Tag: Ram 1500 diesel

Pickups

Ram 1500 EcoDiesel returns to top of half-ton fuel economy rankings

It’s official, though it’s probably not much of a surprise. The 2017 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel has the best fuel economy of any ½-ton pickup in its class. There was a slight decline in mpg performance from the prior model year following new EPA calculation methods, but nonetheless, the truck still reigns as the best fuel […]

September 1, 2017

Pickups

Diesel Ram 1500 gets thumbs up from EPA, CARB

The wait is over. FCA reports that it has received a certificate of conformity from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a conditional executive order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB), permitting the production and sale of 2017 Ram 1500 and 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0-liter diesel engines. Approval from both […]

August 1, 2017

Pickups

Diesel Ram 1500 reportedly back in production despite emissions legal battle

FCA is reportedly once again manufacturing diesel-equipped Ram 1500 pickups, though the company’s ‘EcoDiesel’ moniker may be scrapped. Current production volume on Ram’s 2017 1500 with a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 diesel is less than two dozen per shift, according to Automotive News. Neither EPA nor the California Air Resources Board have certified the vehicles. FCA’s […]

July 17, 2017

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

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

Construction Equipment

First round of Ram 1500 EcoDiesel orders sells out in 3 days in rush from dealers and customers

The 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel hasn’t hit dealerships yet, but the fuel-saving truck is already a hit. Chrysler announced Wednesday that between February 7 and 10, more than 8,000 orders were placed for the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel–which filled the initial round of orders being offered for the truck and accounting for about half of the […]

February 20, 2014

Pickups

2014 Mossy Oak Ram 1500

Ram Truck brings back a Mossy Oak version of the Outdoorsman Crew Cab 4×4

January 8, 2014

Pickups

Ram 1500 Diesel Drive Report

First drive opportunity shows Ram’s new diesel V6 get better than 25mpg; 3.0L EcoDiesel a strong performer

December 21, 2013

Pickups

Toyota Tundra Looking At Cummins Diesel

Toyota Eyeing Cummins As Diesel Partner for Tundra Another pickup manufacturer appears to be very close to joining the 1/2-ton diesel fray as word on the financial street is Toyota and Cummins may be partners for a diesel Tundra. If that’s true, Toyota would be following close on the heels of Nissan, which just announced […]

September 4, 2013

Construction Equipment

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

Pickups

2014 Ram 1500 Diesel $2,850 Upgrade

2014 Ram 1500 V-6 EcoDiesel a $2,800 upcharge over the 5.7L Hemi

June 28, 2013

Construction Equipment

Toyota Tacoma tops list of most fuel-efficient trucks

Of course, torque and horsepower and towing capacity are all extremely important things to consider when purchasing a new pickup. But, as illustrated with the current demand and buzz around diesel engines, fuel efficiency has worked its way into the conversation as well. So the folks over at Truck Trend have done a pretty swell […]

April 26, 2013