According to PickupTrucks.com sources, an all-new 6.4L HEMI V8 is on its way for the Dodge Ram heavy-duty pickups by 2011. Insiders say that the engine will have an output rating of between 450-hp to 500-hp. The engine is reported to be based on the current SRT8 6.1L HEMI V8 and is already being tested [...]
Chrysler LLC will be delaying the launch of the light-duty Cummins diesel engine for the Dodge Ram 1500 until at least 2011. According to Frank Klegon, Chrysler’s executive vice president of product development, Chrysler is rethinking its approach to diesel emissions treatment in the light of 2010 federal standards. The new regulations call for a 90 [...]
It’s time for some positive Chrysler news. While the domestic automaker is seeking $7 billion before the end of 2008 and has reportedly hired a bankruptcy counsel – Chrysler announced today that its new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab earned 5-star safety ratings in U.S. government’s crash tests. The new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew [...]
Dodge today introduced the new 2009 Lone Star Edition Dodge Ram 1500, a model that will only be sold in Texas. Honestly, we think it’s a great move on Chrysler’s part to cater to a state-specific special-edition truck – especially in a state where trucks are never in low-demand. The 2009 Lone Star Edition Dodge [...]
Due a sluggish truck market, the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 will be hitting dealerships with incentives of $1,000 on crew and quad cabs and $500 for regular cabs. The incentive, which has yet to be advertised anywhere besides Dodge’s web site, will run through Sept. “We’re committed to remaining competitive with our new truck pricing, [...]
