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Formerly known as the Dodge Trucks lineup, Ram is one of the hardest working brands in America today. Thanks to innovations like adjustable air suspension, the segment’s first 8-speed transmission and the powerful Hemi V8 - Ram trucks are among the most powerful, the most capable and the most efficient available today.

2026 Ram 1500 Big Horn
2026 Ram Big Horn Owner Towing 2,000 Lbs Says the Hurricane Out-Bites the HEMI Despite Getting 13.1 MPG
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 Ram Big Horn owner logs 13.1 MPG during a 1,000-mile towing test, proving the twin-turbo Hurricane out-bites the old HEMI V8. Here is why dropping the factory break-in oil twice before 2,000 miles is vital to protect this new engine.
2025 Ram Rebel
The $70,000 Ram Rebel Diagnostic Nightmare: Why An Intermittent Check Engine Light At 10K Miles Forced A Factory Engineering Takeover
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Ram Rebel owner’s unresolved intermittent check engine light at 10,000 miles forces a formal factory STAR Case escalation. Here is why dealership technicians are deadlocked and what this advanced engineering intervention means for Ram owners.
Austin's 2014 Ram 2500 and its upper shroud and other half is being chewed up by the fan
Had My Ram 2500 Towed in at The Local Dealer, and $6,400 Later This Is How They Return It
By Armen Hareyan on
A Ram 2500 owner paid $6,400 for a repair his warranty should have covered, then got his truck back missing half its fan shroud with a coolant light glowing on the dash. See what the dealer blamed for the damage.
2026 Ram 1500 Rebel trucks, two of them parked
2026 Ram 1500 Rebel's Competition Isn't F-150, Silverado or Tundra, But Reflects The Premium Off-Road Shift in The Truck Market
By Armen Hareyan on
Ram's 2026 Rebel X starts near $72,000 and quietly targets BMW X5 and Lexus GX buyers instead of the Ford F150 or Silverado ZR2. It's an unexpected shift that most truck shoppers haven't caught onto yet.
2025 Ram 1500
Three-Generation Ram Loyalist Abandons Brand After Factory-Ordered 2025 Limited Bricks In One Week
By Denis Flierl on
A lifelong Ram owner’s factory-ordered 2025 Limited bricked after just one week due to cascading shifter and ABS module failures. Hit with backordered parts, the loyalist is walking away from the brand forever, exposing a brutal new reliability crisis.
2026 GMC Sierra
2025 Ram Hurricane Owner Abandons Truck After Repeat Warranty Repairs, Switching To 2026 GMC Sierra For $10K Under MSRP
By Denis Flierl on
A four-time Chevy owner abandons a new 2025 Ram 1500 Hurricane after severe quality issues and dealer warranty visits, returning to GM with a 2026 GMC Sierra picked up for $10,000 under MSRP. Here is the technical breakdown of the truck swap.
2026 Ram 1500
Why Your Ram 1500 Instrument Cluster Is Blacking Out: The Hidden Battery Drain Media Outlets Ignored
By Denis Flierl on
Ram 1500 instrument cluster blackouts aren't just software glitches. I expose the underlying parasitic battery drain and alternator strain that starve the Marelli displays, offering deep technical solutions for truck owners.
2026 Ram 1500
What Ram 1500 Owners Facing Unresolved Instrument Panel Failures Must Do At The Dealership Today
By Denis Flierl on
Stuck in a dealership loop with a dead 2026 Ram 1500 dash? Stop accepting useless software flashes. Demand a physical ground-circuit resistance test to fix the 4.2-amp parasitic battery drain. How to protect your investment and use your Lemon Law rights.
2026 Ram 1500 Hurricane
Why The Ram 1500 Hurricane Engine Electrical Demands Are Causing Total Instrument Cluster Blackouts
By Denis Flierl on
Electrical demands from the Ram 1500 Hurricane engine cause total instrument cluster blackouts. High-output wastegates drop circuit voltage below 10.5V on heavy climbs, forcing the Marelli panel into protective shutdown. Clean your factory grounds now!
Ram 700 Truck
Ram's Tiny 700 Truck is Spotted Driving Around Colorado
By Mary Conway on
The Ram 700 is built in Brazil and popular in Mexico. Ram is planning a small truck for the U.S. but not quite this small.
