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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- After comparing trucks this August at the Ram Challenge Test Drive in St. Louis, Adam Brittengham, 22, of Montgomery City, Mo., is the winner of an all-new 2009 Dodge Ram, courtesy of Chrysler Financial and Chrysler LLC.

More than 11,000 consumers in 12 cities took part in the Ram Challenge Test Drive. Participants received an early look at the 2009 Dodge Ram before it arrived in dealer showrooms and were able to test drive the Ram, and its competition, on challenging on- and off-road courses. While participating in Ram Challenge Test Drives, consumers could enter the sweepstakes to win a new truck.

"The all-new Dodge Ram is a game-changer in the highly competitive truck market," said Mike Accavitti, Director - Dodge Marketing. "More than 11,000 consumers accepted the challenge to test the all-new Ram against its competition, and Adam is driving away with the ultimate prize - a new truck valued at $38,500."

Brittengham is selecting his 2009 Dodge Ram from Century Chrysler Dodge Jeep in Wentzville, Mo.

About Dodge Ram

The all-new 2009 Dodge Ram includes more than 35 new or improved features when compared to the previous light-duty Dodge Ram. These features include:

-- Dodge Ram's first-ever crew-cab size model

-- First-in-segment coil-spring, five-link rear suspension fitted to a solid rear axle provides the required towing and payload capability, with ride and handling unexpected in a pickup truck

-- New 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 provides more horsepower (390 hp) and torque (407 lb.-ft.), with increased fuel economy (20 mpg on the 4x2 model)

-- Best-in-class aerodynamics - .387 Cd - helps improve fuel economy and performance

-- First-in-segment, RamBox(TM) cargo management system that includes versatile, weatherproof, lockable, illuminated, drainable storage bins; pickup bed dividers; 2-foot bed extender; and cargo rail system with sliding, adjustable cleats

-- First-in-segment, factory-installed 4-inch dual exhaust styled dramatically into the rear bumper

-- First-in-segment store-in-the-floor bins

-- Nearly twice as many storage bins (42) than the previous model (26)

-- 35 safety and security technologies, including standard front and rear side-curtain air bags, four-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

-- Significantly upgraded interiors with segment-first surround-sound audio system and live SIRIUS Backseat TV(TM)

About Dodge Brand

With a U.S. market share of 6.2 percent, Dodge is Chrysler LLC's best-selling brand and the sixth largest nameplate in the U.S. automotive market. In 2007, Dodge sold more than 1.3 million vehicles in the global market.

Chrysler Financial

Chrysler Financial offers automotive financial products and services to both dealers and consumers of Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge vehicles in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Venezuela. In addition it offers vehicle wholesale and retail financing to more than 3,600 Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge dealers. Nearly three million drivers in the United States enjoy the benefits of financing with Chrysler Financial. Chrysler Financial has an employee base of 4,000 and supports a global portfolio of $70 billion. For more information, visit corp.chryslerfinancial.com.