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We're entering a golden age of automobile technology. Never before have we seen so many advances in tech in such a short period of time. Even five to 10 years ago, self-driving cars were a thing of science fiction, and now some manufacturers are making it a reality. Self-driving cars are changing the future of how we drive. Driver Assist vs. Autonomous Driving When discussing the capabilities and technology behind self-driving cars, you have to understand the difference between autonomous driving and driver assist. Both are incredible advances in automotive technology, but there is a significant and distinct difference. Driver assist features are there to intervene or aid the driver during specific maneuvers. This includes things like blind spot monitoring and lane-keeping assistance. In these cases, the vehicle is making decisions based on the current road conditions and traffic. However, the driver still keeps their hands on the wheel and maintain control of the vehicle. Autonomous driving lets the driver let go of the wheel and let the car drive. The reason driver assist belongs in the conversation is the role it has played in self-driving capabilities. The tech behind driver assist features paved the way and laid the foundation for autonomous driving. Self-driving cars use the technology already developed and build upon it to allow the car to make safe driving decisions without human input. more Looking Into the Future of Self-Driving Cars Several different manufacturers are offering self-driving cars, looking to be the first ones out with a mainstream autonomous driving solution. Even Google has its eyes on self-driving automotive technology. Some automakers envision a future where not only is there no driver in the driver's seat, but also a world where most people don't own a car and get their rides for free. If you're wondering how this would work, there is an explanation. Instead of a traditional taxi, where you get in and pay based on how far away your destination is, these visionaries see the ride being free on the condition that you stop at a few stores along the way. These stores would buy the opportunity to be a pit stop on your free ride, serving as a new-age style of advertisement. Driverless Cars Are Not a Matter of If How long it ends up taking before a majority of the cars on the road are self-driving is unknown. However, that future is going to happen at some point soon. Almost every car manufacturer is working on self-driving technology, and investors say it's not a matter of if, but when. The things that will ultimately determine this timeline is our ability to trust AI enough to get in a driverless car, and the AI's ability to be worthy of the trust. Driverless cars will be an exciting part of our driving history. The first cars arrived in America in 1893, or just about 125 years ago. Within the next decade, we will see the driving experience shift dramatically. Keep an eye our for partially self-driving Jeeps in 2020.

The Goldstein CDJR All MOPAR and Jeep Car Show took place on July 8th, 2018. It's safe to say, it was a great success! Classic Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler and Plymouth vehicles filled our side lot. A special line of Dodge Challengers was up front, with each owner proud to show off the tweaks they made to the body or the engine. Discussions about horsepower, parts and car clubs filled the air, along with the smell of great food from the vendor. Cars from many decades came together for our show! more Classic Car Award Winners Goldstein CDJR had a panel of judges who reviewed the vehicles and had hard decisions to make. Awards were given for Top Challengers, Jeeps and Trucks, and Favorites. Is your car a classic? Read our blog article and find out if your vehicle is extra special! It took a while to view every vehicle at our show. It was a beautiful day! MOPAR and Jeep Photos on Google and Facebook Smartphones were recording and Instagramming, and a few folks had more than one camera around their neck. There are tons of photos of our show available. Here's where you can find them. Goldstein CDJR Facebook Page - Look in the Photo Albums Goldstein CDJR Google Photos Capital Car Shows - There are several hundred photos available via Mark Freedman and Capital Car Shows. Awesome job guys! And, Goldstein Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM has our Instagram, which you should follow to see the photos from our show. We'll also be posting more photos of new and unique vehicles in the future! Thank you to all the participants and spectators who made our 2nd Car Show in Latham an awesome success!