2026 Ram 1500 Hurricane
New Ram 1500 Owners Face Repair Delays As Dealerships Stumble Over Hurricane Engine Electrical Architecture
By Denis Flierl on
Dealership backlogs and backordered parts are leaving 2025-2026 Ram 1500 owners stranded. Discover how to spot early Hurricane engine electrical failures, demand proper voltage testing over broken scan tools, and protect your lemon law rights today.
2026 Ram 1500 Hurricane
Ram Hurricane Inline-Six Electrical Demands Trigger Serial Module Failures In New Ram 1500 Pickups
By Denis Flierl on
A forensic analysis reveals why the 6th-Gen Ram 1500 is facing sudden electrical blackouts. The massive power demands of the twin-turbo Hurricane inline-6 are crashing low-voltage control modules, leaving owners stranded as dealers scramble for parts.
2026 Ram 1500
Current eTorque Owners Face Rapid Depreciation Risks As Ram Reverts To Non-Hybrid Hemi V8
By Denis Flierl on
Current eTorque owners face massive depreciation risks as Ram reinstates the non-hybrid Hemi V8. Torque News report tracks plummeting trade-in values, forum panic, and provides a critical diagnostic checklist and 48V warranty guide to protect your truck.
2027 Ram 1500 truck
Ram Drops eTorque Mild-Hybrid From 2027 Hemi V8 Fleet To Address 48V Component Failures
By Denis Flierl on
Ram drops the 48V eTorque mild-hybrid system from the 2027 Hemi V8 fleet following owner complaints of Belt Starter Generator failures. Our deep dive covers the UAW production shift, engineering flaws, and what this means for current truck resale values.
A poster in a Ram 1500 Facebook group has an interesting take on how we, as a society of car enthusiasts, think of speed these days. Perhaps people care too much -- or have too high a standard.
Traditional Ram 1500 Truck Buyers Reject The Internet Obsession With Four-second Acceleration Times
By Tim Healey on
A poster in a Ram 1500 Facebook group has an interesting take on how we, as a society of car enthusiasts, think of speed these days. Perhaps people care too much -- or have too high a standard.
Ram 1500, Ford F-150, Toyota Tundra
The Pre-Owned Pickup Playbook: Tracking the Most Reliable V8 and Turbocharged Truck Platforms Under $35,000
By Denis Flierl on
Buying a used truck under $35,000? Senior Reporter Denis Flierl breaks down the ultimate playbook, tracking high-mileage V8 platforms versus the severe mechanical liabilities of downsized turbos to protect you from the luxury truck debt trap
2026 Ram 1500 & 2026 GMC Sierra
The Luxury Truck Debt Trap: Deep Dive Into 2026 Ram & Sierra Resale Value Trends and Post-Warranty Repair Costs
By Denis Flierl on
Think a luxury truck is a safe investment? Think again. This consumer-advocate action plan exposes the hidden post-warranty repair costs and rapid asset depreciation trapping owners of modern GMC Sierra and Ram 1500 pickups once coverage ends.
2026 Ram Limited Longhorn
Why 4-Time Texas GMC Sierra Owner Ditched Denali for a 2026 Ram Limited Longhorn: “I Hope I’ll Love the Truck in the Long Run”
By Denis Flierl on
A 4-time GMC Sierra owner (including 2 Denalis and 2 AT4s) just jumped ship to a 6th Gen Ram 1500 Limited Longhorn. While he loves the luxury interior, he reveals long-term reliability concerns that keep him cautious about his new truck.
2026 Ram Rampage
Why the Ram Rampage is an Easy Bet to be a Big Seller in the U.S.
By Mary Conway on
Ram will be bringing 4 new products to market as part of its Stellantis' $70 billion investment to rejuvenate its brands. As I have previously reported, the Ram Rampage compact truck is already a hit in South America.
2027 Ram Rumble Bee Trucks
Ram Stings the Competition with New Line of 2027 Rumble Bee Street Trucks
By Mary Conway on
The street trucks all feature HEMIs with varying levels of horsepower, but they are shorter and faster than the current Ram 1500s.
