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ASK US ABOUT FULLY ELECTRIC JEEP SUVS An Electrifying Future Jeep is looking to lead the charge in all-electric, all-terrain dominance. We all know about the Jeep Wrangler 4xe and the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe electric hybrid models that have made waves around the nation, but there hasn’t been an all-electric Jeep … until now! While information is very limited, Jeep revealed at the Paris Motor Show this past October that they will be introducing four fully-electric SUVs to their roster and have plans to eliminate carbon emissions from their entire lineup. With news like this, our crew at Preston Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Wilmington is ecstatic and can’t wait to see these new Jeeps on the lot. The Plan By 2025, Jeep plans to only release fully electric and electric-hybrid models in North America and Europe, with the hope that by 2030, all Jeeps in production will be fully electric. The goal is that by 2030, 50% of all North American Jeep sales and 100% of all European Jeep sales will be fully electric models. The news is not surprising to anyone who has kept up with Jeep and Stellantis as a whole, as models like the 4xe Jeeps, the Dodge Hornet, and future vehicles, like the fully-electric 2024 Dodge Charger, have caught the attention of drivers around the nation. If you’re wondering, “Does Jeep have a fully electric vehicle?” The answer is currently no. However, that will soon change with the release of the Jeep Recon in North America, the Jeep Avenger in Europe, and the reimagined Wagoneer S which is set for a global release. Here’s what we know about each of these new electric Jeeps: Jeep Recon This Jeep will feature trail-rated capability and similar to the Jeep Wrangler, will have all-terrain systems like Selec-Terrain traction management. The Jeep Recon will also feature removable tops, doors, and glass. Reservations for this fully electric BEV Jeep SUV will open in early 2023, while production will begin in 2024. Jeep Avenger The targeted battery range of the Jeep Avenger is approximately 400 kilometers and the off-road capability will be catered to the European market. Production is already underway and these new fully electric Jeep SUV models are expected to be released in early 2023. Wagoneer S The class and luxury we expect from Wagoneer vehicles will certainly impress, as well as the new aerodynamic design and powertrain capabilities that will be seen in the Wagoneer S. Off-road prowess and top-tier motor performance will come standard in the Wagoneer S. The SUV will have a targeted range of 400 miles, 600 horsepower, and the ability to go from 0-60 MPH in a mere 3.5 seconds. Like the Jeep Recon, reservations will open in early 2023, and production will begin in 2024. Stay Informed To keep up to date with reservation dates and new information as it is released, contact Preston CDJR of Wilmington. CONTACT US

ASK US ABOUT THE 2023 Dodge Hornet Look Who’s Back The Dodge Hornet has RETURNED and looks to be the most impressive new vehicle on the road. This electric hybrid may have forgotten its gas-engine roots, but not its classic Dodge muscle DNA. The 2023 Dodge Hornet specs are incredible, from the powertrain to price. According to Stellantis, the 2023 Dodge Hornet is going to be the, “industry’s quickest, most powerful utility vehicle under $30,000,” and our team at Preston Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Wilmington can’t wait to have one of these beauties on our lot. It currently looks like the 2023 Dodge Hornet will be available in multiple trim levels, including the 2023 Dodge Hornet R/T, the 2023 Dodge Hornet GT, and possibly even a 2023 Dodge Hornet GT GLH Concept model. To stay up to date or to find out when you can purchase your very own 2023 Dodge Hornet, contact Preston CDJR of Wilmington. Electrified Power The 2023 Dodge Hornet R/T trim is built with a 1.3L Turbo engine with an electric motor and a Segment-Exclusive PowerShot that boosts the vehicle's horsepower specs and can take the 2023 Dodge Hornet from 0-60 MPH in a mere 6.1 seconds. The 2023 Dodge Hornet GT trims are powered by a 2.0L turbocharged Hurricane4 engine and electric 15.5kWh battery that can jet the 2023 Dodge Hornet from 0-60 MPH in 6.5 seconds. This SUV also comes with a multitude of best-in-class and class-exclusive features such as dynamic torque vectoring, Koni shocks, Brembo four-piston calipers, and more to perfect every aspect of driving. Unmatched Cockpit The 2023 Dodge Hornet interior is a sight of its own. It exudes a race-car type of style that is only made better by advanced technologies, starting with the 10.25-inch center touchscreen display and 12.3-inch digital drive cluster. The 2023 Dodge Hornet even comes with a best-in-class speaker system and Amazon Alexa to truly make the cockpit feel like the future of car-driving. For safety, the 2023 Dodge Hornet comes with an available 360-degree Surround View Camera, Lane Warning Support, Automatic Emergency Braking, and much, much more. Stay In The Loop If you’re as excited as we are about the all-new 2023 Dodge Hornet, you’re going to want to contact Preston CDJR of Wilmington to stay up to date on new information and availability as it is released. CONTACT US

