Ottawa St-Laurent Jeep & RAM Blog

Ottawa St-Laurent Jeep & RAM Pride, Adventure and Freedom -- Jeep® Brand Recognized for 23rd Consecutive Year as America's Most Patriotic Brand June 7, 2024 2024 Awards, Jeep Brand The Jeep® brand, celebrating more than eight decades of freedom, adventure, passion and authenticity, has again been named as America's most patriotic brand. For the 23rd year in a row, the Jeep...

Ottawa St-Laurent Jeep & RAM 2023-24 Jeep® Wagoneer Earns 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK Rating From IIHS June 6, 2024 2024 Awards, Jeep Wagoneer The 2023 and 2024 Jeep® Wagoneer earned a TOP SAFETY PICK rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). HIGHLIGHTS •2023-24 Jeep® Wagoneer recorded "good" ratings -- the highest possible result -- in key...

Ottawa St-Laurent Jeep & RAM Introducing the All-new, All-electric 2024 Jeep® Wagoneer S -- Jeep Brand's First Global Battery-electric SUV May 30, 2024 2024 Reveals, Jeep Wagoneer S The Jeep® brand is charging into the electrified SUV segment with the reveal of its first global battery-electric vehicle (BEV) -- the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition. The all-new, all-electric...

Ottawa St-Laurent Jeep & RAM All-new 2025 Ram 1500 RHO Offers Best Value, Fortifies Industry's Leading Light-duty Lineup April 25, 2024 2024 Reveals, RAM The all-new 2025 Ram 1500 RHO makes its debut today and once again cements Ram Truck as North America's off-road truck leader. As the latest example in a long line of performance truck leadership, the Ram 1500 RHO offers the best...

Ottawa St-Laurent Jeep & RAM Ram and Dodge Brands Take Home 2024 Kelley Blue Book Consumer Choice Awards March 27, 2024 Awards, Ram and Dodge Two Stellantis brands, Ram and Dodge, are taking home awards from Kelley Blue Book Consumer Choice Awards. HIGHLIGHTS •Ram wins the Kelley Blue Book Award for the Best Overall Truck Brand •Dodge wins the Kelley Blue Book Award...

Ottawa St-Laurent Jeep & RAM Chrysler Pacifica Named Best Minivan for Families in U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Cars for Families Awards March 15, 2024 Awards, 2024 Chrysler Pacifica Chrysler Pacifica, the most awarded minivan over the last seven years with more than 175 honors and industry accolades, is adding a significant recognition to the Chrysler brand's list of achievements....

Ottawa St-Laurent Jeep & RAM Dodge Delivers World's First and Only Electric Muscle Car, Announces All-new Dodge Charger Multi-energy Lineup March 5, 2024 New Reveal, Dodge Charger Multi-energy Lineup Dodge is igniting a new era of automotive muscle, announcing today the global debut of the world's first and only electric muscle car and the brand's first multi-energy muscle car: the...

Ottawa St-Laurent Jeep & RAM Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep® Wagoneer Earn 2024 PARENTS Best Family Cars Awards February 26, 2024 Awards, Jeep Wagoneer Chrysler Pacifica and Jeep® Wagoneer are being recognized in the 2024 Best Family Cars Awards by PARENTS, the leading source for caregivers for nearly 100 years. Rear-seat monitoring camera features for both Chrysler Pacifica and...

Ottawa St-Laurent Jeep & RAM Fiat 500e Named 2024 Urban Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal February 14, 2024 Fiat 500e, Awards The 500e is electrifying North America with its sustainable mobility mission as Stellantis' first BEV offering in the region. Green Car Journal editors noted the compelling combination of efficiency, affordability, style and zero-emission motoring with...

Ottawa St-Laurent Jeep & RAM Jeep® Brand Brings 35-inch Tires to Two-door 2024 Wrangler for the First Time Ever January 24, 2024 2024 Reveal, Tires, 2024 Wrangler The Jeep® brand is taking the iconic two-door 2024 Jeep Wrangler to new heights, literally, and bolstering the Wrangler's legendary 4x4 capability and go-anywhere attitude by announcing a new Xtreme 35 Tire Package,...

