Chrysler Group’s Dodge Ram brand still has plans to roll out a hybrid version of its light-duty Dodge Ram pickup in 2010; however, a diesel variant is still in question. Plans for both a hybrid and a diesel light-duty Ram for 2010 were revealed last year. Currently, the heavy-duty Dodge Ram is offered with a [...]
Here are your first batch of pickups from the new Ram brand and the first new vehicles from Chrysler Group LLC since it emerged from Bankruptcy in June. “This is the continuation of the reinvention of our Dodge Ram lineup,” said Fred Diaz, President and Chief Executive Officer”“Dodge Ram Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. “During the [...]
The 2010 Ram lineup of heavy-duty pickups will be the first batch of new vehicles to debut since Chrysler came out of bankruptcy in June. They will also be the first pickups to be launched under the new Ram brand since new CEO Sergio Marchionne split the Dodge brand into two. The brands will now operate [...]
Earlier this month, Chrysler Group LLC announced that it is splitting its Dodge brand into two different brands ““ the Dodge Ram Brand and the Dodge Car Brand. In an interview with PickupTrucks.com, new President and CEO of the Dodge Ram brand, Fred Diaz Jr said that the “DNA of the Ram brand will always [...]
As reported last month, Chrysler Group LLC confirmed today that it is splitting its Dodge brand into two different brands – the Dodge Ram Brand and the Dodge Car Brand. “The brand-focused strategy has been refined further with the unbundling of the Dodge Brand which now consists of the Dodge Ram Brand and the Dodge [...]
We’re looking forward to Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne’s 5-year plan for the company, which is due out in November. So far we know that Chrysler is planning a redesign of 5 models. We also know that the company plans on moving the Chrysler brand more upmarket, while making Dodge a more sporty brand and keeping [...]
Chrysler today released a press release titled “What’s New for ’10: Product Information Guide” and after doing some digging we found out that the company’s heavy-duty Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie Mega Cab 4×4 full-size pickup is the only new thing for 2010. In fact, there are a few things even missing from 2010. Chrysler, which is [...]
Nissan and Chrysler have both released statements saying that they have mutually decided to end their plans to produce three vehicles for one another. “For the past several months, teams from both companies have been studying the viability of the projects in light of significant changes in business conditions since the projects were announced in January [...]
We’re getting pretty sick with the on and off about this light-duty Cummins diesel engine for the Dodge Ram 1500 (honestly, it’s the last thing on our minds and we could care less). Last we heard, the diesel Ram was delayed until 2011; however, today it’s been reported that Chrysler disclosed the termination of its diesel [...]
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 [...]
