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Construction Equipment

PICKUP THROWDOWN II: Chevy Silverado impresses on track and road in our V8 half-ton shootout (PHOTOS)

Half-ton pickups are a cornerstone for many fleets across the country, large and small alike. That popularity extends to the recreational users in the general public as well. Last year more than 450,000 F-150s were sold, 420,000 or so Chevy Silverados, 160,000 GMC Sierras and 280,000 Ram 1500s, while Toyota sold about 110,000 Tundras. Those […]

May 21, 2015

Construction Equipment

Ram unveils Texas Ranger 1500: a concept truck Chuck Norris would give 2 roundhouse kicks up (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

[imagebrowser id=221] Look, there’s nothing in Ram’s announcement of the Texas Ranger 1500 that explicitly says the truck was designed in honor of the classic 1990s action show “Walker, Texas Ranger”. In fact, the announcement spends most of its time talking about the real Texas Rangers’ long history as one of the proudest law enforcement agencies in the […]

March 30, 2015

Construction Equipment

Ram unveils 2 limited edition 1500 Sport pickups (PHOTOS)

[imagebrowser id=217] Ram has taken the wraps off a couple of new pickups that won’t be around for very long. These new 2015 Ram 1500 Sport models will be limited to a production run of 1,000 each and come in two shades: Ignition Orange and all-black. Ram says the black model is very similar to […]

March 23, 2015

Construction Equipment

The 2015 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel HFE will get you even more MPGs than its predecessor, but not because of a change to the engine (PHOTOS)

[imagebrowser id=172] Not content with already staking claim as the most fuel-efficient half-ton pickup to ever hit the road, Ram has announced a new model of its 1500 EcoDiesel that extends the truck’s fuel economy a tad bit further. At the Detroit Auto Show this week, Ram announced the 2015 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel HFE, which will get […]

January 14, 2015

Pickups

Road Test: Ram 1500 Tradesman Diesel

We test Ram Truck’s bare-bones, EcoDiesel-powered fleet truck by Bruce W. Smith / Senior Editor Ram’s base-model Tradesman is a stripper for sure. Basic white body with steel wheels. Vinyl seat and floor mats. Crank widows and push-down door locks. Black steel bumpers. Trucks don’t get more vanilla. But it’s perfect for the business owner that needs a cheap, […]

December 18, 2014

Pickups

Ram EcoDiesel breaks Consumer Reports MPG mark, named top truck

Ram’s EcoDiesel 1500 is sneaking into the market compared to the frenzy surrounding Ford’s aluminum 2015 F-150, but that didn’t stop Consumer Reports from naming it the publication’s top truck. During a recent review, Consumer Reports says the 2014 Ram outscored both a 2011 Ford and a 2014 Chevrolet full-size truck when equipped with the new diesel engine and […]

August 26, 2014

Construction Equipment

REVIEW: The 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel’s V-6 delivers major fuel efficiency with the feel of a V-8

Slipping around a slow-moving motorhome on a moderate grade in Oregon’s Coast Range took little more than moving into the passing lane and rolling into the throttle. The Ram 1500’s engine did the rest in short order. Despite towing a 4,000-pound enclosed trailer, the pass was made without any drama. No, it wasn’t a 5.7-liter […]

August 26, 2014

Pickups

2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Performance

Road Test: Ram 1500 EcoDiesel  Numbers Spending 10 days with Ram Trucks’ 2014 1500 EcoDiesel Crew Cab 4×4 while putting on more than 600 miles in varied driving conditions reveals a lot about the truck’s performance.  The VM Motori EcoDiesel is a  strong performer for a 3.0L V-6. Its broad torque curve – developing 420 […]

August 19, 2014

Pickups

2014 Ram 1500 Quad Cab on list of top deals for August

The pricing experts from Kelley Blue Book have assembled their list of the 10 best lease, financing and cash back deals available in August from a variety of auto manufacturers, and the 2014 Ram 1500 Quad Cab has made it.

August 13, 2014

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

Cash-back deals target pickup buyers, report says

Strong incentives and lease deals on nearly every type of vehicle are available this month, with especially attractive offers on large SUVs and full-size trucks, according to the latest review by Cars.com.

July 14, 2014

Pickups

Fun Trucks Friday: Ram to ‘dominate’ Derby day

Ram Truck brand’s sponsorship of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby will “Dominate the Field” this year as the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel serves as the Official Truck for the historic track and America’s greatest horse race for the fifth consecutive year.

May 2, 2014