There’s a reason that the all-new Ram 1500 was unanimously voted as MotorTrend’s truck of the year and why it was the Autoblog Editor’s No. 1 pick of the 2018 Detroit Auto Show. The 2019 Ram 1500 is re-engineered from the inside out and is setting new benchmarks in its class for capability, durability, and strength. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2019 RAM 1500.
Powerful Engine
The redesigned 2019 Ram 1500 is built around your choice of three powerful available engine configurations. The renowned 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 engine is also available with a mild hybrid system and gets a monster 395 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque. The upgraded 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine with eTorque is standard on most trim levels and gets an impressive 305 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque.
The TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission comes standard and uses cutting-edge technology to automatically optimize shift changes for efficiency and performance.
5 Educational Places for Kids in Pittsburgh
Kids love to learn. The more opportunities they are given to expand their knowledge base, the more excited they become about learning. With many centers in Pittsburgh dedicated to providing educational activities for children, your child can tap into new areas and expand their mind.
Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium
A visit to the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium is a learning experience unto itself for children of all ages. Throughout the year, the zoo offers a variety of family programs, field trips, and classes to learn about nature, animals and their habitats, and conservation.
Kids have the opportunity to interact and socialize while learning during the summer for a week at Zoo Camp. There are programs for teens, too, that focus on biology, wildlife, environment and conservation, and the potential for zoo careers.
4 Reasons Why You’ll Love the 2019 Jeep Renegade
Jeep has made some great improvements to its smallest SUV in 2019 in both the looks and engine department. In addition to these major overhauls, there are a bunch of other refinements and enhancements that make the Jeep Renegade a great option for its class. Here are some of the more notable improvements.
Updated Engine
Perhaps the biggest change to the 2019 Jeep Renegade involves doing away with the optional 1.4-liter turbo engine in lieu of a 177-horsepower, 1.3-liter I-4 that pushes out 17 more horsepower than its predecessor. The 1.3-liter now comes standard on the Limited and Trailhawk trims, while the Latitude and Sport trims come with the same 180-horsepower, 2.4-liter I-4 engine they previously have. All trim levels of the Jeep Renegade have been upgraded from the standard six-speed manual transmission and are now paired with a nine-speed automatic with overdrive and auto-manual option.
Reading is an individual opportunity to dive into your imagination through the descriptive and appealing written words of a creative author. In Pittsburgh, several bookstores are available to take your mind on a visual journey you won’t want to miss.
The Big Idea Bookstore
An entertaining read and a great cup of coffee is the perfect combination pleasing the mind and the palate. At The Big Idea Bookstore, you can relax with your favorite book plus enjoy a freshly brewed cup of coffee. The bookstore opens daily at 11 a.m. offering a variety of new and used books, magazines, and posters plus free Wi-Fi in the cafe.
Beyond Bedtime Books
For more than 20 years, Beyond Bedtime Books has provided a variety of reading material for all ages. The shop specializes in used books along with a selection of new books. Whether you’re interested in fiction or looking for books for children, you’ll find it at the bookstore, open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Take the 2019 Jeep Cherokee on Your Next Adventure
For those looking for a hard-working SUV that is reliable and elegant, the 2019 Jeep Cherokee offers trim packages that propel it to the top of its class. There are many different styles and features that the Cherokee can come equipped with, so let’s take a look at what makes this SUV such a good deal.
Trim Levels
The Cherokee comes in five trims with a total of nine different major configurations. The trim levels include the Latitude, Latitude Plus, Limited, Trailhawk, and Overland, with all but the Trailhawk offering both front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) options. The Trailhawk is strictly an AWD vehicle and is designed to spend more time off-road than on the street.
Every trim level of the 2019 Cherokee offers a nine-speed automatic/manual transmission, and you’ll have a choice between Jeep’s 180-horsepower, 2.4-liter I-4 engine or 271-horsepower, 3.2-liter V-6 engine on the Limited. The two Latitude trims only come with the I-4 engine, while the Trailhawk and Overland only have the V-6.

