O'Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Blog

Following a record-setting year with the introduction of the limited-production Dodge Challenger SRT Demon – the quickest, fastest and most powerful muscle car ever – Dodge//SRT is going back to its muscle car roots by taking its biggest, most powerful engine – the supercharged HEMI® Demon V-8 – and leveraging its enormous power output to boost the performance of the Hellcat. The result: the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI high-output V-8 engine rated at 797 horsepower and 707 lb.-ft. of torque and is mated to a TorqueFlite 8HP90 eight-speed automatic transmission.
 

FCA powertrain engineers have initiated their goals of constructing an engine that delivers more efficient energy while using less performance strength, and they now have the appropriate material to begin with. 

 

Drastic discoveries made by FCA are due to a current research effort with Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee and casting supplier Nemak. They have found an aluminum alloy that can tolerate high heat up to 300 degrees Celsius (572 degrees Fahrenheit).

 

Dodge, part of Auburn Hills-based FCA, announced this past May that they are planning on extending their police vehicle lineup with the addition of a new 2018 Pursuit model of the Dodge Durango.



 

When we think of a “Truck" we think: durability, tough, and reliable. With the brand new 2019 Ram 1500 we see a new side to the words Truck and Luxury. The 1500 has been given a new luxury feel that is fit for royalty. The entire interior has been filled with leather, real wood, and quality craftsmanship. With 100% full grain leather, maximum comfort is guaranteed.

 

 

When you see the seven prong grill you know without a doubt it’s one of the most popular American Made brands — it’s a Jeep. The new 2019 Jeep Cherokee still carries the recognizable features of the Jeep brand, but in a fresh new way. The redesigned front and back have been made to weigh less which in turn gives you better gas mileage. With 19 inch wheels, the largest wheels to be put on the Cherokee, you can still go on many off-roading adventures with the whole family.




 

Ram has always provided truck fans with quality pickup trucks and heavy-duty vehicles every year since the company’s founding. 2018 is no different, and the new Ram 1500 proves that the Ram brand keeps improving with age. With new elements of performance and design, the 2018 Ram 1500 is the perfect balance between power and sophistication.

 

 

 

A lot can change in five years — this is something Josh Burkhardt, also known as “Tex," is very familiar with as he celebrates his five-year anniversary at O'Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.

The most notable difference between Tex’s first day on the job and today is that he now has three children. Fittingly, the O'Daniel family mindset is his favorite thing about working for the company.

As far as his position in sales, Tex relayed that…

 

Last year, the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica was the “highest ranked minivan in initial quality,” and now the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica continues on this legacy with 6 different luxurious models to choose from.

You cannot always see a full view or what’s directly behind you while you’re backing up your vehicle — which can then lead to safety hazards such as injuries, or even fatalities — not to mention incurring financial damage.

Over 15,000 injuries and 210 fatalities are caused by backup accidents every year according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and most could’ve potentially been avoided with backup camera technology installed.

 

On May 5th, horses were running, and so were trucks at the 144th Kentucky Derby. More specifically, the all-new 2019 Ram 1500, which is the Kentucky Derby’s special edition truck and serves as the Official Truck of Churchill Downs for the ninth year now.

The 2019 Ram 1500 celebrates the Kentucky Derby while showcasing its advancements from the inside out. This truck is filled with improved technology and extravagance.