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First Ram 1500 EcoDiesels expected to hit dealerships in February

Later this month, Chrysler Group will begin assembly of the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel with the first deliveries to dealerships occurring very soon after. According to a report from Automotive News, about 1,000 pre-spec—units not based on dealer orders—versions of the truck will be made in the next few weeks and then distributed in February. Dealers […]

January 8, 2014

Construction Equipment

EcoDiesel engine propels Ram 1500 to first ever back-to-back Motor Trend Truck of the Year honors

In his explanation of why Motor Trend has awarded the Ram 1500 the 2014 Truck of the Year honor, Michael Febbo explains that it was only 15 years ago that a half-ton truck with a diesel led to diesel’s disappearance from mainstream America. Now, thanks to the Ram EcoDiesel engine, it’s the main reason the 1500 […]

December 5, 2013

Construction Equipment

Chrysler’s new CNG tank mimics human lungs to decrease size, increase capacity

Chrysler says that its patent-pending compressed natural gas fuel tank solves two of the major drawbacks to the fuel by drawing inspiration form the human lungs. While a lot of truck owners are interested in CNG because it can be had for pretty cheap ($1 per-gallon-equivalent to gasoline), the downsides are related: because it’s not […]

November 18, 2013

Construction Equipment

Chrysler recalls 1.2 million Ram pickups

Chrysler has announced a recall affecting as many as 1.2 million Ram pickup trucks for  steering-system tie rods that were misaligned during assembly or could become misaligned during maintenance. Chrysler estimates it’s likely that only 453,000 of the trucks actually have the misaligned tie rods, but is casing a “net wider than necessary” to be on […]

November 13, 2013

Construction Equipment

Ram Sun Chaser concept truck has a portable shower, is the ultimate beach vehicle (PHOTOS)

A lot of what you see at the SEMA auto show in Las Vegas each year is automakers having a bit of fun. There’s a lot of thinking outside the box and a lot of customization to trucks to show how adaptable they are to particular types of customers. And while it may seem extremely […]

November 7, 2013

Construction Equipment

PHOTOS: This 1985 D350 SE prototype is the first Ram pickup with a Cummins diesel engine

While we were walking around the ICUEE show floor a few weeks back, we happened upon this beauty: the very first Ram pickup with a Cummins diesel. This 1985 Ram D350 SE was a prototype built to test out a Cummins B59. The B59 was a 12-valve, 5.9-liter inline-six that produced 400 lb.-ft. of torque. […]

October 24, 2013

Construction Equipment

Ford drag races the F-350 against Chevy, Ram with 20k pounds in tow

Ford’s pretty happy with its new 2015 Super Duty models. Specifically, it’s happy with the improvements made to the 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 diesel. The Power Stroke has been upgraded with the larger GT37 turbocharger, allowing the engine to produce more than 400 horsepower and 800 lb.-ft. of torque. So what better way to show […]

October 14, 2013

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

Construction Equipment

In midst of automakers’ battle of incentives, it’s a great time to buy a truck

If you’re in the market for a new truck—whether it be a fresh 2014 redesign or a great deal on a 2013 model—consider the proverbial iron hot. According to a recent report from Automotive News, without a 2014 F-150 on lots yet, Ford is battling the exciting new model year trucks from GM and Ram […]

September 26, 2013

Construction Equipment

Consumer Reports names Chevy Silverado top pickup, but says Ram 1500 is better “daily driver”

Back in July, Consumer Reports named the 2013 Ram 1500 the top full-size pickup, noting that it was in the middle of testing the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado. Well, it appears the testers really liked what they were seeing, as the publication has bumped the Ram down to second place in favor of the Silverado albeit […]

September 17, 2013

Roadbuilding

Ram unveils 1500 Rumble Bee concept truck in Detroit

Ram unveiled its attention-grabbing 1500 Rumble Bee concept truck at the Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit this past weekend, according to a report from our sister site, Equipment World. The truck features a matte paint Ram calls “Drone Yellow,” sports 24-inch wheels, a lowered stance and a black racing stripe that begins at the headlights […]

August 19, 2013

Construction Equipment

Ram unveils 395-hp Rumble Bee concept truck (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

Choosing a timeless classic car event in Detroit as its stage, Ram unveiled a concept truck that immediately grabbed the attention of those attending the Woodward Dream Cruise this past weekend. It’s easy to see why. For starters, the Ram 1500 Rumble Bee concept is coated in a unique, matte paint color Ram calls “Drone […]

August 19, 2013