle. And without capital letters as long as the brand is not mentioned. Come to think of it, in parallel with the current news that puts the spotlight on non-gender individuals, the Jeep is perhaps the unisex vehicle of choice…

4 To me! No, to me!

As early as 1943, Willys applied for copyright of the Jeep name but the courts ruled that the original design belonged to Bantam. Never mind, Willys marketed the CJ-2A in 1945, the first “Civilian Jeep” intended for the general public. And then, since Willys was the only post-war company interested in assembling jeeps, it was finally granted the trademark in 1950.

5 The waltz of the owners

The CJ gives the starting signal for an avalanche of by-products: the Jeep Station Wagon (1946), the Jeep Truck (1947), the ancestor of the Gladiator, the Jeepster (1948). In 1953, Kaiser Motors bought Willys, which became Kaiser-Jeep in 1963. American Motors Corporation (AMC) acquired Kaiser’s Jeep division in 1970. Renault begins to invest in AMC in 1979 before Chrysler Corporation buys AMC in 1987, essentially to get its hands on Jeep (Chrysler will drop all other AMC activities).

6 Follow the guide!

At www.jeep.ca to shop for your Cherokee 2020, you will find nine models. Actually, there are six and three packages (North Altitude, Trailhawk Elite and High Altitude). The six versions are Sport, North, Trailhawk, Limited and Overland. Uh, Mr. Columnist, that makes five… The North splits up, as it can be had in 4×4 and 4×2, the only model in the family to be satisfied with front-wheel drive if that’s what you want.

All other versions come standard with all-wheel drive, but it’s not even that simple yet. There are, in fact, three kinds of 4x4s for the Cherokee…

For Sport 4×4, there’s no choice, it inherits the Active Drive I system. The North, Limited and Overland variants come standard with Active Drive I but can be upgraded to the optional Active Drive II. Finally, the Trailhawk comes with Active Drive Lock, a system exclusive to the Trailhawk.

7 Him or him?

Let me guess your next question: what are the differences between these three 4x4s? The Active Drive I is not a constant drive, like Subaru for example. Rather, it allows the rear axle to be uncoupled if electronic sensors judge that road conditions do not require all-wheel drive. You then drive in 4×2 mode to save fuel. The system reverts back to 4×4 whenever necessary, without driver intervention.

Active Drive II adds low speed all-wheel drive, which locks the driveshafts on demand to ensure you’re all-wheel drive. It’s great for getting out of a rut or for towing. Plus, Cherokee’s ground clearance with Active Drive II increases by 1″ (2.5 cm).

Finally, the Active Drive Lock system uses the capabilities of the Drive II and allows the rear differential to lock, which sends equal torque to each of its wheels. For serious off-road enthusiasts.

8 Trio of mills

In addition to the two well-known engines, the 271-hp 3.2L V6, a washed-down version of the 3.6L Pentastar, and the 184-hp 2.4L Tigershark 4-cylinder, FCA recently added a 2.0L, 270-hp, turbocharged 4-cylinder that’s more expensive than the V6 and similar to the one that rumbles under the bonnets of the Wrangler and Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio.

This trio of machines is backed by a 9-speed automatic transmission in place since 2014, which was groundbreaking, but has since come in for criticism because of its frequent hesitations.

Finally, although the base 2.4L can only tow 2000 lbs, the V6 manages with 4500 lbs (2041 kg), 500 lbs more than the turbo.

9 A forerunner

The Cherokee’s career began in 1974 as a 2-door version of the Jeep Wagoneer (1962 to 1991), while ousting the disappointing Jeepster Commando. The 4-door version of the Cherokee was born in 1977. To appeal to a younger customer base than the venerable Wagoneer, marketing gurus coined an expression to define the newcomer: Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV). These three words have never left our automotive lexicon!

10 A long C.V.

To underline its 2nd generation (1984), the Cherokee abandons ladder construction in favour of a monocoque body, another first. The public loved this idea, which gave the comfort of a car to a “truck”. Rivals take notes.

The Cherokee’s popularity is such that when the time comes for the 3rd generation (2002 vintage), Chrysler launches the Grand Cherokee while its famous little brother becomes the Liberty in North America (but keeps the Cherokee name elsewhere in the world). Then begins its period of compact SUVs, until the Compass/Patriot duo makes it into the even smaller one in 2007.

A year later, the fourth generation was greeted, still under the Liberty name, while Dodge entered the fray with a twin brother named Nitro.

With the 5th generation (2014) begins the crossover period: the Liberty name is retired, the Cherokee name is revived and the vehicle is slightly enlarged to justify the arrival of the Jeep Renegade.

11 Signature visuelle (boni !)

The famous seven-bar vertical grille that makes a Jeep’s front grille as recognizable as a Rolls-Royce’s was originally new, based on Ford’s original design for its GPW. To better cook a hamburger says the legend…

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2020 Ram 2500 Trim Levels Overview for the Best Buy

For Bay City drivers looking for more from their full-size truck, the Ram 2500 is a model that deserves special attention. This ultra-powerful 2020 Ram 2500 is packed with a host of premium performance and exclusive features, making it ready for any challenge. The 2020 Ram 2500 has seven trim levels. Basic Level Ram 2500 - Tradesman, the other six are Laramie, Laramie Longhorn, Big Horn, Lone Star, Power Wagon, and Limited.

Each trim level offers robust features and different functions inside and outside. For your help to decide which of the 2020 Ram 2500 trim levels is right for you, our team at Reliance Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram has noted down the key feature found in the different configurations of the Ram 2500.

2020 Ram 2500 Tradesman

The Ram 2500 Tradesman extracts up to 410hp from a 6.4-liter V8 petrol engine block. This naturally-sucked powertrain proudly displays the HEMI logo and provides a maximum torque of 429 lb-ft. This entry-level Ram pickup comes standard with a TorqueFlite automatic transmission with eight different gear sequences. This dedicated gearbox also creates over 40 unique wiring diagrams for responsive performance. Inside the Tradesman Edition is a single alternator that produces up to 180 amps. Again, this basic model can be equipped with two 220 amp alternators to meet demanding driving conditions.

