Turkey’s Automobile: An In-Depth Look At TOGG’s New C-SUV

• TOGG, a mobility company in Turkey, is a collection of industry powerhouses.
• “Turkey’s Automobile” is a new C-SUV with an all-electric and connected platform.
• The company says they want to develop a cleaner ecosystem for future generations.

TOGG Chief Executive Officer Mehmet Gürcan Karakas explained during a forum in Istanbul earlier this year why he felt compelled to help Turkey establish its first mobility brand. “Everything begins with a dream,” Karakas said. “Once I was the General Director of Bosch Turkey and Board of Directors member, we always questioned ourselves that ‘why don’t we manufacture an automobile with our own brand in Turkey?'” 

What Is TOGG?

TOGG is a collection of five Turkish industry powerhouses and the nation’s largest, non-governmental organization. Anadolu Grubu, BMC, Kök Grubu, Turkcell, Zorlu Holding, and The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) partnered in June of 2018 to establish Turkey’s Automobile Joint Venture Group Inc., or Türkiye’nin Otomobili Girisim Grubu (TOGG).

“We have started the journey to realize our long awaited dream,” Karakas said. “Within this process, we have observed the signs of paramount transformation and decided that we need to achieve more than just the development of a car and a brand.”

TOGG is the realization of a 60-year dream for Turkey, one that will become the nation’s first global mobility brand. The organization says they will focus on developing electric, autonomous, and connected vehicles with zero emissions.

Turkey’s Automobile, the C-SUV. Photo: TOGG.

What Is The First Vehicle TOGG Will Produce?

Recently, TOGG unveiled a prototype C-SUV and a concept sedan during a public event in IT Valley in Gebze, Turkey. TOGG will invest heavily in their manufacturing base in the next two years and launch the C-SUV in 2022. TOGG has ambitious goals for their C-SUV, saying it will have best-in-class features, including performance and acceleration, and the lowest cost of ownership.

The C-SUV, billed as “Turkey’s Automobile,” will ride on an all-electric and connected platform built by TOGG’s engineers, with Turkey owning the intellectual property rights. TOGG will employ modular architectures to support future vehicles.

“We will have a portfolio of five models that will address different needs in the market by 2030,” Karakas explained. “Our project will contribute 50 billion dollars to our national GDP, and seven billion Euros to the current account trade deficit in the 15 years following 2022.”

Styling & Design: Inspired By Tulips

TOGG worked with Italian design firm Pininfarina on the C-SUV’s styling. The idea was to create something that appeals to both Turkish and global consumers. Similar to how Toyota, Infiniti, and Mazda employ elements of Japanese culture for vehicle design, TOGG pulled from Anatolian culture. For example, a tulip design runs through the front grille and wheels, helping give the vehicle its distinct look. The tulip has a rich history in Turkey.

Although sleek, Turkey’s Automobile is more than just a pretty face. The architecture supports a number of active and passive safety features, including seven standard airbags. TOGG says they are targeting a 5-Star safety rating from EuroNCAP when the C-SUV is launched in 2022.

Photo: TOGG.

Interior Layout: “Smart Living Spaces”

TOGG says the C-SUV will have the longest wheelbase in its class for more headroom and legroom. Turkey’s Automobile seats five inside a cabin largely devoid of physical buttons and knobs. By using state-of-the-art touchscreens, voice-command technology, and minimalist ergonomics, TOGG wants more than just a normal interior; but rather something that functions as a smart living space.

“Today’s automobile is no longer a vehicle moving from point A to point B,” Karakas explained. “It is transforming into a smart device and a computer, and it is transforming into a third living space, after home and work.”

Turkey’s Automobile is permanently connected to the internet through its architecture, making it a full-time rolling hotspot. The vehicle pairs with mobile devices, communicates with smart homes and buildings, and any other infrastructure elements that happen to be connected. The C-SUV can also receive over-the-air software updates.

Photos: TOGG.

What Is The Range of Turkey’s Automobile?

The C-SUV offers two different battery packs with liquid thermal management systems. The first provides about 200 miles of range while the second offers over 300 miles of range. TOGG says the batteries can reach an 80 percent charge in less than 30 minutes.

Is Turkey’s Automobile All-Wheel Drive?

All-wheel drive is available as is rear-wheel drive. Those who like a more powerful vehicle will want to opt for all-wheel drive. Turkey’s Automobile, with a single e-motor and rear-wheel drive, produces 200 horsepower and hits 62 mph in 7.6 seconds.

