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With spring just around the corner, it's time to prepare your Jeep for warm-weather road trips and off-road adventures. You give your house a thorough spring cleaning, and you should do the same for your Jeep. Here are six tips to help make sure your Jeep is ready for anything. 1. Wash the Undercarriage Your Jeep's undercarriage takes on a lot of dirt and grime throughout the winter months. When all of this muck builds up, it makes your Jeep heavier and can cause corrosion. To make sure that the undercarriage is thoroughly clean, use a pressure washer. You should also pressure wash under the Jeep's fenders. Consider investing in some off-road fenders, which will reduce the amount of mud that can build up underneath. more 2. Keep Washing Of course, the rest of your Jeep deserves a thorough washing as well. Winter debris can cause as much damage to your Jeep's paint as it does to the undercarriage. While you're washing your Jeep, make sure to clean the headlights and taillights. Hand washed lights look and perform better than dirty lights. Make sure the windows are clean and free of streaks that can interfere with visibility. After your Jeep is clean, apply a coat of wax to help preserve its paint. 3. Do a Maintenance Check After your Jeep is free of mud and grime, you should pop open the hood and inspect the engine compartment. Look underneath the engine to make sure there is no damage. Also, keep an eye out for worn parts and hoses and wires that may have come loose. You can also check the oil and other fluids and top them off if necessary. It's also a good idea to change your Jeep's oil. 4. Clean the Inside The inside of your Jeep can get as dirty as the outside, especially if you enjoy off-roading. Dust and mud can cause permanent damage to interior surfaces and carpet. Slush mats and cargo mats can help protect these surfaces and make cleaning the interior much more manageable. 5. Install New Wiper Blades Icy windshields can cause excessive wear and tear on your Jeep's windshield wipers, making them virtually useless. Luckily, replacing wiper blades is an effortless task. You should also make sure that there is plenty of washer fluid in the reservoir. 6. Prepare for Off-Roading You never know what could go wrong when off-roading, so it's crucial for you and your Jeep to be as prepared as possible. If you plan on traversing sandy terrain, it's a good idea to reduce air pressure in your tires by 10 to 12 pounds. This makes your Jeep less likely to get stuck. For rocky conditions, you should outfit your Jeep with rock rails. Be sure to pack a tire repair kit, a jump start kit, and a tire jack. These are just some of the things you can to do to make sure your Jeep is ready for the spring season. By taking these steps, you'll be able to drive your Jeep with confidence. Image via Pixabay.com

2020 is shaping up to be an exciting year for the automotive industry. Manufacturers are bringing back driver favorites and introducing all-new models. Here are three impressive 2020 vehicles that should be on your radar. 1. 2020 Chevrolet Blazer After reintroducing the Blazer to drivers in 2019, Chevy is releasing a 2020 model with a few exciting tweaks. An all-new 2.0-liter, turbocharged I4 engine will be available in the 2LT and 3LT trim levels. This mighty engine produces 230 horsepower, 258 pound-feet of torque, and teams up with a nine-speed automatic transmission. An updated tow package will include trailer hitch guidance. An all-new Redline Package outfits the Blazer with 20-inch aluminum wheels with a gloss black finish and red trim accents, front and rear bowtie badging, and redline decals. more 2. 2020 Buick Encore GX For the 2020 model year, Buick is introducing an all-new SUV to its lineup, the Encore GX. This new vehicle is larger than the encore and smaller than the Envision and Enclave. You can expect the Encore GX to have an athletic exterior with sharp body lines, a streamlined stance, and dramatic styling. Its distinctive lighting will have a chrome look during the day. A hands-free liftgate with LED logo projection will open with the keyless entry fob or a simple kick. The GX's interior will be just as stylish and versatile as its exterior. A flat-folding front passenger seat combines with 40/60 split seats to give you numerous passenger and cargo configurations, including a diagonal cargo area. A spacious center console and panoramic moonroof make the cabin feel even more spacious. The GX's safety features include a forward collision alert, lane keep assist, following distance indicator, and front pedestrian braking. The GX will be compatible with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and the Buick's exclusive Marketplace network. 3. 2020 Dodge Durango Dodge is bringing back its popular Durango for the 2020 model year with a few new features in addition to aspects of the vehicle that drivers know and love. New for 2020 are two packages, Blacktop and Brass Monkey, that give the Durango R/T a chrome HEMI front fender badge and matte black badging. The Blacktop package also includes 20-inch wheels with gloss black finish. A new premium interior package includes a Dinamica suede-wrapped headliner and a hand-wrapped instrument panel. The 2020 Durango SRT is the fastest three-row SUV on the market thanks to its 392-cubic inch HEMI V-8 engine. All 2020 models will come standard with an eight-speed automatic transmission with a driver-oriented electronic shifter. Drivers can opt for steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. A variety of seating options means that the 2020 Durango gives you 50 different passenger and cargo configurations. An available 8.4-inch Uconnect touch-screen radio will feature Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. Rear-seat passengers can enjoy an available 9-inch dual-screen Blu-ray and DVD player. These are just some of the exciting and impressive 2020 vehicles on the market. Consider taking a test drive so you can see what all the buzz is about. Image via Dodge.com

