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In just a couple of days, the calendar will officially mark the beginning of spring. As the weather warms up, so will family minivans as they start planning exciting trips, get geared up for extracurricular activities after school, and load up the vehicle with supplies to spruce up the home for the new season. With so much to do, folks in Durango, CO need a reliable minivan to count on for all the projects ahead…

If you missed the news pouring out of the Chicago Auto Show earlier this month, then let us fill you in. The good folks at Dodge unveiled their latest addition to the Dodge Journey CUV family of cars called the 2014 Journey Crossroad.

This is a new model that will act as an additional trim level that can be selected by consumers interested in the Journey. It features some really unique styling that gives it…

As you've likely gathered, we here at Morehart Murphy Regional Auto Center had many a reason to celebrate in 2013. Not only did the 2014 Ram 1500 secure a back-to-back victory as Motor Trend's Truck of the Year, but the Jeep Brand had a year like you wouldn't believe.

Some in the Durango, CO area may be familiar with how new Chrysler vehicles are manufactured in Chrysler Group LLC manufacturing operations around North America. A facility in Dundee, MI builds engines, a plant in Detroit assembles the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango, a manufacturing center in Indiana machines and constructs transmission components. Here at Morehart Murphy Regional Auto Center sees the end result on our Durango showroom floor: top-quality, North American-built new Chrysler…

Many around Aztec NM, Cortez CO, Farmington NM know Morehart Murphy Regional Auto Center as a premier RAM truck center in Durango, CO. We live and breathe pickup trucks at our dealership and when Motor Trend releases its annual Truck of the Year award, we are on the edge of our seats waiting for the results. Well, the wait is over and the results are in: the 2014 RAM 1500 has won the Motor Trend…

You may remember the Crown Victoria model by Ford. Used by thousands of police districts across the country, it became an iconic part of law enforcement. Today, all of the Detroit Three offer police and fire departments a variety of models, ranging from rough-and-ready pickup trucks to SUVs and speedy sedans.

Dodge, for its part, is coming out strong and advertising its 2014 Dodge Durango to firefighters and law enforcement officials. These types of vehicles…

Here at Morehart Murphy Regional Auto Center, we are very pleased to promote on our blog an outstanding program called Operation S.A.F.E. Return, sponsored by Jeep. It is a fund established by the Jeep Brand that endeavors to support our troops as they return home. Working with USO centers to create a smoother transition, assistance is provided across a spectrum of needed areas.

What S.A.F.E. stands for:

Secure…

Crossovers and SUV serve a multitude of purposes nowadays, whether it's a simple trip to the mall or a rugged bash through Durango's tough weather, vehicles like the Jeep Grand Cherokee or Dodge Durango provide drivers with the luxury, comfort and ability to tackle many challenging driving situations. However, the SUV had different beginnings when a Jeep model (the first true sport utility vehicle) was used for military and off-road purposes. These days…