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(Photos by Kim Fuller & Ken Hughes) • Leah Pruett closed out Pomona Winternationals qualifying with a strong run, but her first No. 1 qualifier since 2023 and 16th in her career was clinched on the strength of Friday’s 3.724 at 329.75-mph in her Rinnai Tankless Water Heaters-backed Top Fuel Dragster. Since there are only 15 Top Fuelers, he’ll get a first-round bye on Sunday to open eliminations, Pruett has a great opportunity to pick up her first victory of the season. “We’re thrilled wit

(Photos by Charles Wickam) Billed as the biggest Father’s Day event in Pueblo, the Father’s Day Car Show at the Pueblo Christian Center is in it’s 8th year and fills up fast on show day. Lucky for us, our Colorado BANGshifter Charles Wickam was on site to snap some photos of all the cool rides to share with all of you. And were there some cool rides! This show has an amazing variety, with everything from traditional hot rods, muscles cars, classic trucks, customs, and even lowriders on had, righ

Australians get all the credit for big burnout competitions, but their neighbors the Kiwis also know what they are doing when it comes to creating big tire smoke. With huge “Australian style” burnout contests being held all over the world now, it’s no wonder the folks in Mercer New Zealand jumped on board with their own new competition at Meremere Dragway and it looks like it was a good time had by all. Check out the highlights video below and let us know what you think! Video Description: The

It’s time for the 83rd Members Meet at Goodwood and thanks to the wonders of modern technology you get to watch is all LIVE right here for FREE! The Goodwood folks have really changed the world of motorsport over the years, with multiple events each year that really showcase the cars, the people, and the history behind motorsport in England and the world. The Member’s Meet is one of those events, and one that has been going on for more than 80 years now. This is Member’s Meet #83! Video Descrip

Kevin and the KSR Performance and Fab crew headed out to Bradenton for Cleetus McFarland’s Christmas Tree Drags, but like most folks in the motorsports world it was with a heavy heart after the unfortunate death of Greg Biffle and his family. He wasn’t alone, as he and many of the other racers at the Christmas Tree Race were friends with Biffle or raced with him in a variety of races at Bradenton and the Freedom Factory. But even though Greg’s death put a big of a dark cloud over the weekend, th

It's not every year that the country you call home turns 250 years old, and Ram isn't letting the opportunity to celebrate slip by. In honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Ram has partnered with non-partisan organization America250 to launch three new special editions based on the Ram 1500 Big Horn, Laramie, and Rebel, applying one of three colors to the metal and one of two designs to the cabin. Under the hood, each of the trucks is available with th

Answered Prayers A Ram without a Hemi V8 option feels a little odd, doesn't it? Well, enough people had the same sentiments to the point that the company brought it back for the 2026 model year. Thank heavens a manufacturer listened to customer feedback. That move has since rewarded Ram big time. The Hemi has been a hugely popular choice for full-size truck buyers despite the Hurricane's inline-six making more power. When Ram offered V8 power again, buyers lined up, and the company couldn't buil

Stellantis has formally issued a safety recall for approximately 6,605 units of the 2026 Ram 2500 pickup truck due to a noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 126. The recall centers on a defective Steering Column Control Module (SCCM), supplied by Kostal of America, which can suffer an internal fault. This mechanical failure leads to a sudden and complete loss of the vehicle’s Electronic Stability Control (ESC), a critical system designed to prevent slides or spins

High-Speed Trouble Following the recall of more than 6,000 Ram 2500 trucks over a steering-related issue that could compromise vehicle control, another safety campaign has emerged with a similar safety risk. This time, Stellantis is recalling 12,736 Ram 2500 trucks over a software calibration issue that could allow the vehicles to exceed their tires’ maximum speed rating, potentially compromising vehicle control without prior warning. NHTSA recall number 26V288 found that affected Ram 2500 truck

Midway through 2025, the 2026 Ram 2500 Black Express and Warlock trims were introduced for the company’s heavy-duty lineup. Prioritizing affordability (both trims are based on the entry-level Tradesman) and rugged capability while adding a sporty look, the two derivatives have turned out to be a big hit.  At the recent unveiling of the 2027 Ram ProMaster City Van in Detroit, Ram said these pickups received a year’s worth of orders in only the first month, according to Carscoops. To cope with the

Stellantis had a pretty rough year in 2025, posting a $26.3 billion net loss after writing down billions due to a strategic pivot away from aggressive EV targets, product plan restructuring costs, and slowing consumer demand. But there are encouraging signs for 2026, especially in North America. The company’s first-quarter 2026 financial results are in, and Stellantis’ U.S. unit is by far the main growth driver for the entire group. North America Unit Lifts Stellantis' Global Net Revenues and Pr

Up and Down Stellantis is one of the biggest and most diverse automotive groups in the world. This wide-ranging portfolio allows them to offer products at different price points to hit the key segments of the automotive market. Another key advantage is the flexibility to offer a diverse lineup of brands and models that can be made to fit any region in the world. This type of business model and size has some drawbacks; staying in contention is tough, and 2025 exposed everyone. Stellantis saw decl

Ram has been on a mission to give truck buyers what they want over the last couple of months. Not only did it bring back the Hemi V8 engine option after controversially killing it off, but the manufacturer has now reintroduced the 1500 Rebel X for the 2026 model year. Driven by customer demand, the Rebel X slots in at the higher end of the Ram 1500 lineup. It gets solid power, advanced off-road technology, and sporty exterior/interior touches.  The Most Advanced Rebel Yet

The Dodge-Ram Identity Crisis Dodge and Ram are two closely linked – yet separate – brands, and some still view them as the same entity to this day. That lingering association has led enthusiasts to wonder whether the two marques could eventually reunite under a single banner. Thanks to Mopar Insider, which posed the question directly, Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis addressed the speculation during the Detroit Auto Show last week. Kuniskis explained that customers tend to focus far more on product decisio

A Hilariously Firm No In a recent interview with The Drive, Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis finally addressed rumors of a high-performance, short-bed, single-cab model coming to market. The best part is, he answered it in a way that sounds like a hilariously valid crashout. So, Mr. Kuniskis, what are the odds of it happening? "Do you know what the market is for a regular cab sport truck? It’s just tiny, tiny, tiny, tiny, tiny, tiny, tiny, little sliver. It's like the wagon with the manual that everybody us

Last year, Stellantis introduced the Ram 1500 Special Service Vehicle, a pickup designed for use by park rangers, fire departments, police, and other government agencies, and now the 1500's bigger brother is getting similar treatment with the reveal of the 2027 Ram 2500 Emergency Response Vehicle, which the brand is calling the "first pursuit-capable heavy-duty truck." Like the 1500 SSV, it's aimed at law enforcement, fire, rescue, and emergency response agencies, providing them with the towing

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

Ram Finally Commits To The Compact Truck Space Ram and Stellantis have considered a smaller pickup for North America for years. CEO Tim Kuniskis liked the idea, but there were questions about whether buyers here would go for a unibody truck with a Ram badge. Profitability was another concern, since price tends to matter more than image in this segment. That approach has shifted. Stellantis now says a new compact Ram pickup is coming to the US as part of a broader product rollout through 2030. Th

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