By comparison, all-wheel drive models use a second e-motor to double horsepower to 400. One e-motor is positioned on the front axle while the other lives on the rear axle. Turkey’s Automobile, in an all-wheel drive configuration, hits 62 mph in 4.8 seconds.

Both models feature ventilated disc brakes, front and rear.

Turkey’s Automobile uses an independent MacPherson strut on the front axle. Photo: TOGG.

Autonomous Driving & Future Outlook

The C-SUV will have Level 2 autonomous driving capability, but will eventually support Level 3 capability in the future via its “flexible architecture topology.” While we have yet to learn everything about Turkey’s Automobile, it appears the vehicle will offer the some of the most advanced technology to date, like augmented reality. For example, Holographic Assistant replaces certain 2D displays (like navigation) with 3D images.

As TOGG continues to develop the C-SUV and other vehicles, the company is focused on working with their business partners, including smaller startups. Beyond automobiles, TOGG is hoping to facilitate a cleaner, more viable ecosystem for future generations.

“As one of the most excited members of the most anticipated project of Turkey, I am fully aware of our tremendous responsibility,” Karakas said. “This new world is a domain that is open to new ideas, governed by new technologies and values.”

Carl Anthony is Managing Editor of Automoblog and resides in Detroit, Michigan. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Ally Jolie Baldwin Foundation, and is a member of the Midwest Automotive Media Association and the Society of Automotive Historians. Anthony has worked in experiential marketing roles for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Volvo, and Local Motors over the years. 

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Smart Ways to make money with your car

The ever-rising rate of inflation can make it very tough to support your daily life. Your income never enhances at the same rate as the inflation. As such, you need some allied sources that will keep producing some perpetual income for you. In such instances, you probably miss out one of the most emotional possession in your life. Yes!! It is all about your car. Are you aware that in addition to serving your personal transportation needs and boosting your ego, your personal car can produce a steady income for you as well? Here come some simple yet effective tricks that will be worthy to try.

1. You may join package Delivery services

Do you have a personal car? If so, you can join the network for the online shopping platforms as a delivery partner. In this capacity, you will need to deliver packages to the buyers, purchasing from the web based stores.

• You need not to involve yourself into any sales and marketing campaigns.

• The providers will assign you the details to deliver the packages.

• These days, buyers prefer to buy products online. As such, online providers are always looking for reliable delivery partners to serve their customers.

• You can expect fro steady business from the first day itself.

2. Start the business of delivering food and other utilities

These days, people prefer the foods to be delivered at their doorsteps, rather than stepping into any restaurants.

• As such, you can tie up with any food delivery app or a restaurant for delivering the foods to their customers.

• You can even consider about delivering grocery or other utilities.

Even if you are a restaurant or a grocery shop yourself, this will be a worthy trick to try. It is for the reason, if you can offer delivery of the food or the other utilities, people will find you more appealing to deal with.

3. Join pool car services

If you have a car, you can consider the possibilities to join the pool cars for the students or for the office-goers. People prefer to avail the pool car services, rather than driving to office to dropping their wards to their schools. As such, in the similar capacity, you can certainly expect for a significant extent of revenue.

4. Don’t miss out the App cab services

Another way to make money with your car is to join the App cab services. You can join the providers like Ola and Uber who caters to billions of people from all around the globe on a daily basis. There have been instances that, people starting as a App Cab driver on a part-time basis, eventually converting it to their full time profession.

5. Vehicle Advertising

Vehicle advertising is considered as one of the most effective and economical ways to promote a brand. Hence, brand owners are interested to use 3rd party vehicles for displaying their ads. You can try this trick as well. Association with the top brands can fetch you a fair extent of money, without even doing something in an active manner.

Try these simple tricks and you will be surely impressed with the results.

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SuperStrada: Revisiting the Ducati 900 SS, 25 years on

Mike Vienne is a man obsessed by weight. His specialty is turning blunt knives into razor-sharp scalpels: or rather, improving sportbikes by stripping off everything that slows them down.

He runs L.A.-based Championship Cycles, which “began from the idea that less is more. Because more is heavy, and heavy is slow.”

Normally he focuses on removing parts compromised by regulations and cost restrictions. But occasionally he’ll dig deeper into a bike and come up with something completely different—like this Ducati 1100 ‘SuperStrada’.

