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Motorweek Picks 09 Ram
New Ram, minivans get ‘MotorWeek’ awards
Chrysler LLC received two top awards today from “MotorWeek,” the award-winning automotive news and information show on PBS and the Speed Channel.
The all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 was named “Best Pickup Truck,” and the 2009 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan were named “Best Minivan” in “MotorWeek’s” annual Drivers’ Choice Awards. “The Dodge Ram has never been better, and it now clearly stands apart from its rivals. That’s why it’s earned ‘MotorWeek’s’ 2009 Drivers’ Choice Award as Best Pickup,” said John Davis, host and executive producer of “MotorWeek.” “The new Ram is aimed directly at personal use buyers with clever features like the RamBox™ side-rail storage bins. The light-duty Ram also delivers a great ride with its coil-spring rear suspension, and the interior has superior fit and finish. It’s perfect for people moving and weekend chores. Yet, when Ram does have to work hard, HEMI® power can manage payloads of over 1,800 pounds or 9,100 pounds of trailer. Full of innovations and technology, the Ram is no longer just another pickup.”
This marks the third time an all-new Dodge Ram has earned a “MotorWeek” Drivers’ Choice Award. Dodge Ram 1500 picked up the honor when the first- and second-generation trucks were launched in 1994 and 2002.
“Raising the bar to a whole new level, the Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country are once again “MotorWeek’s” pick for its 2009 Drivers’ Choice Award as Best Minivan,” Davis said. “The folks that invented the front-wheel-drive minivan have further perfected its science of flexibility. In addition to innovations such as Stow ’n Go®, Swivel `n Go™ and integrated child booster seats, the pair now offer a sport-tuned suspension, class-leading fuel economy and a minivan-first Blind Spot Monitoring System, among a plethora of other upgrades. These two family phenoms have never been better.”
This is the 12th time Chrysler and Dodge minivans have earned “MotorWeek” Drivers’ Choice Awards, which have been presented annually since 1983 and are among the auto industry’s most prestigious honors.
“We thank ‘MotorWeek’ for recognizing our vehicles and their innovations,” said Mike Accavitti, Director—Brand Marketing. “With an industry-first RamBox cargo management system and industry-first coil-spring, five-link rear suspension with best-in-class ride and handling, our all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 is the best pickup truck on the market. And our 2009 Chrysler and Dodge minivans, with more than 25 years of minivan innovation and 40 new or improved features over the previous generation, including industry-first Stow ’n Go and Swivel ’n Go seating and storage systems, are the best minivans on the market.”
Both “MotorWeek” and the Drivers’ Choice Awards are sponsored nationally by cars.com. “MotorWeek” will feature the entire list of winners on PBS, beginning Friday, Feb. 13, and on cable’s Speed Channel, beginning Feb. 16.
In addition to winning “MotorWeek’s” Best Pickup Award, the all-new Dodge Ram has picked up 11 other key awards since its introduction and was recently chosen by “Car and Driver” as the best full-size pickup in a head-to-head comparison test in Texas, beating the new 2009 Ford F-150.
Chrysler celebrates the 25th anniversary of the minivan during the 2009 model year. With more than 65 minivan-firsts introduced since 1983 and more than 12 million Dodge and Chrysler minivans sold, Chrysler LLC has solidified its leadership in the segment.
Chrysler LLC received two top awards today from “MotorWeek,” the award-winning automotive news and information show on PBS and the Speed Channel.The all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 was named “Best Pickup Truck,” and the 2009 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan were named “Best Minivan” in “MotorWeek’s” annual Drivers’ Choice Awards. “The Dodge Ram has never been better, and it now clearly stands apart from its rivals. That’s why it’s earned ‘MotorWeek’s’ 2009 Drivers’ Choice Award as Best Pickup,” said John Davis, host and executive producer of “MotorWeek.” “The new Ram is aimed directly at personal use buyers with clever features like the RamBox™ side-rail storage bins. The light-duty Ram also delivers a great ride with its coil-spring rear suspension, and the interior has superior fit and finish. It’s perfect for people moving and weekend chores. Yet, when Ram does have to work hard, HEMI® power can manage payloads of over 1,800 pounds or 9,100 pounds of trailer. Full of innovations and technology, the Ram is no longer just another pickup.”
This marks the third time an all-new Dodge Ram has earned a “MotorWeek” Drivers’ Choice Award. Dodge Ram 1500 picked up the honor when the first- and second-generation trucks were launched in 1994 and 2002.
“Raising the bar to a whole new level, the Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country are once again “MotorWeek’s” pick for its 2009 Drivers’ Choice Award as Best Minivan,” Davis said. “The folks that invented the front-wheel-drive minivan have further perfected its science of flexibility. In addition to innovations such as Stow ’n Go®, Swivel `n Go™ and integrated child booster seats, the pair now offer a sport-tuned suspension, class-leading fuel economy and a minivan-first Blind Spot Monitoring System, among a plethora of other upgrades. These two family phenoms have never been better.”
This is the 12th time Chrysler and Dodge minivans have earned “MotorWeek” Drivers’ Choice Awards, which have been presented annually since 1983 and are among the auto industry’s most prestigious honors.
“We thank ‘MotorWeek’ for recognizing our vehicles and their innovations,” said Mike Accavitti, Director—Brand Marketing. “With an industry-first RamBox cargo management system and industry-first coil-spring, five-link rear suspension with best-in-class ride and handling, our all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 is the best pickup truck on the market. And our 2009 Chrysler and Dodge minivans, with more than 25 years of minivan innovation and 40 new or improved features over the previous generation, including industry-first Stow ’n Go and Swivel ’n Go seating and storage systems, are the best minivans on the market.”
Both “MotorWeek” and the Drivers’ Choice Awards are sponsored nationally by cars.com. “MotorWeek” will feature the entire list of winners on PBS, beginning Friday, Feb. 13, and on cable’s Speed Channel, beginning Feb. 16.
In addition to winning “MotorWeek’s” Best Pickup Award, the all-new Dodge Ram has picked up 11 other key awards since its introduction and was recently chosen by “Car and Driver” as the best full-size pickup in a head-to-head comparison test in Texas, beating the new 2009 Ford F-150.
Chrysler celebrates the 25th anniversary of the minivan during the 2009 model year. With more than 65 minivan-firsts introduced since 1983 and more than 12 million Dodge and Chrysler minivans sold, Chrysler LLC has solidified its leadership in the segment.
