Showing posts with label Ram. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ram. Show all posts

Custom Urban Ram with 392 HEMI V8 Heading to SEMA Show


For the upcoming SEMA show in Las Vegas, the Chrysler Group's Mopar division has prepared the Urban Ram study based on the revised 2013 Ram 1500.

Chrysler's in-house tuner dropped a 392 (6.4-liter) HEMI V8 engine into the Ram but it didn't stop there performing a series of go-fast and styling upgrades to the customized pickup truck.

Read more »

Chrysler Group Preparing More Than 20 Mopar Concepts for SEMA Show


There is no other better place in the world for Chrysler's official tuning arm Mopar to display its goods than the automotive aftermarket bonanza that is the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

At this year's event, which runs from October 30 to November 2, the company plans to bring more than 20 new Moparized Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Fiat and SRT vehicles.

Read more »

Chrysler Group Halts Plug-in Hybrid Test Fleet after Discovering a Problem with the Batteries


The Chrysler Group has temporarily pulled the plug on its test fleet of advanced plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles (PHEVs) to fix a battery problem that occurred on a small number of models.

In particular, the Detroit-based carmaker said three of the fleet’s 109 pickups fitted with plug-in hybrid powertrains sustained damage when their prototype 12.9-kWh lithium-ion propulsion batteries overheated, adding that no injuries were reported with all incidents happening when the vehicles were unoccupied.

Read more »

2013 Ram 1500 V6 Returns Best-in-Class Fuel Economy of 18MPG City and 25MPG Highway


The redesigned for the 2013 model year Ram 1500 pickup truck now claims to be the most fuel-efficient model in the full-size segment when fitted with the base 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine coupled to a new (and standard) 8-speed automatic transmission.

With this setup, the lighter and more aerodynamic 2013 Ram 1500 is said to return 18mpg (13.1 lt/100km) in the city and 25mpg (9.4lt/100km) in highway driving.

Read more »

Ram Presents 2013MY 1500 Outdoorsman Pickup Truck


If we are to believer the Chrysler Group's own words, hunters, fishermen, campers and boaters should rejoice the introduction of the 2013 model year Ram 1500 Outdoorsman.

Originally unveiled as a new model series of the Ram 1500 two years ago to cater to the needs of the aforementioned hobbyists and professionals, the Detroit carmaker has now brought the Outdoorsman edition in line with the rest of the 1500 range that was revealed at the New York Auto Show this past April.

Read more »

'Glorious' Subaru Impreza Helps 'Gutless' Ram Truck Towing a Motorhome get out of the Mud


We are sure Chrysler fans can come up with many excuses and plenty of things to blame for why this 'Guts. Glory. Ram.' pickup truck towing a motor-home managed to be stuck in the mud and could not move in any direction without the help of a second generation Subaru Impreza hatchback.

While many will hold true – such as that the Impreza had better traction where it was standing – you cannot but praise the small Subaru for its ability to free a full size truck towing an even larger and heavier load.

You can see how it did it in the video that follows right after the break.

Read more »