“Last year, the owner of a 1995 Ducati 900 SuperSport contacted me,” says Mike. “It’s also one of my personal favorites, and he had a desire to create something unique.”

The bike had been sitting for many years though, after the air-cooled L-twin motor had given out. “A good portion of the original bodywork was damaged too,” says Mike. “The tank and carburetors were caked solid with the evaporated remains of five-year old fuel, the suspension was leaking, and anything not covered in oil was rusted.”

Despite this inauspicious starting point, the owner’s goals were very ambitious. “He was asking a lot from a 25-year-old motorcycle. But this wasn’t meant to be a restoration, so I had some creative latitude.”

Mike proposed a modern reworking of Ducati’s own 900 Superlight—a sportier, more aggressive version of the 900 SS—and chose to focus on handling and lightness as the foundation of the build.

“As Lotus design engineer Colin Chapman once said, ‘simplify, then add lightness.’ That’s my mantra,” says Mike.

Rather than attempt to rescue the old 900 SS motor, Mike decided to install a newer, fuel-injected dual spark engine from a Monster 1100. It’s good for 95 horsepower in stock form.

Mike describes the engine swap as a “relatively easy” fit with the 900 SS chassis and swingarm, and as a bonus, the bigger engine is actually lighter than the older one—due to newer manufacturing processes. “You also gain reliable fuel injection, plus a mappable ECU.”

The very cool 2-into-1 exhaust system was fabbed up by a friend of Mike’s—“the relatively unknown moto talent named Max Hazan!” Mike reflashed the ECU to match it.

With the more powerful engine installed, it made sense to step up to fully adjustable suspension and radial brakes. Fortunately, as enthusiasm for the bike grew so did the budget—and more money was allocated to the project.

Mike ended up removing the stock fork internals and replacing them with a Mupo cartridge kit. And while the suspension was apart, he decided to anodize and titanium nitride coat the external pieces.

The brakes were upgraded with a Brembo 19RCS Corsa Corta master cylinder, plus Brembo GP-4RX billet calipers matched to BrakeTech’s CNC-machined ductile iron Axis rotors.

The stock oil cooler has been up-specc’d to a higher capacity Febur unit, to keep engine temps under control on hot Southern California days. Mike has also added a Yoyodyne slipper clutch, a quick shifter, a set of performance air intakes to help the engine breathe more freely, and a 520 chain conversion.

In the continuing efforts to keep weight in check, all of the bodywork is now carbon fiber. “I was able to find a perfect set of original Ducati Performance carbon side panels, and had a tail and nose fabricated to match,” says Mike.

“The fuel tank has been replaced by an exceptionally light Kevlar fuel cell. Combined, those items alone shed roughly 20 pounds of unnecessary weight!”

Mike then went into the smaller details to lighten the 900 SS: he detabbed the steel frame, and tore out nonessential wiring and componentry. He also fabricated a bunch of bits out of lightweight aluminum, to replace heavier steel factory parts. Discreet LED lighting and a simple racing seat pad help matters too. “Essentially, I stripped the Ducati down to its core elements.”

Ultimately, there’s room to gain even more weight savings in the future—via lighter wheels than the Marchesinis, for example. But right now the bike sits at 352 pounds wet, which is just 160 kilos with a full fuel load. (For reference, the stock 900 SS was 415 pounds/189 kilos dry.)

With everything screwed back together, Mike took the Ducati up north to Willow Springs Raceway for a few shakedown laps on the big track.

“The suspension, brakes and overall lightness come together remarkably well,” he reports. “You can dive into a corner much deeper and later than was possible before. It may not outrun a modern liter bike down the front straight, but you’ll certainly out-brake them going into the first corner, and get it turned and back on the power ahead of them.”

Realistically, this Ducati is more likely to spend time carving roads in the nearby canyons than on the track. So Mike and his client stepped away from the obvious Superlight moniker, and chose SuperStrada as its new name.

The paintwork and graphics are just as well judged as the mechanical upgrades: they’re a nod to the post-1985 ‘Cagiva era’ Ducatis, reworked with a slightly more modern feel.

We’re totally sold with the concept and even more with the execution. Now, if someone could produce a kit for the current Monster that captured this vibe …

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I Drove The Audi e-tron & Saw The Future. It’s Weird.

