$33,000. That is the average amount of money people in the U.S. spend purchasing a new vehicle. Assuming you put $3,000 down, choose 5-year financing, and a rate of 4% annually for interest, you're talking about $552.50 each month. Now for some people, that's fine. For some people, spending money on a brand new car is, in fact, a good option. What if you just like the cachet of a new car? That's cool with us.

Last week, at the 2017 Dallas/Fort Worth Auto Show, Ram Trucks unveiled a new color scheme for its luxurious 2017 Laramie Longhorn trucks. 

 

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Everyone is rightfully concerned about fuel economy these days, because we never like to spend more at the gas station than we need to. Here are a few driving and maintenance tips to boost your Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, or Jeep brand vehicle's fuel efficiency in Russellville.

• The heavier your vehicle is, the harder your engine will have to work, and the more fuel it'll use. Cut down on extra cargo weight by packing only what you need for the trip.

A standout among other vehicles, the 2017 @Chrysler Pacifica is our Best of 2017 winner! #CarsBestOf https://t.co/t03ISFLJOI pic.twitter.com/TDo8ETz18x

— Cars.com (@carsdotcom) January 11, 2017

Shopping for a new family vehicle doesn't mean you're limited to the boring minivans. In fact, a minivan could very well be the best vehicle out there. That's the case for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, named the Best of 2017 by Cars.com. That's right, you can fit your whole family into the best overall vehicle on the Russellville roads.

The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) U.S. Nationals is the most talked about and esteemed drag racing event on the planet. It’s similar to New York Fashion Week, only for race car drivers. Everyone strives to get there, cross the famous finish line, and show off what they’ve got.

The NHRA has been the scene of quarter-mile history on the enormous grounds of the historic Indianapolis Raceway Park for over five decades. For Dodge, racing fever started in the early 1960s when a group of factory engineers went to Indy on their own time and stunned the…

When you do something right for long enough, you can start to build up a reputation. For the last 75 years of automotive history, the Jeep brand of vehicles has continued to impress every driver that takes the wheel of one of the many models that have come to exist throughout the decades. At Orr Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Russellville, we're excited to offer an impressive selection that draws from years of experience and growth - while also looking forward to all that comes next in the pipeline of reliable cars.

To celebrate this milestone, Jeep released a video…

Any of your summer plans can be enhanced by a new Jeep model this year! We encourage you to take on the wild outdoors in a pristine new Jeep model here at Orr Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Russellville! That’s why we only have the best-of-the-best Jeep models in stock, including the fantastic new 2016 Jeep Cherokee, 2016 Jeep Wrangler, 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2016 Jeep Renegade. Click on the video below to see what a new 4x4 can do for your grand summer adventures!

In the automotive industry, the J.D. Power name is well regarded and highly trusted, which is why folks put a lot of weight on its annual Initial Quality Study (IQS). For 2016, we at Orr Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Russellville have some very good news: both Chrysler and the Jeep brand showed so much improvement over their 2015 scores, they were named the 2016 “Most Improved Brands.” 

.@Jeep @Chrysler most improved brands in @JDPowerCars Initial Quality Study. Scores up 20%+ vs 2015. Details: https://t.co/xOP9Bpc7CL

— FCA-North America (@FiatChrysler_NA) June 22, 2016