Ottawa St-Laurent Jeep & RAM Canada: Jeep® Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator Again Named 'Best Vehicle for Adventure' in 2024 AutoTrader Awards January 22, 2024 Awards, Jeep Wranger and Jeep Gladiator The 2024 Jeep® Wrangler, the most capable and recognized vehicle in the world, and the 2024 Jeep Gladiator, the world's most off-road capable midsize truck, have again been named...

Ottawa St-Laurent Jeep & RAM Hispanic Motor Press Names Jeep® Wrangler 4xe Adventure Vehicle of the Year November 17, 2023 Awards, Jeep Wrangler 4xe The electrified 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe continues to prove why its legendary capability, unmatched open-air freedom, class-leading efficiency, and premium features and amenities make it the best adventure vehicle available today, earning...

Ottawa St-Laurent Jeep & RAM Ram and Jeep® Brands Earn Top Honors From Texas Auto Writers Association November 9, 2023 Awards, Ram and Jeep Ram and Jeep® vehicles earned top honors at the annual Texas Truck Rodeo, hosted by the Texas Automotive Writers Association (TAWA). Collectively, these brands secured the most awards of any manufacturer at the event. HIGHLIGHTS •2Stellantis...

Ottawa St-Laurent Jeep & RAM Grand Wagoneer Wins Best Full-Size SUV as Part of the 2023 Newsweek Autos Awards November 1, 2023 Awards, Grand Wagoneer Grand Wagoneer, which takes American premium to a new level, is the winner of Newsweek's Best Full-Size SUV as part of the publication's annual 2023 Autos Awards competition. Wagoneer by Jeep also received top honors for Best Family-Friendly...

Ottawa St-Laurent Jeep & RAM Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV Named Wards 10 Best Engines and Propulsion Systems for 2023 September 14, 2023 Awards, Dodge Hornet This is the seventh consecutive year a Stellantis product has been included in the prestigious list of winners. HIGHLIGHTS •1.3-liter turbo I-4 PHEV powertrain in Dodge Hornet R/T wins in first year of availability •Hornet...

OTTAWA ST-LAURENT JEEP & RAM Essential Car Care: Synthetic Oil Myths & Checking Fluid Levels  August 12, 2024 Whether you're considering switching to synthetic oil or maintaining proper fluid levels, regular vehicle upkeep can make a huge difference.  Keeping your vehicle running smoothly is key to ensuring longevity and optimal performance. Whether you're considering...

Ottawa St-Laurent Jeep & RAM Grand Wagoneer Named Official Winter SUV of the Year From New England Motor Press Association for Second Year in a Row July 21, 2023 Awards, Grand Wagoneer The 2023 Grand Wagoneer, including the all-new long-wheelbase Grand Wagoneer L, earns both the Official Winter SUV of the Year and Best Premium Full-Size SUV at the annual New England Motor Press Association...

OTTAWA ST-LAURENT JEEP & RAM Essential Car Care: DIY Tips for Battery, Tires, Windshield Wipers, and Fluid Checks August 15, 2024 Below are some essential DIY car care tips for changing your car battery, replacing tires and windshield wipers, and checking fluid levels. Regular vehicle maintenance is crucial to ensure your car runs smoothly and safely. While you might prefer...

OTTAWA ST-LAURENT JEEP & RAM Is TAG Tracking Worth It? March 3, 2023 Considering the high cost of replacing a stolen vehicle and the emotional distress that comes with it, the installation fee of $650 + tax for the TAG Tracking system is well worth the investment. Car theft is a prevalent problem in Ottawa, with a car being stolen every 7 minutes in Canada on average. Vehicle...

