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Camping Spots on Lake Michigan, WI Spring is finally here, which means many people are excited to get outside and enjoy the increasing temperatures and nice weather. One of the best ways to do that is to go camping or hiking to enjoy the beautiful scenery and be one with nature. Check out these parks along the shore of Lake Michigan! more Read More: Jeep brand engagement earns "Cult Brand" honor by The Gathering State Parks along Lake Michigan, WI Harrington Beach State Park Location: 531 County Road D, Belgium, WI 53004 Highlights: Harrington Beach State Park offers campsites, fishing, hunting, hiking trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, horseback riding, bike trails, boating, canoeing, kayaking and much more! Cliffside Park Campgrounds Location: 7320 Michna Road, Racine, WI 53402 Highlights: Cliffside Park is a 233-acre campground that features a comfort station with sinks, toilets, and showers, a children's play area, baseball/softball fields, basketball courts, soccer fields, picnic areas, bike trails and more. Kohler-Andrae State Park Location: 1020 Beach Park Lane, Sheboygan, WI 53081 Highlights: Kohler-Andrae offers hiking trails, picnic areas, bicycling, has pet-friendly areas and campsites, horseback riding and more. Newport State Park Location: 475 County Road NP, Ellison Bay, WI 54210 Highlights: Located right on the edge of the Door County peninsula, Newport State Park has stunning views, has over 30 miles of hiking trails, biking trails, boating, canoeing and kayaking, as well as picnic areas, fishing and more. Rock Island State Park Location: 1924 Indian Point Road, Washington, WI 54246 Highlights: Rock Island State Park is located off the tip of the Door County peninsula and has plenty of beautiful scenery for campers to enjoy. Activities include lighthouse tours, swimming, boating, kayaking, picnic areas, hiking trails and more. Wherever you choose to enjoy the outdoors, Wisconsin State Parks are a great option! Let us know where your favorite camping spot in Wisconsin is in the comments section of this post!

2018 Chrysler Pacifica Fuel Economy The 2018 Chrysler Pacifica has a sleek exterior design and a versatile interior that makes it easy to load up passengers and cargo alike. It offers many technology and safety features that are advanced and intuitive to give you confidence and peace of mind behind the wheel. Let's take a closer look at the fuel efficiency ratings in the Pacifica! more View our Pacifica Inventory 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Fuel Efficiency Ratings The 2018 Chrysler Pacifica is equipped with a 3.6-liter V6 engine that is paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission. This engine reaches up to 287 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. The Pacifica has a 19-gallon fuel tank, reaching a maximum driving range of 532 miles on a single tank of gas. There are six trim levels of the standard Pacifica, and three trim levels of the Pacifica Hybrid model. The standard Pacifica fuel economy estimates are as follows: L trim: 18 city mpg 28 highway mpg 22 combined mpg LX, Touring L, Touring Plus, Touring L Plus, Limited trims: 19 city mpg 28 highway mpg 22 combined mpg The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has a 3.6-liter V6 eHybrid engine coupled with an eFLite Si-EVT transmission. The Hybrid Touring Plus trim gets 33 MPGe, while the Hybrid Touring L and Hybrid Limited trims reach 32 MPGe. The Pacifica Hybrid has a 566-mile total driving range, allowing you to go further on a single tank of gas thanks to its efficient hybrid system. The 2018 Chrysler Pacifica is available now at Palmen Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM of Racine. Browse our inventory and set up a test drive online today!

2018 Dodge Charger Exterior Color Options The 2018 Dodge Charger is aggressive in both style and performance. It has a bold exterior design that showcases its impressive performance capabilities and offers many interior comforts for passengers to enjoy. Let's take a closer look at the color options available on the 2018 Dodge Charger! more View Our Inventory Maximum SteelYellow JacketPitch BlackOctane Red GraniteIndiGo BlueWhite KnuckleF8 Green Destroyer GreyBilletTorRedGo Mango The 2018 Dodge Charger is available now at Palmen Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM of Racine. Browse our inventory and set up a test drive online today!

