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1983 Dodge Ram was a tough truck in an animated world

Tom Joslin — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:00:00 EST

What better way to prove your truck was truly Ram tough than show it driving in a weird animated world? As evidenced by this strange vintage commercial, that is exactly what Dodge decided to do to advertise their two year old Ram truck back in 1983. More »

Ram play cowboys and pickups in new ad campaign

Ray Wert — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:15:00 EDT

First, Chrysler wanted to know whether you had the "guts" and "glory" to drive a Ram pickup truck. Now they want to know whether you own the requisite saddle, six-shooter and hat. What next? Are your boots — dusty? More »

Dodge Ram pulls a stump with its dancin' shoes on

Justin Hyde — Mon, 09 May 2011 14:00:00 EDT

The phrase "stump-pulling torque" died of overuse sometime in the early 1990s, but it's still some kind of binary metric. This Dodge Ram tested its torque on an actual stump, apparently pulled from the front yard of a suburban rave. More »

This diesel truck goes 2,000 miles on a single (gigantic) tank

Matt Hardigree — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:15:00 EDT

The Dodge Ram Long Hauler Concept's almost 200 inches long, comes wi-fi equipped, and can go 1,600-to-2,000 miles on a single tank of diesel. Or, well, two tanks totaling 162 gallons. Hypermile from NY to Houston, anyone? More »

Ram 1500 "Adventurer" is a Hemi on the cheap

Matt Hardigree — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:30:00 EST

Chrysler needs a name for their entry-level Ram 1500, which offers the 390-hp 5.7-liter HEMI V8 in a cheap ($23,830) regular-cab pickup. Available in 4x2/4x4 with three rear-axle ratio choices and vinyl bench seats, why not call it awesome? More »

How the Strongest US Rocket Compares to a Heavy Duty Pickup Truck

Ray Wert — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 09:30:00 EST

PickupTrucks.com has put together the heaviest comparison of all time, pitting a Delta IV, the ULA's largest rocket, against a Ram 3500 Heavy Duty pickup. Although the pickup wins the 0-to-60 contest, that's about all it wins. Astounding infoporn below. More »

2011 Ram Runner: A Raptor Fighter You Can Buy

Matt Hardigree — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 09:30:00 EST

The success of the Ford Raptor's sent GM and Chrysler searching for a competitor based on their top-selling trucks. First out of the gate is the Ram Runner, shown on the show floor appropriately dirty. More »

Dodge Recalls 76,000 Diesel Trucks Over Brake Fluid Cap

Justin Hyde — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:45:00 EST

One wrong cap means Chrysler has to recall 76,000 diesel Rams for brake problems. [ConsumerReports] More »

How A Baja Race Team Saved A Life

Justin Hyde — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 14:45:00 EST

The Baja 1000 rightly claims the title of North America's toughest race. But one race team faced their biggest challenge before the race began: Saving the life of a Mexican man whose vehicle collided head-on with another Baja racer. More »

Ram Plows Into Classic VW At Crowded Car Show

Matt Hardigree — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:30:00 EST

If you're going to jump a median to demonstrate how cool your modified Ram is, please learn how to use both the "go" and the "brake" pedal. This moron didn't, and took out a classic VW Caddy and an STI. More »

Ram 100 Is The New Dodge Dakota

Ray Wert — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 14:15:00 EST

Would you buy a Ram 150 over a Ram 1500? Maybe. How about a Ram 100 over a Dodge Dakota? Definitely. [PickupTrucks] More »

If A Dually Is Good, A Dual Dually Must Be Doubly Good

Ray Wert — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 12:30:00 EDT

Mike Levine from PickupTrucks.com and I caught a Dodge Ram 3500 sitting outside the SEMA show here in Vegas sporting duallies on both the rear and the front. Wanna double your pleasure? Double your fun? Double the dually! More below. More »

