Ram 2500 Archives

It’s a three-peat win for the Ram 1500 as it takes home… The innovations in the 2019 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty not only make… The Ram Heavy Duty is already equipped for towing and hauling heavy… Even though FCA has delayed the launch of the redesigned Ram 1500… If you’re looking to buy a pickup…

2024 RAM 2500 Overview

The RAM 2500 is a heavy-duty truck that delivers big on towing power, modern conveniences, and advanced tech features. Here’s a look at what this capable pickup brings to the table.  The 2024 RAM 2500 features a lineup of seven models: Laramie, Rebel, Limited Longhorn, Limited, Tradesman, Big Horn, and Power Wagon. The RAM 2500…

Categories Uncategorized

Ram 2500 Heavy Duty Takes Home Popular Science Award

2019 Ram 2500 Limited The innovations in the 2019 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty not only make it an outstanding contender in the truck segment, but also as an outstanding example in the automotive industry. Earning a 2020 Best of What’s New award in the Auto category from Popular Science, the 2019 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty…

Categories Uncategorized

You searched for ram 2500

Monster Jam motorsport events feature a cast of gargantuan, creatively themed monster trucks sporting elaborate designs, from the classic Grave Digger to the over-the-top Zombie. Among those attention-grabbing entrants is Raminator. As its name — and the massive, 3D logo across its body — suggests, the Raminator monster truck proudly touts the performance legacy of…

Ram Debuts Special-Edition Kentucky Derby Models at New York International Auto Show

Special-edition Kentucky Derby 2019 Ram Heavy Duty Photo: FCA The 2019 Ram Heavy Duty 2500 and 3500 are honoring the 145th anniversary of the Kentucky Derby and the 10th year Ram has been the Derby’s Official Truck of Churchill Downs with a specialized edition. Debuting at the New York International Auto Show, the limited Kentucky…

2019 GMC Sierra 2500HD Overview

Photo: GMC Combining muscular capabilities with convenient features, the 2019 GMC Sierra 2500HD is built to handle tough jobs and heavy-duty loads with ease. The Sierra 2500HD is available in four trims: Sierra, SLE, SLT, and Denali. Configuration options for this truck include 2WD or 4WD, crew cab or double cab, and standard box or…

Categories Uncategorized

Ram Expands Upon Its Luxury Pickup Lineup with the 2018 Ram Limited Tungsten Edition

Meet Ram’s expansion into the luxury realm Tungsten is considered to be both one of the toughest metals on the planet and one of the rarest. Therefore, it makes perfect sense that Ram would name its most luxurious model ever after the material, as Ram recently revealed the 2018 Ram Limited Tungsten Edition lineup of vehicles. Under Pressure: Check…

Categories Uncategorized

RAM Archives

The first mass-produced 4×4 pickup truck, the Ram Power Wagon, hits a… The Best Midsize Off-Road truck of the year and the Best Heavy… The 2021 Ram ProMaster made its debut at National Truck Equipment Association’s… FCA is bringing a variety of interactive experiences and displays to the… FCA is kicking off the 2020 Drive…

Categories Uncategorized

2016 Chevy Colorado Duramax Diesel Will Be America’s Most Fuel-Efficient Pickup

The 2016 Chevy Colorado 2.8-liter Duramax Turbo Diesel For the hard-working environmentalist or the commuter who wants the baddest vehicle on the road during rush hour, options have historically been sparse. But classic power converges with newfangled efficiency in the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Duramax diesel, recently crowned the most fuel-efficient pickup in the United States….

Categories Uncategorized

Heavy Duty Trucks Archives

While some vehicle studies evaluate models based on quality or popularity, others… Volvo Trucks North America has unveiled a significant update to its vocational… Toyota and Hino Motors have struck a new partnership with the aim… The innovations in the 2019 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty not only make… Turn to the all-new 2020 Chevrolet Silverado…

Categories Uncategorized

Kimiko Kidd, Author at The News Wheel

For the latest model year, the sporty 2025 Chevrolet Blazer gained new… The 2025 Mazda CX-70 is a stylish crossover that delivers exceptional handling… The 2024 Subaru Impreza is the brand’s affordable, yet capable, hatchback model.… The 2025 Chevrolet Suburban has been freshly revamped for the latest model… The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek is a great…

Dodge Nabs Three APEAL Awards from J.D. Power

Dodge Nabs Three APEAL Awards from J.D. Power Pictured: The 2014 Dodge Dart The results of J.D. Power & Associates’ 2014 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study℠ were announced earlier today, and Chrysler Group was pleased to report that the Dodge Brand managed to scrape up three separate awards. Specifically, the 2014 Dodge…

