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The Ram 2500 is a heavy-duty pickup truck that offers a lot of luxurious, high-end features throughout the interior. From the upholstery options to the technology, it’s sure to enhance your drive.

At Straub Automotive, we’ll show you the various trim levels. You can find fabric and leather upholstery, some that are embroidered with the trim name. If you use the Ram as a work truck, you might also want to look at the Work Grade vinyl that is durable enough for even the roughest of industries. 

If you are in the market for a light-duty pickup truck, our team at Straub Automotive at the Highlands suggests the Ram 1500. This is a popular model because it comes with numerous features that enhance capability.

The 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine can reach 305 horsepower and 269 pounds-feet of torque. With this engine, you have a maximum towing capacity of 7,730 pounds. The 5.7L HEMI V8 engine can reach 395 horsepower and 410 pounds-feet of torque and has a towing capacity of 11,610 pounds. 

The Jeep Gladiator is a good looking, multifunctional, and popular full-size SUV. The Jeep Gladiator also includes features more suited to pickup trucks, such as generously sized rear beds and performance suspensions. These features allow it to tow and haul a wide variety of materials or vehicles.

The new Gladiator boasts a maximum pulling power figure of up to 7,650 pounds. This allows off-road and nature enthusiasts to bring along goodies such as boats, jet skis, and more. Gladiator operators who would rather haul goods than tow them benefit from the 1,600 pound capacity of the rear bed…

The Dodge Durango is a popular mid-size SUV because it is reliable and offers innovative features. At Straub Automotive, many of our consumers like this model because it comes with numerous special edition packages. With the Durango, you can choose between the Anodized Platinum Package, the Brass Monkey Package, and the Blacktop Package. Read further to see what these packages have to offer.

The Anodized Platinum Package comes with a number of features that enhance the interior and exterior.  

The Jeep Renegade is a popular and capable SUV. It has been adorned with technology to help it excel in harsh climates and terrain. The Renegade has many different systems that all work in unison to make one excellent off-roading machine.

Our team really likes the Jeep Active Drive 4x4 system. This system allows the Renegade to select what kind of terrain it is on and tune itself accordingly. There are individual modes for snow, sand, mud, rock, and there is an automatic mode which will auto detect these conditions. There is also 4 wheel drive high and low, along…

It is no wonder that you are seeing so many Nissan LEAF models on the roads these days. This popular electric vehicle hits all of the high notes with its expert styling, its impressive performance features, and its great driving range combined with easy charging capabilities.

The LEAF offers three distinct types of charging to provide owners with the ultimate in cost savings convenience. Choose from the normal level 2 charging, quick chargers found at a variety of public charging stations easily located through the navigation screen, or the trickle charge. 

If you’re looking for a popular subcompact sedan with a lot to offer, check out the Nissan Versa at Straub Automotive at the Highlands. We have several models on hand and would love to show you all the Nissan Versa has to offer in the way of style, design, safety features and performance. You’ll be amazed at the many exciting performance features the Versa has to offer.

When we think of performance, we generally think of the engine and transmission. The 1.6L engine has variable-valve timing that will give you great acceleration while still giving you 39…

If you're looking for a sports car that can provide you with a dynamic driving experience, give the new Nissan 370Z Roadster a shot. You can get this popular sports car at our Nissan dealership. It's packing a powerful engine that's designed with superior performance and efficiency in mind.

When you take a look under the hood at our showroom, you'll find a solid V6 engine. It's a 3.7-liter engine that pumps out 332 horsepower and 270 pound-foot of torque. Beyond its impressive statistics, the engine is engineered to perform well. It has a…

Whether you want to enjoy music with your passengers or want to keep things quiet and keep the music to yourself, the Nissan Kicks has the technology to make it happen. This all-new subcompact SUV is available to drivers with a unique audio system that lets you customize the sound output to fit your needs.

The Bose Personal Plus sound system is available on many models from Straub Automotive @ The Highlands. This system features an array of speakers around the cabin. Each speaker is made of high-quality materials and utilizes innovative technology from Bose.  

A vehicle owner can help extend the life of his/her vehicle if they have an understanding of how its components function. One important piece of equipment in your vehicle is the alternator. At Straub Automotive, we have provided you with some useful information about your vehicle's alternator below.

An alternator, battery, and starter make up your vehicle's charging system. The battery stays charged while the vehicle is running because the alternator works like a generator. In addition, it keeps electrical components working properly, which include headlights and windshield wipers.