2016 Ram 2500 Overview
There’s no heavy-duty truck quite like the 2016 Ram 2500. With a refined cabin space designed and engineered for relaxation and solitude, paired with a rugged exterior and top-of-the-line capabilities, the Ram 2500 is equipped to be both a powerful workhorse and a comfortable, enjoyable ride. Plus, the 2500’s eleven trims offer plenty of luxury and […]
2020 CBB Honors Jeep Wrangler and Ram ProMaster with Best Retained Value Awards
How well a vehicle holds its value is a priority for most buyers, but figuring out projections for the future can be difficult for consumers. Thankfully, the experts at Canadian Black Book do the calculations, and their 2020 assessments have placed the Jeep Wrangler and Ram ProMaster as Best Retained Value Award-winners. Well-equipped Family-Hauler: 2020 […]
5 Coolest Cars from Jeffree Star’s Instagram
Jeffree Star is a YouTube legend. From his cosmetic line to his 7.8 million YouTube subscribers, Jeffree has many talents. He also has a love for cars — pink cars, in particular — and loves to show them off to his 6.4 million Instagram followers. Rolls Royce: Browse online inventory at the dealership 5 coolest cars […]
UPDATE: FCA to Move Ram Heavy-Duty Production from Mexico to Warren, Michigan
FCA will add 2,500 jobs and $1 billion in funding to the plant to prepare it for Ram pickup production
Roughly a year ago, The News Wheel reported the possibility of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles moving production of its Ram heavy-duty pickup trucks from its Mexican locations to its Warren, Michigan plant. Now, those rumors are becoming a reality. FCA plans to invest 2,500 jobs and $1 billion in funding for its Warren-based factory as the facility prepares for […]
Ram Unveils Special Edition Trucks at State Fair of Texas
In case you didn’t know, Texas kinda likes trucks. It makes sense, then, that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) decided to reveal two new special edition trucks at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas this week. The new Ram Laramie Longhorn Southfork edition and the Ram Heavy Duty Lone Star Silver are designed to offer […]
Recall Alert: FCA Recalls Approximately 494,000 Ram Trucks for Potential Fire Hazard
Exactly a week ago, The News Wheel first reported on a recall issued by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles that affected approximately 1,200 Dodge Hellcat vehicles. A faulty part connected to the engine’s oil cooling hose created a risk for oil spraying across the windshield and a fire starting near the engine. FCA has now issued another recall connected […]
Review of Wolfgang Kramer’s Downforce: The Game of High Stakes Speed
A stellar improvement to an already-excellent board game
Nothing brings the family together on a Sunday afternoon like a televised race. For the rest of the nights when the asphalt is cold, a great way to keep the family together is by having game nights. If you’re looking for a board game that the whole family can play—which also feeds your love […]
Recall Alert: FCA Recalls More Than 1.25 Million Ram Trucks Due to an Error That Disables Safety Systems
Significant underbody impact could potentially disable the side airbag deployment and seat belt pretensioner systems for Ram vehicles produced between 2013 and 2016.
Early this morning, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles issued a recall of more than 1.25 million Ram pickup trucks produced between 2013 and 2016. The cause of the recall was a malfunctioning safety sensor that is “potentially” linked to one crash-related death and two injuries. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is set to recall a total of 1,021,279 Ram vehicles in […]
Ram to Award Special Edition Kentucky Derby Truck to the Winning Horse’s Trainer
Tomorrow marks the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. It also marks the eighth year where Ram has served as the “Official Truck” of the Kentucky Derby. To celebrate both of these momentous occasions, as well as the victory of the the horse and jockey who win the race, Ram has developed […]
Ram Heavy Duty Night Models Make Debut at 2017 Chicago Auto Show
Even though FCA has delayed the launch of the redesigned Ram 1500 until 2019, the company has stayed busy by releasing an assortment of special-edition models, such as the Ram 1500 Rebel Mojave Sand and Ram 1500 Rebel Black, but neither of those appearance packages were made available with Ram’s heavy duty pickup trucks. Well, […]
Get Ready for the 2017 Ram Power Wagon
We’ve been waiting for this one for a while. The 2017 Ram Power Wagon is the latest in a series of mass-produced killer pickup trucks designed for off-road enthusiasts. Specifically, the Power Wagon is positioned to rival the redesigned, second-generation 2017 Ford Raptor. The Ram Power Wagon comes out of the gate with a higher […]
Silverado 2500HD Alaskan Edition Officially Premiers at 2016 SEMA Show
Intended to show off GM’s new Alaskan Edition package, the Silverado 2500HD Alaskan Edition concept recently made its debut at the SEMA Show–and this truck comes with a lot of chrome. New Or Used? Discover which car buying option is better for you and your family in 2016 At the bottom of the truck are […]
Watch the 2017 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Carhartt Concept Debut in Detroit [VIDEO]
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Chevrolet has stumbled upon a pretty brilliant marketing scheme—pair its popular Silverado pickup with a clothing company beloved by rural, blue-collar truck drivers. Perhaps that strategy was inspired by that custom Silverado that Kid Rock made for last year’s SEMA Show that featured metallic seat inserts patterned after acid-wash jeans. Either way, it has led […]
Chevy to Unleash New Silverado 2500HD Carhartt Concept at SEMA [PHOTOS]
There have been a number of special-edition Silverado HD pickups that have debuted over the last several years, such as Kid Rock’s Acid-Washed Silverado 3500HD that was shown last year at SEMA, but few trucks come with the same level of blue-collar appeal as the 2017 Silverado 2500HD Carhartt concept vehicle. This new Silverado HD […]
2017 Ram 1500 Overview
The 2017 Ram 1500 isn’t your typical light-duty pickup truck. In a segment that is rife with competition, the Ram 1500 manages to set itself apart from the competition with its out-of-the-box thinking. A unique coil-spring rear suspension gives Ram’s top truck a smooth ride, while still offering a top-notch towing capability. If you’re looking […]
2017 Chevy Silverado HD to Feature Quieter, Stronger Duramax 6.6-Liter Diesel V8
Today Chevy announced that the Silverado HD will include an available redesigned Duramax 6.6-liter V8 turbo-diesel engine for the 2017 model year. This next-gen diesel engine manages the nifty trick of being both quieter and more powerful than the one it replaces. The motor yields an SAE-certified 445 horsepower (332 kW) and 910 lb.-ft. (1,234 […]
Fiat Chrysler Offers Massive Amounts of Fun at 2016 State Fair of Texas
When it comes to showing off in the Lone Star State, Fiat Chrysler doesn’t hold back. Every year, the Italian-American car brand lets its presence be known at the State Fair of Texas and 2016 is no exception. This year, Fiat Chrysler has created one of its biggest product displays yet at the 2016 State […]
GM Apparently Leaks 2017 6.6-liter L5P Duramax Turbo Diesel Engine Details
General Motors’ trucks have long been in competition with those from Ford and Ram, so the automaker’s upcoming Heavy Duty Silverado and Sierra, to be revealed in just a few days at the 2016 State Fair of Texas, have been the object of much speculation. Specifically, a healthy amount of this interest has been in […]