2019 Ram 1500 Technology Features The Ram 1500 is all-new for the 2019 model year. It has a bold exterior design and plenty of interior amenities that keep passengers comfortable and connected. Let's take a closer look at the technology features in the Ram 1500! more Read More: How powerful is the 2019 Ram 1500? 2019 Ram 1500 Convenience and Comfort Technology The technology features in the Ram 1500 are advanced and intuitive, making it one of the most technologically advanced pickup trucks on the market. It features an available Uconnect® 12.0 with Navigation system that has a largest-in-class 12-inch touchscreen display. It also allows you to connect with Navigation, music, on-demand content, phone capabilities and more. The home screen of this system can be customized to keep the information you need at the forefront. An available 7-inch Driver Information Digital Cluster Display has high-definition, 3D graphics, and a media center includes USB charging ports and auxiliary ports. Active noise cancellation helps to reduce the ambient sound in the cabin so that you always have a smooth, quiet ride. A dual-pane panoramic sunroof keeps the cabin feeling open and breezy and allows you to let in natural light and fresh air whenever you want. Class-exclusive features like a rear seat fold-down center console, reclining rear seats and rear seat ventilation are available to help your passengers feel enveloped in luxury. The rear seats also offer 45.1 inches of rear legroom so you can stretch out and relax. 2019 Ram 1500 Safety Technology The 2019 Ram 1500 has over 100 standard and available safety features. Take a look at some of the safety technology in the Ram 1500! Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path and Trailer Detection Lane Departure Warning-Plus Forward Collision Warning with Advanced Brake Assist Smart Cruising Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist 360-degree Surround View Camera High-Strength Steel Frame Six Standard Airbags The 2019 Ram 1500 is available now at Palmen Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM of Racine. Browse our inventory and set up a test drive online today!

2018 Jeep Wrangler JL vs 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK The 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL and JK models are all-new for the 2018 model year. Both vehicles have classic Jeep features, but each version of the Wrangler has its own set of features and capabilities. Let's take a closer look at some of the key differences between these two Jeeps! more Read More: Jeep brand engagement earns "Cult Brand" honor by The Gathering Differences between Jeep Wrangler JL and Jeep Wrangler JK Check out this helpful video that walks you through the design features of both the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL and Jeep Wrangler JK! Some of the highlights include: Wrangler JK has one engine option, while Wrangler JL has three engine options. Both have a standard 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine, but the JL also has an available turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder and a 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 engine. The Wrangler JL is 200 pounds lighter than the JK. Wrangler JK models offer a 5-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual transmission. Wrangler JL models offer a 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic transmission. The front end of the Wrangler JL has been redesigned with a more raked grille to increase aerodynamics, new front fender flares with a running light and turn signal built in, and a larger, sportier bumper. The Wrangler JL has a larger rubber bump stop on the hood to protect the windshield when you fold it down. The Wrangler JL offers a new convertible option, known as the all-new premium Sunrider. Wrangler JL models have more off-road capabilities than most JK trims. JL models feature a ground clearance of 10.9 inches, water-treading up to 30 inches deep, and a standard crawl ratio of 2.72:1. Drivers looking for more information about the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL and 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK can contact a member of the Palmen of Racine sales team today! You can also check out our Jeep inventory and set up a test drive online today!

2018 Easter Activities Racine WI Easter is right around the corner, and with it is (hopefully) some nice spring weather! If you are looking for activities to do to celebrate Easter and spring, check out these local activities around Racine! more Spring Craft Fair & Bake Sale Where: Faith Lutheran Church, 8500 Durand Ave, Sturtevant, WI When: Saturday March 24th, 9 am – 3 pm Details: Sale will be in school gymnasium and include items like home canned goods, Easter and spring decorations, flower arrangements, baby blankets and much more. Big Bunny Adventure & Easter Egg Hunt Where: Apple Holler, 5006 S. Sylvania Ave, Yorkville, WI When: Saturday March 24th and 30th at 10 am and Sunday March 25th and 31st at 11 am Details: Cost is $10 for participants, who get to ride a train through Springtime Town and enjoy an egg hunt, games, farm animals and hand-led pony rides. Passport to the BunnyTrail Where: Christ Church, 5109 Washington Ave, Racine WI When: Saturday March 24th, 2 pm – 4 pm Details: Free for kids 10 and under. There are 10 stops along the bunny trail where kids will be asked to perform a task or play a game. The Easter Bunny will be there and hot dog plates are available for $2. View Our Inventory We hope you have a Hoppy Easter!

