SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --
- Ram 1500 wins top award as Truck of Texas, plus Full-Size Pickup Truck of
Texas, Luxury Pickup Truck of
Texas, Best Powertrain (3.0-liter V-6 EcoDiesel), Best
Infotainment System (12-inch Uconnect Touchscreen) and Best Towing
Technology (air suspension)
- New Ram 2500 earns Heavy Duty Pickup Truck of
Texas
- Ram Power Wagon named Off-Road Truck of Texas
- Jeep® Wrangler wins Off-Road SUV of Texas for 10th consecutive year
- All-new 2020 Jeep Gladiator wins Mid-Size Truck of
Texas
- Jeep Renegade wins Sub-compact SUV of Texas
The 2020 Ram 1500 earned top honors as the Truck of Texas at the annual Texas Truck Rodeo, hosted
by the Texas Automotive Writers Association (TAWA).
Ram Truck won every category the brand entered, securing eight
awards, the most of any brand at the event. In addition to Jeep®
Wrangler winning Off-Road SUV of Texas for the 10th year in a row, the 2020
Jeep Gladiator won Mid-Size Truck of Texas, and the Jeep Renegade captured
Sub-compact SUV of Texas.
"The 2020 Ram 1500 once again captured the hearts of our members
this year and has earned our highest honor as the 2020 Truck of
Texas," said Michael Marrs, President of TAWA. "It continues
to be the benchmark for capability, technology and the attention to
detail sets it apart from the rest of the segment."
This year's Rodeo was held at Star Hill Ranch in Bee Cave, Texas, featuring both on- and light
off-road driving opportunities. TAWA members cast their votes after
two days of on- and off-road vehicle evaluations. Consideration is
given to everything from exterior/interior styling and off-road
capability to the entrant's overall utility, value and
performance.
More than 40 pickups trucks, SUVs and commercial vehicles were
entered in the competition this year and more than 50 TAWA members
attended.
Ram and Jeep vehicles with top honors included:
Ram brand
Truck of Texas: 2020 Ram 1500
Full-size Pickup Truck: 2020 Ram 1500 Rebel
Heavy Duty Pickup Truck: 2019 Ram 2500
Luxury Pickup Truck: 2020 Ram 1500 Limited
Off-Road Pickup Truck: 2019 Ram Power Wagon
Best Infotainment: 2020 Ram 1500 12-inch Uconnect Touchscreen
Best Towing Technology: Ram Air Suspension
Best Powertrain: 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel
Jeep brand
Off-Road SUV: 2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
Mid-Size Pickup Truck: 2020 Jeep Gladiator Overland
Sub-compact SUV: 2019 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk
About TAWA
The Texas Auto Writers Association, Inc. was founded in 1985 by
automotive journalists who wanted to provide an avenue of
professional growth, development and networking. These
professionals sought to create an automotive event that was unique
to Texas and the result was the
TAWA Truck Rodeo. Since 1992, Truck Rodeos have been held in
San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Fort
Worth, Granbury and
Spring Branch, and now
Dripping Springs. In 2003, TAWA
created an event for sedans, sports cars, and other vehicles not
eligible for the Truck Rodeo. The Texas Auto Roundup, as the event
is called today, is also held annually. For more information, visit
www.texasautowriters.org.
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manufactures, and sells or distributes vehicles under the Chrysler,
Dodge, Jeep®, Ram, FIAT and Alfa Romeo brands, as well as the SRT
performance designation. The Company also distributes Mopar and
Alfa Romeo parts and accessories. FCA
US is building upon the historic foundations of Chrysler
Corp., established in 1925 by industry visionary Walter P. Chrysler and Fabbrica Italiana
Automobili Torino (F.I.A.T.), founded in Italy in 1899 by pioneering entrepreneurs,
including Giovanni Agnelli.
FCA US is a member of the Fiat
Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) family of companies. (NYSE: FCAU/
MTA: FCA).
FCA is an international automotive group listed on the New
York Stock Exchange under the symbol "FCAU" and on the Mercato
Telematico Azionario under the symbol "FCA."
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