• 12 Nov 2009 /  Dodge

    All-new 2010 Ram 3500 named “Heavy Duty Pickup Truck of Texas,” beating 3/4 and one-ton competition.

    2010 Dodge Dakota named “Mid-size Truck of Texas.”

    Dodge Ram Heavy Duty and Dodge Dakota took top honors at the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) annual Truck Rodeo outside of San Antonio, Texas. TAWA members named the all-new 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 “Heavy Duty Pickup Truck of Texas,” giving Dodge top honors over 3/4 and 1-ton competitors. The 2010 Dodge Dakota also won “Mid-size Truck of Texas.”

    The 2010 Ram Heavy Duty brings increased capability and innovative new features to the heavy-duty segment with all-new styling, an all-new crew-size cab and a pair of legendary engines: the 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel with 350 horsepower, producing 650 lb-ft. of torque and the most powerful standard engine in the segment, the 383 horsepower 5.7L HEMI V-8 with 400 lb-ft. of torque.

    Dodge Dakota features best-in-class towing of up to 7,250 lbs., the greatest interior room of any mid-size truck with 30 cubic feet of interior space in Extended Cab models and 37.1 cubic feet in Crew Cabs and the largest and longest standard cargo bed in its class: 6-foot 6-inches in the Extended Cab.

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  • 12 Nov 2009 /  Jeep

    -Jeep Patriot 4×4 recognized by Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) for best-in-class capability in the compact SUV segment.

    -Best-in-class 19:1 Low Ratio provides true Jeep 4×4 Trail Rated off-road capability.

    -Jeep Patriot’s Off-Road Package includes aggressive approach, departure and breakover angles, 9 inches of ground clearance and additional body sealing to support 19 inches of water fording.

    -17-inch all terrain tires, a full-size spare tire, skid plates, tow hooks and fog lamps maximize Jeep Patriot’s off-road capability.

    -Jeep Patriot delivers up to 29 highway mpg.

    “This is certainly an honor for Jeep. We’re proud the Patriot proved it’s off-road prowess at the Texas Truck Rodeo. The Trail Rated Jeep Patriot 4×4 is hands down the most capable and affordable SUV in the compact segment.”   -Michael Manley, President and Chief Executive Officer – Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC

    “The TAWA Truck Rodeo is the most comprehensive evaluation of new trucks and SUVs in the country and manufacturers consider it a great honor to win their category.”  -Harold Gunn, President of TAWA

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