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When the job calls for heavy-duty power and reliability, the 2024 Ram 2500 stands out as a top contender in the world of high-performance trucks. Known for its exceptional versatility, the Ram 2500 effortlessly blends workhorse capabilities with everyday comfort, making it an ideal choice for both demanding work tasks and daily commutes around Topeka and across Eastern Kansas. Briggs Dodge Ram in Topeka is proud to showcase the 2024 Ram 2500, including popular trims like the Laramie, Rebel, Limited, and Big Horn, each offering unique features to cater to a wide range of needs and preferences. Performance That Delivers At the heart of the 2024 Ram 2500's remarkable performance is its advanced powertrain. Equipped with a robust 6.4-liter gas V8 engine, this powerhouse delivers an impressive 410 horsepower and 429 pound-feet of torque, ensuring that you have the strength and stamina for any task. This engine is perfectly complemented by an eight-speed automatic transmission, providing smooth and efficient shifting across all driving conditions. Whether you're towing heavy loads or navigating city streets, the Ram 2500 guarantees a performance that makes a real difference. Unmatched Towing and Payload Capacities For those who require even more power and capability, the optional 6.7-liter Cummins turbo-diesel engine is the way to go. This formidable engine boasts 370 horsepower and an astonishing 850 pound-feet of torque, offering unparalleled responsiveness with minimal noise and vibration. With a payload capacity of up to 3,150 pounds and a maximum towing capacity of 19,990 pounds, the Ram 2500 sets the standard for heavy-duty performance. Fuel Efficiency and Off-Road Prowess The 2024 Ram 2500 Tradesman is equipped with a 50-gallon fuel tank, allowing drivers to cover vast distances without frequent stops for refueling. While the Laramie and Tradesman models come standard with two-wheel drive, four-wheel drive is available across most of the lineup, enhancing the truck's versatility and capability in a variety of driving conditions. Additionally, models equipped with four-wheel drive benefit from the Auto-Level Rear Air Suspension, providing a smooth and stable ride even under heavy loads. For off-road enthusiasts, the Rebel and Power Wagon trims are specially designed to conquer challenging terrain. Featuring gas-charged monotube shocks and rugged all-terrain tires, these models offer exceptional performance off the beaten path, ensuring adventure seekers can explore with confidence and ease. Experience the 2024 Ram 2500 in Topeka Briggs Dodge Ram in Topeka invites you to discover the unmatched capabilities and performance of the 2024 Ram 2500. Whether you're drawn to its powerful engine options, impressive towing and payload capacities, or its off-road readiness, the Ram 2500 is equipped to exceed your expectations. Visit us today to explore the full range of trims and features, and let our team help you find the perfect Ram 2500 to suit your lifestyle and work needs.

Aesthetically, the Dodge Hornet GT and R/T are nearly identical, with the exception of a few subtle differences – such as different wheels. But under the hood, the two compact crossover utility vehicles are quite different, as one is a traditional gas-powered vehicle and the other is a modern plug-in hybrid turned up to 11 thanks to signature Dodge performance. Today we thought we’d highlight the technical specs of the EV powertrain found in 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T, as the new version of the vehicle has finally been released. more “The Hornet RT stands apart from other compact UVs, with 383 lb.-ft. of torque that gives drivers the kind of instant acceleration and engaging driving experience that is unheard of in the category. As the first electrified vehicle from the brand – with our first fully battery-electric vehicle, the Dodge Charger Daytona, arriving this year – we know that when compared to horsepower, torque can sometimes be underappreciated. We’re launching this campaign to change that perception.” – Tim Kuniskis, Chief Executive Officer, Dodge Brand - Stellantis Hornet R/T Electric Powertrain The new 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T is powered by the combination of a 1.3L turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a 15.5 kWh lithium-ion battery and a 90-kW electric induction motor on the rear axle. Altogether, the powertrain is capable of generating up to 258 horsepower alongside 383 pound-feet of torque, which enables it to accelerate from a complete stop up to 60 miles per hour in just 5.6 seconds then go on to hit a top speed of 128 miles per hour. You can even get a boost of power – 30 horsepower, to be more precise – thanks to the segment-exclusive PowerShot feature. As for how far its powertrain is able to take it, the Hornet R/T does offer seamless transitions between traditional driving and all-electric driving. As a plug-in hybrid, it doesn’t have a mind-blowing electric range, but 32 miles of electric driving should be plenty for your in-town trips. And when you have to go further, an EPA-estimate 360 miles of overall range should be more than enough. If you’re interested in learning more or would like to inquire about availability, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us right here at Briggs Dodge RAM. We look forward to hearing from you!