ASK US ABOUT THE 2023 DODGE DURANGO SRT HELLCAT The Most Powerful SUV Ever Returns: Meet The 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat The one-hit-wonder 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat became one of the most beloved SUVs among adrenaline enthusiasts and Preston Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Wilmington is happy to announce that Dodge just couldn’t help but bring this powerhouse back. To recapture the roar of the 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat engine, the 2023 model is fitted with the same 6.2L HEMI® Hellcat V8 motor that’s capable of pumping out an exhilarating 710 horsepower and 642 lb.-ft. of torque. These muscles aren’t just for show either. The SUV is capable of towing up to 8,700 lbs. and can jet the 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat from 0-60 MPH in just 3.5 seconds. Not Your Momma’s SUV While not all details on the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat have been made public, we do know that it will also feature multiple customizable drive modes and easy-to-use paddle shifters. The interior even features the Uconnect® touchscreen with a unique “smoke-Show” start-up animation and all of the famous available Uconnect® technologies that can be found on other SRT models. As one of three irresistible Dodge vehicles that feature SRT Hellcat models, and the only SUV in that lineup, it’s impossible not to be astonished at the advancements and capability of the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat. From brain and brawn to speed and performance, Dodge has ensured that the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat is going to be one of the most insane vehicles on the road. Take The Next Step Don’t be the person that lets a boring SUV slow their life down. Become the driver that smokes the competition and turns heads. Those willing to attempt taming this beast can order their 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat sometime in September of 2022. To stay up to date on the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat or to receive updates on the vehicle as new information is released, contact Preston CDJR of Wilmington. CONTACT US

Shop New Jeep Inventory Jeep Named Most Patriotic Preston Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Wilmington is happy to announce that, for the 20th consecutive year, Brand Keys has named Jeep as America’s most patriotic brand, and that title wasn’t exclusive to the automotive industry. Brand Keys surveyed over 5,800 American consumers between the ages of 16 and 65 to assess 1,172 different American companies and who they deemed to portray the highest level of patriotism. For the second consecutive decade, Jeep was named most patriotic, and the reasons are pretty clear. Considering the company has been serving Americans with legendary 4x4 capabilities for over 80 years, it's no wonder why Jeep has dominated the annual survey. Front Runner Naming Jeep the most patriotic brand in America is an easy choice for most Americans. After all, not many other brands were bred to serve in World War II and have been celebrating freedom since 1941. Next year, Jeep is honoring and giving tribute to U.S. military members with a special limited edition, military themed 2023 Jeep Gladiator and 2023 Jeep Wrangler Freedom Package. Not only that, but with every special edition Freedom Package Jeep that is sold, Jeep will donate a generous portion of the profits to American military charities. The Future In addition to giving tribute and providing aid to U.S. military members and families, Jeep is also doing their part in saving our beautiful nation and environment with all-new hybrid and fully electric Jeep vehicles. Don’t worry, these hybrid and electric Jeeps aren’t sacrificing an ounce of the 4x4 capability that helped Americans name Jeep as the most patriotic brand. In fact, with multiple motors on the hybrid Jeep 4xe Wrangler trim, the hybrid Jeep provides more available torque and may actually be the most off-road capable Jeep Wrangler available. Contact Us For more information about the Freedom Package or to test drive and purchase your own Jeep, visit Preston CDJR of Wilmington today. CONTACT US