2020 Ram 2500 Big Horn

The Ram 2500 Big Horn can fit with an optional Cummins I-6 engine block. A turbocharger helps this diesel engine deliver up to 850 lb-ft of maximum torque. Combined with the six-speed automatic transmission from the Aisin Series, this six-cylinder transmission also produces 370 hp. An anti-spin rear differential is optional on this powerful RAM. An electronic gearshift system also controls the transfer case for optimum traction. In terms of looks, the Big Horn version features a chrome bumper and a black-trim grille. Notable interior elements include vinyl door upholstery and fabric seat upholstery.

2020 Ram 2500 Lone Star

Technically similar to the Big Horn trim, the Lone Star State added bespoke style hints to the 2020 model. While the truck's exterior receives chrome handles on the door handles and grille, there are badges and symbols inside and out, to remember that this model allows for the pride of the South. The Lone Star has 18-inch wheels and can be fitted with a fifth wheel harness to pull any cowboy's horse trailer.

2020 Ram 2500 Power Wagon

The dynamic 2020 Ram 2500 Power Wagon is equipped with OWL tires suitable for use on and off-road. This mid-range pickup has LED headlights with black bezels for style. You also get powder coated bumpers and LED fog lights on this sturdy Ram pickup. The transfer trolley is connected to a manual switching system for precise control of the transmission during operation.

The Power Wagon version also has durable shock absorbers from the well-known Bilstein brand. Besides, this fairing has protective panels covering the fuel tank, transfer case, and front suspension.

2020 Ram 2500 Limited

The Ram 2500 is slightly cheaper than the Limited Power Wagon, but that does not mean it is less powerful. The pickup has the most impressive engine: the 5.7-liter Hemi V8. The vehicle gives 383 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. Thanks to variable valve timing technology, you can expect excellent fuel economy. These factors play a role in a maximum weight of 17,510 pounds and a payload of 3,610 pounds.

2020 Ram 2500 Laramie

Laramie Trim adds LED lighting to the front and rear for increased front seat adjustability (10-way power adjustment for driver and passenger seats, including lumbar support). The seats are heated in the front, and a larger 8.4-inch infotainment screen has been added along with the Alpine 9-speaker sound system, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.

2020 Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn

If you choose the Laramie Longhorn trim, you will see a lot of interior features. The shop includes premium real wood accent interiors, a stylish addition that helps transform your cabin. You'll also find the 8.4 NAV unconnected system with an 8.4-inch touchscreen complemented by the standard nine Alpine speakers.

The best is dual-zone automatic temperature control, which allows drivers and passengers to customize their specific area's vehicle temperature.

Our list of Ram 2500 trucks is vast, and we invite you to stop by Reliance Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in the Bay City, Texas, soon to check it out. Whether you visit the dealership in person or review online inventory to begin your search for a new truck, our sales representatives are available to support your efforts.

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AMG’s Mind-Blowing 603-hp Family Haulers That Are Also Incredibly Practical

Seriously, this is a “1 percenter” conundrum, but it’s a fun automotive/escapist exercise, nonetheless. Let’s imagine you have a family of five to seven, perhaps a doggo, and occasionally visit a local nursery, home-improvement store, or big-box outlet. Oh,, and you have the financial means to consider a $100,000-plus, fire-breathing, AMG-built wagon or SUV. Which path more-rapidly traveled should you take?

2020 Mercedes-AMG E 63 4Matic+: A Rare Breed.

On one side of the garage, we have an ultra-wagon—the Mercedes-AMG E 63 S 4Matic+ station wagon. It’s the ‘have your cake and eat it, too’solution to “I want an all-wheel-drive AMG super sedan, but also I want more than double the cargo capacity.” Because Cadillac pulled the plug on the CTS-V wagon in 2014, Dodge stopped building the Magnum SRT way back in 2008, and BMW built a very limited run of rare M5 wagons (none of which were available to U.S. customers), only a handful other automakers currently stand with AMG and offer performance wagons: Audi, Jaguar, Porsche, and Volvo. (Until we can arrange for that dream comparison, here’s our initial take on Audi RS 6 Avant against an E 63S wagon. Meanwhile, back to the AMG intramurals.)

Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 4Matic+ SUV: The Unicorn You Didn’t Know You Wanted

On the other side of the garage, we have the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 4Matic+ SUV, the largest sport utility Mercedes-Benz builds, that’s also been massaged by the AMG division. No other automaker offers a luxury high-performance 3-row SUV, not Audi, Bentley, BMW, Lamborghini, Porsche, or Rolls Royce. It is literally in a class of one. The GLS 63 SUV a (very fast) rolling seven-seat contradiction that defies logic. How can something so large, with a weight approaching 6,000 pounds, feel so lithe and capable on a twisting road and yet remain an everyday-livable sport utility?

Performance

Pro: The GLS 63 SUV is Seriously Quick Con: The E 63 Wagon is Quicker Still

Both the E 63 and GLS 63 are powered by the ubiquitous AMG twin-turbo 4.0L V-8 making 603 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque. With so many automakers offering 600-plus horsepower motors today, we’ll update the old refrain and now say, “600 is the new 500.” They’re both fitted with a rapid-fire AMG-tuned nine-speed automatic, but where the two differ is that the GLS’s engine is a mild hybrid with a 48-volt electrical system and an “EQ Boost starter/generator” that seamlessly fires up the engine and adds 21 hp and 184 lb-ft into the mi—-not additively, by the way. The added electric-motor torque-fill, indeed, effectively eliminates most of the turbo lag you might feel at part-throttle, but that’s where the performance gains end. If you’re at full throttle, the added torque lies waiting in the background.

To Nobody’s Surprise

We’ve tested a 2018 E 63 wagon, and it ran to 60 mph in just 3 seconds flat. Imagine that: one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two, one-thousand-three: SIXTY! In a wagon. There are roughly 50 cars MotorTrend has ever tested, mostly supercars, that have managed to get under the 3-second mark. That this approximately 4,700-pound wagon gets this close is truly a remarkable feat. Even without considering its drift mode— ensuring it’s completely rear-wheel drive— the E 63 wagon is truly an overperformer.

