It’s the 300 vs Avalon in the full-size luxury segment

2013 Chrysler 300 vs 2013 Toyota Avalon

2013 chrysler 300

How does the Chrysler 300 stack up?

The full-size segment is getting some quality entries in it as of late. And the added competition means that the options are going to get even better. For the sake of our customers, we thought we would provide a detailed comparison pitting one of our models against its top competitor. We will be looking at the 2013 Chrysler 300 vs 2013 Toyota Avalon. The two vehicles seem to be popular with consumers, so the competition is a heated one. Let’s see how they stack up. Read the rest of this entry >>

Jeep is found to be most American brand in study

Jeep American brand

Most American? It’s Jeep according to one study.

Most American Vehicle Brand

When you think of what represents America, there are probably a lot of brands that come to mind. Here at Palmen of Racine, we were happy to see that in one recent study, one of our own was found to be ‘most American’ out of all brands. That brand was Jeep, which was named most American in research done by the firm Brand Keys recently. So when it comes to most American vehicle brand – at least in this study – the winner is Jeep. Read the rest of this entry >>

Cool yet inexpensive: the Dodge Dart is both

Dodge Dart dash

The dash on the Dodge Dart is pretty impressive.

What makes a car “cool?” We’re guessing that different people might all have varying answers to this question. But we can all agree that some cars are just cooler than others – whether it is purely from a design standpoint or the performance they provide. The key is to find the coolest car for the lowest price for many consumers. Read the rest of this entry >>

Ram truck getting a lot of interest – for good reason

Ram Truck Deals in Wisconsin

2013 Ram truck

The 2013 Ram truck lineup is offered at a good deal here.

It looks like all the accolades being given to Ram trucks are accurate (go figure). The Ram truck brand experienced its best May sales since 2007 this past month and the truck continued its incredible winning streak of 37-consecutive months of year-over-year sales gains. At Palmen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Racine, we aren’t surprised to see this. That’s because our Ram trucks in Racine have been seeing incredible interest here on our lot. Plus, we pride ourselves on offering great Ram truck deals in Wisconsin, so our dealership is a natural destination for many. Read the rest of this entry >>

Showdown: 2013 Dodge Durango vs 2013 Toyota 4Runner

2013 Dodge Durango vs 2013 Toyota 4Runner

2013 Dodge Durango

2013 Dodge Durango

Being a premier Milwaukee area Dodge dealer, we get all sorts of interest from people all over Southern Wisconsin. With Dodge really re-emerging onto the scene in the past few years, things have really been interesting around here. That’s why we’ve invested in being an authority on the brand that we sell. So if you have a question, we can answer it. This often includes comparisons to other vehicles on the market. So we are dedicating this space to one we get often: 2013 Dodge Durango vs 2013 Toyota 4Runner. The SUVs square off in our honest comparison below. Read the rest of this entry >>

Chrysler invests in a fuel efficient future

2014 Jeep Cherokee

The 2014 Jeep Cherokee will shift like a dream

9-Speed Jeep Cherokee Transmission

It’s always a positive to see a company invest in processes here in the United States. That’s why we were so happy to see that Chrysler made a further commitment to its Toledo Machining Plant recently. And even more good news – the commitment means better fuel efficiency for new cars in Racine. Read the rest of this entry >>

A Charger in Wisconsin? Yeah, it works all year-round

How Does the Dodge Charger Handle in the Snow?

2013 Dodge Charger AWD

The Charger AWD handles great in the snow.

When you live in Wisconsin, getting a vehicle that handles well in the snow is just a smart buy. But many of the vehicles out there on the market aren’t exactly built for the Wisconsin winters – or maybe you don’t think they are. For example, how does the Dodge Charger handle in the snow? This is a question that doesn’t necessarily have a cut and dried answer. Read the rest of this entry >>

2014 Dodge Durango has it all inside and out

2014 Dodge Durango

2014 dodge durnago new look

Inside and out, the 2014 Durango is one sweet ride.

If you thought the Dodge Durango was going to ride gracefully into the sunset, you thought very wrong. Quite the opposite, as the brand is updating the 2014 Dodge Durango, making it an ideal SUV for a variety of consumers. From the sleek new exterior to the refined interior, the new Durango in Racine will be one fine automobile in the market. On a personal level, we can’t wait for it to arrive here at Palmen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Racine. Read the rest of this entry >>

The public is experiencing the capabilities of Ram trucks

Capabilities of Ram Trucks

2013 Ram 1500 suspension

The suspension on the Ram 1500 helps out its capability.

Consumers curious about the capabilities of Ram trucks are getting the opportunity to experience them first hand at various auto shows throughout the country. Most recently, the Columbus International Auto Show allowed people to experience the full performance and capabilities of vehicles like the Ram trucks in Racine here at Palmen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Racine. Read the rest of this entry >>

Next Jeep Grand Cherokee impresses at premier

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee

There’s a lot going on with Jeep right now. We say this because we’re a Jeep dealer in Racine – and we have the inside line on the happenings at the company. One of the biggest recent developments is the premier of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee at the Geneva Motor Show. It was obvious pretty early that the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee would bring some new flair to the segment. And given the high foot traffic the vehicle received, along with the entire Jeep display, it’s pretty obvious that Jeep is doing some things right. Read the rest of this entry >>