What makes a truck a good truck? Power for sure, along with towing ability, payload, mileage, comfort - the list goes on and on. There are a lot of good trucks out there. But there's only one 2019 MotorTrend Truck of the Year. That's the Ram 1500 and here are a few reasons why. Power It all starts under the hood in the Ram 1500. Dodge uses a 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine with eTorque standard on most trim models. It pushes out 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque to deliver a best-in-class standard V-6 horsepower, best-in-class 4x4 fuel economy, and best-in-class 4x4 driving range. This blend of power and efficiency is achieved with advanced technologies like variable valve timing and variable valve lift systems. more Jump up to the 5.7-liter V-8 HEMI engine and you get 395 horsepower, 410 lb-ft of torque, and a towing capacity above 11,000 pounds. Opt for the eTorque version and you'll enjoy the advantages of Dodge's mild hybrid system. This system uses variable valve timing and cylinder deactivation to get best-in-class 4x4 V-8 fuel economy, best-in-class 4x4 highway driving range, and a best-in-class V-8 towing capacity of up to 12,750 pounds. Engineering The new Ram 1500 has been re-engineered with efficiency and comfort in mind, two things often overlooked in truck design. Start with the Ram's Active Air Dam that automatically extends down 2.5 inches when approaching 30 MPH to reduce drag, which improves mileage. Dodge redesigned the hood too, elevating it to improve air deflection from the wiper area. It also has a new sculpted roof that directs the air flow to the real spoiler for the best frontal drag coefficient in its class. Dodge has also equipped the Ram 1500 with an all new Active Level Four Corner Air Suspension system. The Ram 1500 will automatically lower itself at highway speeds to reduce drag, improve efficiency, and smoothen out the ride. The Ram 1500 also has an Auto-Load Leveling system that makes towing a breeze. Combine that with Ram's easy trailer hookup system and best-in-class towing capacity and you'll never look at towing the same again. Comfort & Technology The Ram 1500 drives like a dream and inside it looks like one too. Available Natura leather seats with both front and rear equipped with ventilation are only the beginning. A fold down rear center console, reclining rear seats, and 45.1 inches of leg room in the back seat are all best-in-class features. The flashy center console up front is configurable to best suit your purpose, turning the Ram 1500 into a mobile office. The Ram 1500 comes with the 4th generation of U-Connect, featuring a 12-inch touchscreen, customizable home screen with split-screen functionality, pinch and zoom technology, and navigation system. SiriusXM with 360L keeps you connected to all your devices wherever you go. Dodge didn't just make a good truck when they redesigned the Ram 1500, they made the best truck. Come out and test drive one today and see for yourself why it won MotorTrend's 2019 Truck of the Year award. Image via Flickr by RL GNZLZ

What was a rumor has been given substance — Ram will be introducing a new midsize truck in the near future. Around 2022, we should be seeing Ram's vision for a smaller truck rolling into dealerships. Though not many details about the project are known just yet, it has been confirmed that the truck is in the works. Here's what we know about the upcoming midsize Ram truck: All-New Truck This all-new midsize Ram truck is so new it doesn't have a name yet. It's possible Ram may resurrect a name from similar models that have gone out of production, but it's just as likely it will be the start of a new era. This truck will be smaller than the heavy and light duty, which is the Ram 1500. In a time when larger and stronger trucks are seeing a rise in popularity, this truck will be a solid option for drivers who don't need the power and size from the bigger models. more What We Know We know Ram has made an official announcement that they are following through on their plans to create the unnamed midsize truck around 2022. Right now, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ram's parent company, is looking for a cost-effective way to produce the new truck. There is currently no Ram model that falls into the midsize truck category, so they will have to start from the beginning to produce it. The last midsized truck FCA produced was 2011's Dodge Dakota. What to Expect FCA CEO Mike Manley recently said in an interview with Automotive News that Ram is striving to fill in the gap their lack of a midsize truck leaves. "I want that problem solved, frankly, because it's a clear hole in our