We’ve yet to measure the GLS 63’s acceleration, but combing through our data and previous tests of the current generation GLS (450 and 580) and tests of the last-gen 5.5-liter 577-hp/561–lb-ft GLS 63, we’re confident to report this one would easily be under 4 seconds to 60 mph; somewhere in the range of 3.8 seconds. Again, a truly stellar performance, but several tenths shy of the wagon.

Ride and Handling

Pro: Both Benefit from Air Springs and Adaptive Dampers Con: There’s No Arguing with Physics

Air springs do a wonderful job smoothing out the ride, but you need other, smarter, faster systems to aid handling. In the GLS 63, its 48-volt electrical system fires electro-mechanical actuators to effectively negate body roll, and it truly works. What should feel like a runaway Conestoga with steam-roller sized 23-inch mono-block forged wheels, ends up feeling like a very fine handling wagon. What’s more is that the ride is very calm and controlled.

And the wagon, lighter by 1,300 pounds? Well, it feels like top-tier sport sedan; so confident and capable, one simply forgets they’re driving what is otherwise a smooth-riding wagon. That thought simply vanishes as the roads grow more challenging.

People Space

Pro: The E 63 Wagon is Spacious Con: The GLS 63 is Cavernous

OK duh, so the heavier SUV isn’t as quick or agile as the wagon, but what about space? You wouldn’t be considering either of these if all you needed was a fast AMG-branded car, right? Then it’s about people space and cargo space.

With a 7.7-inch longer wheelbase, you anticipate the GLS would easily trounce the E wagon for passenger comfort. You’d be mostly right, but then you realize those inches need to be chopped into three rows of seating rather than two. (Note: The current non-AMG versions of the E-Class wagon come with standard rear-facing third-row jump seats, bringing the seat count to seven—same as the GLS. This will remain true in 2021 when the only other E-Class wagon will be the soft-road-ready All-Terrain, set to do battle against the Audi A6 Allroad and the Volvo V90 Cross Country.)

Back to people space: The GLS SUV’s much taller roofline affords an obvious headroom advantage in every seat. Mind you, hoisting yourself into the tall GLS is a bit more of a chore. Then it might surprise you that the driver and front passenger in the E-wagon are afforded about an inch more legroom. The second-row legroom comparison isn’t even close. The GLS offers six more luxurious inches in which to stretch out. Naturally, there’s an available Executive Rear Seat package available. The difference in shoulder room between these two isn’t as great, and three-across in either second row isn’t out of the question.

Cargo Space

Pro: The E63 Wagon Can Haul a Boatload of Stuff Con: Did We Mention the GLS is Cavernous

Although the trunk volume of the E 63 sedan is generous at 13.1 cubic feet, the wagon offers 35 cubes with all seats occupied and 64 cubes with the second row folded. That’s on par with popular SUVs like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. Impressive, right? With the second row folded, the length of the floor is impressive. If it were ever needed, a 6-foot-plus tall person could sleep in the back,say for an overnighter at the 24 Hours of Sebring. The cargo lift-over height is a very reasonable 22.4 inches, and the wagon can safely carry as much as 1,300 pounds. It cannot be equipped for towing in the states, but seriously, who needs an SUV?

However, the GLS is a cargo ship by comparison. With all seats folded, it can hold 20 cu-ft more cargo, something like a large ottoman, and nearly accommodate a 4-by-88-foot sheet of plywood. Lifting cargo over the GLS’s 33-inch high transom might be a tall order, but it can carry nearly 1,700 pounds. Considering the significant power of the engine, it’s a bit surprising the GLS 63 is rated to tow a modest 4,300 pounds. No doubt, if you need to move a lot of stuff or people rapidly, the seven-passenger GLS 63 is the one for you.

Off-Roading

Pro: The GLS 63 Can Genuinely Go Off Roading Con: The E 63 Should Never Go Off Road

Both the E 63 wagon and GLS 63 SUV have air springs; however, the GLS’s can raise orlower the SUV at will. While the wagon is fixed at 5.0 inches of ground clearance with bumper-scuffing 12.7 and 15.0 degrees of approach and departure angles, the SUV’s clearance can vary between 7.9 and 8.5 inches, and when raised to its highest level, it can afford a respectable 23.0/21.0-degree approach/departure angles. It would be like a Bigfoot sighting if you came across a GLS 63 in the wild, but it can go off-roading.

User Interface

Pro: The E 63 Wagon’s “MBUX” is Hard to Navigate Con: The GLS 63’s is Worse

Both vehicles come with a graphics-intensive low-button-count version of the Mercedes-Benz User Experience. There are two 12.3-inch multi-configurable color displays with abundant, unintuitive menus. Where the (older) E 63 wagon uses a combo pad/push-knob to navigate what must total 100 different screens buried in menu after menu, the newer GLS 63 is controlled by a trackpad/touchpad alone.

Just as we criticize Lexus for its similarly frustrating interface, we do here in the GLS as well. Besides being variously precise, monitoring where the cursor is and hitting your mark requires far too much of a driver’s valuable attention. We get it, fewer moving parts that could break, taking every last ounce out of a vehicle to save weight, but at some point, the actual user experience should matter more. True story: Family friends who have purchased a new Mercedes-Benz every two years for the past 2  let their new GLE sit in the garage and instead drive their spare 2015 Ford Explorer because the GLE’s infotainment system “scares” them. Do better, Mercedes-Benz.

Safety

Pro: Both Have an Extensive Suite of Advanced Safety Systems Con: Sometimes They’re Intrusive and Difficult to Disable

Besides 10 airbags, a driver attention monitor, and laser-sharp LED headlamps with auto high-beams, the E63 wagon is equipped with standard blind-spot monitoring, a system that Mercedes calls “Pre Safe,” which is activated when an imminent front or rear collision is predicted, and pedestrian/collision-avoidance auto braking. For instance, if stationary and the wagon senses an imminent rear collision, it will apply full brake pressure to avoid being pushed into an intersection or another car, raise the front seats to a more upright position, pretension the seat belts, and issue a particular frequency of sound from the audio system that causes an ear reflex to protect from loud noises. It also has parking sensors and a 360-degree camera system.

The GLS 63 has all the above and yet three fewer airbags (no rear-side or front passenger knee) but adds curve-following LED headlamps, lane keep assist, and adaptive cruise. Not bad, but considering so many new cars priced tens of thousands of dollars lower offer an even broader, standard safety suite, this feels a little skimpy for $100,000-plus vehicles.

