Last week, Ram teased the world about a “new force” coming for May 10. Today, it’s here—but guesses about the news being Hurricane-related were wrong. Instead, there will be new editions of the 2023 Ram 1500 Rebel and TRX—the Ram 1500 Rebel Lunar and Ram TRX Lunar editions, coming in a unique Ceramic Gray color. Both will be available in limited numbers later this Spring…
Ram has started showing a video teaser on Facebook (but not on Youtube, where the phrase “a new force is coming 5.10.23” has started becoming a popular search term). There is little to see: the camera accelerates over broken desert ground, finally resolving into this scene—
Stellantis has a trademark on the name “Dakota,” and is hard at work on a vehicle that would replace the Ram 1200 (Mitsubishi L1200). Compact and midsize trucks are a hot market in the United States now, with the Tacoma, Ranger, Colorado, and Gladiator all fighting it out—but the Gladiator isn’t a practical high-volume truck for Ram.
Could the company create a transitional truck to fill in for a midsize, while it waits for its engineers to finish? It might be a bit expensive, and maybe it wouldn’t work; but it would also be a recession-fighting pickup, if times got worse and pricey pickups suddenly lost their buyers. … [more]
According to Brazilian publication Autos Segredos, which posted this rendering, a medium-sized pickup dubbed Rampage is set to do battle with the Toyota Hilux (Tacoma) and other pickups. It will, they claim, share a unibody structure with the SUSW Jeep Renegade an Compass, and to have a conventional opening. The name “Rampage” has not been … Read more
Ram has yet to announce changes to its 2024 models, which makes sense given that they usually come out in August. Either the 2024s or 2025s are likely to jettison the Hemi V8s in favor of Hurricane Sixes, with the possible exception of the 6.4 liter truck engines in the Heavy Duty lineup.Ram has yet … Read more
When the 2025 Ram 1500 REV all-electric half-ton pickup reaches dealerships in the latter portion of 2024, it will only be offered in a single configuration. The production version of the electric Ram pickup will only be offered in the four-door Club Cab, short bed layout that has been shown, according to a Ram Trucks representative talking with Stellpower’s David Zatz during the initial media day of the New York International Auto Show.
Earlier this morning, we posted all the news we had on the Ram 1500 REV. Now, we can add a few more details from the launch—led first by Stellantis chief executive Carlos Tavares (at left, below), then by Ram leader Mike Koval, Jr.
Ram’s first battery-electric pickup truck will debut at 9:20 am today at the New York International Auto Show. Ram’s leader, Mike Koval, Jr., called it “a monumental milestone on our continued journey to offer the industry’s best electrified solutions” and noted its class-leading range, towing capacity, payload, and charging time. [See launch images and some … Read more
On April 5, Jeep and Ram both have unveilings at the New York Auto Show. Ram starts off at 9:20 am, followed by Jeep in the early afternoon.
Reveals for Jeep can be fairly extensive; the Recon was already unveiled some time ago, but it could be shown in person this time, as it was for dealers (leading to some “spy shots” of the Recon making the rounds and surprising people). Likewise, the Wagoneer S was shown quite some time ago and it might have been updated and deemed ready to be shown to a wider audience, in person. Then there’s the little Avenger, sold in Europe, and finally the long-awaited 2024 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator. One source revealed a good deal of possibly valid information about the 2024 Jeeps (mainly UConnect upgrades), but while dealers can order them, they can’t see the details.
Ram head Mike Koval Jr. has shown the upcoming midsize Ram pickup, but only to dealers at a meeting in Las Vegas.Automotive News reported on a dealer’s views of the pickup, which he said exceeded his expectations—and was “spectacular.” The new battery-electric pickup matches the “aesthetic” of the Ram 1500 Revolution from January, pictured above.The … Read more
During the Street Car Takeover event in Bradenton, Florida on February 25th, Jody Otwell’s Ram 1500 TRX ran a 9.99 in the quarter mile, just one hundredth of a second behind the world record for a boost only (no nitrous oxide). After that 9-second pass, he knew that with the recent tuning help of Tim … Read more
We have talked a great deal about the new Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer with the new Hurricane Inline 6 engine lineup, as well as the possibilities of seeing that turbocharged I6 in a next generation Dodge Challenger. What we haven’t talked about, even though it is the most likely vehicle to carry the Hurricane … Read more
The Ram Revolution 1500 REV electric concept truck debuted at the Consumer Electronics Show earlier this year, making its auto show debut last week in Chicago. I didn’t go to CES, so the Chicago show provided me with my first chance to see the truck in person, and I liked the look of it. Since Ram … Read more
Last year, Ram recalled 2021-2022 pickups and chassis cabs powered by Cummins diesel engines because the intake heater grid relay on some trucks may overheat and cause a fire. To date, there has been no injuries or crashes; however, now the company reports that there have been six possibly-related fires. Ram has advised owners to … Read more
The Ram 1500 REV, a battery-electric full-size pickup, was revealed for the first time today on a Super Bowl ad.At the same time, Ram started a contest to win one of 200 early-reservation codes, normally selling for $100. The contest is running in both the US and Canada, from the Ram web site. The early … Read more
Ram just issued a press release confirming the name for the Ram 1500 BEV. It will be just one letter different from its description: Ram 1500 REV.This pales in comparison to the Ford Lightning name, but is still far above the competing Chevrolet Silverado 1500 BEV.Production is to start next year. Ram promised to provide … Read more