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Fuel Economy and Performance The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee is sleek and versatile. It features a bold front fascia with iconic Jeep design details and chiseled lines along the body that give off an aggressively sporty vibe. Let’s take a closer look at the fuel economy ratings and performance features of the Jeep Grand Cherokee! more Read More: Jeep brand engagement earns "Cult Brand" honor by The Gathering 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Fuel Economy Estimates The base engine of the Jeep Grand Cherokee is a 3.6-liter V6 engine that is coupled with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 24.6-gallon fuel tank and an ECO mode button that allows the driver to conserve fuel economy by optimizing the transmission. The Jeep Grand Cherokee gets an estimated 19 city mpg, 26 highway mpg, and 23 combined mpg. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Performance Specs The Grand Cherokee with its standard engine can tow up to 3,500 pounds when properly equipped. It features a stop-start dual battery system to enhance vehicle efficiency, and an available high-performance Brembo brake system to provide incredible stopping power. The Grand Cherokee has a few available engines for drivers to upgrade to. A supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® V8 engine reaches a whopping 707 horsepower and 645 pound-feet of torque. A 6.4-liter HEMI® SRT V8 engine produces 475 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque. The Selec-Track® System gives you five driving modes to choose from: Auto, Sport, Track, Snow, and Tow. It also gives you a custom setting to personalize your Grand Cherokee's on-road performance and capabilities in inclement weather. The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee is available now at Palmen of Racine. Browse our inventory and set up a test drive online today!

2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon wins Driveline Technology of the Year award The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon was named the winner of the 2018 Roadshow Shift Award in the Driveline Technology of the Year category by Roadshow by CNET in January of this year. But what does that mean? Let's take a closer look at the performance features that brought the Challenger SRT Demon to win in this category. more Read More: How safe is the Dodge Challenger? 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Performance Features The 2018 Challenger SRT Demon was designed with absolute drag strip domination in mind. The limited-production model has a powerful supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® Demon V8 engine that produces an astonishing 840 horsepower, making it the most powerful muscle car in the world. It has the fastest quarter-mile time of 9.65 seconds at 140 miles per hour, and it puts out 770 pound-feet of torque. The Challenger SRT Demon uses a variety of proven drag racing strategies along with some technology-firsts to reach this incredible amount of power. Dodge//SRT engineers worked tirelessly to make the 2018 Challenger SRT Demon more powerful, looking at every inch of the vehicle's design to maximize efficiency and performance. With innovations like ducting the air conditioning to chill the intake air, it's no wonder why this model is the most powerful muscle car on the market today. Other updates to the Challenger SRT Demon include an upgraded prop shaft with a 15 percent increase in torque capacity, a rear differential housing that has 30 percent more torque capacity and adds a new material for the gear set that has higher fatigue strength, and rear half shafts that are larger in diameter, use a high-strength, low-alloy steel and have 41 splines to deliver 20 percent more torque capacity. You can browse our Dodge inventory and set up a test drive online today. For all of your Dodge needs, come to Palmen Dodge Chrysler Jeep of Racine!

2019 Jeep Cherokee Design Updates The Jeep Cherokee is all-new for the 2019 model year. Interior and exterior updates give the Cherokee a refreshed look and feel that envelops you in luxury and comfort. Let's take a closer look at the design updates in the all-new 2019 Jeep Cherokee! more Read More: Jeep brand engagement earns "Cult Brand" honor by The Gathering 2019 Jeep Cherokee Exterior Design The Cherokee features an all-new front fascia, hood, lighting and more. Maintaining classic Jeep elements, the new front end is distinguished and fresh. The new Jeep Cherokee still offers a wide, athletic stance that commands attention and it has aggressive wheel-to-body proportions for a distinct identity. The signature waterfall hood is continued and creates a fluid look with the seven-slot grille. LED lighting brightens up the Cherokee. New Bi-LED projector headlamps include Daytime running lights that are housed together in one fixture to provide a fresh, smooth look. The rear of the Cherokee has plenty of style too. A re-sculpted design gives a harmonic flow to complete the Cherokee's design, and bright taillamps feature a signature red "feature light" strip that wraps individual stop, turn and reverse taillamp applications. The rear liftgate is lighter and has a higher release handle to add convenience. It is also available with a hands-free option, opening up when you wave your foot under the rear bumper so you don't have to worry about opening the liftgate when your hands are full. 2019 Jeep Cherokee Interior Design A fresh, elegant interior maintains functionality and convenience. Premium materials are standard throughout the interior in pleasing color palettes to create a welcoming, luxurious environment. The seats are available with power-adjustable and heating and ventilation capabilities, and 60/40 split-folding rear seats allow you to customize your passenger and cargo space in the rear. The cargo capacity of the Cherokee has been increased by over three inches and offers additional storage solutions to accommodate all of your gear. The 2019 Jeep Cherokee is available now at Palmen of Racine. Browse our inventory and set up a test drive online today!