The E 63 has an additional Driver Assistance package that goes a couple steps beyond the GLS’s standard equipment. This $2,250 option includes adaptive cruise control with active curve-sensitive and speed limit adjustment, lane keeping and lane change assist, auto braking for pedestrian/collision avoidance and rear cross traffic, evasive steering assist including blind-spot assist, and something Mercedes calls Impulse Side protection, which when a side impact is imminent,  will nudge a front occupant toward the center of the car in their seat.

That’s a lot to digest,and it’s a lot to control or defeat if it’s not functioning to your liking. For instance, when using the curve/speed limit-sensitive cruise control, the vehicle slows inexplicably—sometimes drastically—when entering a slower-speed zone (to the dismay of following drivers). If one simply presses the accelerator pedal in defiance too many times or for too long, the entire system shuts down. Gah! There may be a way to decouple the curve and speed limit tattle tales in a menu somewhere, but good luck finding that while driving.

We did appreciate the blind-spot systems: good clear warnings and a slight nudge on the wheel. The rear cross-traffic auto braking may save the day a time or two. The forward-looking automated braking was properly (not too conservatively) calibrated for L.A.’s unpredictable and congested traffic. It never inadvertently sent a brief case into the passenger foot well.

In Summary

Pro: Unfathomably Capable, Comfortable, and Posh Con: You Can Choose Only One

There’s no question that if you have more than $100,000 to spend on family/cargo transport, you’re going to be happy with either the Mercedes-AMG E 63 S wagon or GLS 63 4Matic+. Heck, you could probably afford both and be done with it.

In terms of acceleration to 60 mph, with the advantage of all-wheel-drive, either would give a 760-hp Mustang Shelby GT500 a run for its money. That’s simply world-class quickness. They both offer opulent interiors that can comfortably accommodate five to seven people and/or more cargo than you’ll probably ever need them to. Shockingly, neither one is so egregiously thirsty that they earn a gas-guzzler tax.

The GLS 63 is an unapologetically grandiose luxury liner with previously incomprehensible performance. Looking at the nearly 6-foot-tall, 3-row SUV, you’d never suspect such explosive acceleration, cornering ability, or posh ride on those massive mono-block wheels – or that it could (and not that anybody would) safely traverse a moderately challenging trail. Do you want it all with zero compromise? Then there’s nothing like it from any other automaker today. Go claim your unicorn right now.

That said, we in the in the automotive press have always been drawn to stealthy, sporty wagons not only for their incongruous performance-to-image qualities, but also because they’re almost always more attractive than their sedan siblings; the lines are longer, sleeker, and just sexier. Yes, we just said wagons are sexier than sedans. Look at Audi, BMW, Dodge (when they offered one), Jaguar, Mercedes, Porsche, or Volvo. Fight us. And for now, the E 63S wagon is the apex of the breed. It’s incredibly satisfying to drive, rides beautifully down the highway, and literally hauls more than cargo. It’s also easy to park, and doesn’t scream “Look at me!” For us, all these talents add up to one of the most desirable vehicles on the planet. It would be the one we’d choose and even more so, it would be the onewe’d probably be happy with for the rest of our motoring lives.

2020 Mercedes-AMG E 63 S 4Matic+ Wagon 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 4Matic+ DRIVETRAIN LAYOUT Front-engine, AWD Front-engine, AWD ENGINE TYPE Twin-turbo 90-deg V-8, alum block/heads Twin-turbo 90-deg V-8, alum block/heads VALVETRAIN DOHC, 4 valves/cyl DOHC, 4 valves/cyl DISPLACEMENT 243.0 cu in/3,982 cc 243.0 cu in/3,982 cc COMPRESSION RATIO 8.6:1 8.6:1 POWER (SAE NET) 603 hp @ 5,750 rpm 603 hp @ 5,750 rpm (gas); 21 hp (elec); 603 hp (comb) TORQUE (SAE NET) 627 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm 627 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm (gas); 184 (elec); 627 lb-ft (comb) REDLINE 7,000 rpm 7,000 rpm WEIGHT TO POWER 7.8 lb/hp 10.0 lb/hp (MT est) 0-60 MPH 3.0 sec 3.8 sec (MT est) TRANSMISSION 9-speed automatic 9-speed automatic AXLE/FINAL-DRIVE RATIO 3.06:1/1.84:1 3.27:1/1.96:1 SUSPENSION, FRONT; REAR Multilink, air springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar; multilink, air springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar Control arms, air springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar; multilink, air springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar STEERING RATIO 14.5:1 18.7:1 TURNS LOCK-TO-LOCK 2.2 2.7 BRAKES, F; R 15.4-in vented, drilled, carbon-ceramic disc; 14.2-in vented, drilled, carbon-ceramic, ABS 15.7-in vented disc; 14.5-in vented disc, ABS WHEELS 9.5 x 20-in; 10.0 x 20-in, forged aluminum 10.0 x 23-in; 11.5 x 23-in, forged aluminum TIRES 265/35R20 99Y; 295/30R20 101Y Michelin Pilot Sport 4S MO1 285/40R23 111Y; 325/35R23 115Y Michelin Pilot Sport 4S MO1 DIMENSIONS WHEELBASE 115.7 in 123.4 in TRACK, F/R 64.9/62.8 in 67.1/67.9 in LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT 197.1 x 75.1 x 58.0 in 206.4 x 79.9 x 70.2 in GROUND CLEARANCE 5.0 in 7.9-8.5 in APPRCH/DEPART ANGLE 12.7 deg/15.0 deg 21.0-23.0/20.0-21.0 deg TURNING CIRCLE 41.0 ft 41.2 ft CURB WEIGHT 4,700 lb (mfr) 6,000 lb (MT est) WEIGHT DIST, F/R 54/46% 53/47% (MT est) SEATING CAPACITY 5 7 HEADROOM, F/M/R 37.5/39.6/— in 39.4/40.2/38.6 in LEGROOM, F/M/R 41.5/35.8/— in 40.3/41.9/34.6 in SHOULDER ROOM, F/M/R 57.8/57.1/— in 59.3/58.5/50.3 in CARGO VOLUME, BEH F/M/R 64.0/35.0/— cu ft 84.7/42.7/17.4 cu ft MAX CARGO FLOOR LENGTH 78.9 in 87.3 in WIDTH BET WHEELHOUSES 43.3 in 41.3 in CARGO LIFT-OVER HEIGHT 22.4 in 32.9 in PAYLOAD CAPACITY 1,312 lb* 1,686 lb* TOWING CAPACITY Not equipped for towing in the U.S. 4,300 lb CONSUMER INFO BASE PRICE $112,745 $133,095 PRICE AS TESTED $161,704 $149,160 STABILITY/TRACTION CONTROL Yes/Yes Yes/Yes AIRBAGS 10: Dual front, f/r side, f/r curtain, front knee 7: Dual front, front side, f/r curtain, driver knee BASIC WARRANTY 4 yrs/50,000 miles 4 yrs/50,000 miles POWERTRAIN WARRANTY 4 yrs/50,000 miles 4 yrs/50,000 miles ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 4 yrs/50,000 miles 4 yrs/50,000 miles FUEL CAPACITY 21.1 gal 23.8 gal EPA CITY/HWY/COMB ECON 16/23/18 mpg 13/18/15 mpg (MT est) RANGE (EPA COMB) 379 mi 357 mi ENERGY CONS, CITY/HWY 211/147 kW-hrs/100 miles 259/187 kW-hrs/100 miles CO2 EMISSIONS, COMB 1.05 lb/mile 1.31 lb/mile RECOMMENDED FUEL Unleaded premium Unleaded premium *European measuring conversion

