Pickup Trucks (Page 99)

In an effort to justify outrageous markups, some dealerships are telling potential customers that the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX non-Launch Edition models are subject to limited production, but we have confirmed with FCA that there is no set limit on the number of 702-horsepower half-ton trucks the company will build.

In recent years the fashion in pickup trucks has been the off-road. Ford F-150 leads the sales, but the GMC 2020 Sierra is its top archrival. The 2020 Sierra models is basically the same good-looking truck as its 2019 model. It's just a new trim from the 2019 model. It's got special off-road hardware. It's got a 2-inch lift on the suspension and it's designed to basically be like a Ford Raptor competitor. The question is, does it have what it takes to become a sales leader and take the crown from Ford F-150.

You've probably heard the saying "turn around; don't drown." This is the brief motto of the Weather Service and the Weather Channel that tells you to watch where you are driving. It doesn't matter if you are driving the best all-wheel-drive crossover or your new Ford F-150. There comes a point where you just can't trust the calm-looking water ahead.

Ordering a 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Launch Edition without a solid dealer connection is likely to cost you anywhere between $5,000 and $50,000 over MSRP, with some dealers marking up non-Launch models as well while others are selling their allocations without the huge extra charge.

The new Ram 1500 TRX is a hot topic of conversation for truck lovers and we wanted to show you the luxurious interior on the high-horsepower truck.

Many people are hung up on the fact that the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX will “only” go 118 miles per hour, but this relatively low top speed is due to the fact that off-road tires don’t have the high speed ratings of on-road tires and the automaker can’t offer a vehicle with a top speed that is higher than the speed rating of the tires.

The top-selling Toyota Tacoma pickup has updated pricing for 2021.

The Build & Price feature on the Ram Trucks website is live for the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX and while it is a little buggy at the moment, it offers a full look at the pricing for the Hellcat-powered pickup in both standard and Launch Edition form.

There are aftermarket tuning companies and some dealerships that offer packages that increase the output of the Ford F-150 to more than 702 horsepower, but unlike the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX, those are not produced by the automaker and they are built on a per-unit basis, so they don’t meet the criteria for a production vehicle or a mass-produced vehicle.

Bigger, Stronger, Faster: The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX is finally here.

The Jeep Farout concept transforms the 2021 Jeep Gladiator EcoDiesel into a vehicle that can take you further for longer periods of off-roading.

The Ford Motor Co. announced three safety recalls. According to the automaker, the three issues involve brakes, coil springs, and battery problems.

FCA announced yesterday that the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX with the supercharged Hellcat Hemi will debut on August 17th, followed by a teaser video on social media that lets us hear what is likely to be the most powerful production pickup in the world.

The suspense will be over in less than a week. Ram announced it will finally unveil the Hellcat-powered beast on August 17th.

The COVID-19 virus has had an unusual effect on the used-vehicle market. If you are looking or have been looking for a used vehicle lately, you will find that the prices are up in all categories, full-sized trucks like the Ford F-150, midsized like the Ranger, and luxury SUVs.

The latest FCA financial report includes information about changes in production due to the Covid-19 pandemic, including the Hellcat Hemi-powered Ram 1500 TRX, which will now start rolling off of the assembly line in the fourth quarter of this year.

Ram has added the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX to its ordering page with the headline "Get Ready for the Off-Road King".

Ford has had some great intros this month. The Intros include the iconic Bronco series as well as the 14th generation Ford F-150. Well, there's still another intro that should interest off-roaders, the F-150 Raptor which is undergoing over-the-road testing. The test mule showed some interesting changes as my story points out.

Jeep Performance Parts lift kit for Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator models with the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel engine comes with everything needed to increase the ride height by two inches without compromising comfort or handling.

It appears that the popular Classic version of the Ram 1500 will stick around for 2021.

Crossovers are a compromise by definition. Here's how to know if you need true four-wheel drive or if all-wheel drive will work for you.

The flight from California is getting real. Tesla confirmed that it chose Austin as the site for its Cybertruck Gigafactory.

Dodge and Ram were the highest ranked mass market brands in the recently announced J.D. Power 2020 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) awards, with Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Durango, Ram 1500 and Chrysler Pacifica all placing within their individual vehicle classes.

Ram is known for giving its light duty trucks the luxury treatment. Now it is upgrading its trim levels for its 2020 Ram Heavy Duty versions.

Once the 50/50 merger between FCA and Peugeot SA is complete sometime in early 2021, the newly formed corporation will be named Stellantis, with Dodge, Ram, Jeep and Chrysler continuing on alongside the many foreign-sold brands of Fiat and Peugeot.

General Motors is reportedly calling up laid-off workers to help it meet its truck production numbers. One of the biggest plants affected is Fort Wayne, which builds Chevrolet Silverados and GMC Sierras.

Customers are finally able to put in their orders for the EcoDiesel version of the 2021 Jeep Gladiator. The trucks should be delivered in the third quarter.

Jeep is making a new edition of the Jeep Gladiator available featuring some of the mid-size truck's most popular accessories. The 2020 Jeep Gladiator Altitude will be "blacked out" with special 18" wheels.

You are about to borrow a truck from a friend or relative. Here’s a quick primer to get you started on some things first-time pickup drivers may want to be aware of.

Fans may be able to get their hands on the highly anticipated RAM TRX in about three months.