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Ram needs to diversify its truck lineup, and the only way to do so is to fill the space below its bread-and-butter model, the full-size light-duty 1500. That means it has to expand into the midsize and possibly compact truck segments, just like Ford did with the Ranger and Maverick. CEO Tim Kuniskis is well aware of that, which is why he has been talking about Ram bringing a midsize truck to market for quite a while now. But the executive knows that in order to make it in the midsize truck segme

Earlier this week, we’ve learned that the upcoming Ram Dakota midsize pickup for North America will offer real truck capability at a target price of around $40,000. Turns out it’s also a good-looking truck, at least according to several Ram dealers who were given a sneak peek at the forthcoming Dakota during the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show in Las Vegas this week. "Rough, Aggressive" Dakota Is "The Right Size"

Ram Doubles Down on Active Aero for Pickups Last year, Ram quietly introduced a truck bed cover designed to improve aerodynamics. At first, it seemed like one of those clever ideas that rarely make it past the drawing board. But it seems like the automaker is quite serious about it. Ram has filed a new patent, and this version looks more refined than before. Spotted first by CarBuzz, the application was filed with the USPTO in October 2024 under patent number 20260116479 (you can look it up your

Ramdiscontinued the ProMaster City in 2022, leaving a noticeable gap in its commercial lineup. Since then, big trucks like the Ram 1500 have been their bread and butter, while the idea of a compact Ram work van lingered as a "what if". After hinting at the return of a passenger van last year, Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis has confirmed the ProMaster City will return. Kuniskis Let The Cat Out Of The Bag Stellantis

Chasing Improved Fuel Economy Numbers Pickup truck beds offer a unique advantage unmatched by other vehicle body styles, thanks to their generous cargo capacity. That utility, however, comes with a trade-off: the open bed creates aerodynamic drag that hurts fuel economy, particularly at highway speeds. Stellantis appears to be seeking a solution to that drawback with a new patent called “Angled Bed Cap for Truck.” Approved by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in late December

There's a Real Market For It We're still chuckling at The Drive's sitdown with Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis about a single-cab, 6.4 V8-powered model. It's not the answer people were hoping for, but he did hit the nail on the head when he said niche products like that are "for you and six other friends of yours." That said, he's aware that there are niches that make more business sense than that. The publication had another talk with the executive, and the answer does give us hope that Ram will make a sp

It's a new year, and Ram is starting it off the right way - by launching a new, more powerful TRX pickup and by extending its highly appreciated 10-year/10,000-mile warranty for 2026. The warranty, launched in June 2025, was originally only meant to be offered until January 2 and came when Ram fell far down new vehicle quality study rankings, but "overwhelming customer and dealer feedback" encouraged Stellantis to keep it going for the 2026 model year. The best-in-segment warranty will surely be

Ram's Loudest Comeback? After electric vehicles took a major hit in 2025 amid shifting policies and slowing demand, automakers – particularly in the U.S. market – have started refocusing on enthusiast-favorite combustion models. Ram recently brought back the Ram 1500 TRX with an even more powerful 777-horsepower setup, though it appears that may be just the beginning of the brand’s renewed performance push. In an Instagram post, Ram shared a teaser video subtly previewing a new truck presented b

Starting the New Year with a Bang Ram is kicking off 2026 in a big way by giving the 2500 Power Wagon an engine option that it always deserved. For the 2027 model year, the heavy-duty pickup is now (finally) available with a 6.7-liter Cummins High Output turbodiesel. Before you ask, yes, it comes with a tidal wave of torque. There's 1,075 lb-ft of it, to be exact, making it the torquiest in its class as Ram claims. And if that's still not enough, the big-block straight-six diesel also produces 4

Stellantis’ North American subsidiary FCA US is recalling over 65,000 trucks from the Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500 and 5500 lines over a software error that may cause the digital instrument panel to freeze. The recall covers a total of 65,348 trucks built between August 09, 2024 and July 4, 2025, including certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. Just 1% of the recalled vehicles are estimated

Ram is launching a new safety recall affecting over 72,000 2025 and 2026 model year vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, certain vehicles were fitted with a 12-inch digital instrument cluster that can intermittently go blank, taking key safety indicators down with it. This recall comes only days after another recall for airbags that could send metal fragments into the cabin. The Issue and Its Importance

Whether because automakers assumed EVs would take over or they felt their offerings were too old to keep on the market, there has been a shortage of midsize van offerings, and Ram has realized that it's a gap worth filling, reintroducing the ProMaster City for the 2027 model year after it went away in 2022. It will only go on sale around this time next year, but when it does, Ram says it won't break the bank, targeting a starting price of under $40,000 despite being built in Turkey, which may st

The history of the automotive airbag dates back to 1953, but half a century later, automakers' suppliers still haven't quite perfected it. The most infamous issue was the failure of Takata airbags, one that is still far from resolved decades after it first appeared, but other manufacturers continue to have issues with the technology, as evidenced by a new recall for certain Rampickup trucks. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that the 2019 Ram 1500, the 2019-2020 Ram 2500

