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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.

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Is your dealer pushing a $400 fuel service on a truck that’s barely broken in? At 33k miles, is it preventative care or a "stealership" scam? We dive into why your 2022 Ram 1500 might not need the "extra" maintenance the service advisor is selling.
By Mary Conway on
The 2026 Ram 1500 makes Car and Driver's 10Best list as the top full-size truck. Ram has been winning major awards since bringing back the popular HEMI.
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The 2025 Ram 1500 has a battery drain problem. Here is what one Ram 1500 owner found out that the dealer didn’t even know. Here is the fix for the parasitic draw, and what Ram owners need to know.
By Mary Conway on
The Ram CEO confirmed that the company is resurrecting the popular Dakota name for the truck due to go into production in 2027.
By Mary Conway on
Ram is promising that power will be reborn on January 1st. This is why many believe that the Ram 1500 TRX is finally making a comeback.
By Aram Krajekian on
Turbocharged power and modern tech promised progress, but one 2025 Ram 1500 Rebel owner says reality has been disappointing. With low MPG and ongoing electrical issues, his story raises questions about early adoption and modern truck complexity.
By Denis Flierl on
Tired of those stock wheels ruining your Ram 1500’s aggressive look? One owner is fed up with "the worst looking wheels" but refuses to deal with the nightmare of a lift kit ever again. Here is how to get that beefy stance without the mechanical headache.
By Aram Krajekian on
After decades of Mopar loyalty, one owner says his 2025 Ram 1500 turned into a waiting-room problem before 3,000 miles. With a failed gauge cluster and no parts in sight, he’s questioning whether staying loyal still makes sense.
By Denis Flierl on
A 2015 Ram owner with zero issues wants to trade for a 2026 Ram Hemi. Big mistake? I explain why trading known reliability for a $65k "rolling computer" is a financial gamble and why newer isn't always better. What would you do?
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It looks like an easy choice in the showroom, but the math changes fast. See which $65,000 truck, Ram 1500 vs. Toyota Tundra, becomes a financial liability the moment the warranty expires.
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Is the 2026 Tundra Limited really worth $65,000 when it lacks three key luxury features found in the 2025 Ram 1500 Laramie? Which truck would you choose?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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.
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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.