2019 Ram Heavy Duty Lone Star Model Debuts at DFW Auto Show
The Ram Lone Star is a Texas truck through and through. Now, with the 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty Lone Star models recently revealed at the DFW Auto Show in Dallas, truck fans in Texas have even more incredible options for fulfilling their driving, towing, hauling and worksite needs. Check Out: The 2018 […]
US News Names Two Ram Trucks to Its Most Powerful Trucks List
U.S. News & World Report rounded up the 17 most powerful trucks on the road, and two Ram models — the 2019 Ram 1500 and the 2019 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty — secured spots. With their impressive cargo-hauling, intense horsepower ratings, and outstanding towing capabilities, the Ram models can handle the serious jobs you need […]
2019 Ram 1500 Longhorn Earns Truck of the Year Title from Automotive Writers
Eighteen automotive journalists convened at the Bondurant Racing School in Chandler, Arizona, to evaluate a wide range of vehicle types to determine which car, truck, SUV and crossover are best for drivers on the go at the first annual Southwest Lifestyle Media Drive. After reviewing the contenders in areas such as safety systems, fuel efficiency, […]
2018 Ram Harvest Edition Chassis Cab Trucks Launch with Limited-Availability Colors
Ram’s farm-friendly designed 2018 Harvest Edition truck now features Class 3, 4, and 5 medium-duty Chassis Cab models. You have four colors options for the exterior including Case IH Red and New Holland Blue, hues only available for a limited time, along with the always available, but no less impressive, shades of Bright White and […]
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 […]
HBCU Stem Programs Get $250,000 Boost from Nissan
Designing and building cars has always been about engineering, but lately they are gaining features and safety systems that require knowledge of technology as well. To help keep the future of American manufacturing and other science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields strong, Nissan wrote checks for $250,000 to seven historically black colleges and universities […]
All-New 2019 Ram 1500 Gets Customized at Chicago Auto Show
Making a standout and unique appearance at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show was the all-new 2019 Ram 1500 Big Horn Sport 4×4. Outfitted with custom Mopar products – approximately 200 – the “outdoor-sport-themed 2019 Ram 1500” is an eye-catching example of how transformative accessories can be to a vehicle, both in terms of style and […]
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 […]
2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali Named Pickup Truck of the Year by Truck Trend
With a massive powertrain and a tough, rugged exterior to tackle any job, it’s no wonder the GMC Sierra 2500HD is a popular pickup. The heavy-duty Denali trim can be equipped with a staggering Duramax 6.6-liter Turbo Diesel V8 engine, producing 445 horsepower and 910 lb-ft of torque. This year, Truck Trend is recognizing the 2018 […]
Ram, Jeep, Dodge Lasso a Bundle of Awards at Texas Truck Rodeo
You know the saying: everything is bigger in Texas. Did you not know that saying? Well, now you know it. In any case, among the things that are particularly bigger in Texas—and, mind you, conventional wisdom says that everything is by some measure larger—are the Ram, Jeep, and Dodge brands. This was demonstrated last month […]
2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD All Mountain Concept: Basically The Thing, But a Truck
Spoilers for a 35-year-old movie incoming. There is a scene in John Carpenter’s The Thing where the titular thing—an alien being capable of perfectly replicating any living being it chooses—is discovered in the midst of assimilating of one of the characters. The human (and, perhaps, covertly non-human) inhabitants of the Antarctic research station chase the […]
2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD Overview
As a heavy-duty pickup, the 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD is built from the ground up with capability, performance, and durability in mind. The Sierra 2500HD offers up to an incredible 910 lb-ft of torque, making towing your heavy cargo easier than ever before. 2017 GMC: Top models for the year [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New […]
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 […]
Ram Cultivates Farmer-Friendly Truck with 2018 Harvest Edition
Designed to serve farmers in America, Ram has launched the 2018 Harvest Edition, a first-ever truck specifically designed to handle the challenging demands of the agricultural industry. The new truck also boasts new and industry-significant color options—New Holland Blue and Case IH Red. “The Ram Harvest Edition marks the first time that Ram dealers will […]
Ram Expands Upon Its Luxury Pickup Lineup with the 2018 Ram Limited Tungsten Edition
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 Your Car’s Tire Health by Using […]
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 […]