Ram 1500 EcoDiesel
Ram 1500 Diesel Production Resumes Despite No Certification
The American automaker is still waiting for approval to sell its diesel pickup trucks.
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Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Production Getting a Boost
Chrysler is trying to keep up with demand for its Ram 1500 EcoDiesel pickup.
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Dealers Rush to Grab Ram 1500 EcoDiesel
Chrysler dealerships have ordered over 8,000 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel pickups in the first weekend that they were able to do so.
Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Expected at Dealers Next Month
Production on the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel will finally begin this month with deliveries expected to start in February.
Top 10 Automotive News Stories of 2013
As it tends to do around this time, the year is steadily drawing to a close; 2013 is dwindling like a tiki torch running out of citronella-scented oil. The last flickers are smoldering, but she burned brightly for 12 months so the end is not in vain. Lots of important car news broke through the…
2014 Ten Best Engines List Released by Ward’s Auto
With an increased focus on efficiency, engines are constantly being updated. New technology is being added, such as direct injection, while older techniques are being refined, including turbocharging.
2014 AutoGuide.com Truck of the Year
The half-ton truck industry is booming, reporting sales numbers akin to those seen before the gloom of the 2008 recession set in. That also means that many businesses and handy men who purchased a new truck pre-2008 are about ready to trade in for a new workhorse, and automakers are happy to oblige. In partnership…
Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Enthusiasm ‘Almost Unprecedented’
Reaction to the 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel has been so positive that the American automaker is unsure if it will be able to keep up with demand.
2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel to Get 27 MPG Combined
When the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel hits dealerships next year it will dominate the segment when it comes to fuel economy, with the brand estimating an incredible 27 MPG combined.
2015 Nissan Titan to Gain Cummins Diesel V8
As it turns out, Nissan poached more than just an executive from Chrysler’s Ram truck brand when Fred Diaz leaped lilly pads.
2014 RAM 1500 EcoDiesel Will Tow up to 9,200 Pounds
RAM has announced that its 2014 1500 EcoDiesel will be able to tow up to 9,200 lbs, as much as most HEMI-powered RAM models.
How the Ram 1500’s Diesel Almost Wound Up in the Cadillac CTS
Ram recently announced its new 1500 diesel model, powered by a 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6; but the story behind that engine’s development actually involves one of the American automaker’s major competitors.
Ford is Only Detroit Automaker to Decline Light-Duty Diesel
Speaking at a recent press event, Ford officials have confirmed that the American automaker has no immediate plans to bring a diesel-powered F-150 to market.
2014 RAM 1500 3.0L Diesel a $2850 Option with 420 lb-ft
Ram is aiming straight for the heart of pickup truck buyers everywhere by bringing a new diesel engine to the 1500, which is officially rated at 240 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque.
RAM 1500 Diesel Production to Begin in September
Originally revealed in February, RAM has announced that production on the RAM 1500 Diesel will begin September 2013.
Ford, Chevy and Toyota: No Plans for Diesel Half-Tons
Chrysler’s Ram truck brand announced an industry first diesel engine option in the Ram 1500 today, a move which the company’s rivals will be watching closely, though none of them have any plans to emulate.
Ram 1500 to Gain Diesel Engine
Chrysler’s Ram truck brand will break new ground in the half-ton pickup truck category tomorrow, announcing it will be first to offer a diesel engine in the hotly contested segment.
Diesel-Powered Ram 1500 Hinges on Demand Says Chrysler CEO
We’ve reported before that Cummins, which builds the straight-six turbo diesel available in the Ram Heavy Duty has developed a V-8 diesel for use in 1/2 ton trucks and a version of this could be adapted for the Ram 1500, but it all hinges on demand.
Ram 1500 to Get Cummins Diesel, Hybrid Versions
The diesel is rumored to be a Cummins 5.0-liter V-8 turbocharged engine, which despite having two more cylinders than the straight-six which powers Ram Heavy-Duty models, is designed for less extreme applications, making it an ideal fit for the 1/2 ton Ram.
Report: Chrysler Planning Light-Duty Cummins Diesel for Ram Trucks
Chrysler is moving ahead with plans to deliver its light-duty Ram pickups with a diesel option, sourced from none-other than the automaker’s long-time heady duty diesel partner, Cummins. Joe Veltri, VP of product planning at Chrysler told PickupTrucks.com that they are currently in discussions with Cummins, commenting that, “There’s no contract [with Cummins], but [a…
