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2013 Ram 1500 takes top spot in Consumer Reports full-size pickup rankings

Ram’s 1500 has earned the top spot in Consumer Reports’ latest full-size pickup truck rankings. The publication tested a 2013 Ram 1500 Crew Cab with a 5.7-liter Hemi V-8, the most popular engine option. Consumer Reports liked the Ram’s balance of comfort and work capability, noting the Ram’s “whisper-quiet interior” and “seamless power.” In fuel testing, […]

July 19, 2013

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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

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POLL: Which new pickup are you most interested in?

In the past few months, the top three truck makers have grabbed a lot of headlines. First, there’s the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel which, as the only diesel half-ton on the market, is expected to offer class-leading fuel economy. Then there’s GM’s latest and completely redesigned models, the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. Chevy […]

July 2, 2013

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First look: 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel expected to offer class-leading fuel economy (PHOTOS)

We’ve known that the 2014 Ram 1500 would become the only half-ton pickup on the market with a diesel option for a while. But until now, we’ve been in the dark on a lot of the specifics when it comes to the truck like price, horsepower and expected fuel economy. Ram expects to announce “best-in-class” […]

July 1, 2013

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Hilarious “Movin’ Season” parody spoofs pickup truck TV ads

There are parodies and then there are perfect parodies, and this spoof TV ad from comedian Owen Weber falls into that latter category. Just about every ad for a pickup these days splices video of brand new trucks splashing through mud, towing a giant load up a mountain, or, amazingly, being loaded full of dirt […]

June 21, 2013

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Chrysler recalls more than 38,000 Ram Trucks due to headlamp, dash light, front axle issues

Chrysler has announced recalls on more than 38,000 Ram Trucks due to three issues that have not yet caused any accidents or injuries, reports Automotive News. The automaker is recalling 30,000 2013 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups due to a malfunctioning warning light on the dashboard that alerts drivers to when one or both tail […]

June 14, 2013

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Ram Trucks and Superman team up for “Man of Steel” edition Power Wagon, new ad

Ram Trucks just made a pretty powerful new friend. Continuing its recent sales and promotional success, Chrysler’s brand of pickups has launched a new ad campaign tie-in with the upcoming Superman movie “Man of Steel,” hitting theaters next Friday, June 14th. And while the new ad, which you can watch below, features some pretty cool […]

June 6, 2013

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Full-size pickup sales up 25% annually thanks to home construction, energy sector

Automakers saw sales of full-size pickups soar 24.7 percent in the last year, thanks to recent increased demand from those in the construction and energy sectors, reports the Detroit News. In all, automakers sold 1,444,626 cars and trucks here in the U.S. last month. For comparison, car and SUV sales were only up 5.7 percent compared […]

June 5, 2013

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Ford named Best Value truck brand by Vincentric; F-150 takes 1/2-ton honors while GM racks up 3/4- and 1-ton awards

Each year, Vincentric awards automakers with its Best Value awards in both the fleet and consumer markets. This year, when taking the honors awarded for pickup trucks in both segments into account, Ford got just a bit more recognition than rival General Motors, picking up a couple of truck category wins and the award for […]

May 13, 2013

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POLL: Is the recent trend of downsizing from V-8 to V-6 engines in pickups the right move for automakers?

In recent years, as engine technology has advanced and consumer demand for more fuel-efficient cars and trucks has grown, more and more automakers have made the decision to downsize from V-8 engines to V-6 engines when it comes to their trucks and SUVs. Most notable among the automakers is Ford, who made the gamble of […]

May 9, 2013

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More evidence of renewed diesel interest emerges as registration of diesel cars surges since 2010

Many have wondered aloud whether or not 2013 would be the “Year of the Diesel.” Renewed interest in the fuel, forecasted by ExxonMobil to become the world’s leading transportation fuel by 2020, is clear. And new data from R.L. Polk and Company for Diesel Technology Forum illustrates that point even further. From 2010 to 2012, […]

May 2, 2013

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Watch entire build process of the 2 millionth Cummins engine for Ram Trucks

Back on December 10, 2012 the 2 millionth Cummins engine for Ram Trucks rolled down the assembly line at the Columbus MidRange Engine plant. In celebration, Cummins strapped a video camera along for the engine’s ride down the line and have put together a really cool video that chronicles the whole build. The engine being […]

April 28, 2013