In addition to our regular trucks and SUVs here at Briggs Dodge RAM, we also provide a variety of commercial vehicles. If you’re a previous or potential commercial customer, you might be pleased to hear about the RAM brand’s new, next-generation full commercial mobility solution called RAM Professional. The automaker just recently introduced this new solution, so we thought we’d dive into the details to give you an idea of what exactly it means for commercial customers. more “With RAM Professional, our commercial vehicle customers will benefit from a simplified and all-encompassing business solution with products and services that feature best-in-class performance, capability, advanced technology and value to best fit their business needs. We know our customers depend on us day-in and day-out, and RAM Professional is committed to delivering the best commercial vehicle lineup and serving our customers with the most important tools of their trade.” – Ken Kayser, Vice President, RAM Professional What is RAM Professional? For starters, let’s define what exactly RAM Professional is. It’s a new separate business unit, meaning it operates somewhat independently of RAM itself, though it still works with RAM trucks. In fact, the vehicles it will have to offer include the brand-new RAM ProMaster EV, RAM 1500 REV, RAM 1500 Ramcharger, RAM Heavy Duty and, of course, the RAM Chassis Cab lines. RAM Professional is being built to change the landscape for commercial vehicles – not the automobiles themselves, but the way a commercial company works. It will not stop after the sale of the vehicle(s), but rather stick with their customers through the entire life of the vehicle, offering all kinds of services such as upfitting, converting, electrifying and more. RAM Professional List of Services With that said, let’s give a brief overview of the different services that will be offered by the new business. Commercial Service Support. RAM Professional will be establishing a dedicated RAM BusinessLink network of service-enabled dealerships. This network will be capable of providing service packages focused on the customer, as well as several new maintenance contracts. These new contracts include ideas like basic fleet maintenance, road hazards and multi-care coverage. Upfit Friendliness. As if RAM hadn’t already established enough of a reputation for being upfitter-ready, RAM Professional will also introduce a network of local upfitters approved to work with their dealerships and take care of all their customers' upfitting needs. Commercial Financing. RAM Professional will also take advantage of the recently announced Stellantis Financial, providing things such as commercial credit lines, closed-end leasing and financing for up to 100% of the commercial fleet’s cost. Connected Services. Partnering up with data platform Mobilisights, commercial customers will be able to stay connected to their fleet by having real-time data available at their fingertips. This in addition to the typical navigation, safety and security options available. Electrification and Charging. With three new electrified vehicles available on the RAM Professional lineup, offering professional charging solutions is a big focus for the company. While the company plans to announce further details at a later date, we know this will be addressed by the Stellantis Free2move Charge ecosystem. While this is a ton of information already, it’s only part of what RAM Professional will be capable of, and we’re sure the company will release more details down the road. If you have any questions or would like to inquire about building your commercial fleet, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us right here at Briggs Dodge RAM today!