2018 Dodge Durango features Mopar Performance Parts Drivers looking for an SUV with powerful performance and capabilities should check out the 2018 Dodge Durango! This three-row SUV model has available Mopar Performance Parts to make it better than ever. Take a closer look below! more Read More: How do I connect to my Uconnect system in my Dodge Durango? 2018 Dodge Durango Design Updates The 2018 Dodge Durango has a number of new features that make it more stylish and powerful than ever. New dual-center stripes are available in five different color options on the R/T and SRT trim levels and cover the front and rear fascias, hood, portions of the roof and the tailgate. The stripe is meant to highlight the signature NACA duct-hood vent to enhance the aggressive design of the Durango. Drivers can choose from colors like Bright Blue, Flame Red, Gunmetal Low Gloss, Low Gloss Black and Sterling Silver. The SRT Interior Appearance Group adds a premium-wrapped instrument panel, Dinamica soft-touch headliner and accent paint on speaker trim rings, and an authentic carbon-fiber instrument panel and door bezels. 2018 Dodge Durango Performance Updates The 2018 Durango has available Mopar Performance Parts for drivers to upgrade to. New Mopar performance exhaust systems are bolt on, high-performance units that offer improved flow, sound, and overall performance. These systems were designed with SRT engineers specifically for the Durango SRT, creating a truly custom sound and performance. A Mopar performance lowering spring kit makes the Durango SRT lower to the ground to improve handling, high-speed cornering stability and consistency. It also gives the Durango SRT more of an aggressive stance. This kit offers performance gains like less rear-end squat during acceleration, less nose-dive under braking and reduced body roll while cornering, and it was designed again with SRT engineers to ensure a perfect fit. Drivers interested in the 2018 Dodge Durango SRT can browse our inventory and set up a test drive online today!

Jeep® is being recognized as a "Cult Brand" Honoree in 2018 by The Gathering, due to its courage and unconventional thinking, which allows the brand to achieve incredible brand engagement, creating a cult-like status. Let's learn a little bit more about what that means here! more Read More: How much room is in the 2018 Jeep Cherokee? What is The Gathering? The Gathering is an exclusive summit that focuses on exposing the principles and practices used by the world's most successful brands. Founded in 2013, the summit brings together respected thought leaders and executives behind dominating brands that achieve irrational loyalty and devotion from their fans. This year, Honorees alongside Jeep® include Beats by Dr. Dre™, Gatorade, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, Snickers®, PlayStation®, Vans®, and charity: water. Why was Jeep chosen? Most Jeep owners, fans, and enthusiasts can probably tell you the answer to that one, but Mike Manley, Head of Jeep Brand – FCA summed it up best here: "The global Jeep community is like no other. There is no other automotive brand that is so instantly recognizable and woven into the history of its home nation yet recognized around the world, and one that is protected with such a passion by its owners, fans and followers." Chris Kneeland, co-founder and Chair of the Brand Selection Committee for The Gathering also states that Jeep's "marketing, product innovation and customer engagement are the best-of-breed and represent exactly how cult brands foster internal and external brand engagement." Jeep® vehicles offer class-leading capability, versatility, and craftsmanship for adventurous people. If you would like to learn more about Jeep or get behind any of our vehicles here at Palmen of Racine, you can browse our inventory and set up a test drive online today!

2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Color Options The 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK is a powerful, incredibly off-road capable vehicle. It offers iconic Jeep® brand design elements and features a Trail Rated® badge that signifies its off-road abilities to maneuver through a variety of terrains. Let's take a closer look at the color options on the Jeep Wrangler JK! more View Our Wrangler Inventory GobiBillet Silver MetallicFirecracker Red RhinoXtreme PurpleChief Bright WhiteGranite Crystal MetallicBlack The 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK is available now at Palmen of Racine, check it out today!