The Chrysler Group announced at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show that they will be launching a new Ram Commercial division and along with the bad ass Ram Heavy Duty lineup - Chrysler will be launching a new large van based on a European model sporting the name Ram ProMaster.

The 2014 Ram ProMaster will be closely based on the Fiat Ducato but Chrysler has promised that this modern day Ram Van will wear the distinct styling cues of the Ram brand along with an engine lineup that will be specific to the North American market.  On the outside, this means that we can expect to see a crosshair grille design similar to that found on the Ram Truck lineup but it will be interesting to see just how much of the European styling of the Fiat Ducato is replaced as Chrysler develops the new ProMaster.  Like the Ram C/V that is based on the Dodge Grand Caravan, the ProMaster will likely have option packages that include the buyer's choice of solid metal sides (creating a panel van look) or normal glass windows around the sides and rear.

The LA Auto Show is one of the biggest, most lavish shows of the year. LA (and California in general) is a huge market for auto makers, so when they bring it, they bring it.

That, apparently, also applies to the incredibly knowledgeable (and gorgeous) booth ambassadors. Is it suprising that they're most female? No, not really, but honestly we're not complaining. The floor was over run with sweating dudes with cameras and geriatric business men. These women provided a welcome change of pace from the overbearing manliness of the show.