portfolio," Manley said in the interview. Since the midsize Ram will be smaller than the car company's other options, we can expect to see a smaller pricetag. In order to lower the costs for customers, the truck will likely be built in their Mexico factories, though that's not certain just yet. Ram's Current Trucks Though Ram has plans for an all-new midsized truck, we can rest assured that it will maintain its current reliable lineup. Once we get the new midsized worker, it will fill a hole in Ram's offerings. The light-duty Ram 1500's sales promise a solid future for the working person's truck. From there, the Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 pickups fulfill the heavy-duty truck needs of America. The specialty Ram Chassis Cab, Ram Promaster City, and Ram Promaster give us the business vehicles we need to keep our cities running smoothly. With this spread of hard-working and trust-worthy vehicles, we're excited to see what they do with the smaller truck class. Keep an eye out for more news about Ram's plans for their all-new truck. When they release it to the public, you can expect our team at Fremont Motors to be ready to give it a test drive. We can't wait to see what the future of the truck world will look like. Image via Pixabay.com

Work trucks are the lifeblood of construction workers, foremen, farmers, and cattle ranchers across the country. Without the right mix of durability, dependability, and power, you can't get the job done properly. Fortunately, Ram and Jeep have the right mix of amenities, performance, and extras that will make your hard work just a bit easier. If you're in the market for a new vehicle, check out these awesome solutions for the working individual. 1. Jeep Wrangler The Jeep Wrangler is a strong example of an atypical work vehicle, but given the right market, it's a stalwart. If you're a professional off-roader, tour guide, or the owner of a local adventure company, the Wrangler gives you the power and capability you need to take your clients through some of the most amazing scenery available. more With removable doors, a removable top, and a fold-down windshield, the Wrangler offers an open-air setup you won't find anywhere in the industry, much to the delight of your customers. Three off-road management systems provide pinpoint control, even in the tightest spaces. Paired with Jeep's legendary four-wheel-drive system and your choice of either a 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 or a turbocharged 2.0-liter option, there's nowhere the Wrangler can't go. 2. All-New Ram 1500 Tradesman The Ram 1500 is all-new for 2019, offering revamped styling, loads of features, and capability. While some might opt for one of the high-end trims like the Laramie Longhorn or the Limited, a true worker knows what value lies in the Ram 1500 Tradesman. This entry-level variant of the Ram 1500 provides plenty of worker-friendly features such as 17-inch steel wheels and scratch-resistant paint. However, this year's edition of the Tradesman offers features you don't often see. Some of the highlights include high-quality vinyl seats that can stand up to abuse and are easy to clean; Bluetooth streaming audio to pump up the jams during work; a 5-inch touch-screen display to navigate the Uconnect infotainment system; and a backup camera to work into tight spaces. 3. Ram ProMaster City If you run an electrical company, a courier service, or another business that delivers or goes to the job site, you know how important a dependable vehicle is. With the Ram ProMaster City, you can navigate the roads of suburbia and urban landscapes with ease. The interior of the ProMaster City is 100% customizable, giving you plenty of storage and configuration options. When you purchase this van, Ram will also help you put the perfect logo or signage decal on the vehicle, enabling your van to function as mobile advertising on top of its day-to-day functions. Under the hood, it gets a brawny yet efficient 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that boasts 178 horsepower to go along with a best-in-class 28 mpg on the highway. With both power and efficiency, the ProMaster City is the ideal vehicle to get around town and get the job done. From the muddy roads of a farm to urban settings to suburbia, you need your work vehicle to perform in all types of conditions. The only problem you might run into is that you're suddenly almost too productive. Image via Ramtrucks.com

When you're looking for the perfect vehicle, the decision between a new or used car is a daunting task and typically a money issue. You may not want to spend an exorbitant amount of money on a vehicle when there are great used models that provide a much more affordable option. You may be experiencing worry, though, that you may have less life in a used vehicle and you may run the risk of spending the money saved on repairs. However, there is a best-of-both-worlds solution: a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicle. Here are four reasons to consider spending a little extra on a CPO model. Inspected by the Manufacturer What makes a CPO vehicle? The certification comes from a thorough multi-point inspection administered by the manufacturer, ensuring a vehicle that's in tip-top shape and won't spark problems the second you leave the lot. While inspections are mandatory and the vehicle must pass every point of the inspection to be certified, it's still a great idea to have the vehicle checked by a mechanic you trust.  