2012 Ram 1500 Laramie Limited

For 2012, Ram Truck will expand its model lineup by adding the new, top-of-the-line Ram Laramie Limited.

“The Ram Truck brand’s greatest strengths are our commitment to listen to customers and to understand what motivates them,” said Fred Diaz, President and CEO, Ram Truck Brand – Chrysler Group LLC. “We’ve successfully added Ram truck models designed for outdoorsmen, tradesmen, first-time buyers and ranchers. Laramie Limited is designed to meet the high expectations of affluent pickup truck buyers looking to combine capability with elegance.”

Featuring premium materials, such as full-leather seating, piano-black interior components and under-stated exterior badging, Ram Laramie Limited offers a refined luxury alternative to the popular southwestern-themed Ram Laramie Longhorn edition pickup.

“The launch of the Ram Laramie Longhorn edition gave us a boost in the ultra-premium pickup segment and exceeded our expectations,” added Diaz. “Ram Laramie Limited offers customers an even wider selection of luxury models. We expect a lot of interest in the Laramie Limited.

“The Ram Laramie Limited customer is going to be involved in some sort of motor-sport activity. Whether they’re towing a ski boat, a race-car hauler, motorcycles or snowmobiles, they’re looking for comfort and class and an expressive way to carry their crew and their gear.”

The new Ram will make its debut at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, which opens to the media on Wed., Feb. 8.

Exterior
Ram Laramie Limited gets a body-color front fascia with fog lamps and a matching, painted rear bumper. (Ram Laramie Limited 2500 and 3500 models in white and silver exterior colors get chrome front and rear bumpers.) The Laramie Limited’s chrome grille surrounds billet inserts that are featured on Ram Sport models. Understated chrome accents include body-side molding, mirrors, door handles and tubular side steps.

The Laramie Limited’s body side has a clean, “street truck” look and eliminates the traditional HEMI®, Cummins and Ram model line badges.

Tailgate badging includes the chrome Ram’s Head logo and a small italicized block-letter “Limited.”

Ram 1500 Laramie Limited shares 20-inch forged aluminum wheels with the Ram Laramie Longhorn. Polished surfaces are accented with painted silver pockets. Heavy Duty models feature 17-inch fully polished aluminum wheels. Wheel centers are embossed with the Ram brand name.

The Ram 1500 Laramie Limited is available in six exterior color choices, including: black, bright silver metallic, bright white, deep cherry red pearl, mineral gray metallic and true blue. Ram Heavy Duty models are available in black, bright silver metallic, bright white and mineral gray metallic.

Interior
The 2012 Ram Laramie Limited Edition features a modern, luxurious interior.

A full-leather cockpit with dark slate Natura Plus leather seats and engraved details lend the Ram Laramie Limited an unmatched level of sophistication and style.

Contrasting medium graystone leather piping provides seat-edge emphasis. Additional accents are created along either side of the piping by medium graystone deck-seam stitching.

The Ram Laramie Limited’s cavernous double-stacked center console is topped with a soft, double French-stitched full-leather lid.

In addition to 100 percent leather seat coverings, Ram Laramie Limited gets a premium leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter -- console mounted on 1500, column mounted on 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty models. Accent medium graystone X-stitch detailing sets off both the steering wheel and shifter.

Door trim front and rear also is wrapped in premium leather. Leather armrest uppers are further accented with the same dual French stitch used on the center console lid and instrument panel.

Ram Laramie Limited editions receive remote LED lighting at the inside door handles and a full-length light that illuminates the truck’s multi-function lower map pockets, front and rear.

The dash features a center stack trimmed in high-gloss piano-black. Liquid graphite side bezels and bright chrome vent rings complete the center stack’s detailing. Piano-black finishes also are used in the door panels and are trimmed in bright chrome.

Ram Laramie Limited’s gauge cluster is accented with pad-print chrome rings that share the high-end appearance of a gentleman’s watch and include the imprinted message: “Designed in Detroit.” Gauge needles are finished in liquid graphite.

A liquid graphite glovebox spear with pinstriped details and black and chrome “Limited” badge complete the dash.

Beneath the dash is soft foot-well lighting, providing both a functional and aesthetic interior enhancement.

Passengers also enjoy solid dark slate premium berber carpet floor mats with medium graystone accent stitching. Rear flap-closure seatback map pockets with modern chrome Ram-lettered detailed metal buckles also are unique to Ram Laramie Limited. For entry and exit, brushed-silver Ram-branded door sill plates resist scuffs and add visual appeal.

Other Features
Ram Laramie Limited also is equipped with a navigational radio, remote start, back-up camera, power adjustable pedals with memory, heated steering wheel, front ventilated and heated seats and rear heated seats.

Ram Laramie Limited will be available in 1500 (1/2-ton), 2500 HD (3/4-ton) and 3500 HD single- and dual-rear-wheel (1-ton); Crew Cab and Mega Cab; four-wheel drive and two-wheel drive; and short- and long-wheelbase models.

Laramie Limited will join the other Ram trim levels, which include: ST, Tradesman, Tradesman HD, Express, SLT, Outdoorsman, Mossy Oak edition, Sport, R/T, Laramie, Laramie Longhorn and Power Wagon (2500 only).