Chrysler Recalls 26K Cars, Trucks Over Power Steering Fluid, Fire Risk

Ray Wert — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 10:15:00 EDT

Chrysler recalling more than 26,000 cars, pickups from 2010-2011 model year over "power steering fluid expulsion and risk of fire." [NHTSA (PDF)] More »

2010 Dodge Ram Recalled Over Misprinted Labels

Ray Wert — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 18:45:00 EDT

2010 Dodge Ram pickups (well, 840 of them) are being recalled because of misprinted labels. Seriously. [NHTSA via US News, Kicking Tires] More »

For $11,500, Pick Up a Drop Top. . . Pick Up

graverobber — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 08:00:00 EDT

In the Native American Lakota-Sioux dialect, Dakota means friend, or friendly. You might make some friends with today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe Dakota convertible, especially with its non-native 360 V8. More »

Chrysler Drops World's Largest Aerial Banner, Spooks FAA

Matt Hardigree — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 12:00:00 EDT

Chrysler's attempt to fly a 53,000-square foot Ram-themed banner over the Texas State Fair to break a world record fell to Earth when the spooked helicopter pilot pulled the emergency release. More »

Ram Laramie Longhorn Edition: Belt Buckle Seats! Belt Buckle Seats!

Matt Hardigree — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:00:00 EDT

Proving Texas is still just one big ridiculous stereotype, Chrysler debuted the Ram Laramie Longhorn luxotruck today. It's got more leather than Max Mosley's basement and silver belt buckle seats. Belt buckle seats! I hate all of you. More »

Dodge's New Logo?

Matt Hardigree — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:30:00 EDT

When Chrysler spun-off trucks into their own Ram brand it created a problem for Dodge: The logo is a ram. Our sources claim Dodge plans to kill the "ram" in a new logo that'll likely look like this. More »

REPORT: Hyundai Considering Full-Size Pickup Truck

Ray Wert — Mon, 10 May 2010 10:00:00 EDT

Hyundai America's Korean overlords reportedly considering a U.S. full-size pickup, dodge looping-in U.S. staff. [PickupTrucks] More »

Extreme Mopar Off-Road Rams, Jeeps Justify Chrysler's Existence

Ben Wojdyla — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:30:00 EDT

Chrysler's Mopar division went hog-wild on new off-roading rigs for the 44th Easter Jeep Safari. There's a quartet of Wranglers, the bitchin' Nukizer concept, a high-clearance Powerwagon and the Raptor-like Ram Runner. Glad to see someone at ChryCo's still kicking. More »

Long Travel Ram 1500 Shows Us Its Sexy Suspension

Ray Wert — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:30:00 EDT

Want to see the sexiest truck suspension ever? Well, other than the Raptor. [PickupTrucks] More »

Mopar Planning Ram Tough Raptor-Fighting Concept

Wes Siler — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:00:00 EDT

In addition to the rock-crawling Mopar Ram Power Wagon, Dodge will apparently bring another surprise to the Easter Jeep Safari: a Raptor-fighting prerunner concept built off the KORE Performance Ram 1500 half-ton. Our question? Will they build it? [PickupTrucks.com] More »

The Ten Scariest Truck Warning Labels Ever

Sam Smith — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:30:00 EST

The National Truck Equipment Assocation's annual Work Truck Show is trucking along this week. Ever wonder what kind of warning labels end up on heavy-duty vehicles? These are the ten freakiest. Remember, kids: Watch out for those water pools! More »

Hey, Look, Chrysler Will Be Building Some New Cars, Trucks. Who Knew?

