11.1 Percent Sales Rise Estimated for Chrysler in March

March is wrapping up, and even before the final sales numbers are announced, it seems that Chrysler will be celebrating a very good month.

Edmunds is estimating that Chrysler will have an 11.1 percent sales rise in March 2014 compared to March 2013, and the unit sales for Chrysler are estimated to reach 190,684. While other automakers have struggled for a 1 percent or 4 percent gain, Chrysler is one of the few automakers to get a double-digit sales percentage rise.

It is especially surprising that Chrysler has performed this month, considering that March 2014 only had 26 selling days, and March 2013 had 27 selling days.

The sales numbers for the month of March put Chrysler in close competition with Toyota who sold 207,531 units. Unlike Chrysler, however, Toyota did not have a substantial rise in sales compared to March 2013, only a 1.1 percent rise compared to Chrysler’s 11.1 percent rise.

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New Ram Trucks Will Make First Appearance at Texas State Fair

Friday is the kick-off for the Texas State Fair, and fair attendees will get a special first look at some of Ram's new trucks.

Ram will be unveiling several models of the 2012 Ram 1500 pickup truck including the Ram 1500 Tradesman Heavy Duty and the Ram 1500 Express Picture. The 2012 Ram 1500 Tradesman Heavy Duty will not be available until next year, so fair-goers will get a chance to see the new models before the rest of the country.

The Texas State Fair is no stranger to auto showcases. Their auto show, according to the Texas State Fair website, has been a favorite part of the fair since 1904 when they hosted Dallas' very first auto show. In 1989, they expanded their space to 300,000 square feet spanning two buildings and an additional outdoor area.

The auto show starts Friday, September 30 and runs through Sunday, October 23. Even if you don't live in Texas, though, you can find out more about the 2012 Ram 1500 by stopping by Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge at 212-19 Northern Boulevard in Bayside, New York. You can also check them out on Facebook or Twitter.

Jeep Wrangler Celebrates Landmark Birthday

The Jeep Wrangler, one of Jeep's best-selling and iconic vehicles, will be celebrating 70 years on the road this year.

Since 1941, when the model was used as a military vehicle in World War II, the Jeep Wrangler has been an American staple. It is a favorite off-road vehicle, and those looking to buy the 2012 model will be excited to hear that the 2012 Wrangler will have a new 285 horsepower engine, compared to the 202 horsepower engine in the previous model.

The 2012 Jeep Wrangler starts at $25,545 and goes up from there depending on features and add-ons. You can check out listings for the Jeep Wrangler and the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited here, and watch Motor Trend's test drive of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler below.

To drive a Jeep Wrangler for yourself, stop by Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge 212-19 Northern Blvd in Bayside, New York, or check them out online here. You can also follow them on Facebook or Twitter.