Ottawa St-Laurent Jeep & RAM 2022 Jeep Compass Earns TOP SAFETY PICK Rating From IIHS June 21, 2022 Awards The SUV's TOP SAFETY PICK rating was driven by its performance in six IIHS crashworthiness tests that included three types of frontal crashes, a side impact, a rear impact and a rollover. HIGHLIGHTS •Highest possible ratings in each of six IIHS crashworthiness tests •Highest...

Ottawa St-Laurent Jeep & RAM All-new Grand Wagoneer 'Unanimous Choice' for 2022 Wards 10 Best Interiors & User Experience Award in First Year of Eligibility May 27, 2022 Wagoneer, Awards The all-new 2022 Grand Wagoneer with its spacious, luxurious and technologically advanced interior continues to set the standard for sophistication as a unanimous winner of Wards 10 Best Interiors...

Ottawa St-Laurent Jeep & RAM Stellantis Whips Up A 500+HP Hurricane I-6 Engine For Dodge, Jeep & Ram March 25, 2022 2022 Reveals Stellantis is swimming upstream with its latest announcement; the launch of the all-new, clean-sheet, inline 3.0-liter twin-turbo six-cylinder engine called 'Hurricane'. The plant in Mexico will have capacity to manufacture 250,000 Hurricanes a year. HIGHLIGHTS •Stellantis...

Ottawa St-Laurent Jeep & RAM Why? Making Sense Of Vehicle Maintenance January 11, 2022 Regular maintenance improves reliability and gives you superior control of you vehicle at all times. 8 REASONS WHY VEHICLE MAINTENANCE IS SO IMPORTANT 1.Safety first -- for you and your passengers 2.Regular maintenance improves reliability and gives you superior control of you vehicle at all times.  3.Protect...

Ottawa St-Laurent Jeep & RAM REVEAL: Chrysler Airflow Concept & Announces Plan For Brand's First Battery-Electric Vehicle By 2025 January 7, 2022 Chrysler pulls back the curtain with the unveiling of the Chrysler Airflow Concept at CES 2022 in Las Vegas, announcing commitment to launch its first battery-electric vehicle (BEV) by 2025 and plans for full battery-electric portfolio by 2028 The...

Ottawa St-Laurent Jeep & RAM Jeep Grand Cherokee Named Best SUV To Buy In 2022 By The Car Connection January 7, 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee All-new Redesigned Jeep Grand Cherokee Returns Stronger Than Ever to Win Best SUV Title Spot The iconic fifth-generation Jeep® Grand Cherokee, known for its legendary 4×4 capability, superior on-road refinement, premium styling and craftsmanship...

Ottawa St-Laurent Jeep & RAM 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee & First-Ever Grand Cherokee 4xe Reveal September 30.2021 2022 Reveals The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee lineup includes the Grand Cherokee 4xe, the First Electrified Grand Cherokee, and the New Trailhawk, the Ultimate 4x4 Grand Cherokee. This fifth-generation (2022) Jeep Grand Cherokee brings an all-new architecture, a...

Ottawa St-Laurent Jeep & RAM Ram Claims Top Spot In J.D. Power 2021 Initial Quality Study (IQS) September 2, 2021 Ram Trucks, Awards J.D. Power surveyed new-vehicle buyers about their first three months of ownership and tracked problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) to measure the performance of 32 brands. HIGHLIGHTS •Ram places first among 32 competitors; only truck-exclusive brand...

Ottawa St-Laurent Jeep & RAM Chrysler Pacifica Named AutoGuide Family Vehicle Of The Year For 2021 May 1, 2021 Chrysler Pacifica The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica has been named the 2021 Family Vehicle of the Year by AutoGuide in the automotive website's annual awards and further adds to its accolades as the most awarded minivan over the last five years. HIGHLIGHTS •2021 Chrysler Pacifica,...

  OTTAWA ST-LAURENT JEEP & RAM Bad Credit & Car Loans: How To Get Approved November 3, 2020 You're shopping for a vehicle and you're having difficulty securing a loan -- a loan for a car you need, like now. How can you get approved for a car loan with bad or no credit? There’s a variety of reasons that lead to you being here today. After all, misfortunes happen...