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Europe and the U.S. Share a Lot, Except When It Comes to Cars

The 2020 Geneva International Motor Show is over before it began. A victim of Covid-19, manufacturers have retooled to unveil new releases “digitally.” We Americans may shrug our shoulders because unlike viruses, many European cars and brands can’t cross continents.Sure, the new Kia Sorento, Volkswagen Golf GTI and Mercedes E-Class that were scheduled to debut on the Geneva show floor will be coming to America, as will the BMW i4 electric sedan that was to be shown as a concept. But the new Seat Leon hatchback and Renault Captur Hybrid will be no-shows here in the United States. There are many reasons there will be no Dacia Dusters in Delaware driveways.First off, Americans are not starved for choices. As the second-largest automotive market in the world after China, the United States has dozens of brands to browse.“As attractive as the U.S. market is, it’s saturated,” said Stephanie Brinley, principal analyst for IHS Markit. “In the States, consumers are confused with all of the choices; it can be overwhelming.”True enough. In the past 25 years or so, Suzuki, Daewoo and Daihatsu have left our shores. Scion, Geo, Saab, Eagle, Plymouth, Mercury, Saturn, Pontiac and Oldsmobile have joined Studebaker on that great off ramp.For some European brands, coming to the United States means new dealerships and parts distribution. That’s expensive. Vehicles must pass our government emissions, safety and lighting requirements. That’s very expensive. And how does a company market an expensive product to consumers who are loyal to existing brands? That’s bottomless-money-pit expensive.Even with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ existing network of Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep franchisees, it has struggled to get Americans to fully embrace the Fiat and Alfa Romeo brands. A newcomer to the U.S. market would need a Caddy full of euros to introduce a brand. And by Caddy, I mean the Volkswagen Caddy, which is a small van used for deliveries and family hauling. And no, we don’t get it either.People of each continent use their vehicles differently. “Americans like large vehicles and S.U.V.s that do 100 percent of everything,” Ms. Brinley of IHS said. “We plan for the most extreme-use case, while Europeans are more comfortable squeezing things into a small space.”While traveling in Slovenia recently, I met the musician and Wudisban Records executive Marko Kocjan, known as Emkej, who drives a Skoda Octavia wagon, a VW product the size of the Golf SportWagen (that just left our market because of sluggish sales). In Ljubljana, Slovenia, the Octavia is a popular, though larger, choice.“Me and my fiancée, Ajda Perme, came to the conclusion we needed a safer car and wanted extra room in the back for snowboarding and transporting music equipment to concerts. I love its space.”American musicians would probably find the Octavia wagon far too small to haul keyboards, guitars, drums and amps. But like many European buyers, Mr. Kocjan makes the Skoda work.“It is a car we can afford, plus the tax rate and fuel costs are in our range,” he said.Many European countries tax vehicles on size, weight, engine size and fuel consumption at a far higher rate than our states.So while there’s a more powerful 2-liter engine, Mr. Kocjan’s Octavia is driven by the smaller, more efficient 1.6-liter diesel with a five-speed manual transmission (rowing your own gears is much more popular in Europe).Americans would find that powertrain pokey and inconvenient. It might be more appealing to Missourians — who pay around $2 per gallon, according to AAA — if they had to pay triple the price. That’s what Italians pay when filling up. You’re more likely to see Bigfoot sipping espresso there than a thirsty Chevrolet Tahoe.And size matters to both continents, just not in the same way. No one needs to point out that America likes its trucks. Ford’s F-150 has been the best-selling vehicle (not just pickup truck) in America for over 30 years, but it is not officially sold in Europe.With low fuel prices, we’re more likely to pick something larger and more comfortable to cover that ground. “We have a lot more room to spread out,” said Ray Telang, U.S. automotive leader for PricewaterhouseCoopers. “The U.S. market is filled with buyers who value size, they want S.U.V.s. The footprint of the U.S. has more rural areas. We are not as constrained by space.“The European buyer drives narrower roads, pays a lot more for fuel and has to find a place to store the car in more crowded cities. Smaller works better there.”But Mr. Telang also said the tastes were merging a bit. “As crossovers become more fuel efficient, the demand is accelerating in Western Europe, just not to the same level as in the U.S.”Hatchbacks and wagons have always been popular choices overseas, and it can be argued those are close cousins to crossovers when it comes to usability and practicality.Generally, European S.U.V.s are smaller than three-row models such as the Chevy Traverse, Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander that we buy in droves. Ford is a popular brand in Europe, but there are few Explorers there. And you will see far more Jeep Renegades overseas than Wranglers.The huge VW Atlas that’s built in Chattanooga, Tenn., has been rebadged the Teramont in many foreign markets. And even though VW makes the midsize pickup Amarok, it’s not sold in our truck-loving country.And then there’s design. In the home of the brave, we’re timid when it comes to styling.Our roads are crammed with Honda Accords, Toyota Camrys and Nissan Rogues that roll with safe designs.We would rather be seen in a Pontiac Aztek than the Fiat Multipla, which is best described as the only transportation device with a muffin top. A Citroën Berlingo would be roomy enough for our market, but the sheet metal would probably be ostracized.Europeans are often willing to try different things, like the old three-wheeled BMW Isetta and Reliant Robin. The elfin Smart car made a noble stab at our market, but is leaving it while remaining in Europe. The oddly cladded flanks of Citroen’s C4 Cactus crossover would probably not generate much U.S. interest.We don’t see Vauxhall or Opel cars circling cul-de-sacs, but the best of Europe’s automotive industries have influenced our cars in many ways. Volvo and Saab pioneered many safety technologies we now take for granted. BMW fundamentally changed the way cars performed with firm but comfortable suspensions.It forced Cadillac (which has a minor presence overseas) to abandon its soft floaty ride for a much crisper dynamic. Americans wouldn’t rule out Peugeots or Skodas because of the way they drive. On my last visit to Europe, I enjoyed the dynamics of a rental Renault Clio. The small four-door hatchback was comfortable on the highway and attacked curves with spunk. The small engine did not pack much punch, but I appreciated its efficiency after pulling into gas stations with fuel prices at $1.45 a liter. Yeah, remember, there are nearly four of those in a gallon.It’s human nature to desire forbidden fruit, but maybe it’s best we stick to what we have. Automakers know their markets very well.Mr. Kocjan of Slovenia said: “I wanted a Cadillac Escalade when I was a kid, but now I see how big they are and I don’t know. I would love to have a Mustang … for a few days.”Years ago, an Opel Insignia wagon cruising through Rome caught my wife’s eye. She was tempted to buy when the stylish machine ended up stateside rebadged as the Buick Regal TourX, but she did not pull the trigger. That’s what counts.After just a few years it’s been discontinued, partly because of, you guessed it, lack of sales. Read the full article