We’ve probably mentioned it here on the blog in the past, but Kelley Blue Book is without a doubt one of the most respected resources in the automotive industry, right up there with other companies like Motor Trend and J.D. Power. One of the many awards lists the company organizes each year is the Consumer Choice Awards, which the organization just hosted a few days ago. So, in case you were just as interested as we were as to whether or not Dodge or RAM managed to win any of the 2024 Kelley Blue Book Consumer Choice Awards, we’ve got the answer for you – yes! more Which award did Dodge win? One thing Dodge has always done really well, besides its focus on creating high-performance vehicles, is creating stylish ones. That’s why we’re so pleased that this year Dodge was recognized as the Best Car Styling Brand in the 2024 Kelley Blue Book Consumer Choice Awards. In the past, the Consumer Choice Awards were called the Brand Image Awards, but the company changed the name this year. With that in mind, this actually marks the sixth consecutive year in a row that Dodge has been recognized with one of these awards. Last year, Dodge was recognized as both the Most Refined Brand and Best Performance Brand. Which award did RAM win? As a brand that only builds pickup trucks, you have to imagine its engineers and other employees are pretty stoked – as are we – that the RAM brand was recognized as the Best Overall Truck Brand in the 2024 Kelley Blue Book Consumer Choice Awards. That’s a very exciting category to win, and one that certainly wasn’t easy to claim considering just how many great pickup trucks there are on the market right now. If you’re interested in learning more about Dodge or RAM vehicles, be sure to browse around our website or give us a call with any specific questions. We’d be happy to help!

Last week we finally got a chance to talk about the brand-new, first-ever all-electric muscle car coming to the Dodge lineup. The 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack and Daytona R/T were both unveiled earlier this month, and we couldn’t be more stoked about the future of the brand. While we gave you an overview of highlighted information as far as early specifications and features are concerned, today we wanted to dive into a little more specificity where performance is concerned. Naturally, performance is the most important aspect of any Dodge vehicle, and that’s certainly the case for the world’s first EV muscle car. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at some of the next-generation performance dynamics, features and technologies that will be packed into the Daytona EV. more Performance-enhancing Features & Tech One of the best ways to enhance performance in any vehicle is to include driver-selectable modes that simply take care of adjustments for you on the fly. The new Charger Daytona will offer several fantastic driving modes including Auto, Eco, Sport, Wet/Snow, Track, Drag, Drift and Donut. Yes, donut. The last four options are exclusive to the Daytona Scat Pack models. Another fantastic feature that immediately enhances performance in the Charger Daytona is PowerShot mode, which will quickly deliver an incremental boost of 40 horsepower for 15 seconds whenever you activate it with a punch of the throttle. This great feature is standard on both the Scat Pack and R/T models. Engineers made sure to include the right kinds of mechanical components in the new Charger to ensure its performance, including the suspension system, wheels, tires and brakes. The Charger Daytona includes a multi-link front suspension, fully independent rear four-link suspension, 20” wheels and staggered Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 tires. As for the braking system, by opting for the Track Package on the Scat Pack, you’ll get an incredible set of Brembo brakes. The Charger Daytona will also feature Brake by Wire eBoost, which is an intelligent braking system designed to control various aspects of braking to optimize force and pedal feedback. Finally, Dual-valve Semi-active suspension is another optional add-on through the Track Package. It’s an Adaptive Damping system that further enhances performance. Available Racing Options In addition to everything we’ve already mentioned, Dodge has included a host of race options as well. Some we already touched on, such as Track and Drift modes, but there are some others, including: Line Lock Launch Control Race Prep Options Performance Pages This won’t be the last update you see regarding the new 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona here on the Briggs Dodge RAM blog, so be sure to check back often for more information. Don’t hesitate to give us a call with any questions!