I was in Scottsdale, Arizona for a Turtle Wax event recently, and one of the activities was a sundown drive in a bunch of interesting cars. While some of my cohorts went for hot-rod Porsches and a McLaren MP4-12C, I got to drive an Audi e-tron. How was it? One word: weird

I was relatively sanguine about all this. Everyone that drove an EV (there were three Audi e-trons there) seemed upset at having missed out on “the cooler stuff.” I was okay with it. I have driven lots of hot cars over the years, but an e-tron was completely new to me. If you are familiar with the Q8, the e-tron is about that size. So if you are accustomed to Audi crossovers like that, you should have no problem maneuvering the e-tron.

Behind The Wheel of The Audi e-tron

Sliding into the seat, I was confronted by multiple touchscreens. In the airplane business, this is what is known as a glass cockpit. Everything in sight was either leather, piano black trim, brushed aluminum or darkened glass. Very slick and high-tech, but in a bunch of ways, not all that different from any other modern Audi SUV or crossover.

The same went for the exterior. It looks like a typical, modern-day Audi SUV or crossover. Like all modern Audis, the e-tron is covered with sharp creases, festooned with plastic, and liberally-sprinkled with sensors on every end and side. One front fender bender, I thought while I was driving, and there goes five grand worth of cameras and radar emitters.

What will the tertiary buyer’s market do when an e-tron gets in an otherwise reparable accident, but it gets totaled because the sensors, cameras, and radar components are worth 80 percent of the vehicle’s value?

Audi e-tron. Photo: Audi of America, Inc.

Cost of Ownership

I thought the same thing applied to the interior. All of those touchscreen displays control literally every function, seemingly apart from the steering wheel and pedals. What happens when one of those screens goes out? What happens when the Audi you bought from the second owner suffers a screen malfunction and your heater is stuck on “pizza oven” no matter what? You better have a warranty to cover those repair bills.

But this is true of pretty much any modern vehicle. Simple systems that used to be controlled by knobs or switches are now controlled by galvanic/pressure-sensitive haptic touchscreens that will cost you four figures just for the part. Labor will be extra. A lot extra. We are fast approaching an era when cars will be going to the landfill simply because the cost to fix something is more than what the car is worth.

Oh well, it’s not like we have to worry about a disposable culture ruining the plant or anything like that.

Photo: Audi of America, Inc.

How Does The Audi e-tron Drive?

I pulled onto the side street, the silver McLaren just in front of me. The long train of cars all idled forward, coming to a stop before we would all head off in a group. The double-pane windows and build quality had me as if I were sealed inside a moving bank vault. I could hear the McLaren idling but as for the e-tron, complete silence.

When we got out of traffic and on our own, just the Turtle Wax crew, various Otto car club types, and the other journalists with us, I let the McLaren get a healthy gap on me. I was trolling along, doing about 10 mph or so when I mashed the “gas.” When I looked down, I was amazed to be doing well over 60. I wasn’t keeping time or anything, but we got from almost a standstill to freeway speed like that!

Officially, Audi says the e-tron can hit 60 in 5.5 seconds with Boost Mode.

It was completely weird and puzzling, uncanny and baffling on a deep level. I just made up a gap to a frickin McLaren in a beat and a half and it barely registered at all. No sensation of speed. No whoomph. No aural input. No almighty shove in the chest, just a modest rearward pressure from the (slight) G forces. Like that I covered an eighth of a mile or so, and . . . nothing. All I was, was further down the road.

The jury is still out whether this is a good or bad thing. So for right now, I will just say it’s simply weird.

Photo: Audi of America, Inc.

More Than Just Numbers

With two electric motors, the Audi e-tron produces 335 horsepower and 414 lb-ft. of torque. With Boost Mode, those figures jump to 402 horsepower and 490 lb-ft. of torque. The EPA estimates that total range is 204 miles.

Earlier this year, we did a virtual showdown of the Tesla Model S and the Audi e-tron GT Concept. Judging by the numbers, both are equally impressive. But those are just numbers. Those aren’t the whole story or even close to part of the story. Convincing yourself that performance numbers are all that matters in a car is like choosing your prom date based solely on her measurements.

Photo: Audi of America, Inc.

Good But Not Grand

Regarding the Audi e-tron, there is a legitimate feeling of disconnection that gearheads may not like. For the average driver, probably not a big deal. However, for those who love to drive, this is a feeling of attainment without accomplishment. It’s like standing on the moving sidewalk at the airport. You get 100 yards down the concourse, but you don’t feel like you’ve achieved anything. You simply arrive at your gate.

