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What are the Advantages of Buying, Driving a Hybrid?

It’s all about hybrids and electric vehicles in the auto industry right now. Every manufacturer either has a hybrid for sale or has released plans to roll one out, along with an EV in the next few years. Are you considering buying a hybrid for the first time? There are plenty of advantages to buying and driving a hybrid. In this blog, we’ll cover the biggest ones. At McLarty Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat, we’ve done the research and we’re excited to share it with you. Savings According to AAA, our nation’s current gas price average for regular unleaded gas is $3.29 per gallon. That $3.29 a gallon adds up to hundreds of dollars over the course of one year, and even thousands if you’re a heavy driver. With a hybrid, you could cut that cost in half. Hybrids cost more on the front end, but over time the savings far exceed the overall price of the vehicle. When driving a hybrid you can spend the money you saved on gas enjoying the outdoors, like visiting beautiful Arkansas lakes. What does this mean for our environment? Hybrid cars and trucks produce cleaner emissions than full gas or diesel-fueled vehicles. When driving, vehicle exhaust releases carbon dioxide, which threatens human life, and carbon dioxide, which is a significant contribution to global warming. Do you need any special equipment? Nope! Hybrids don’t require any special equipment whatsoever. If you purchase a plug-in hybrid, it comes equipped with a converter that changes standard AC power from your home into DC power needed to recharge your vehicle. This process takes a bit longer than a charging station would, but it is certainly doable. If you would like to cut your charging time in half, you could install electric vehicle service equipment (EVSE) at your home as EVSE supplies 240 volts of electricity. A great example of a plug-in hybrid vehicle is the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, which was named best hybrid vehicle by good housekeeping. If you have any more questions, or you are looking to purchase a hybrid, call or stop by McLarty Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat in Springdale, Arkansas. We serve Springdale, Fayetteville, Lowell, Rogers, Huntsville, Siloam Springs, West Fork, Tontitown and Prairie Grove drivers. See you soon!
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2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid: Best Hybrid Minivan by Good Housekeeping

This month the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid was named Best Hybrid Minivan by the publication Good Housekeeping. The Pacifica is the most awarded minivan over the last five years and this is the fourth consecutive honor from Good Housekeeping. The Pacifica Hybrid is one of just eight Good Housekeeping Best New Hybrid Cars for 2021; for the complete list go to GoodHousekeeping.com. The Good Housekeeping Institute (GHI) annually conducts thorough vehicle testing to identify the top-quality hybrid makes and models. GHI has chosen its top picks, then Good Housekeeping teams with Car and Driver to compare accurate data on performance and other features to determine the winners. What Makes A Winner So how did the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid win? The minivan segment's first-ever hybrid vehicle and the only plug-in hybrid minivan delivers more than 80 miles per gallon equivalent. The 2021 Pacific Hybrid achieves an all-electric range of more than 30 miles and a total range of more than 500 miles. For such a range, it is all thanks to the dual-motor eFlite electrically variable transmission (EVT) paired with a modified version of the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 gasoline engine that helps to alleviate range anxiety. The environment and your pocketbook will thank you, less harmful transmission, less money spent at the gas pump, and you become eligible for a $7,500 tax credit come income tax season. It's Techno-Lious The 2021 Pacifica Hybrid offers an advanced entertainment system with Uconnect Theater, which features two 10.1-inch seatback touchscreens where children can watch and stream videos and play 13 built-in games, plus there is access to wireless charging and next-generation Uconnect 5 connectivity. More than 100 standard and available safety and security features surround you and your passengers and it includes the new FamCAM interior camera. No wonder the 2021 Pacifica Hybrid earned the recognition of Best Hybrid Minivan by Good Housekeeping! If you are looking for an environmentally friendly alternative for your family road trips come by McLarty Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat in Springdale, and find out more details about the 2021 Pacifica Hybrid, the award-winning hybrid minivan. Click Here To Contact McLarty Daniel Sales Team

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What Car Should My Kid Take to College?

Well, the time has finally come. Your child is soon going off to college. You’ve equipped them for this, and yet you’re still worried, and rightfully so. Watching them go off on their own is scary, though you can prepare them for success by finding the right car to protect them while they’re away. Whether you’re looking for optimal fuel efficiency, extra storage, or hauling capacity, we at McLarty Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat in Springdale, AR, are here to help you find the perfect vehicle for your teen before they leave home! Safety Safety always comes first. Heck, one of the first things you taught your kid was to buckle up when they got into the car. Thankfully with modern technology, newer vehicles offer a suite of safety features to ensure they leave prepared for anything. Some of these technologies help with visibility or protection from disaster. Blind-spot monitoring provides spacial awareness before you change lanes, and lane departure warning helps keep you where you need to be by vibrating the wheel or by making slight adjustments. Backup and surround cameras also help keep you in tune with where you’re vehicle is while parking in those tight spots. One passive safety feature in the 2023 Ram 1500 is six airbags throughout the truck’s cabin, which react to the occupancy and severity of collisions. Click here to see our selection of Ram 1500s! Vehicle Type A vehicle’s size is essential when picking the right car for your kid. If you’re searching for a smaller vehicle for your teenager to take to college, sedans, hatchbacks, and coupes are excellent choices. These cars rest closer to the ground and can offer surprising power behind the wheel while showcasing sleek style and personality and can provide superior fuel economy. However, a truck may be better if they have tools, equipment, or more oversized items they need to haul around. If your kid has an adventurous spirit, an SUV is an excellent option and would let them easily traverse rugged terrain. But one vehicle type that many people don’t consider is the minivan. This design is not cool, hip, fly, or whatever the kids say these days, but its passenger capacity and storage space should not go unnoticed. The 2023 Chrysler Pacifica is a road-trip wonder with features not found in other body styles. It seats up to eight passengers and offers Stow ‘n Go floor seating and storage as well as a built-in Stow ‘n Vac vacuum system for quick crumb cleanups. Your college student can haul all their friends around and then fit all their stuff when it’s time to pack up and come home, saving you from renting a U-Haul. Click here to see our selection of Chrysler Pacificas! Fuel Efficiency and Performance One of the most important factors to consider when searching for a car for your kiddo is performance. You want to prepare them for whatever obstacles they may need to cross while being aware of fuel efficiency and how much gas they plan to go through each week. Hybrids are an excellent answer to this dilemma. Specifically, the 2024 Dodge Hornet is available as a plug-in hybrid and seamlessly switches between gas and electric. It gets 32 miles on a single charge and 360 total miles with gas and electric combined, making this a one-of-a-kind muscle car with personality, style, power, and fuel efficiency. Are you interested in a hybrid? Click here to read about the Jeep 4xe! Finding the right car for your son or daughter before they head off to college can be challenging. It’s hard enough watching them go, and the choices can become overwhelming. But we at McLarty Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat in Springdale, AR, hope this helps you narrow down what ride your child will drive off to college. Click here to learn about Jeep Ducking!