The time has finally come. The future of electrified performance has been unveiled, and we couldn’t be more stoked about the world’s first and only electric muscle car. A few days ago, Dodge revealed the all-new, all-electric 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona to the world. While we cannot wait for it to arrive here in Topeka, Kansas, we wanted to get a head start on giving you the rundown of exactly what it’ll be capable of by diving into all of the details on things like technical specs & features that Dodge has already given us. Keep reading below to learn some of the early highlights about the return of the iconic Charger nameplate. more “The electrified 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack delivers Charger Hellcat Redeye levels of performance and announces its presence through the world’s first Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust, while Hurricane engine-powered Dodge Charger SIXPACK models will give the Brotherhood of Muscle a gas option that produces better horsepower and torque numbers than the outgoing 5.7- and 6.4-liter HEMI engines. The next generation of Dodge muscle has arrived.” - Tim Kuniskis, Chief Executive Officer, Dodge Brand – Stellantis Highlighted Specifications & Content We’ll be diving into plenty more details regarding the all-new Charger in the days and weeks to come, but for now we just want to give you a high level overview of what we know so far. So, here’s a list of some of the most exciting highlights where specifications and feature content are concerned: Scat Pack trim level generates up to 670 horsepower Dodge-estimated 0-60 miles per hour time of 3.3 seconds Dodge-estimated quarter-mile time of 11.5 seconds for Scat Pack model R/T trim level generates up to 496 horsepower Direct Connection Stage Kits Built on new STLA Large platform All-wheel drive system New R-Wing pass-through design cue enhances aerodynamic downforce 64-color Attitude Adjustment reactionary interior lighting Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust delivers muscle car sounds despite all-electric powertrain PowerShot delivers 40-horsepower boost for 15 seconds 16” Brembo vented rotors and red six-piston front/four-piston rear fixed calipers 20” wheels featuring staggered Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar 3 305 front/325 rear tires New Race Options; including: Donut Mode, Drift Mode, Race Prep One-button Press Experience Drive Experience Recorder Additional powertrain options to be added later; including 3.0L Twin Turbo I-6 Hurricane Engine SIXPACK H.O. trim level generates up to 550 horsepower SIXPACK S.O. trim level generates up to 420 horsepower Initial Scat Pack and R/T models will feature two-door coupe body style Additional Scat Pack and R/T models will feature four-door body style at later date Hopefully, this initial list of highlights sates your appetite for information where this incredible new machine is concerned. Check back in the next few days for even more information regarding the exciting new model.

Back in January, RAM unveiled the newest member of its lineup and the next installment in its electrified fleet of vehicles. That new model is the 2024 RAM ProMaster EV, an all-electric version of the popular work van. This new electric vehicle offers everything fans of the ProMaster nameplate have come to expect from the cargo van, with the added benefit of having an electric powertrain. This could be a huge benefit for those who operate in a small area, as you’ll be much less impacted by range and charging time. Regardless, the ProMaster EV has impressive specs & features in those two areas and beyond. more “The introduction of the RAM ProMaster EV represents another major milestone in our electrification journey as we continue to evolve without sacrificing capability. RAM’s first available electric vehicle is a game-changer, offering commercial customers, large and small, the ultimate van in zero-emissions performance, commercial capability and advanced technology.” - Tim Kuniskis, Chief Executive Officer, RAM Brand - Stellantis Electric Powertrain The electric powertrain underpinning the all-new ProMaster EV includes a standard 110-kWh battery pack that is hypothesized to deliver up to 162 miles of city driving range. The battery pack is tethered to a 200-kW electric drive module making the van capable of generating up to 268 horsepower alongside 302 pound-feet of torque. Those two things combined translate to a maximum payload of 3,020 pounds for the cargo models and 2,030 lbs. for the delivery variant. When it comes to charging, the RAM ProMaster EV will be capable of Level 3 DC fast charging with several different options, including 50 kW, 85 kW, 125 kW and 150 kW. For Level 2 home charging, a box charger is available with purchase that enables up to 11 kW. Additional Features Not only does this new ProMaster offer an electric powertrain, but it also happens to be the most advanced version of the work van ever built. It’s packed full of incredible safety and security features, advanced technologies and much more to ensure you enjoy each and every moment with your new vehicle. Some of the highlights include a 10.2” reconfigurable display audio screen with Uconnect 5, Alexa In-Vehicle Assistant, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and more. If you’re interested in one of these outstanding new vehicles, be sure to get in touch with us right here at Briggs Dodge RAM. You can check out our online inventory to see if we already have one available, otherwise we’d be happy to help you start the process of ordering one to your exact specifications.