Cars aren't cheap, and you want to be sure you're spending your money wisely. more A Lightly Used and Well-Maintained Vehicle Part of the inspection stipulations mandates low age, low mileage, and frequent maintenance. Most CPO vehicles are formerly leased vehicles, which means previous drivers most likely had to adhere to strict mileage usage and kept their cars in the best condition possible so they would not be charged extra. At most, expect around 70,000 miles on the vehicle, though most CPOs are only about 3 years old with fewer than 40,000 miles. Extended Warranty Most CPO models come with an extended warranty to give you even more peace of mind. The warranty you're guaranteed means the manufacturer covers the costs of any repairs you may need, and the manufacturer wants to ensure that you'll have no need to bring the vehicle back for repairs. Not every extended warranty is the same, though, so be sure to do your research into what your CPO vehicle's warranty will cover. Some extend the original warranty by more miles or time, while others have warranties that start after you purchase the vehicle. To make sure you're getting the most for your money, you'll want to have a warranty that's worth it. Financing Deals While CPO models may have higher costs than non-certified models, manufacturers, banks, and lenders often offer low-interest financing deals for these vehicles. This means CPO models are treated more like new cars than used ones. Uncertified vehicles often have higher interest rates that may significantly raise the total amount you're spending on the vehicle. And, as with any vehicle purchase, you still have the power of negotiation. Don't be afraid to haggle just because the vehicle you have your eye on is a Certified Pre-Owned model. Do yourself a favor and take some of the stress out of shopping for a used car. Considering a Certified Pre-Owned vehicle means considering a lightly used and well-maintained vehicle with a few extra perks that a non-certified vehicle can't offer. Along with your due diligence, the certification gives you the peace of mind you need to finally make the car of your dreams a reality. Image via Flickr by thematthewknot

When it comes to building full-size, heavy-duty pickup trucks, Ram never disappoints. The 2018 Ram 2500 is one of the most capable three-quarter ton pickups on the market. It's the kind of truck you want when you need to do heavy hauling or towing tasks that regular trucks just can't handle. This truck is available in many configurations and several power train options to suit your needs and preferences. Find out why the 2018 Ram 2500 is one of the best workhorses you can buy. more Impressive Driving Dynamics With its large size and rock-solid body-on-frame structure, the 2018 Ram 2500 still offers impressive ride quality and handling even when it's fully loaded. Unlike many similar trucks, which feature a conventional rear leaf-spring suspension system, it's equipped with a rear coil-spring suspension system for a more responsive and composed ride. The new Ram 2500 also comes with an available rear auto-level air suspension system that further improves the ride quality. This system maintains a preset ride height regardless of the amount of weight the truck is carrying. Plenty of Power The 2018 Ram 2500 also offers exceptionally powerful engine options. The base engine is a 5.7 liter HEMI V-8 that utilizes variable valve timing technology. This engine delivers 383 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque and pairs with a heavy-duty six-speed automatic transmission. The truck can also be fitted with a 6.4 liter HEMI V-8 engine that generates 410 horsepower and 429 pound-feet of torque. It's quickest with this engine, sprinting from zero to 60 mph in 7.7 seconds. In addition, you can opt for the 6.7 liter turbo-diesel inline-six engine, which works with an exclusive six-speed manual transmission and serves up 370 horsepower and 800 pound-feet of torque. Outstanding Hauling and Towing Capabilities The 2018 Ram 2500 comes with two bed sizes: a 6-foot-4-inch-long bed and an 8-foot-long bed. Both options are 20.1 inches high and 66.4 inches wide, and they can be equipped with an available bed extender. You can carry a lot regardless of which bed option you choose.  The truck has a maximum payload capacity of 3,990 pounds. When it comes to towing, it can pull up to 17,890 pounds with the 6.7 liter turbo-diesel engine and a goose-neck trailering hitch. The Ram 2500 also has an optional tow/haul mode that adjusts the upshift and downshift schedule of the transmission system to produce more torque when towing heavy loads or climbing an incline. The 2018 Ram 2500 comes in seven different trim levels, ranging from the simple Tradesman to the sophisticated Limited. It's offered in two-door regular cab, four-door crew cab, and four-door mega cab body styles. Besides excellent work capability, it also provides a comfortable ride with its roomy and refined cabin, as well as advanced technology and safety features. As its predecessors have proven, the new Ram 2500 can be counted on to deliver reliable performance for many years. If you're interested in seeing this truck for yourself, feel free to stop by for a test drive. Image via RAMTrucks.com