A photo of the 2019 GMC Sierra HD pulling a large motor home.

GMC throws its hat in the new heavy-duty truck ring

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What’s new for the 2019 GMC Sierra HD models?

If you’re a regular visitor to the Billion Auto Group Blog, you know that there is a lot of exciting things happening inside of the pickup truck segment. We’ve already witnessed blockbuster upgrades from the medium-duty full-size trucks produced by GMC and Ram. Potential customers who have needs that outpace what those trucks have to offer, both manufacturers have announced major upgrades to their heavy-duty lineups. So, what’s new for the 2019 GMC Sierra HD models? The press release from the automaker describes the new heavy-duty Sierra as, ‘Bigger, stronger, smarter,’ than its previous versions. Let’s take a look at what you can expect when it’s available at Billion Auto Group. Read the rest of this entry >>

Side View of the 2019 Ram Heavy Duty

Ram Trucks reveal the next evolution of heavy-duty pick up trucks at NAIAS

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Release date for the 2019 Ram Heavy Duty

As a manufacturer, Ram Trucks is having one of the all-time great runs in automotive history. It’s all new 2019 Ram 1500 has been named the Motor Trend Truck of the Year. When Ram took center stage at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit for its portion of the 2019 exposition, they debuted one of the most powerful and capable trucks ever produced. When the release date for the 2019 Ram Heavy Duty arrives at Billion Auto Group, it will set a standard that the rest of the industry will spend a long time trying to catch – much less surpass. Let’s take a look at what we know at this point. Read the rest of this entry >>

side view of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler

Looking forward to taking the doors off your Wrangler this spring?

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How do I remove the front doors from my 2018 Jeep Wrangler?

The Jeep Wrangler is easily the most popular model the automaker produces that is currently available at the Billion Auto Group showroom. Of all the Wrangler’s features that have endured over the years, the ability for an owner to take the doors off is always among the most popular. If you’re looking forward to being able to take advantage of this, you might be wondering, ‘How do I remove the front doors from my 2018 Jeep Wrangler?’ The product experts at Billion Auto Group are here to help. We’ll walk you through the steps you’ll need to take to take the doors off and enjoy your Wrangler as it was intended. Read the rest of this entry >>

A stock photo of a oil being poured into an engine.

A few simple things will help your vehicle last as long as possible on the road

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How can I make my car last longer?

Despite all of the great new vehicles that are available at the Billion Auto Group showroom, some people are hopelessly attached to the car, truck or SUV they are driving right now. Everyone who works at the dealerships completely understands the love affair a person can have with their vehicle. If you fall into this category, you may be wondering, ‘How can I make my car last longer?’ Luckily, this an area where we can offer a lot of insight. Overall, the secret to getting as many miles out of your vehicle as possible. If there is anything we can do to help, please don’t hesitate to reach out to one of our product experts. Read the rest of this entry >>

2019 Ram 1500 front view

Billion Auto Group is home to the best truck of the year

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What is the best full-size pickup truck for 2019?

Do you follow us on Facebook? If you do, you may have noticed that we love the lineup of pickup trucks we offer at Billion Auto Group. It’s a well-worn trope that truck-buyers are notoriously hard to convince to change allegiances. Since the latest models from Ram and GMC have arrived, our product experts are asked all the time, ‘What is the best full-size pickup truck for 2019?’ That’s a hard one for us because it’s like picking which of our kids is our favorite. Thankfully, the automotive press is in a position to be a bit more objective, if not, outright dispassionate in their evaluations.  Motor Trend magazine has named the 2019 Ram 1500 as their current Truck of the Year, unseating the previous long-time champion.

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Gear Selector

Don’t forget to check on how your transmission is doing

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How often do I need to change my transmission fluid?

It isn’t a huge mental leap to imagine that a vehicle’s transmission is made of a lot of individual parts that operate in very close quarters, producing a lot of heat. Transmission fluid keeps these parts lubricated and moving freely. However, unlike engine oil, the fluid flowing through your vehicle’s gears shouldn’t need a whole lot of attention. So, how often do you need to change your transmission fluid? Like far too many things in the automotive industry, there isn’t one universal answer that will apply to everyone. We’ll go over a few things that might help you take better care of your vehicle and get as many miles out of it as possible. If you have any questions, please reach out to our service department today. Read the rest of this entry >>

2020 Jeep Gladiator in rugged terrain

2020 Jeep Gladiator to arrive in town this spring

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Release date for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator

When it comes to offering unapologetic off-road capability, Jeep really stands alone in the global automotive industry. Every few years, another vehicle manufacturer tries to go toe-to-toe with Jeep and they never quite get to where they’re going. When the release date for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator is officially crossed off the calendar, customers will be getting all of the terrain-eating capability that has made the Jeep Wrangler the segment’s gold standard is being combined with the flexibility of a midsize pickup truck. There are still a few details that have yet to be released about the all-new member of the Jeep family. However, our team of product experts were very excited to get as much information to potential customers as soon as possible. Let us know if you want to reserve a 2020 Gladiator before it arrives at Billion Auto Group.

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Technician placing car battery

It’s not too late to check on your car battery, but time is running out

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How do I know if my car’s battery will make it through winter?

Whenever someone talks about a car, truck or SUV for sale or lease at Billion Auto Group, the engine gets a lot of attention. However, without a working electrical system, a modern engine isn’t much use. As the teeth of another winter begin to bear down on the Bozeman area, we get a lot of people coming into the Billion Auto Group Service Department asking, ‘How do I know if my car’s battery will make through winter?’ Well, like most things, the signs will be clear – if you know what to look for. The best advice we can give you is to keep up with scheduled maintenance appointments at a reputable repair center like ours. However, if you’ve been noticing some weird things happening, let’s see if we can guess what they are. Read the rest of this entry >>

Side View Jeep Scrambler

If you’re a truck fan, this could be a very exciting fall

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When will we see the new Jeep Scrambler?

Some of today’s most popular automotive brands call the Billion Auto Group showroom home. Jeep holds a special place in the hearts of their fans with a storied history and commitment to performance that spans 70 years or more. If there is a gap in the brand’s lineup, some may point out that bringing back a pickup truck platform would fill it. Luckily, a solution is on the way. So, when will we see the new Jeep Scrambler without all of the masking? If a recent report from AutoBlog is accurate, which it usually is, the manufacturer won’t make us wait very long. The Jeep Scrambler pickup truck appears ready to make its world debut at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show later this month. Read the rest of this entry >>

Runners

The annual Run For Your Life fundraiser races slated for Oct. 27

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Run For Your Life 10K/5K near Bozeman, MT information

Unfortunately, it is entirely too common for our friends and neighbors to die by suicide. The residents of Montana are affected by this particular tragedy at nearly twice the national average according to a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. People in need of help finding resources for themselves or loved ones rely on The Help Center in Bozeman and its 24-hour crisis hotline and referral service. Billion Auto Group is very happy to be the lone Premier Sponsor for the organization’s annual fundraiser. The annual adult races, as well as the kids fun run, are scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 27. If your looking for the latest Run for Your Life 10K/5K information near Bozeman, MT, the team from Billion Auto Group put together this handy guide. Read the rest of this entry >>