Laramie Limited will be available Q2 2012.

Awful Dangers Lurking in Automobiles

Everyone driving an automobile is aware of the danger of getting hurt if they are involved in an accident.

What a vast majority of the people do not realize is the fact that there are just as grave dangers inside their automobiles as there are outside.

There are many toxins released inside the car that can cause serious damage if one is not careful.

The braking pads, clutch plates and some other parts of older vehicles contain asbestos.

Exposure to asbestos can lead to mesothelioma and other cancers. What is even more worrisome is that the symptoms of the disease do not become apparent up to ten or fifteen years after exposure.

Once the dangers linked to asbestos were known, its use in cars has almost been eliminated.

However, if one owns an older model and enjoys working on their vehicle and changing brake pads, then appropriate protection should be used.

The remnants of flame retarding substances known as PBDEs frequently accumulate on the windshield of the car.

They are added to clothing and other items to protect against fires and enter the vehicle through vents. It is essential that the windshield is cleaned regularly as breathing in PBED is especially hazardous to pregnant women. Exposure to PBDEs is linked to birth defects, premature births and learning disabilities.

Car knobs and doors are frequently coated with chlorine and bromine. This is done so that if a car catches fire due to an accident or some other reason, the inside is protected against it and the passengers are safe until rescued.

Unfortunately, being exposed to these chemicals can cause thyroid issues and has been linked to ovary and prostate cancer.

Being exposed to bromide can cause learning disabilities. As a safety measure, make sure to wash hands after exiting the car and do not allow children to put fingers into their mouths after touching the car parts.

Another dangerous toxic substance commonly found in cars is benzene. Seat coverings and dashboards contain benzene and the chances of exposure increase on hot days as the dashboard starts to heat. One can even detect a faint burning smell during the warmer summer days.

While this smell is usually mistaken for car odor, it is better if one drives with the windows rolled down for a short while and allows the fumes to escape.

The danger associated with breathing in the tailpipe exhaust of cars has been well documented. While car companies are always looking for ways to minimize dangers associated with the different chemicals released by cars, there is plenty of room for improvement. In the meanwhile, it is best to be cautious.

Mesothelioma and other cancers and dangerous diseases can be kept at bay if one is aware of these dangers and uses their vehicle with care.

2013 Dodge Dart

Engines for the 2013 Dart include a base 2.0-liter four-cylinder, mid-level 1.4-liter turbo four with MultiAir technology, and a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine for top of the line trim.

Six-speed manual, auto or dual-clutch transmission will be available and a nine-speed will be available at a later date.

The 2013 Dart will debut at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, and arrive at your Dodge showroom later this year. Expect more info on the 2013 Dodge Dart to be announced soon.

Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 35 – Vanishing car

To celebrate 35 years of the Golf GTI, Volkswagen have fitted an unusual feature to the new Edition 35 of their iconic car.

At an exclusive event in London, a group of specially invited guests had the chance to see it in action...

Kia Rio and 20th Century Fox new animation movie!

What if Kia Rio meets Rio animation characters of 20th Century Fox? Here's the video remix of Kia Rio and Rio animation!

Honda Civic - 360 views of the car – The new Civic spinning 360 degrees in our Honda space,with clouds and textures overlaid giving glimpses of its full appearance.

We then follow a red line used in the campaign to represent the engineers’ journey and use this to neatly transition through the different product points.


Honda Civic – Unveil Film – If we never venture into the unknown, how do we get anywhere new? That’s the lesson the Honda engineers learnt when developing the New Civic. This film showcases the unveiling of the Honda Civic at the 2011 Frankfurt Motorshow.


Drive safe! ;-)

BMW M5 hits the beach in Wales

BMW M5 hits the beach in Wales - Ahead of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, a quiet beach in Wales echoes with the sound of the new BMW M5's twin turbo engines as precision driver Wolfgang Weber enjoys drifting around Pendine Sands to help us support the BMW London 2012 Performance Team athletes.

All engines meet the EU5 emissions standard. Fuel consumption is determined in accordance with the ECE driving cycle (93/116/EC) made up of approximately one third urban traffic and two thirds extra-urban driving (based on the distance covered).

CO2 emissions are measured in addition to fuel consumption as such. Fuel consumption levels are calculated based on vehicles with standard equipment. Special equipment (e.g. wider tyres) can have a significant impact on fuel consumption levels.

market. The models illustrated may, in part, include optional equipment and accessories not fitted as standard.

According to the specific requirements of other markets, alterations may occur regarding models, standard and optional equipment as described in the text and illustrations. For precise information, please contact your BMW Partner. Subject to change in design and equipment. Subject to error. Equipment specific to national markets is not represented here.

Unladen weight (EU) in kg: the figure quoted includes a 90 per cent tank filling, 68 kg for the driver and 7 kg for luggage. Unladen weight applies to vehicles with standard equipment. Optional equipment may increase this figure.

Rated output: BMW recommends the use of super unleaded 95 RON fuel. Unleaded RON 91 fuel or higher with a maximum ethanol limit of 10 percent (E10) is also permitted. The performance and fuel consumption rates listed are based on the use of RON 98 fuel.

Maximum speed: electronically limited.