There’s no denying the popularity and importance of making vehicles that are environmentally friendly. This is a much easier feat when talking about making compact cars, but to make an SUV that fits the bill is a completely different animal. Jeep has impressed us for decades, but read here to find out why the environmentally friendly 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee was voted Green SUV of the Year. Read the rest of this entry
For the last several decades, a loud roar was the sign that a car was powerful, fast, and impressive. Many people have even added mufflers to cheaper cars attempting to mimic the loud engine of a more expensive car. Technology has progressed to the point where we are able to make powerful, efficient engines that are very quiet. But because of the history of the classic roar, carmakers are adding the sound in artificially. So what’s up with this fake engine noise? Read the rest of this entry
Taking the gold with the Best Resale Value awards from Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. With their worldwide recognition and popularity, both cars are setting records and continuing to carry the prestige passed down from past generations of Jeep and Dodge vehicles. Read here to find out why the 2015 Wrangler and Charger won for Best Resale Value.  Read the rest of this entry
Even though there are plenty of people who, throughout the course of their driving career, will end up changing makes once, twice, or even multiple times, some brands — even some particular models — just have that appeal that keeps people coming back for more. You probably know people who are on their second or third of the vehicle they’ve been driving for years — it’s not all that uncommon. Recently a research firm called IHS did a 12-month study where they looked at which brands and models had the most customer loyalty, and wouldn’t you know it — four of our models here at Palmen Dodge Chrysler Jeep of Racine made the cut! Two were Jeeps, and there was a Chrysler and a Dodge. Which models were they, and what’s with all the Jeep owner loyalty? Find out more here. Read the rest of this entry
If you’re a fan of Miranda Lambert, Ram trucks, or — best of all — both, you’re sure to enjoy this new video by the country superstar (we’ll show it below), the song for which was actually specially written for this new campaign with Ram. We’ll start by telling you a bit about the relationship between Lambert and Ram, what you can expect for the future of the campaign between the singer and our favorite line of trucks, and then of course we’ll watch the video for Miranda Lambert Roots and Wings. It’s all below: Read the rest of this entry
If you’ve been wondering when Ram‘s going to come out with an answer to the other special off-road trims that are out there in the pickup world, the answer is: very soon! The 2015 Ram 1500 Rebel was just announced at the North American International Auto Show, and it looks like it’ll be a standout offering in the off-road optimized full size pickup segment. So when is the Ram Rebel release date? We’ll tell you what we know about the upcoming arrival. Read the rest of this entry
Well known auto resource The Car Connection recently published an article outlining what it found to be the safest vehicles of 2015. The editors came up with eight models to feature, and among them was one of our own: the newly redesigned Chrysler 200. We knew the 2015 Chrysler 200 safety ratings were good, of course, but it’s great to see the new model get some recognition from other trusted sources like The Car Connection. Today we’ll tell you a little bit about the criteria by which they were able to choose the 200, and give you some additional information about some of the top safety features on the 2015 Chrysler 200. Read the rest of this entry
The Jeep Wrangler has been known for its classic build and traditional look since the 1940’s. This rugged looking utility vehicle is getting a buff and shine for its reboot expected in 2018. Since 2007, the redesign has been in the works and it is speculated to leave Jeep lovers everywhere stunned with its new capabilities. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler Specs? Read the rest of this entry
When it comes to the world’s big supercars, you hear a lot about how they’re uniquely made, and words like “handcrafted” and “precision” get tossed around pretty freely. In this recent video put together to give enthusiasts a glimpse into the making of the 5th generation Dodge Viper SRT, you get a chance to see just how much painstaking care, testing, and, yes — handcrafting and precision — go in to each and every Viper that gets produced. If you want an insider view of what the Dodge Viper assembly in Detroit at the Connor Avenue Assembly plant looks like, check out the full video here:Â Read the rest of this entry
Every year Edmunds, one of the top resources for auto research, news, and information, comes out with a list of the most popular models across a variety of categories. These are the vehicles whose pages on the site are most viewed and researched. The 2015 list has recently been released by Edmunds, and we’re pleased to share that quite a few of the models we sell here at Palmen made the list! Today we’ll tell you about the most popular Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles according to Edmunds and let you know how you can take one out for a spin to see if it’s a contender for your next vehicle. Read the rest of this entry