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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 Noah Washington on
A discounted Hurricane Ram 1500 may look like an easy escape from the F-150 PowerBoost’s payload limits. Its best 4x4 rating adds only 170 pounds, leaving the door sticker to settle the towing decision.
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Ram owner tracking the 2027 TRX reveals a major catch: Stellantis quietly dropped the landmark 10-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Buyers upgrading to new models will face a strict 5-year, 60,000-mile limit on high-stress twin-turbo engines.
By Denis Flierl on
A 2023 Toyota Tundra Hybrid owner just traded his truck for a 2026 Ram 1500 Limited V8. Discover why Ohio owner Daniel Brinson abandoned complex twin-turbo hybrid power to get a traditional V8's visceral exhaust "bark" back on the road.
By Denis Flierl on
After a wreck totaled his truck, a Ford F-150 owner bypassed the 2026 5.0L V8 model to return to a Ram 1500 Hemi, citing systemic frustrations with the Ford 2.7L EcoBoost engine and its complex 10-speed transmission. Here is the real-world teardown.
By Mary Conway on
See what other models are credited for Stellantis shipments surging in North America.
By Mary Conway on
Ram's 2027 TRX is now shipping to customers and dealers. The timing is perfect because Ram is the best-selling Stellantis brand. Sales are up 27 percent compared to last year.
By Denis Flierl on
Tired of diesel maintenance? See why one Ram EcoDiesel owner ditched the platform for a gas 2026 Chevy Silverado 5.3L V8, highlighting a massive shift in truck owner sentiment away from complex emissions systems and back to reliable domestic V8 power.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
By John Goreham on
I understand why folks who don't identify as a truck person still buy trucks. Here's why the 2026 Toyota Tundra might be the right truck for you. Here's the case for the full-size pickup built for civilians, not contractors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.