FCA, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, has honored Goldstein Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM with the 2018 Customer First Award for Excellence. This is the second time and the second year running that Goldstein CDJR has earned this prestigious award. The 2018 FCA Customer First Award for Excellence is presented to Alan Goldstein: Owner & Joe Martell: General Manager by Marlene Dubois: FCA Area Manager. more A Hard-Earned Award for Excellence Meeting the requirements to earn this award twice is something few CDJR dealers have achieved. Our car, truck and SUV dealership staff have worked hard to provide the levels of customer service that the award requires. These are requirements our customers deserve. Before you spend your hard-earned money with a dealer, you should ask - "Do you have the Customer First Award?" and "Do you have more than one?" It's safe to say, in the Capital Region, a two-time winner is rare indeed. That's makes our achievement that more special! Here's just some of the team at Goldstein Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM enjoying a delicious lunch from The Century House during our Customer First Award celebration. Excellence Award and Excellent Lunch! In a special presentation, a representative from FCA congratulated Alan Goldstein, whose name is on the building, and our General Manager Joe Martell. The kudos were shared with the entire team, and several of our staff were singled out for achievements. Along with the Award we proudly display in our Latham showroom, we also enjoyed a delicious lunch from The Century House. The incredible Chocolate Caramel Bread Pudding was back and didn't last long on any plate. Especially with that homemade topping. A special dessert we remember from our first award celebration, courtesy of The Century House. It's Chocolate Caramel Bread Pudding. Yummy. Meeting and Exceeding Goals for Excellence The 2018 Customer Service Award is earned by a dealership that is able to reach certain goals. This includes the building itself, and how comfortable our waiting area is. It's about sales and service goals, and how well our team is trained. And the training is ongoing, as the automotive business is constantly moving. Customers provide their opinions of our work through surveys - and a customer's positive opinion is the most valuable thing we can hope to earn. Rick Shmaruk, Goldstein CDJR Sales Manager, can't help but be excited about having two of the Customer First Awards. We're all this excited - but we caught him on camera! Customer First Award - The Reason is in the Name! Therefore, a big Thank You to our customers! You have the choice to buy from many dealers in the region, but so many of you have chosen Goldstein CDJR. And you've told your family and friends of your experience at our dealership. Your kind words, your 5 star reviews on Facebook, Google and other services, have helped us achieve this award and surpass many of our own goals. We set the bar even higher after we received the 2017 Customer First Award for Excellence. Now, with the 2018 Customer First Award for Excellence in our showroom, we have two awards to live up to in the years to come. Applause for the staff who helped Goldstein CDJR earn the prestigious Customer First Award For Excellence. This is just some of our staff, but everyone did enjoy a meal that day.

Technology just keeps getting better and faster, and Uconnect is a perfect example of that. The system works with the touch screen and infotainment center of your car to keep you informed and safe. From roadside assistance if you get a flat tire to helping the police locate your car if it's stolen, it is an ingenious program that is really getting noticed. We at Goldstein CDJR are excited about Uconnect, and we're sure you will be too. These are five things you can do with the Uconnect Infotainment Center. Roadside Assistance With the Roadside Assistance feature on Uconnect, you never have to worry about being stranded out on the road again. If you happen to get a flat tire, run out of gas, or need a tow truck, all you have to do is press the “Assist” button found on your rearview mirror and you'll instantly be connected to someone who will help you. The customer service person will already know what vehicle you're driving and your exact location. They will then verify the information and ask you how they can help. Keep in mind that additional fees might apply. more Remote Vehicle Lock or Unlock Have you ever locked yourself out of your vehicle? When we are distracted or in a hurry, it's easy to do. The remote lock and unlock features puts you instantly back in control. Using a smartphone app, you can easily unlock or lock your vehicle from anywhere. No phone calls are required, and no one else needs to know. You'll be back in your car and on your way again in no time. Stolen Vehicle Assistance Car thief's keep getting smarter and smarter and, fortunately, so does your car. With Uconnect, if the bad guys steal your vehicle, we've got you covered. In the event that your vehicle is stolen, Uconnect Stolen Vehicle Assistance provides your vehicle's location to police so they can track it down, recover it, and make an arrest. You stay safe and sound, and Uconnect and the police handle everything. Vehicle Health Report Is your car acting funny? Want to know if something might be wrong with it? With Uconnect, the doctor is always in. The Vehicle Health Report lets you get a summary of the current state of your car's key operation systems so you are aware of needed maintenance or repairs and can plan accordingly. Vehicle Finder Did you park your vehicle and forget to note where you left it? Was it on 13th or 33rd street? Wasn't there a blue building across from it? With Vehicle Finder your parking guessing game is over for good. Uconnect displays the location of your automobile on your smartphone screen, along with walking directions to it. How handy is that? Uconnect is amazingly easy to use. Our customers love it, and for good reason. It's making life easier and safer for those people that have it. Why not give it try? How do I add navigation to my Uconnect 8.4 System? It's easy, check out this video that shows you how: How do I update my Uconnect 8.4 System? Here's how: Image provided by Jeep

