Ram 1500 Wins 'Best of Show' At NAIAS
When determining the Best of Show, the judges consider new vehicles for their innovation, overall show impact, and execution of claims.

Mike Manley, Head of Ram Brand – FCA Global, introduces the all-new 2019 Ram 1500 at the truck's 2018 North American International Auto Show global debut. Ram's new half-ton player is a no-compromise pickup truck, leading in durability, technology and efficiency with innovative design and the highest quality materials.(Image courtesy of FCA US)

Mike Manley, Head of Ram Brand – FCA Global, introduces the all-new 2019 Ram 1500 at the truck's 2018 North American International Auto Show global debut. Ram's new half-ton player is a no-compromise pickup truck, leading in durability, technology and efficiency with innovative design and the highest quality materials.(Image courtesy of FCA US)
The all-new 2019 Ram 1500 “Best of Show” for the 2018 North American International Auto Show by Cars.com editors.
When determining the Best of Show, the judges consider new vehicles for their innovation, overall show impact, and execution of claims.
The all-new 2019 Ram 1500 becomes the benchmark for durability, technology, efficiency and convenience with features never before offered in a pickup.
Overall weight for the Ram 1500 has been reduced by 225 pounds. As the truck’s backbone, the frame uses advanced materials and engineering to eliminate weight while increasing stiffness and durability for 12,750 pounds of towing capability and 2,300 pounds of payload.
An all-new eTorque mild hybrid system delivers improved fuel efficiency in both V-6 and V-8 configurations.
As a segment disrupter, the new Uconnect 4C with a massive 12-inch touchscreen leads the pickup world with technology featuring split-screen capability, 360-degree camera views and exclusive content from SiriusXM with 360L.
Active safety and security systems join the technology onslaught with adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, Blind-spot Monitoring and ready alert braking.
Originally posted on Automotive Fleet
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