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Le Salon de Detroit, le dernier en hiver

Le 16 janvier 2019

Il y a presque exactement trente ans de cela, je prenais le train pour me rendre, seul, à Windsor en Ontario. Mon but? Traverser la rivière et passer deux jours à la toute première édition Internationale du Salon de l’auto de Detroit, le tout premier North American International Auto Show. À ma connaissance, il n’y avait que moi du Québec avec mon ami d’alors (le défunt) Jacques Rainville. C’était l’année des grands dévoilements incluant celui du prototype de la Dodge Viper! Le reste, bien entendu, c’est, comme on dit, de l’histoire.

Au moment d’écrire ces lignes, je reviens de la 30e édition du Salon de Detroit, la dernière qui se sera passée en hiver. Le Salon sera de retour en 2020 mais au mois de juin sous la forme d’un grand happening. Et comme si j’avais voulu célébrer l’Évènement, je me suis rendu en train à Windsor (j’ai vécu trop de problèmes avec la neige et la météo hivernale au cours des dernières années que plus jamais je ne voulais y aller en avion et encore moins en voiture). Et pour me remémorer la première fois, j’y ai passé une soirée avec mon grand ami Walter McCall qui, il y a trente ans, m’avait accueilli à la gare de Windsor où il demeurait et où il travaillait en tant que directeur des Relations publiques chez Chrysler Canada. Rendu à 80 ans, ce diable de petit homme est toujours actif car il publie un ou deux livres par année sur les camions de pompier (vous pourriez en vérifier les titres sur Internet). Il est à composer actuellement un volume sur le service des incendies de la ville de Windsor.

J’ai donc participé à cette première journée de presse du Salon de Detroit, la seule où il y aurait des dévoilements de nouvelles voitures. Depuis des années que la qualité de ce Salon décline mais cette fois, ce fut sans contredit la pire. C’est comme si les grands constructeurs locaux avaient décidé de bouder le Salon de leur propre ville au profit de ceux de Los Angeles et peut-être même New York. Toutefois, pour l’amateur de technologie, il fallait être à ce Salon de Detroit pour y voir ce qui s’en vient au cours des prochaines années…presque un voyage dans le futur…presque!

Voici donc un court relevé de ce que j’ai pu voir au Salon de Detroit, le North American International Auto Show (qui fut aussi boudé, comme bien d’autres salons internationaux, par les constructeurs allemands comme Mercedes, BMW et Porsche et par quelques autres grands noms comme Mini, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mazda et autres!)

Cadillac a profité du Salon de Detroit pour y dévoiler (la veille de la journée de presse) son nouveau grand VUM, le XT6 et pour y annoncer que la marque sera le fer de lance de General Motors en matière de véhicules électriques, (Photo Éric Descarries)

Ford a ouvert le bal de la journée en lançant sa nouvelle génération d’Explorer tant en version Interceptor de police qu’en version hybride ou encore en version de performance ST mue par un V6 de 3,0 litres à double turbocompresseur de quelques 400 chevaux. (Photo Éric Descarries)

Ford a aussi fait le bonheur des amateurs de performance en dévoilant la version 500 GT de sa Mustang Shelby. Son V8 suralimenté de 5,2 litres fait plus de 700 chevaux et il vient avec une boîte à double embrayage. (Photo Éric Descarries)

Les amateurs de camionnettes ont été bien servis par FCA qui a profité de ce Salon pour nous faire connaître la version Heavy Duty de ses nouveaux Ram 2500 et 3500. Si le moteur de base de ces pick-up traditionnels demeure le V8 Hemi à essence de 6,4 litres, le moteur turbodiesel optionnel Cummins de 6,7 litres développe désormais quelque 1000 livres de couple ce qui fait du Ram Heavy Duty le plus puissant pick-up de sa catégorie avec une capacité de remorquage de plus de 35 000 livres! Incidemment, l’impressionnante version Power Wagon (2500 à essence) est de retour! (Photo Éric Descarries)