FCA, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, is the company behind your favorite Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM vehicles. FCA has recognized elite dealers across the nation, as leaders in the field of Customer Satisfaction. It's called "The 2017 Customer First Award for Excellence," and Goldstein Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM is a recipient for 2017. We couldn't be more proud! The FCA Customer First Award for Excellence is presented to Alan Goldstein: Owner & Joe Martell: General Manager by Marlene Dubois: FCA Area Manager, George Neubauer: FCA Dealer Placement and Chelsea Ritz-Kirsch: FCA Head of Customer First. A Great Award and a Great Lunch In a special presentation, representatives from FCA congratulated owner Alan Goldstein and General Manager Joe Martell as well as our dedicated staff. There was a luncheon, catered by our neighbors in Latham, The Century House, and we all enjoyed a wonderful meal. Several employees were individually recognized for their years of service. A catered luncheon for our team, by The Century House. Great food! Goals We Must Meet to be Elite There's certain criteria that we must meet consistently to achieve such recognition. Facility Certification - Goldstein CDJR provides a clean, comfortable environment for our customers. Our award was earned during the time we were in our previous location. Imagine what we will accomplish in our new building! Performance Measures - Goldstein CDJR achieved the highest levels of customer-oriented sales and service goals. Training Certification - The employees at Goldstein CDJR received the highest level of required FCA certified training. This isn't something you do once - there's always something new to learn. Our entire staff stays up to date on the latest tech. Employee Surveys - This is a measurement of how our team performs in a customer-driven culture. Because, if we didn't work well with our customers, we couldn't win... or stay in business! Process Validation - Goldstein CDJR has certified sales and service processes that support excellence in customer handling. Our sales and service team at Goldstein Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM gathered for food and the Customer First Award presentation. We Do Our Best We've set a high standard for ourselves and FCA has recognized our efforts. Therefore, we strive to give our best when you shop at our dealership for a new or used car, truck or SUV. Excellent Service is a Must 5-Star Service is the goal with every customer who arrives for a simple oil change, or state inspection at our new Express Lane Service. A car repair may not be the best news you'll hear that day, but we try to make your experience as pleasant as possible. While your vehicle is worked on in our state-of-the-art service bay, we invite you to stay with us. Our waiting area inside our showroom has free popcorn and coffee, plus a big screen TV. Furthermore, Goldstein CDJR has a free shuttle service to take you anywhere in the Capital Region. That's one of our Exclusives! Thanks are Necessary Thank you to FCA for recognizing our efforts at Goldstein CDJR. Plus, many thanks to our customers for your survey responses, and your reviews on Facebook, Google and other sites. We also appreciate your kind words when you visit our store for a job well done. We've only set the bar higher for the rest of 2017 and the years to come at Goldstein Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM.

840 horses. It rips up a quarter-mile in 9.65 seconds. And some of the options cost only a buck. The Dodge Demon. The Dodge Demon is coming. You can hear it a county away. You can see and smell the burning rubber from across town. You will drool when it drives by. It's the Dodge Demon. Dodge has announced pricing, and the MSRP is just $84,995*. The big surprise is the options you can get for only $1. That's one dollar. Dodge Demon Options - Some Are Just-a-Buck The base vehicle is $84,995 MSRP. But to unleash the beast, you'll need to pony up a few greenbacks, a few George Washingtons. To have a screaming passenger in the seat beside you, you'll need to buy the passenger seat. One dollar - cha-ching. Want to hear the elation coming from the backseat as you tear down the drag strip? That backseat, one dollar, please. But the coolest item, and a must-have for any Demon owner, is the Demon Crate. $1 gets you special drag wheels for the front, a special air filter, a jack, cordless impact wrench, and tire gauge. The value of the items inside is $6,140. You get it for a dollar. It's personalized. For a dollar. Order it. The Dodge Demon in red. Other colors? What other colors matter? Dodge Demon Luxuries Yes, you can get leather. Yes, you can have a heated steering wheel. Yes, there's an 18 speaker Harmon Kardon audio system. All available for the Dodge Demon. These options cost more than a dollar, but you can pile that vehicle high with special features, even a sunroof. The sunroof? $4,995. Sunlight ain't free in The Demon. No Extra Charge - Lessons from a Pro Every Dodge Demon sold comes with a day of training with a pro at the Bob Bondurant School of High-Performance Driving in Arizona. The Demon is a car not to be played with - it's a serious, road-melting, ear-shattering monster that deserves a steady, practiced hand to tame. It can be your daily driver, like a panther can be your pet. Treat it with respect. It'll be exciting every moment you own it. It's The Dodge Demon. You want it. Dodge Demon from the air. You'll want to own a drone to get some awesome pictures of your Demon. Realities of The Dodge Demon There will only be 3,000 Dodge Demons, with another 300 for our friends in the Great White North. Let's be honest, this vehicle is going to a select group of people - it's not for the average Joe. You can get several awesome cars, trucks and SUVs for the cost of a single Demon. You could probably build a multi-car garage, and fill it, for the price of a single Demon with all the options. It'll need it's own special place to keep it safe, and a muscle-bound bouncer to keep the paparazzi away. You'll spend a fortune on wax and microfiber cloths to maintain it's looks. The inexperienced will burn away your first set of tires in the first day. And the tickets, oh the tickets. Drive responsibly - keep that speed contained to the track. Are you willing to take on The Demon? Are you ready for the responsibility of owning a beast? Then let's talk. Rare. Rowdy. Red. (Other colors available, but why would you.) Gather your courage and call Goldstein Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM at 518-785-4156. Watch the Dodge Demo Launch Video *Pricing shown is Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price and is subject to change.

Construction at our new location in Latham is going very well. So well, we made a video about it! VIDEO - Get A Sneak Peek! The staff is starting to tour the new location. There's no fighting over who gets what office, where the coffee will be located, and who gets a view. This is a big building and there's room and coffee for everyone! We can't wait to move in and we can't wait for you to join us at our new location.