To coincide with the total lunar eclipse happening on March 3, Ram has unveiled special Lunar-themed versions of the 2500 Power Wagon and 2500 Rebel heavy-duty pickup trucks. It marks a return of lunar-themed Ram trucks, with the automaker introducing something similar for the same 2500 trims in 2024. As with those, the new Lunar Edition package adds space-inspired exterior and interior design elements, while retaining the rugged capability of these pickups. Space-Themed Coloring and Trim

The Compact Gap in Ram’s Lineup With Ford and Hyundai currently the only brands competing in the compact pickup segment, speculation has grown over whether Ram might bring the Rampage to the U.S., especially given the model’s strong performance in Brazil. MoparInsider posed the question directly to Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis, though his response was likely discouraging for those hoping to see the pickup offered stateside. While Kuniskis acknowledged that he would like to see the Rampage added to the U

Celebrating 250 Years of American Independence Stellantis, in partnership with America250, announced that its four American brands — Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram — will each release limited-edition models to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Part of the collaboration includes enticing incentives under the “Declaration of Deals” program. The press release did not specify which models under each marque will receive the limited A250 edition, thou

Ram's off-road lineup currently runs from the Warlock all the way up to the RHO, which starts north of $75,000 and comes with enough suspension hardware to make a Baja racer blush. That's great if the budget allows for it. But for the buyer who wants to hit a fire road on Saturday without explaining a five-figure truck package to a spouse on Sunday, the options have been thinner than they should be. The 2026 Ram 1500 BackCountry is Ram's answer to that gap, and at $2,995 over a Big Horn 4x4 Crew

There's a famous quote that says, "You don't have to be loud to be unforgettable." Well, the 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX didn't get the memo, and on static display at the 2026 New York International Auto Show, the way this Bloodshot Night Edition looks in person leaves no doubt that there's a monster of an engine under the hood, an impression that sticks with you even without hearing it rumble to life. The torn-effect graphics make it look like it just left the scene of a crime, which will leave easil

Midsize Pickup Battle America's pickup market used to be dominated by full-size marques like the F-150, Ram, and Silverado. However, over the past few years, a market for smaller pickups has grown, and Ram saw the potential. Last month, the Ram Dakota was re-launched in other markets, with a potential North American entry under development. Ram is keen to capitalize on the momentum by incorporating some new accessories for the Dakota for the South American market.

Not One Truck Fits All The Ram 1500 lineup is more alive than ever with the TRX’s return. However, according to Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis, the 1500 TRX isn’t meant for everyone, as other variants may better address the brand’s diverse range of customer needs. Speaking with The Drive, Kuniskis suggested that customers planning to daily drive a 1500 should skip the TRX and opt for the RHO instead. From a sales perspective, steering buyers away from the most expensive trim may sound counterintuitive. Bu

Ram started off the year with the exciting news that the 2500 Power Wagon pickup will get the option of the beastly 6.7-liter Cummins High-Output turbodiesel engine in the second half of 2026. With this change, the heavy-duty pickup gains a towering 1,075 lb-ft of torque and a maximum towing rating of nearly 20,000 pounds. There’s much to like if you need a beefy pickup that can take on just about any task, but the Cummins-equipped Power Wagon does come with one downside. The exceedingly large d

Let's Get Ready to Rumble The returning Hemi V8 in the Ram 1500 may remain the sentimental favorite among enthusiasts, but a recent test by Car and Driver suggests the newer 3.0-liter Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six outperforms it in several measurable ways. Both Hurricane variants – the 420-horsepower standard-output and the 540-horsepower high-output (HO) – were pitted against the Hemi, with the publication stating that its “test data points to an obvious winner.” In the 0-60 mph sprint, the 4

Randy Pobst can wheel a race car, and on too many occasions to count we’ve seen him do it. But he also enjoys a quick and fast street car which means that upgrades are often in order. In the video series starting below, we’ll see his 1977 Pontiac Trans Am get some suspension love. But don’t think that this is some old original worn out machine that is getting the upgrades so they can show a huge improvement. No, this car has had a bunch of work done to it to get it into ship shape, and now it’s

Randy Pobst can wheel a race car, and on too many occasions to count we’ve seen him do it. But he also enjoys a quick and fast street car which means that upgrades are often in order. In the video series starting below, we’ll see his 1977 Pontiac Trans Am get some suspension love. But don’t think that this is some old original worn out machine that is getting the upgrades so they can show a huge improvement. No, this car has had a bunch of work done to it to get it into ship shape, and now it’s

Randy Pobst can wheel a race car, and on too many occasions to count we’ve seen him do it. But he also enjoys a quick and fast street car which means that upgrades are often in order. In this video series we’ll see his 1977 Pontiac Trans Am get some suspension love. But don’t think that this is some old original worn out machine that is getting the upgrades so they can show a huge improvement. No, this car has had a bunch of work done to it to get it into ship shape, and now it’s time for more.