2026 Ram 1500 Bighorn
Ram 1500 Hurricane Engine Teardown: Why This 6th Gen Twin-Turbo Tech May Cost More Than a $108 Fill-Up
By Denis Flierl on
A deep-dive mechanical teardown of the 6th Gen Ram 1500’s 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo engine and active grille shutters reveals why extreme heat soak strains critical components, flashing a warning that long-term repairs could dwarf a $108 fill-up.
2026 Ram Big Horn
The $108 Pump Milestone: Dissecting the 2026 Ram 1500 Big Horn Real-World Fuel Costs
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 Ram Big Horn owner’s $108 fill-up is going viral on Facebook. Staten Island driver Mike Sullivan says the 6th Gen truck is "worth every penny," sparking a massive debate on the real-world cost of ownership for Ram's newest pickup generation.
2026 Dodge Roadkill Nights Poster
We'll Find Out This Week About the Future of Dodge, Chrysler, Ram and Jeep in North America: In the Meantime, Dodge is Cementing its Status as the King of Muscle Cars
By Mary Conway on
Stellantis will reveal its future plans for the brands during its Investor Day this week. Dodge and Chrysler are expected to play lesser roles going forward. Dodge is guarding its muscle car status announcing a major event for August.
This Texas Dodge, Jeep, and Ram Dealer Is So Stuffed With Inventory You Can't Even Get a Van Out Without Moving Six Trucks
This Texas Dodge, Jeep, and Ram Dealer Is So Stuffed With Inventory You Can't Even Get a Van Out Without Moving Six Trucks
By Armen Hareyan on
A Dallas-Fort Worth Dodge, Jeep, and Ram dealer near Frisco is so overwhelmed with unsold inventory that a $76,000 Grand Wagoneer and $104,000 Ram trucks are sitting bumper to bumper with nowhere to go.
2026 Ram 1500
Why The 2026 Ram 1500 Redesigned 6th-Gen Central Gateway Overload Is Triggering Sudden Screen Blackouts And How Owners Can Fix It
By Denis Flierl on
Our 2026 Ram 1500 electrical advocacy guide provides an actionable blueprint for resolving sudden screen blackouts and module shutdowns. We look at NHTSA recall data and provide the specific voltage steps needed to protect your truck's digital grid.
2015 Ford F-150, 2026 Ram 1500
Why An F-150 Owner Is Leaving Ford For A 2026 Ram and The Twin-Turbo Hurricane Engine He Should Avoid For Long-Term Reliability
By Denis Flierl on
A Ford F-150 owner’s switch to a 2026 Ram 1500 reveals why buyers should avoid the complex twin-turbo 3.0L Hurricane engine. We look at forum data explaining why truck owners prefer Ram's returning 5.7L HEMI V8 for long-term reliability.
2026 Chevy Silverado
The 2026 Truck Owner’s Survival Guide: How to Navigate Brand Failures and Warranty Loopholes
By Denis Flierl on
Struggling with 2026 Silverado, Tundra, or F-150 reliability? This consumer action plan provides information for owners, featuring Colorado-specific maintenance tips and insights into warranty loopholes in the current truck reliability crisis.
2026 Chevy Silverado
Silverado 5.3L Lifter Failure Analysis: How DFM Cycle Stalling Causes Catastrophic Top-End Collapse at 70,000 Miles
By Denis Flierl on
Texas owner Jeff Sickle switches to a 2026 Silverado after a Tundra engine failure at 9k miles and F-150 transmission issues. Our technical analysis examines if the 5.3L L84 engine can avoid the lifter and 10-speed defects plaguing the segment.
2026 Ram 1500
The 2026 Ram 1500 Hemi "Dealer Game" Guide: How to Expedite $0 Warranty Repairs for EVAP Check Engine Lights
By Denis Flierl on
Struggling with a 2026 Ram 1500 Hemi check engine light? We scrutinize current dealer backlogs and provide the technical leverage you need to overcome service delays. Discover how Daniel’s New York case empowers you to demand a $0 warranty fix now.
2026 Ram Hemi
2026 Ram 1500 Hemi P0456 Fault: Why 6th Gen Electrical Architecture Is Triggering Early EVAP Sensor Failures
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 Ram 1500 owner in New York just documented a Hemi V8 check engine light at 2 months. We scrutinize why early 5.7L builds are hitting service bays for EVAP repairs and how the dealer revamped his truck under warranty without out-of-pocket costs.
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