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2027 Ram Power Wagon Is A Diesel-Powered Off-Roader With Over 1,000 Pound-Feet Of Torque

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 21:05:00 +0000

Tim Kuniskis, the madman at the helm of Ram, says the upcoming 2027 Power Wagon is getting a turbocharged 6.7-liter Cummins diesel motor.

Ram Brings Back The 1500 TRX For 2027, Now With 777 HP From Its Supercharged V8 — And The SRT Brand Is Back, Too

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:54:43 +0000

Ram is bringing back the high-performance TRX model for 2027, complete with its supercharged 6.2-liter Hellcat V8 engine.

68RFE Vs. Aisin AS69RC Transmissions: How Do They Compare?

staff@jalopnik.com (Ron King) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 23:25:00 +0000

Heavy-duty Ram trucks used the Mopar 68RFE and Aisin AS69RC transmissions in their lineup. Here's which one is better, as well as which trucks use them.

This Pickup Left The Factory With The Biggest Displacement Engine Offered In A New Truck

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 02:25:00 +0000

There have been a number pickup trucks to roll off the factory floor with large engines over the years, but this truck had the biggest engine ever.

Owners Say These Are The Best Dually Trucks For Heavy-Duty Jobs

staff@jalopnik.com (Ron King) — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 21:25:00 +0000

Dually trucks are made to excel at heavy-duty jobs. According to owners, three brands in particular make some of the best models for those jobs.

Why Modern Hemi Engines Have 16 Spark Plugs Instead Of 8

staff@jalopnik.com (Chino Ortiz) — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:25:00 +0000

Hemi engines have had 16 spark plugs since the early 2000s -- which equals two spark plugs per cylinder. This article explains why they made that change.

Every Ram Truck Trim, Explained

staff@jalopnik.com (B. L. Johnson) — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 20:05:00 +0000

Ram offers its pickup trucks in three sizes, as well as a multitude of different trim levels. Here's what all of those different trims mean.

Ram Brings Back The Dude Package From The 1970s Because It Knows Exactly Who Buys Its Trucks

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This SEMA concept is inspired by a package that was originally marketed with the help of Don Knotts, who voiced Mayor Turkey Lurkey in "Chicken Little."

Fox Factory Vehicles' Ram 1500 Lowered Has 650 Supercharged Horsepower And, Obviously, Lower Suspension

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:25:00 +0000

This truck's most significant upgrade is a Whipple supercharger that increases the Hemi V8's output to 650 horsepower and 600 pound-feet of torque.

Ram 1500 REV Electric Pickup Truck Is Dead Before It Could Pile Up On Dealer Lots

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 20:16:01 +0000

Who could have seen this coming? It's not like there were any signs the American arm of Stellantis might bail on its electric truck.

2026 Ram 1500 Doesn't Miss A Beat With The Re-Introduction Of The Hemi

staff@jalopnik.com (Erin Marquis) — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:06:35 +0000

Returning the Hemi to its more affordable and popular trucks will hopefully give Ram the boost it needs to rise from the crater its found itself in.

The Most Reliable New Truck Isn't A Ford Or Chevy (According To JD Power)

staff@jalopnik.com (Benjamin Gracias) — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:05:00 +0000

If you want to get the most reliable pickup truck possible, you should probably consult JD Power's list for 2025. Hint: The pick isn't a Ford or Chevy.

I Need A Cheap And Sturdy Truck To Haul Furniture! What Should I Buy?

staff@jalopnik.com (Tom McParland) — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:25:00 +0000

Downsizing a two-Focus household and adding a cheap truck to the fleet should be an easy challenge, right?

Ram's New 10-Year Warranty Will Last Almost As Long As It Takes You To Pay Off Your Truck

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:08:39 +0000

Ram has a new plan to turn sales around with a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty on 2026 model year trucks and vans. Nice.

Ram's Goin' Racing Again After More Than A Decade

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 16:47:13 +0000

After 13 years of watching from the sidelines, Ram will return to racing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series next year.

2026 Ram 1500 Brings Back The Hemi V8 And Gets A 'Symbol Of Protest' Badge To Show You Won

staff@jalopnik.com (Erin Marquis) — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 04:01:00 +0000

The Hemi V8 is coming back to Ram 1500 trucks because Ram's customers were so upset it was taken away.

What Causes The Dodge Death Wobble On Some SUVs And Ram Trucks?

staff@jalopnik.com (Jordan A. Rodriguez) — Sat, 31 May 2025 17:25:00 +0000

The death wobble is a phenomenon that occurs on some SUVs and trucks after specific components begin to weaken. Here's what you should look for.

Ram Introduces $44,495 Express Model, Hoping A Cheaper Truck Will Combat Sales Slump

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Tue, 06 May 2025 16:25:00 +0000

To fight less-expensive offerings from Ford and GM, Ram is bringing back the Ram 1500 Express, a truck with just enough standard equipment for bargain buyers.

Ram Canceled A Heavy-Duty EV Pickup And Now Two Suppliers Are In Court Fighting Over $25 Million

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 18:51:54 +0000

When Stellantis decided it no longer wanted to produce a heavy-duty Ram EV, suppliers Valeo and American Axle & Manufacturing lost tens of millions of dollars.

3 Things To Know About Dodge's Hurricane Engine, Because Turbos Are Taking Over

staff@jalopnik.com (Lawrence Hodge) — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:25:08 +0000

Stellantis' new turbocharged inline-6 is smaller and more powerful than the Hemi V8 it replaces