While we have nothing against electric vehicles, the Audi e-tron is like a horizontal glass elevator. Driving it is as rewarding as pressing the button labeled “Lobby.”

Tony Borroz has spent his entire life racing antique and sports cars. He is the author of Bricks & Bones: The Endearing Legacy and Nitty-Gritty Phenomenon of The Indy 500, available in paperback or Kindle format. Follow his work on Twitter: @TonyBorroz. 

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Why You Need An Extended Ram Warranty

• The increased luxury, comfort, and capability of Ram trucks could mean higher repair costs, which are only covered by a factory warranty for a limited time.
• Planning for the long-term life of your Ram truck now can avoid frustration in the future.
• CARCHEX offers a variety of extended Ram warranty options to continue protection.

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Ram fans know the Cummins inline-six power plant is one of the most reliable engines ever built. Nonetheless, even with a robust engine and drivetrain, Rams are subject to wear and tear, unexpected breakdowns, and expensive repair costs. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about standard Ram warranty coverage and how it compares to extended warranties, including Mopar Vehicle Protection Plans and third-party options through the extended warranty provider CARCHEX.

Why Does Your Ram Need Protection?

Advancing technologies make Ram trucks more luxurious, efficient, and capable than ever. The 2019 Ram 1500 Rebel is considered by automotive journalists and industry experts to offer a near perfect blend of comfort and off-road capability. In order to achieve this balance for a truck like the Rebel, a number of advanced electronics and components are needed throughout the vehicle. As a result, the need for extended coverage also increases.

“These new technologies can add features and improve fuel efficiency, but are more prone to have issues,” explained Jake Fisher, Consumer Reports Director of Auto Testing.

Consider the East German Cold War era Trabant, a car with a two-stroke engine mounted on a steel frame covered by a plastic body. It was always unreliable, but lasted for decades because it was the essence of minimalism. The car could be disassembled and rebuilt using common hand tools. It’s not as easy to do that with vehicles today, especially expensive trucks. The economic minimalism of the Trabant is jarring compared to the power, luxury, and capabilities of American-built Ram trucks, but with power comes responsibility. Responsibility for Ram owners might come in the form of an extended warranty, or a high repair bill if there is no warranty coverage.

As an example, the Uconnect 8.6 navigation head units found in the 2018 Ram 1500 Big Horn can’t be fixed with a wrench and a hammer, and parts alone cost $1,530. Peace of mind comes from knowing your Ram will crush interstate miles for years to come with the coverage of an extended warranty.

2019 Ram 1500 Rebel 12 with Uconnect 4C NAV and 12-inch touchscreen.

What Is Covered by Ram’s Factory Warranty? 

New 2020 Ram 1500s come with a powertrain warranty for drive systems and a basic limited warranty, or bumper-to-bumper warranty. Ram’s factory warranty is also transferable.

Covered components under FCA US LLC’s basic limited warranty last for the first 3 years or 36,000 miles of ownership, whichever comes first. It includes virtually, but not literally, everything between the bumpers. The standard Ram warranty comes with a few exceptions, including a 24-month limit for windshields. Other exceptions include: 

• Mufflers
• Water pumps
• Drained batteries
• Shocks and struts
• Gaskets and seals
• Catalytic converters 

The Uconnect head unit is covered under the basic limited warranty, regardless if the truck is new or used. Ram’s limited powertrain warranty varies by engine type: 5 years and 60,000 miles for gas engines and an increase to 100,000 miles for diesel ones. 

A corrosion warranty of 3 years and unlimited mileage guarantees coverage for cost of repairs for rust or corrosion. Outer panels are covered for 5 years and unlimited miles.

Finally, roadside assistance, including flat tire service, gas delivery, battery jumpstart, and towing to the nearest dealer, is also part of the Ram warranty.

Ram Warranty Summary:

• Basic Limited Warranty: 3 years, 36,000 miles
• Powertrain Limited Warranty: 5 years, 60,000 miles (gas) or 100,000 miles (diesel)
• Anti-Corrosion Perforation Limited Warranty: 3 years, unlimited miles (all panels) or 5 years, unlimited miles (outer panels)
• Federal Emissions Warranty: 2 years, 24,000 miles or 8 years, 80,000 miles (specific components)
• Roadside Assistance: 5 years, 60,000 miles

How Does Ram’s Warranty Compare?