Categories Uncategorized

Five Chrysler Group Models Lead in Top Quality Awards

Strategic Vision recently released the results of its 2014 Total Quality Index. While Kia and Audi led as overall brands, Chrysler Group was happy to claim five segment first place finishes. The Dodge Dart and the Dodge Durango each topped their segments for the second year in a row. The Dodge Charger, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited,…

Philadelphia Man Wins Chrysler’s 2014 National Sweepstakes

One lucky man has won Chrysler’s 2014 National Sweepstakes, which allows him to put $45,000 toward the purchase of a new Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Fiat, or Alfa Romeo vehicle here in the United States. That man is Michael Christman of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, just outside of Philadelphia. Christman was chosen at random out of 1,007,277…

Party with Chrysler Group at the 2014 State Fair of Texas

The 2014 State Fair of Texas kicks off on September 26 and runs through October 19 with all kinds of fun for families, including interactive experiences, livestock experiences, music, and, of course, great food. Chrysler Group LLC will also be making a big appearance at the State Fair with all of its brands, with especially…

Categories Uncategorized

TAWA Names 2015 Grand Cherokee the SUV of Texas

It really comes as no surprise that the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) named the 2015 Grand Cherokee the SUV of Texas at this year’s Texas Truck Rodeo. After all, the Grand Cherokee has taken home the coveted SUV of Texas award for five years running, with no end in sight. The Texas Auto Writers…

Categories Uncategorized

Top Honors Go to FCA at Texas Truck Rodeo

The 2021 Ram 1500 Limited Longhorn 10th Anniversary Edition Photo: FCA It’s a three-peat win for the Ram 1500 as it takes home the top honor of “Truck of Texas” from the Texas Auto Writers Association. It also swept the titles of Full-Size Pickup Truck of Texas (2021 Ram 1500 TRX), Luxury Pickup Truck of…

GM Wins Five Vincentric 2016 Best Fleet Value in America Awards

Today General Motors announced that five of its vehicles have been recognized with Vincentric 2016 Best Fleet Value in America awards. Vincentric, which measures and analyzes vehicle cost of ownership, began the awards program 11 years ago. During that time, GM has won more Vincentric awards for its vehicles than any other manufacturer. The Vincentric…

Award Archives

Based on awards handed out by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety,… The 2020 Hyundai Palisade recently racked up its second major award from… The 2020 Cadillac XT6 earned high praise at the 2020 China Awards… Autotrader named the Ram 1500 and Jeep Gladiator to its 2020 list… The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently…

Common Trucking Terms Explained

The auto industry is full of its own unique vocabulary. That’s especially true when it comes to truck-specific words. If your eyes glaze over in incomprehension whenever someone starts throwing out words like “GVWR” and “payload,” you’ve come to the right place. Discover what these five trucking terms mean. Towing Perhaps the easiest term to…

GMC's Most Powerful Models for 2019

As a brand that specializes in trucks and SUVs, GMC sells an array of powerful vehicles, including the Yukon and the Sierra. Here are the highest-horsepower rides you’ll find in GMC’s 2019 lineup. Rugged SUV: Learn more about the powerful, practical 2019 GMC Yukon SUVs The 2019 Yukon is GMC’s most powerful SUV 2019 GMC…

2020 Archives

After a difficult period sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic, Subaru is back on top — breaking sales records like nobody’s business.… If you’ve been getting robocalls about your vehicle’s supposedly expired warranty, you’re not alone. Here are a few ways to deal with them.… You may be wondering how a car company’s R&D division can…

How and Why Automakers “Torture Test” Their Vehicles

Photo: Chevrolet If you’re a gearhead, you’re probably familiar with the myriad of tests that vehicles undergo after production. (Think IHHS, NHTSA, and J.D. Power ratings, for example.) But you might not know much about torture tests, the rigorous evaluations that automakers put their models through before production. Here’s just a glimpse of how automakers…

chevrolet suburban Archives

The 2025 Chevrolet Suburban has been freshly revamped for the latest model… The 2024 Chevrolet Suburban stands proud as the largest member of the… Third-quarter sales numbers have arrived, and the results confirm General Motors’ status… Chevrolet will manufacture these purpose-built vehicles over the next two years using a variety of components not available to…

Categories Uncategorized

Chevrolet Impala Archives

The Mountain Goats are a band obsessed with storytelling, and they seem particularly fond of using cars to evoke emotions in their listeners.… J.D. Power surveyed car owners in the 2020 Seat Quality and Satisfaction… Are you planning on carrying passengers in the second (or third) row… In February of 2020, Chevy produced its final…

Categories Uncategorized

pickup Archives

The Tacoma was already a capable machine off the beaten path, but a new Trailhunter trim… When it comes to the popular pickup truck segment, General Motors is… General Motors recently announced its all-new electric Hummer pickup as one of… Truck buyers looking to make a solid long-term investment may want to… Thanks to a…

