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The Ram Truck brand includes light to mid weight pickup trucks, primarily the 1500, as well as the 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty models, which make use of an optional Cummins turbo-diesel engine. Other models in the Ram lineup include the Dakota as well as the Dodge Grand Caravan-based Ram Cargo Van. Ram is expected to get several new commercial models in the future, with rumors of a Dodge Caravan based pickup, as well as a rebadged Fiat Doblo or large IVECO Daily.
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2012 Ram 1500 Laramie Review
Falling short compared to rivals when it comes to overall utility, the Ram 1500 Laramie is about much more – like looking really, really good.
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Top 10 Least Reliable Cars and Trucks
Top 10 Least Reliable Cars and Trucks
Since its founding in 1936, Consumer Reports has become the go-to source for shoppers. From new refrigerators to bottles of wine, Blue-ray players to homeowner’s insurance, if it’s on the market it’s likely the non-profit organization has scientifically tested it. Of course the consumer watchdog is probably most famous for its vehicle reliability ratings. Conscientious shoppers... more

RAM 1500 Diesel Production to Begin in September
RAM 1500 Diesel Production to Begin in September
Originally revealed in February, RAM has announced that production on the RAM 1500 Diesel will begin September 2013. The diesel powerplant is sourced from VM Motori and is much lighter than the Cummins six-cylinder currently found in heavy-duty RAM pickups. The 3.0-liter V6 diesel powerplant will be paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and should... more

Top 10 Best-Selling Vehicles for April 2013
Top 10 Best-Selling Vehicles for April 2013
The sales numbers are in for April 2013, and we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 best-selling cars for last month. Kicking off the list is the Hyundai Elantra with a starting MSRP of $16,965. The compact model from the Korean automaker saw 45.2 percent more sales this year than last in the month... more

Chrysler Profits Plummet 65 Percent in First Quarter
Chrysler Profits Plummet 65 Percent in First Quarter
Chrysler reported its first quarter profits today: $166 million, which represents a 65 percent drop over the same time last year. Despite that, brand boss Sergio Marchionne reaffirmed that Chrysler will earn $2.2 billion on a full year revenue of $72 billion. The brand said its profits were hurt by costs associated with launching the... more

Why Your Pickup Truck’s Tow Rating is BS
Why Your Pickup Truck’s Tow Rating is BS
Trucks are big profit generators for automakers. The half-ton and heavy-duty pickup segments are probably the most fiercely competitive categories in the industry. Brands fight tooth and nail for every sale they can make. To move the metal they’re willing to leverage any and every competitive advantage no matter how small. Not surprisingly this winner-take-all... more

RAM Trucks Recalled for Parking Brake, Engine Cover
RAM Trucks Recalled for Parking Brake, Engine Cover
Chrysler is recalling roughly 9,300 Ram 1500 pickup trucks because the parking brakes might be insufficient. The brand is also recalling 7,000 heavy-duty pickups to replace their engine covers. There haven’t been any accidents reported as a result of the flaw, but Chrysler has received six complaints about the problem. According to Chrysler, over half of... more