As you’ve likely heard by now, especially if you’re a Dodge brand enthusiast, the traditional versions of the Dodge Charger and Challenger were discontinued after the 2023 model year. But fans of these two classic muscle cars shouldn’t have to wait too long for the next-generation versions of the nameplates, they’re just undergoing some massive changes before release. How so? Well, because they’re being reinvented as all-electric vehicles. Back in August of 2022, Dodge gave us our first glimpse at what the future might hold with the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept, which you can see pictured here, but what do we know about the actual production version of the next-gen, all-electric Dodge Charger? more “The Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept exists because performance made us do it. Dodge is about muscle, attitude and performance, and the brand carries that chip on its shoulder and into the BEV segment through a concept loaded with patents, innovations, and performance features that embody the electrified muscle of tomorrow. The Charger Daytona SRT Concept can do more than run the car show circuit; it can run a blazing quarter-mile. And when it comes to product cycles, it outruns Darwin. Charger Daytona does more than define where Dodge is headed, it will redefine American muscle in the process.” - Tim Kuniskis, Chief Executive Officer, Dodge Brand - Stellantis Confirmed Highlights Below is a list of highlights regarding the next-gen, battery-electric Charger Daytona SRT that have already been confirmed for us, starting with the official date that the production version of the concept will make its global debut. Production version makes debut on March 5 Two-door fastback architecture Built on Stellantis’ STLA Large platform While this platform is predicted to reach ranges of 500 miles, the Charger isn’t being built to achieve a range that high R-Wing, a front aerodynamic wing appearing in the concept Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust, an industry-first exhaust system for electric vehicles that delivers performance sound reminiscent of gas-powered engines Capable of hitting 126 decibels Production model will launch with three power output options Six additional options will be available through Direct Connection These are some exciting highlights we’ve already received for the next-gen, all-electric Dodge Challenger based on the Daytona SRT Concept that came out a little over a year ago. Check back next month after the production version makes its official debut to learn even more official information on the vehicle.

We’ve got a little good news/bad news for you, unfortunately. The bad news is that production of all V8 HEMI-powered Dodge Durango models will cease at the end of the 2024 calendar year, following in the footsteps of its siblings the Charger and Challenger. As the industry as a whole continues to turn towards electrification, the need for gas-powered heavy hitters like these diminishes. But the good news is that the brand has already unveiled the first in a year-long series of “Last Call” models, again following its siblings. The first model is the 2024 Dodge Durango SRT 392 AlcHEMI, so let’s take a look at its specs & features to see what sets it apart. more “Just as we did with the Dodge Charger and Challenger, it’s time to celebrate the V8 HEMI engine that has powered Dodge domination of the performance SUV segment. Special-edition “Last Call” models of the Durango will roll out during 2024 as we honor the most powerful SUV ever.” - Tim Kuniskis, Chief Executive Officer, Dodge Brand Unique Content This model will be limited to 1,000 units, with 250 being made in each of four different exterior color options – Diamond Black, Destroyer Gray, Vapor Gray and White Knuckle. Powered by the 392 V8 HEMI engine, it’ll be able to generate up to 475 horsepower alongside 470 pound-feet of torque. It’ll also come with the following selection of unique features and content: 20x10” Satin Black forged SRT wheels Yellow SRT Brembo brakes Satin Black “392” vinyl fender decals; featuring yellow accents Honeycomb-textured dual exterior stripes; featuring yellow-accent borders Black exhaust tips Midnight Metallic grille, liftgate badging Unique SRT interior; featuring yellow accents, silver stitching SRT “392” logo-embroidered seats; featuring yellow and silver stitching Leather and suede steering wheel; featuring white LED SRT logo Forged carbon-fiber interior accents This will be the first in a series of limited edition versions of the 2024 Dodge Durango released this year. If you’re interested in one, be sure to reach out to inquire about availability and how to reserve one for yourself.