Within the automotive industry, Ram warranties are a bit below average, with many manufacturers offering five-year or longer bumper-to-bumper warranties. Volvo and Mini are among the most confident in their rust-proofing, offering 12-year corrosion guarantees. But, FCA US LLC warranty coverages equal or surpass America’s perennial reliability favorites, Honda and Toyota. 

An extended Ram warranty is one of the best ways to protect your truck from expensive repairs.

What About Ram’s Lifetime Warranty, CPO Warranties & Mopar Extended Warranties?

The bad news for Ram owners who want lifetime coverage is Ram’s legendary Lifetime Mopar Vehicle Protection Plan was discontinued last year. 

Certified pre-owned (CPO) warranties come standard with certified low-mileage, late-model Rams purchased from FCA US LLC authorized dealers. The CPO Ram warranty extends the powertrain warranty to 7 years and 100,000 miles for all engines, and provides a three-month, 3,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty. The $100 deductible and $150 transfer fee for CPO warranties is offset by a complimentary three-month satellite radio subscription and 24/7 roadside service coverage. Only vehicles that pass Ram’s 125-point inspection are certified.

For those interested in extending their Ram warranty from the manufacturer, Mopar Vehicle Protection Plans offer coverage up to 8 years or 150,000 miles. There are two options:

• Added Care Plus: Covers 800 components.
• Maximum Care: Covers over 5,000 components.

You must purchase the plan within 36 months or 36,000 miles of the in-service date.

Why Ram Owners Need An Extended Warranty

Ram owners might want to consider an extended warranty because increased component complexity means increased vulnerability. As we have pointed out, the Ram’s Uconnect head units are a luxury that can add significantly to the cost of repairs down the road.  

On the mechanical side, for owners of 2016 or newer Ram 1500 trucks, the available air suspension is case in point. A cottage industry of converting Land Rovers from air suspension to steel coil suspension is driven by the inherent risk of leaks that come with air suspension. This is particularly true for trucks that will be driven in cold climates or over rough roads. The cost of a new compressor is over $2,000.

Air suspension today is more reliable than ever, and more capable. Back in 2004, Truck Trend gave its SUV of the Year award to the Land Rover LR3, proving decisively that air suspension can be a game changer. Ram’s class-exclusive Active-Level Four Corner air suspension has five settings. Raise it to the top setting for mudding or rock-crawling, or lower it all the way to gain that extra half-inch needed to slip your hitch under a trailer coupling without having to get out.

Ram owners are happy to take advantage of capability, convenience, and lower fuel costs, as the truck automatically crouches low at highway speeds to reduce drag in Aero mode. An extended warranty is the best way to protect an air suspension and all the benefits it brings for Ram owners.

What About Third-Party Extended Warranties for Ram Trucks? 

In general, third-party extended warranties offer many of the benefits as FCA US LLC’s factory and extended warranties. However, there are three main advantages that make a third-party extended warranty a smart choice for peace of mind once a factory warranty expires. 

#1: When you purchase a third-party extended warranty, you get to choose who works on your Ram vehicle. Mopar Vehicle Protection Plans require using an authorized FCA US LLC dealer. If you have a favorite mechanic, or just want the convenience of using a national chain like Pep Boys or Goodyear, you decide who works on your truck. You can also choose to use the dealership, if that’s your preference. The only requirement is that the repair facility is ASE certified. For example, CARCHEX, a popular extended warranty company, will pay any ASE certified shop directly for repairs, allowing you to choose your repair facility while CARCHEX pays the bill. 

#2: Third-party providers like CARCHEX offer highly customizable extended warranty options. CARCHEX offers five levels of customization. The Bronze level would be a good fit for someone who wants to protect their Ram engine, transmission, and 4×4 system. The most comprehensive level, Titanium, covers virtually all systems, including factory-installed rear seat DVD players and integrated GPS units. All CARCHEX plans include robust roadside emergency service.

#3: You can buy a third-party extended warranty at almost any time. Ram extended warranties from Mopar are only available in the first 3 years or 36,000 miles of ownership. That doesn’t leave you much time to decide if and what you want to purchase. The cost of an extended warranty is lower if you buy during the warranty period, but if you decide to wait, you can choose protection from CARCHEX or almost any other third-party provider.

Why Consider CARCHEX for Your Extended Protection?

We like CARCHEX because the company is a marketplace of extended warranty providers, and they’ve done the research for you. Convenient customer service is their hallmark. Their customer service representatives are available 24/7/365 to chat with you about their extended coverage options. They have a strong commitment to customer service, which is demonstrated in their Better Business Bureau A+ rating and accreditation. 