Ask Us About The Ram 1500 TRX Sandblast Edition Best Truck On Earth The 2022 Ram 1500 TRX Sandblast Edition may be about to take the title of the most exciting new truck on the market. Ram found the perfect blend of power, luxury, and ferocious style. This off-road truck is capable of traversing just about any terrain with its model-exclusive Bilstein® Black Hawk® e-Shock suspension, has an aggressively strong powertrain, features out of this world tech, and comes with trim-exclusive customizable style options. Truly the 2022 Ram 1500 TRX Sandblast Edition engine outshines every other truck in its class and is easily the quickest, fastest, and most powerful truck in the world. Contact Preston Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Wilmington to reserve yours today. Power The name may be Ram, but the truck looks more like a bull. Exclusive to the 2022 Ram 1500 TRX Sandblast Edition is a unique Mojave Sand Clear Coat, 18-inch black beadlock-capable wheels, and a fiery spirit. Under the hood of this beast is a 702 horsepower Supercharged 6.2L HEMI® V8 engine with 650 lb.-ft. of torque that is capable of going from 0-60 MPH in just 4.5 seconds. For off-road dominance, the 2022 Ram 1500 TRX Sandblast Edition features eight performance-tuned drive modes including Baja, Rock, Mud/Sand, and the model-exclusive TRX Performance mode. To top it all off, the 2022 Ram 1500 TRX Sandblast Edition is capable of towing over 8,000 lbs. and can haul a maximum 1,310 lbs. Interior The 2022 Ram 1500 TRX Sandblast interior is a sight to behold. Seating five, the cabin is spacious with 132 cu.ft. of passenger volume and features luxurious carbon fiber and suede accents. A Ram 1500 TRX Sandblast Edition exclusive, the interior is customizable and unlike the other Ram 1500 TRX trims, offers light frost interior accents. Even sweeter than the interior design is the technology. Just past the flat-bottom suede steering wheel, drivers are greeted by a massive digital full-color instrument cluster. Just to the right is a new, customizable 12-inch high-definition Uconnect® 5C NAV touchscreen that comes with a suite of performance and off-road pages, Ram Connect, and much more. Don’t Settle You deserve the best truck in the world. Purchase your 2022 Ram 1500 TRX Sandblast Edition today. For more information and inventory updates for the Ram 1500 TRX Sandblast Edition, visit Preston CDJR of Wilmington. CONTACT US

Ask Us About The 2024 Jeep Wrangler EV Adventure Electrified: The 2024 Jeep Wrangler EV For years, people have been asking, “When will there be an electric Jeep Wrangler?” Well, we finally have our answer! Soon to be released, Jeep will be rolling out the all-new, all-electric 2024 Jeep Wrangler EV with five trim levels: the 2024 Jeep Wrangler EV Sport, the 2024 Jeep Wrangler EV Freedom, the 2024 Jeep Wrangler EV Sahara, the 2024 Jeep Wrangler EV Rubicon, and the 2024 Jeep Wrangler EV Magneto. While the Jeep Wrangler has been an American staple for over 30 years and recently introduced the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid model, the 2024 Jeep Wrangler EV will be the first Jeep of its kind and will set in motion a new era for Jeep. Contact Preston Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Wilmington to stay updated as Stellantis releases more information between now and the release date. We’re certain they’ll shock us with new, never before seen features! What’s in the Works? Here’s what we currently know about the 2024 Jeep Wrangler EV: it’s AWESOME. While the 2024 Jeep Wrangler EV’s interior is expected to be visually similar to the current Jeep JL-series Wrangler, the 2024 Jeep Wrangler EV will likely feature new technology, such as a biometric recognition system that will possibly be able to differentiate physical features of the vehicle’s owner using features such as facial recognition or fingerprint scanning, to confirm the identity of the driver and lock/unlock the vehicle or start the Jeep’s engine. There may even be four chassis-mounted battery pack configurations and a feature that allows two 2024 Jeep Wrangler EVs to recharge one another. In 2021, when Stellantis previewed their 2024 Jeep Wrangler EV Magneto prototype, the powertrain was said to be capable of 285 horsepower and the cabin would sport all of the classic Jeep features, like removable doors and a removable top. However, until production is complete, information will remain fluid. Keep Tabs To stay up to date with information as it’s released, such as the 2024 Jeep Wrangler EV’s range, charging capabilities, and more, contact Preston CDJR of Wilmington! CONTACT US

