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Construction Equipment

Ram adopts SAE J2807 towing standard for all 2015 truck models

Beginning with the 2015 model year, Ram says it will become the first automaker to adopt the Society of Automotive Engineers J2807 standardized tow rating practices across all three full-size pickup truck segments, including the ½-ton Ram 1500, ¾-ton Ram 2500 Heavy Duty and one-ton “King of the Hill” Ram 3500 Heavy Duty. “Because our […]

July 21, 2014

Pickups

Ram 1500 diesels headed to U.S. dealers

Thursday, Ram Truck began shipping Ram 1500 EcoDiesel trucks from Warren Truck Assembly Plant in Michigan to its U.S. dealers. Following EPA’s best-in-class certification of 28 MPG, Ram Truck received more than 8,000 orders for the fuel efficient truck armed with 420 lb.-ft. of torque and 9,200 lbs. of towing capacity. “It’s every truck manufacturer’s dream […]

February 28, 2014

Pickups

Ram Trucks Get America’s Vote As “Most Loved”

Survey of new vehicle owners shows Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 are the most favored pickups in 2013.

February 16, 2014

Construction Equipment

Ram says reaction to 1500 EcoDiesel is “unprecedented,” wonders if it will be able to meet demand

We know we’re excited about the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel. And, judging by the clicks articles about the upcoming truck have gotten since its announcement in February, we know our readers are excited and interested about it too. Ram has been hearing much of the same. And according to a recent report from Edmunds, the […]

October 10, 2013

Pickups

Ram V-6 EcoDiesel towing numbers on par with V-8

Ram says it has finalized towing numbers for its Ram 1500 EcoDiesel, putting the new engine on par with larger V-8 power plants.  In a 2WD, two-door, long bed configuration, Ram says the new EcoDiesel will tow up to 9,200 pounds, approaching much larger displacement V-8 towing capability with its 3.0-liter V-6 and fuel efficiency […]

August 5, 2013

Pickups

6.4L Hemi V-8 for 2014 Ram 2500

Ram Truck Engineer Explains New Coil Spring Suspension Chief engineer of Ram Truck Mike Cairns gives viewers an inside look at the new multi-displacement 6.4L Hemi V-8 on the pending 2014 Ram 2500. In the video, originally posted on pickuptrucks.com,  Cairns explains what’s new on the three-quarter-ton pickup’s coil spring suspension.

August 1, 2013

Pickups

Chrysler Reports Best July Sales in Seven Years

July U.S. Sales Increased 11 Percent Chrysler Group reports an 11 percent increase from July 2012 in U.S. sales amounting to 140,102 units.  This is the group’s best July sales since 2006. The Jeep, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each posted year-over-year gains in July. The Ram Truck’s brand’s 31 percent increase was the largest gain […]

August 1, 2013

Pickups

DPF Regen Throws Code

7/15/2013 ODO: 004559 DPF regen cycle tripped the “Check Engine” light Friday. Went to local Gulfport, MS, Chrysler/Jeep/Ram dealer who told me they didn’t “have time” to put a scan tool on truck or look at it until the middle of this week. Finally called Lakeshore Chrysler in Slidell, LA, for help. Drove the 50 […]

July 15, 2013

Construction Equipment

New Ram 1500 Black Express is the 395-hp Johnny Cash of pickup trucks (PHOTOS)

Not allowing Ford much time to revel in its latest sport truck and replacement to the SVT Lightning, Ram Truck has responded to the F-150 Tremor with a powerful and sleek pickup of its own in the 2013 Ram 1500 Black Express. This is the Johnny Cash of pickups. It’s got an all-black exterior including […]

July 11, 2013

Pickups

Ram Trucks Set All-Time Sales Record

2013 Ram Pickups Set Sales Record Chrysler Group LLC reports March 2013 U.S. sales increased 5 Percent; Ram Truck brand sales up 24 percent in March – best March sales since 2007   Pickups are moving off the dealer lots in a record numbers. At least they are at Ram. Chrysler Group LLC today reported U.S. sales of […]

April 2, 2013

Pickups

Oklahoma DOT Buys 246 Ram CNG Pickups

First of 242 2013 Ram 2500 CNG Pickups Begins State of Oklahoma Fleet Changeover

March 18, 2013

Pickups

2014 Ram 1500 Diesel

2014 Ram 1500 gets V-6 turbo-diesel; available as early as July

February 14, 2013