Ottawa St-Laurent Jeep & RAM Wrangler Vs. Bronco: The Off-Road Showdown October 27, 2020 Jeep Wrangler Both Jeep and Ford have die-hard fans that already know which SUV they'll drive next. But for some, the thrilling news of two grand releases it comes with a dilemma: Wrangler or Bronco? Jeep recently announced the release of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe, a brand-new plug-in electric...

OTTAWA ST-LAURENT JEEP & RAM What's The Difference Between The Ram DT And The Ram DS? August 1, 2020 When Ram introduced the new generation of its ever-popular Ram 1500, they continued to manufacture the older generation model. Hence the new-body style Ram DT and the classic edition Ram DS. In 2019, Ram introduced a new generation of its ever-popular Ram 1500, all while...

OTTAWA ST-LAURENT JEEP & RAM How To Update Uconnect? July 9, 2020 Need to update Uconnect? Do it yourself in a few easy steps. All you need is your VIN, a 4G USB stick, access to a computer, and your vehicle. WHAT YOU NEED To update Uconnect yourself, you will need: •Your Vehicle's VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) •Access to a computer •Your...

Ottawa St-Laurent Jeep & RAM 5 Reasons Why The Jeep Wrangler's Resale Value Is So High January 28, 2020 Jeep Wrangler According to Kelly Blue Book, the Jeep Wrangler has the highest resale value after an average of five years on the road. When looking for your next SUV, the Jeep Wrangler is an amazing choice with features no other SUV can offer. Bonus: they have one of the...

Ottawa St-Laurent Jeep & RAM 2020 Jeep Gladiator Is the North American Truck Of The Year January 14, 2020 Awards, Jeep Gladiator We're pleased to announce that the all-new Jeep® Gladiator -- the most capable midsize truck ever -- was named the 2020 North American Truck of the Year by a panel of automotive experts. WINNER OF NORTH AMERICAN TRUCK OF THE YEAR: THE ALL NEW 2020...

OTTAWA ST-LAURENT JEEP & RAM Why Is My Check Engine Light On? August 21, 2019 Your check engine light came on, now what? These tips can help you determine whether it's just a loose gas cap or if your vehicle has more serious engine problem. We've all been there before. You're driving along when you notice a yellow light out of the corner of your eye. A quick glance at the dash and...

Ottawa St-Laurent Jeep & RAM Dodge Powers To Top 10 In J.D. Power 2019 U.S. Initial Quality Study July 14, 2019 Dodge Dodge had an improvement of an 8 percent growth in the brand's initial quality score from last year's study. Dodge also placed in the industry's top 10 at No. 8 overall, which marks the brand's highest ranking ever. Dodge Challenger Leads Midsize Sporty Car Segment •Dodge...

Ottawa St-Laurent Jeep & RAM The All-New Ram 1500 Wins TRUCKTREND'S 2019 Pickup Truck Of The Year January 8, 2019 Awards, RAM Trucks The TRUCKTREND® jurors selected the Ram 1500 as the 2019 Pickup Truck of the Year following an intense weeklong evaluation of eight trucks that underwent 1,300-plus miles of grueling performance testing in California. ❝ It is clear to us...

Ottawa St-Laurent Jeep & RAM The 2019 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Named 4-Wheeler's '2019 SUV Of The Year' January 7, 2019 Jeep Wrangler The 2019 Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon -- the most capable SUV ever -- has been named FOUR WHEELER's 'SUV of the Year 2019'. The 'SUV of the Year' award is given annually by the editors of the opinion-leading off-road enthusiast publication. ❝ The Wrangler...

OTTAWA ST-LAURENT JEEP & RAM 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque 2019 WardsAuto '10 Best Engines' Winner December 17, 2018 Ottawa St-Laurent Jeep & RAM is pleased to announce that the all-new 3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque has been named one of the industry's '10 Best Engines' for 2019 by the editors of WardsAuto. Making its debut in the all-new 2019 Ram 1500 (DT), the 3.6L Pentastar...