Join the Ram Revolution Ram Revolution: Fans Are Invited to Help Revolutionize Ram Trucks Do you want to get the inside scoop on information about upcoming Ram electric vehicles? Join the Ram Revolution and become a part of the movement. Fans who join have the ability to receive updates in advance about important Ram announcements, give feedback, and ultimately play a major role in the development of the Ram electric lineup. Signing up for Ram Revolution is simple, all you have to do is fill out the form on the Ram website and you will start receiving exclusive updates from Ram. Tag along as Ram revolutionized the EV game and turn to Preston Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Wilmington when it’s time to purchase your all-new Ram electric vehicle. Benefits of Joining In addition to having the ability to provide input about the future of Ram, members of the Ram Revolution get exclusive access to images and information about Ram electric vehicles. Just last month, Ram Revolution members were the first to witness images and videos of the upcoming Ram 1500 battery-electric vehicle (BEV). New advancements to Ram electric trucks are being made every day, so don’t miss out on the latest Ram news. As the number one brand in truck quality, Ram aims to improve the electric truck market by allowing consumers to have an active voice in the production of new Ram electric trucks. Whether you are skeptical, optimistic, have ideas, or just want to provide your opinion, the experts at Ram want to hear from you! Sign Up Today To be among the first to hear about advancements and give your two cents in the production of Ram electric vehicles and more specifically, the Ram 1500 BEV, take advantage of the opportunity to join the Ram Revolution. You can only get these exclusive updates by becoming a member, so sign up today! There’s nothing like driving a vehicle that you played an active part in developing, so join along in the process and become one of the first people to take home an electric Ram truck from Preston CDJR of Wilmington. Our team is excited to hear about everything you discover as a member of the Ram Revolution. CONTACT US

On February 24 th, 2022 the Preston Automotive Group (PAG) and Brandywine Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram entered into a merger, forming one of the largest Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram inventories in the mid-Atlantic. As part of the merger, Brandywine Collision Center and the Moke America franchise for Delaware also joined the PAG family. Preston knows the CDJR brand well as this is their second franchise with the manufacturer and boast the best inventory selection, experience, and prices.  Preston will also be expanding the Moke America franchise to Pittsville, MD, Lewes, DE, and Millsboro, DE markets. Preston Automotive Group represents 12 brands in Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia where they proudly serve the Delmarva Peninsula and Baltimore Area. David Wilson Jr., President and CEO of the Preston Automotive Group stated, “We are excited to team up with the Jones and Boyd family and build on their over 60 year reputation. Our family has the same values and love for our associates as they do. Together we know our future is bright. With family in the Wilmington area, we have been familiar with the location for many years. We are excited that these new members of the Preston Automotive Group will not only give us the opportunity to serve our family in the area, but also a chance to meet new customers and continue to serve past customers of Brandywine CDJR as well. The name on the building has changed but the same smiling faces will be greeting our guests and showing them the love they deserve.” With community as one of the Preston Automotive Group’s core values, Preston strives to be an important part of their local community in every store location. Preston’s mission is to provide a superior workplace for their associates so that as a team Preston can provide their guests with a superior customer experience. Preston is eager to become an active member of the Wilmington community. For more information hop online to prestonmotor.com.