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Ram 1500

Ram 1500

Packing Hemi and EcoDiesel power, the Ram 1500 is the most fuel efficient half ton truck in America while also being among the most powerful.

By Denis Flierl on
Is the 2026 Toyota Tundra worth $65k? One shopper says no. Citing a "clunky" console, poor camera quality, and lack of "truck feel," he walked away. He's keeping his 210k-mile Ram 2500 instead. Here are the specific deal-breakers that killed the sale.
By Denis Flierl on
A truck buyer grew up believing that Ford stood for "Found On Road Dead," but this fleet expert just bought a 2021 F-150. Why did he rule out Ram, Chevy, and Toyota? He explains why the F-150 is the "lesser headache" and why he chose it.
By Denis Flierl on
Ford's 10-speed transmission "sucks," says a buyer torn between the F-150 and Ram 1500. He's asking Ram owners for the truth before buying. Here is their unfiltered advice on reliability and the best model years.
By Denis Flierl on
One new owner calls his 2024 Ram 1500 a "HOG" that "drinks fuel like there is no tomorrow." Even with gentle driving, he says this 5.7L Hemi is draining the tank at record speed. See the shocking numbers inside. How about your Ram's fuel mileage?
By Aram Krajekian on
The 2025 Ram 1500 proves how far trucks have come with technology, yet one small electronic failure can still flip the entire ownership experience upside down in ways most drivers never see coming.
By Denis Flierl on
A 2019 Ram 1500 owner is living a nightmare. He skipped the warranty to afford payments, but 7,000 miles later, the engine is toast with bad lifters and metal shavings. Now he's broke with a dead truck. Here is what you need to know before buying used.
By Mary Conway on
The 2026 Ram 1500 HEMI has been getting a lot of buzz lately, but the Ram 2500 has an upgraded interior. Ford has also customized the Ford Maverick into a street truck called Lobo. Which vehicle will be crowned the most important truck of 2026?
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 Ram owner installed a K&N cold-air intake, hoping for big power gains. Instead? An immediate engine error light and a truck stuck at 15 mph! Can a simple diagnostic reset fix this, or is "bad boy" now just a heavy paperweight?
By Denis Flierl on
A Ram 1500 Owner's $10,000 Shocker! Zo River faced a crippling "Immediate Air Suspension Service/Repair Required" error. The bill? $10,000! See how an extended warranty turned a nightmare repair into a $200 fix. Is your Ram covered? 
By Denis Flierl on
66K miles, $11K repair quotes! Is the 2017 RAM 1500 a high-mileage nightmare? One owner faces electrical ghosts, recurring manifold issues, and a slipping transmission. Dealers quote $7K-$11K with parts a month out. Is this bad luck or a common RAM curse?
By Aram Krajekian on
The Ram 1500 keeps evolving faster than anyone expected, and one owner’s trade from a 2021 Limited to a 2026 Hurricane HO proves it. What once felt powerful now feels prehistoric, and his reaction sums up just how far Ram’s engineering has come.
By Denis Flierl on
A Ram owner's nightmare leads to a surprising trade. He traded a new 2025 Ram 1500 for an older 2023 Ford F-150 with higher mileage. Why? Major electrical issues and terrible customer service. Will the older Ford F-150 last?
By Mary Conway on
Reports say that Ram plans to build a three-row SUV. The CEO confirmed the plans to analysts.
By Mary Conway on
Mopar is giving the 2026 Ram 1500 HEMI a glowing green finish and lowered stance for a standout custom!
By Aram Krajekian on
New-generation transmissions are getting smoother on paper and stranger in real life, and one 2025 Ram 1500 owner’s experience is starting to look less like an exception.
By Mary Conway on
The auto writers gave the 2026 Ram 1500 HEMI their highest praise but other Ram trucks were singled out as well.
By Mary Conway on
The 2025 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show runs Nov. 4 - Nov. 7. in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is one of the biggest automotive events in the nation. Mopar is highlighting how it can jazz up the most powerful Rams, Dodges and Jeeps.
By Aram Krajekian on
This 2025 Ram 1500 owner set out to see if his truck’s MPG display could be trusted, and what he discovered turned a simple experiment into a reminder that manual calculation still matters if you don’t want to get stranded.
By Mary Conway on
A spectacular day in the Rocky Mountains gave the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press the chance to put the varied vehicles through their paces.
By Aram Krajekian on
When a Ram 1500 risks losing your trust in the brand, sometimes all it takes is one bold move from the dealer to turn everything around.
By John Goreham on
We discuss Ram’s wise move to abandon its battery-electric Ram Pickup truck with a Ram owner who also owns a Stellantis EV.
By Denis Flierl on
Think that a new 2024 Ram truck smell is worth as much as a mortgage payment? One Ram 2500 buyer is paying $1,898/month for 84 months, racking up a whopping $47K in interest to drive it off the lot. What would you do with that extra money? 
By Aram Krajekian on
It’s one thing for Tesla to promise capability, but it’s remarkable when a Cybertruck convinces a Ram 1500 owner that their truck may no longer be needed. Here’s why that trip changed everything on and off the road.
By Aram Krajekian on
A 2025 Ram 1500 RHO was enough to make a lifelong GM fan walk away after 18 years, raising the question of whether GM’s grip on loyal truck buyers is finally starting to slip.
By Mary Conway on
After a frantic search for the missing "Bucking HEMI" ride, it was located in North Carolina.
By Mary Conway on
The mechanical bull ride was stolen Saturday night in Michigan.
By Mary Conway on
Dodge is revealing some of the highlights of this year's horsepower celebration known as Roadkill Nights. The festival that takes place on the Motor City's famed Woodward Avenue is now just over a week away.
By Mary Conway on
The CEO says that the company expects the Ram TRX to be one of the profitable vehicles in 2026.
By Aram Krajekian on
It’s not every day you see a 540-horsepower truck pulling off this kind of efficiency, which is exactly why the 2025 Ram 1500 offers a compelling glimpse into where Ram’s future might be headed next.
By Mary Conway on
Everyone knows the truck market is about customization. See how Ram is making it easier to get exactly what you want.