La légendaire Supra de Toyota a été officiellement lancée au Salon de Detroit. Développée conjointement avec BMW, le superbe coupé sportif a aussi été montré aux côtés des versions de compétition et NASCAR (Xfinity). Dans le cas de cette dernière, sa carrosserie ne ressemble pas du tout à celle de la Supra de production, surtout de l’arrière… (Photo Éric Descarries)

Quant au constructeur allemand Volkswagen (probablement le seul de cette origine européenne sur place), c’était à son tour de dévoiler une nouvelle auto, soit la grande Passat redessinée pour 2020. En même temps VW annonçait la construction d’une deuxième usine aux États- Unis juste avant de confirmer son alliance avec Ford. Ce dernier aidera VW dans le développement et la construction de pick-up intermédiaires alors que l’Allemand apportera son support au géant américain pour les plateformes de voitures électriques. (Photo Éric Descarries)

On pouvait voir au stand Nissan une étude de style (une denrée très rare au Salon de Detroit de 2019) qui nous indique quelle direction le constructeur japonais compte prendre au cours des prochaines années. Ce véhicule électrique baptisé IMs est en fait une berline aux airs plutôt sportifs.(Photo Éric Descarries)

Chez Kia, on procédait au lancement du VUS intermédiaire Telluride basé, en grande partie, sur son cousin, le Palisades de Hyundai. Mû par un V6 de 3,8 litres, le Telluride affiche une ligne légèrement plus robuste que le Palisades et le constructeur le démontrait en offrant aux visiteurs une courte ballade en circuit hors-route dans le salon même ! (Photo Éric Descarries)

D’autre part, chez Hyundai, c’était au tour de l’excitante Elantra GT de se montrer en version de production de finition N. Ainsi, le constructeur sud-coréen compte se lancer, à son tour, dans des versions de performance de certaines de ses autos aux aptitudes un peu plus sportives. (Photo Éric Descarries)

Chez Lexus, pas de surprise sauf un prototype cabriolet du coupé sport de luxe RC de la marque qui sera également offert en version de performance F Sport. (Photo Éric Descarries)

Enfin, c’était le retour du constructeur chinois GAC avec ses nombreux VUS et sa fourgonnette qui annonçait ses premiers pas en Amérique du Nord. Il était question de ses premiers bureaux en Californie en plus d’une étude de style d’un VUS Voilà une annonce qu’il ne faudra pas prendre à la légère… (Photo Éric Descarries)

Je ne peux passer sous silence la présentation de l’étude de style QX Inspiration d’Infiniti que j’ai malheureusement manqué. Mais ce n’était pas de ma faute! En effet, le véhicule, semble-t-il, n’a pu démarrer et Infiniti a décidé d’annuler sa présentation sur les autos électriques. J’ai dû quitter le Salon pour retourner à mon hôtel. L’auto a finalement été présentée et plus encore, elle a gagné les mérites de Meilleure étude de style et de Plus bel intérieur du Salon. Mais c’était un peu trop tard. La foule n’y était plus! (Photo Infiniti)

Oh! N’oublions pas de mentionner la présence du constructeur indien Mahindra au Salon de Detroit. Celui-ci y avait un stand intéressant où l’on pouvait voir le fameux Roxor, une sorte de réplique de Jeep des premières générations mue par un petit quatre cylindres diesel. Capable d’une vitesse maximale de 45 m/h,  ce sympathique petit véhicule ne peut légalement pas rouler sur nos routes. Il s’agit là d’une sorte de petit VTT côte-à-côte amusant. Il y avait aussi au stand Mahindra une petite fourgonnette (?) commercialisée qu’en Inde (mue par un quatre cylindres diesel et reposant sur un châssis-cadre rigide), la Marazzo, qui pouvait y justifier sa présence car elle a été développée aux studios de la compagnie au Michigan! (Photos Éric Descarries)

Au cas où cela vous intéresserait, juste avant l’ouverture du Salon, l’association des journalistes nord-américains a dévoilé ses prix pour les Auto, VUS et Camionnette de l’année. Le Grand Prix, celui de l’auto, a été à la Genesis G70, celui du VUS au Hyundai Kona et celui de la camionnette au Ram 1500…J’approuve…

Patrick Danielson, directeur des Relations publiques pour Hyundai Canada était très fier du succès de Genesis et de Hyundai à cet évènement. (Photo Éric Descarries)

Le Canadien Reid Bigland, directeur de la marque Ram et président de FCA Canada ne cachait pas sa fierté suite au succès du Ram 1500. (Photo Éric Descarries)

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2020 Dodge RAM 2500 Diesel, Interior, Release Date

2020 Dodge RAM 2500 Diesel, Interior, Release Date

2020 Dodge RAM 2500 Diesel, Interior, Release Date – Different 2020 Dodge RAM 2500could be the virtually all updated technological innovation from your own RAM 2500 series. Since the middle-size pickup truck, the business can merely earn some changes that will boost the look and feel not to mention the performance of your respective auto. The group moreover thinks about that changes while in the…

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What All Does The 2020 Ram 2500 Truck Variant Includes? Here It is!

The 2020 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks are about tough terrains, extreme hauling, towing, sturdiness and comfort! Being equipped with conventional and efficient 6.2-liter V-8 engine and a strong frame, the comprehensive award-winning gears can handle everything, tough jobs and family trips.

Thus, with no doubt the Ram Truck Dealer in Texas, have entitled this truck as the Jack of All Trades!!

With some captivating list of tech attributes and best in class interior in this segment, this variant has impressive luxury car details.

No one can beat the legendary Cummins turbo diesel engine, 1000 lb-ft of torque it delivers across every rough, bumpy, and sloppy path.

Before we jump on to its upgrades, this variant presents with six trim levels;

Tradesman- $35,440

Big Horn- $39,590

Laramie- $51,045

Power Wagon- $54,945

Longhorn- $58,345

Limited- $63,445

Here are few upgrades that have been highlighted by the Ram Truck Dealer in Texas, for the 2020 year model of Ram Truck 2500.

Well the good news is that the changes aren’t much extended for the 2020 year.

The brand new Ram Heavy Duty Night Edition is presented on the Laramie and Big Horn trim levels, which consists of monochromatic scheme in an assortment of body colors with a black interior, black badging, and black 20-inch wheels.

All trim levels now come with Lane-keeping assist and adaptive steering.