Other perks include:

• Transferable contracts.
• 30-day money back guarantee.
• Terms ranging from 5 to 10 years.
• Available for new or used cars over 100,000 miles.
• Affordable payment plans and $0 deductible options.

The flexibility, affordability, customization, and service of CARCHEX makes planning for the long-term life of your Ram simple. Head to their website or call 866-254-0205 for a customized quote for your Ram.

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the AUTOMOTORBLOG Team!

As we all know that Christmas is here, and the new year would be coming soon, so we thought that let us wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in advance. Not only that, we are going to discuss several upcoming additions that we are going to make in our working methods and services with the help of which all our visitors would be able to get an enhanced guide and knowledgeable content.

All About AutoMotorBlog

When we started this blog, our main motive was to provide our visitors with high-quality online guides regarding cars and motorcycles. There is a different type of content that we offer our visitors; those content types are as follows:

• Newest Cars – At our blog, you would be able to find out all the latest updates regarding the newest cars, motorcycles, and trucks in the market. More than that you would be able to know about their every single detail, with the help of our guides a number of our visitors can make their perfect choice to buy the best cars, motorcycles or trucks for themselves.

• Hard-Hitting News – With hard-hitting news, we mean that we post content regarding the latest technology that is being introduced in the automobile field. Moreover, we also offer the latest news of this field with the help of which you would be able to stay updated regarding every upcoming event.

Although our blog was launched in 2008, and till now, we have gained a lot of followers who follow us daily and can make themselves aware of everything that wants to know in the automobile sector.

• Motorcycle events – Whenever a new visitor hears about our blog, they always think that we post content regarding cars and trucks. But a fascinating fact is that we also post knowledgeable content regarding motorcycle news and events from all over the world.

Our highly -qualified writers research everything regarding motorcycle events and news with the help of which all our visitors can get the correct information about every such thing related to automobiles and motorcycles.

• Advertise with us – In case you want to advertise with us, then also we are available. With the help of our advertisement features, you would be able to get connected with 200,000 unique visitors every month, with the help of which you surely would be able to grow your work.

If you want to fetch more details regarding advertisements, then you can have a look at our contact us details or can email us directly. You would be able to get all types of advertising manners.

Our Mission

As we mentioned that as Christmas is here and New Year is almost coming, because of which we have created our new mission, let us have a look at the key features of our mission.

• We are going to work even harder from now with the help of which we can keep our site updated for always and can provide you the type of content our visitors want.

• We will also try to enhance our researching process, so no point gets left behind in our any article.

In the end, once again a Merry Christmas, our whole team of AutoMotorBlog wishes you a Happy Holidays and Happy New Year in advance.

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9 Tesla Concepts We Desperately Hope Become Real

“So many memes, so little time,” said the internet when Tesla launched the Cybertruck. The post-apocalyptic-looking machine will be Tesla’s first jump into the highly-competitive truck market. How successful the Cybertruck will be remains to be seen, but nonetheless, it got our imagination running! And we are not alone: our friends at Budget Direct Car Insurance cooked up these really cool renderings of possible Tesla concepts.

Given how often Tesla breaks the mold, perhaps these renderings are not too far off. Perhaps, in the future, one of the Tesla concepts below will have a smashing reveal (see what we did there?).

9 Tesla Concepts We Want!

Some of the renderings do seem plausible, like the Hot Hatch concept. This would be a nice, entry-level vehicle that Tesla could price under the Model 3. The Tesla Bus Concept seems plausible too. After all, if Tesla is going to send us to Mars, they should have no problem sending us across the metro.

By comparison, some of the other renderings seem less likely, but this is Tesla we are talking about. The Cybertruck took everyone by surprise, for better or worse. So if Tesla reveals a flying car next year that looks like a shark, it might be par for the course. Only Tesla and Tesla alone could get away with such things. In this regard, you have to hand it to them.

Enjoy the gallery below, provided by Budget Direct. Also, let us know on Twitter what your favorite Tesla concept is. Ours is the tractor. We would enter that in the tractor pull at the county fair for sure.

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  Tesla motorcycle concept

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  Tesla hot hatch concept

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  Tesla classic sports car concept

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  Tesla amphibious car concept

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  Tesla utility concept

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  Tesla tractor concept

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  Tesla bus concept

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  Tesla flying car concept

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  Tesla flying car concept extended blades

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