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:30:00 EST

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A leaked document obtained by the Mopar-loving forumites at Allpar provides purported production dates and details for every new Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram product including the Ram Hybrid, a possible Sebring name change and info on the Fiat 500. More »

Urban Camo Is Not A Fresh, New Or Provocative Look For Your Car

Ben Wojdyla — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:30:00 EST

Urban camouflage had a brief moment of inexplicable popularity during the early part of this century. It's now relegated to pant patterns for faux tough-guy types and now, apparently, all matter of vehicles. This is all the Germans fault. More »

You Stay Classy, Canada

Ben Wojdyla — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:30:00 EST

Dodge Ram owners seem to have a strange need for tailgate innuendo. This gem was spotted in Ontario, Canada and it's kinda creepy. [Reddit] More »

Chrysler Tries To Kill Us Again, This Time With A Ram Pickup

Matt Hardigree — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:10:00 EST

At last year's Detroit Auto Show a falling Pentastar nearly decapitated us. Now, with help from their Italian overlords, Chrysler's developed a more successful threat; another post like this and they're dropping a Ram on our tiny, fleshy heads. More »

Now There's Something You Don't See Every Day

Ben Wojdyla — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:15:00 EST

What kind of weirdo puts Ford Super Duty hub caps on a Dodge Ram? Jeez, next they'll be putting cow and buffalo heads in the bed. [via Reddit] More »

Car Crash Leaves Woman In Persistent State Of Sexual Arousal

Ben Wojdyla — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:15:00 EST

Two years ago Joleen Baughman was in a car crash and damaged a nerve in her pelvis, one which acts as a floodgate for sexual arousal, since then she's been constantly turned on with no relief in sight. More »

Five Best And Worst Black Friday New Car Deals

Matt Hardigree — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

This year brings a newcomer to Black Friday steals and deals — cars. There's serious savings to be had on new cars, as well as some seriously horrible duds. Here's five of the best and five to avoid. More »

REPORT: Ugly-As-Sin Fiat Doblo Coming To States As Ram Van

Wes Siler — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

Automotive News reports the just-revealed Fiat Doblo will be sold stateside as either a seven-seater with windows or a panel van to take on the Ford Transit Connect. My name is Ram, my Doblo is full of ugly? More »

Five Reasons Dodge Shouldn't Divorce Ram

Ray Wert — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST

Five reasons Dodge and Ram shouldn't divorce. The sixth? For the kids. [PickupTrucks.com] More »

My Name Is Ram, I Am A Huge Closet Case

Ray Wert — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:35:00 EST

My name is Ram. I am a huge closet case. [VanityFair] More »

My Name Is Irony

Ray Wert — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:30:00 EST

My name is Ram. My tank is full. I am fueled by optimism, driven by passion and stopped by lawyers... More »

"My Name Is Ram" Ad Just Too Easy To Parody

Matt Hardigree — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:30:00 EST

The My Name Is Ram ad has only been on the web for a few hours and already here's the first parody exposing Chrysler's full tank of schlock. [Banovsky] More »

First "My Name Is Ram: My Tank Is Full" Ad, For Real

Matt Hardigree — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:20:00 EST

After attempting to show you the first My Name Is Ram commercial yesterday, we now have the final-cut that aired at last night's World Series below the jump. More »

Chrysler's Complete Five-Year Product Plan

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:00:00 EST

Here's Chrysler's complete product plan — all the brands including Fiat — for the next five years. Basically, the five-hour event Wert's been at all day is all boiled down to the short gallery of powerpoint pages below. Hit it. More »

First "My Name Is Ram" Ad: My Tank Is Full...

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:30:00 EST

Here's the first look at the new ad for the Dodge Ram brand with the awkwardly double entendre-filled, overly repeated taglines: My Name Is Ram and My Tank Is Full. Yeah, you're definitely full of something New New Chrysler. More »

Eight Most Sexually Suggestive Car Names

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:30:00 EDT

When automakers choose car names they often try to evoke strength, performance and desirability — sometimes that last one goes a bit too far. Below, our list of the eight most sexually suggestive car names. More »

Chrysler: Ram Gets Own Brand, Gilles to Run Dodge Cars

Ray Wert — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:30:00 EDT

The rumor Chrysler would spin off the Ram from the rest of their Dodge-y offerings as a new brand is now official. Also, star car designer Ralph Gilles, the pen-man behind the 300C, will run the ram-headed brand's car side. More »