Categories Uncategorized

recalls Archives

Despite the popularity of ride share services, it’s surprising how few people… In general, it seems that we Americans aren’t all that good at… Lately, it feels like we live in the era of the recall—we… In recent weeks there has been growing controversy and concern about the… It sounds like the National Highway Traffic…

Categories Uncategorized

pickup truck Archives

Featuring a massive new grille, the Tundra is Toyota’s first hybrid pickup… If you’re in the market for a new, midsize pickup truck specifically to go off road, you’ll probably find what you seek in the new Tacoma.… Even though it just came out, the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz has… The Tundra’s first media outing…

Categories Uncategorized

Dodge Charger Archives

Dodge has done for muscle cars what The Rock could not do… A successor to the Charger and Challenger is in the works, but the two models will likely be merged into a single one … The look of Dodge is unmistakable, and its signature muscular design has… You will have greater peace of mind…

Categories Uncategorized

2023 Chevrolet Silverado HD Overview

Photo: Chevrolet 2023 Chevrolet Silverado HD has everything you need to work hard and play hard. With up to 36,000 pounds of towing capability and a range of high-tech amenities, it’s ideal for contractors and fun-loving adventurers alike. You can choose between the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD models, each with differing…

Categories Uncategorized

[Photos] Jeep Gladiator Named MotorTrend Truck of the Year Finalist

2020 Jeep Gladiator Photo: FCA Earlier this month, MotorTrend released its 2020 awards podium contenders for car, SUV, and truck of the year. The truck category initially included eight models but was pared down to just three finalists, including the all-new Jeep Gladiator. Winning Truck: The Gladiator’s interior landed a spot on the WardsAuto 10…

Categories Uncategorized

Silverado Archives

The Chevy Silverado HD is no stranger to recognition. This powerful pickup… Costco and Chevrolet are certainly no strangers to teaming up. Previous partnerships… When it comes to the popular pickup truck segment, General Motors is… If you’re looking for long-term savings on a great truck, check out… GM continues to forge ahead with new…

Categories Uncategorized

2016 SEMA Show Archives

For a second year in a row, Ford walked out of Sin… The rear-wheel drive Maverick is a classic car from Ford’s golden age… Among Chevrolet’s many entries at this year’s SEMA Show is the Chevelle… Chevrolet has introduced a slew of new concepts to start off the 2016 SEMA… Intended to show off GM’s new Alaskan…

Categories Uncategorized

2021 Sierra Will Have Some Exciting New Trailering Features

2021 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali Photo: GMC You now have another reason to anticipate the 2021 GMC Sierra. This model will boast a handful of new trailering technologies that will make towing even more convenient and safe. New Season, New Truck: Find out which GMC truck you should drive home 2020 GMC Sierra Photo: GMC…

Categories Uncategorized

GM Testing New V8 Engine for 2020 Silverado, Sierra HD Trucks

The all-new 2020 Chevy Silverado HD is likely to include a new 6.6-liter V8 engine General Motors is completely redesigning its heavy-duty trucks for 2020, and those new models could include a new V8 engine. GM Authority reports that the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD and the 2020 GMC Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD will…

Categories Uncategorized

What Are the Differences Between the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the Chevrolet Silverado HD?

The Silverado 1500 is ideal for regular driving, off-roading, and lighter towing or hauling Photo: Chevrolet If you’re in the market for a Chevrolet pickup truck, it’s important to know the differences between the 2021 Silverado 1500 and the 2021 Silverado HD. For everyday driving, off-roading, and moderate towing and hauling tasks, the Silverado 1500…

Categories Uncategorized

You searched for silverado hd

The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD returns with its signature impressive capabilities, bold styling, and advanced tech tools. And with five trim levels, there’s a model to suit every lifestyle. Here’s a look at what it has to offer. Make the Right Pick: Why buy a Chevrolet truck WT Like all models of the Silverado HD,…

Categories Uncategorized

Off-Road ZR2 Trim Joins 2024 Chevy Silverado HD Lineup

Photo: Chevrolet The redesigned Chevrolet Silverado HD lineup is welcoming a brand-new model for 2024: the off-road-ready ZR2. Just like the Colorado ZR2 and Silverado 1500 ZR2, the Silverado HD ZR2 will showcase unique design elements, boosted all-terrain capabilities, and a ZR2 Bison variant equipped with premium features designed by American Expedition Vehicles. Meet the…

Categories Uncategorized

Truck Archives

Back in June 2020, General Motors kicked off production of its 2021… The 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 continues to be one of the most… Drivers looking to get the best value for selling their vehicles often… In a previous article on The News Wheel, I shed some light… You bought your current car because it’s…

Categories Uncategorized