The trailer coverage which is equipped with blind-spot monitoring, is offered along with a trailer tire-pressure-monitoring system.

New in the town of Ram 2500 truck is an auxiliary camera interface, which supports up to two cameras.

A 50-gallon fuel tank is now a choice on Crew Cab variants with an eight-foot bed capacity. The off-road-potent Power Wagon receives black wheels, while all trims are presented in two brand- new colors.

Olive Green

Hydro Blue

Are you still searching for the Ram Truck Dealers near me? It’s time to pause. As the Reliance Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram stores are all set to solve all your queries you have for the 2020 Ram truck 2500 models.

Few of the features which this Ram truck holds are;

Engine

It is equipped with the three engines. All of its power comes from the 410 horsepower 6.4-liter V-8, which offers 429-lb- ft of torque.

The first is available in 2500 models and delivers 370 horsepower and 850 lb-ft of torque. And the rest both engines are backed by a six-speed automatic mechanism.

At 1060 pounds, the Cummins engine offsets the V-8 an astounding number of 490 pounds.

Moving on with the towing and Payload capacity, it has a towing capacity of 35,100 pounds and a maximum payload of 7680 pounds, which is more than sufficient for more jobs and weekend trips.

Interior, Cargo and Comfort

The Ram's extensive number of trim levels and Crew cab styles mean its passenger space, in-cabin tech features and interior materials, can vary widely in terms of quality and quantity.

The cabin's assembly has functional controls and plethora of interior cubby storage space. Its center console can store a laptop with a 15.0-inch screen.

The 2020 Ram Truck 2500 infotainment and connectivity is intuitive. The Ram's system is intuitive, with easy to use menus.

It responds quickly to user inputs, and its 8.0-inch touchscreen is large and well installed.

Ram also has a giant 12.0-inch reconfigurable touchscreen, largest in the class and gives the truck's interior a high-tech feel and appeal.

Navigation a 4G LTE mobile hotspot, and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto integration.

It comes with five USB ports and up to three 115-volt outlets, which can knob up to 400 watts to charge or run tools promptly.

Essential of all is Safety and thus the safety features in the truck is;

Forward-collision warning with emergency braking

Rear cross-traffic assist with blind-spot monitoring

Adaptive cruise control

To know more about the 2020 Ram 2500 Truck in details, head towards the Reliance Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram updated inventory.

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Best Memorial Day Car Deals for 2020: Huge Markdowns on These New Rides

We’re experts on a lot here at MotorTrend, but when it comes to data-driven analyses on the best new car deals, we leave it to the pros at IntelliChoice. For more than 30 years, IntelliChoice (a part of the MotorTrend Group) has been honing its craft, making the lives of car buyers easier by researching the best certified pre-owned programs, best new-car overall values, and the best deals.

IntelliChoice shared with us the best car deals around the country this Memorial Day weekend so we can share them with you.

More Memorial Day new car deals:

Best Memorial Day SUV Deals for 2020: Sport Utility Value

2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV

Chevrolet is offering a massive $8,500 rebate on its electric hatchback. At nearly 22 percent of the Bolt’s base price, the discount is proportionally the largest on our list. The car was impressive enough to take home our 2017 Car of the Year award when new and has even more range for 2020. Its ride quality isn’t the best in the segment and it won’t charge as quickly as a Hyundai Kona EV but those flaws are much easier to swallow with an $8,500 discount.

2020 Jaguar XF and XF Sportbrake

There’s nothing quite like a handsome British luxury sedan, and Jaguar has big deals on the XF this weekend (and until June 1). You can score $9,000 off four-cylinder XF variants and $11,000 off an XF S with the supercharged V-6. We adore the simple, elegant lines of this Jag, and its taut ride and excellent steering make it one of the most fun cars in its segment. Oh, and you may be able to negotiate quite a bit more off the Sportbrake wagon. 

2020 Kia Optima

Among Kia’s offerings this weekend are significant discounts on the soon-to-be-replaced 2020 Optima. For Memorial Day weekend through the first of June, Kia has $3,500 on the hood of the Optima LX and SE or $4,000 off the Optima EX, S, and SX. Although the current, fourth-gen Optima doesn’t feel like a premium step forward the way its predecessor did, the midsize sedan still offers a quiet comfortable ride, great infotainment, and strong value, especially with a choice discount.

Dodge Challenger

Dodge is offering discounts across the board for its old-school muscle car. Everything from the V-6 AWD Challenger GT to the 797-hp Hellcat Redeye Widebody sees big rebates, from $3,050 off the 305-hp GT to $7,970 off the 797-hp Redeye variants (get it?). We appreciate the way the Challenger knows what it is: a big, heavy, power-forward muscle car that looks the absolute business. Especially with a fat discount, we’d love to add one of these to the driveway.

Chrysler 300

If you’re in the market for a Chrysler 300, you can score a $3,250 rebate this weekend on the comfy cruiser. It was much improved with the addition of an eight-speed automatic for 2018 but the interior is as dated as the second-gen 300’s 2011 introduction would suggest. That said, it’s one of the last large American sedans and a few thousand on the hood certainly sweetens the deal.

Kia Sedona

Families need discounts as much as anyone and Kia is offering $4,000 off its Sorento minivan. It’s one of the more stylish vans on the market, inside and out, and it proved exceptionally usable during our year-long loan a few years back. Sure, the newly revealed 2021 Toyota Sienna looks impressive, but Toyota isn’t the automaker putting an extra $4,000 in your pocket.

Acura ILX

The ILX is already Acura’s least expensive offering and it becomes even more accessible with the $2,200 rebate available this Memorial Day weekend and running through June 1. Acura gave the ILX a refresh for 2019 with restyled sheetmetal, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, and a suite of active safety equipment. With the help of that rebate, this is a great opportunity to join the luxury car landscape without spending too much cash.

Fiat 124 Spider

Fiat is offering a $2,000 rebate on the purchase of a 124 Spider. Yes, it’s a rebodied Mazda MX-5 with a turbocharged Fiat engine, but that’s a recipe for a pretty enjoyable roadster. The recently updated Miata is compelling, but you’d never catch us complaining about a ride in a front-engine, rear-driver convertible with a manual transmission.

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