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Ram To Get Version Of Ducato William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com September 16, 2011 Following the news of Ram getting a version of Fiat's Doblo small van, sources from suppliers at the Frankfurt Motor Show told Automotive News that the brand will get a version of the Ducato to take on the Ford's Transit and the Chevrolet Express. The sources tell Automotive News that Chrysler will build the vans at their plant in Saltillo, Mexico. Chrysler plans on building 30,000 Ducato vans per year. The powertrain is unknown at this time. When asked, Ram had no comment. Source: Automotive News
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We know that Ram is getting a version of the Fiat Doblo in the coming future, as a panel van. But that leaves a gaping hole in the lineup for a passenger version. Well that could be changing. Automotive News is reporting the Ram team is thinking about adding a passenger van version of the Doblo. "We are studying that as a possibility. It could have passenger car applications," said Fred Diaz, President of the Ram brand. The Doblo arrives onto Ram dealers in 2013. Source: Automotive News (Subscription Required) View full article
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Ram could be going down the same road as GM and Ford with their midsize pickup trucks. Originally, Ram was going engineer and develop the Dakota for North America by Chrysler’s engineering staff. However, when Fiat assumed control of the automaker in 2009, plans changed. "It is something that we are evaluating.As a global organization, we are now starting to look at what can we bring to the market that would actually work in Europe, in Asia, in the U.S., in Mexico, and so forth, and get the platform right so that we can enjoy the economies of scale that come with that," said Ram CEO Fred Diaz Chrysler is still trying to figure out what the next Dakota will become. Prev…
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Law enforcement agencies have a new patrol vehicle they can sink their teeth into. Ram has introduced the Special Services Police Truck and is built to take on daily grind. Powering the Special Services Police Truck is the 5.7L HEMI V8 producing 390 HP and 407 lb-ft of torque and is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Four-wheel drive comes as standard. The truck also comes equipped with a a 220-amp alternator for added electronics, a unique wiring harness called the Power Distribution Center to support the heavy loads of the radar, computer, lighting and radio equipment, and the options of ballistic protection and the RamBox storage system. Ram doesn't say ho…
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Ram Adds A New 1500 Tradesman HD Model William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com September 29, 2011 http://www.cheersandgears.com/gallery/album/240-2012-ram-1500-tradesman-hd/ Today at the State Fair of Texas, Ram introduced the new 1500 Tradesman HD. The model is tailored to those who want to tow or haul at a reasonable price. The 1500 Tradesman HD gets a frame with increased steel gauges, heavy-duty axles and eight-lug wheel hubs from the 3/4-ton Ram 2500. Also, the truck gets the heavy duty version of 5.7L HEMI V-8 engine producing 383 HP and 400 lb-ft of torque, heavy-duty cooling, larger brakes, the HD six-speed automatic transmission an…
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Ram Gets Some New Vans William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com March 5, 2011 Chrysler is getting ready to enter the commercial van market once more. Their parent company, Fiat will send over the Ducato and Doblo and rebadge them as Ram. Ram president, Fred Diaz said the two vans would be going on sale next year as 2013 models. The Ducato will be competing with the Ford Econoline, Chevrolet Express/GMC Savana, Mercedes Sprinter, and just released Nissan NV while the Doblo will be taking on the Ford Transit Connect. The vehicles will be imported from Europe. Chrysler is now working getting the vans ready for the US market. No word on a engine …
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Ram Ponders Dakota Replacement William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com August 24, 2011 Related: Chrysler Ending Dakota Production Tomorrow The last Ram Dakota rolling off the assembly line yesterday, but Chrysler isn't resting on their laurels. The company is already talking about a replacement for the 24-year veteran. Inside Line asked Chrysler about if there was an upcoming replacement. "As the truck phases out of its planned lifecycle, we're exploring plans for an affordable replacement that meets the work-hard, play-hard needs of our customers," wrote Nick Cappa, a Chrysler spokesman in an e-mail "Although the Dakota is a great truck, th…
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Chrysler Ending Dakota Production Tomorrow August 22, 2011 - Drew Dowdell - CheersandGears.com Chrysler will end production of the Ram/Dodge Dakota on August 23, 2011 which will cause layoffs at the Warren Truck Assembly in Warren Michigan. Some workers will be re-deployed to other plants. The Dakota currently shares a production line with the Ram 1500 pickup. In 2010, Chrysler sold just around 13,000 of the mid-sized pickup, down substantially from the 177,000 sold 10 years prior. The Dakota shared components and the platform with the 2005 Dodge Durango. That vehicle has since moved on to a redesigned CUV platform shared with the new Jeep Grand Cherokee, leaving …
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Dodge's smaller pickup came out and was an instant hit with people who wanted something a little bigger than a "compact". With V6 and V8 engines, it straddled the market and found its niche. An MCE of the first-gen built the momentum, and with the second-gen truck, Dodge really hit its stride. I still see so many of the second-gen trucks around, especially the right-sized regular cab 4X4 with big tires. Then by the time the current-gen truck came around, they completely lost their mojo... amazing after the sweet second-gen. Boxy, thirsty and with a monolithically cheap interior and no regular cab, buyers dried up almost immediately, and with good reason. And next up…
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Would You Like Some Hybrid With Your Ram? William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com May 24, 2011 Starting this week, Chrysler and the U.S. Department of Energy will begin delivering 140 Ram 1500 plug-in hybrid electric pickup trucks around the US. The trucks are part of a a $100 million joint research project funded by Chrysler and the DOE to demonstrate their usability in different driving conditions and their efficient charging. The PHEV Ram 1500 use a 345-horsepower, 5.7-liter Hemi V-8, a modified two-mode hybrid transmission (manufactured by GM) and a 12.9-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery. The truck can travel 20 miles on the battery alone…
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Ram Goes on a Rampage at Windsor by black-knight, C&G Editor/Reporter 19th, May, 2011 Well, it seems the Pentastar folks now know what they're going to do to appeal to truck buyers who aren't macho enough to wander into a Ram showroom and buy the infamous Hemi-powered, semi-Kenworth, Chuck Norris-mobile. Speculation on what would finally replace the Dakota in the Ram line-up has ranged in recent years from something rear-wheel drive and body-on-frame to something probably front-drive and based on the bones of a Dodge Caravan. As it turns out, the latter is correct according to an article that surfaced over at Wheels.ca. According to the Wheels article, "Bo…
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And That's Two: Ram Shows Off The Express Pickup William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com April 7, 2011 Ram Express Gallery Ram is pulling a one two punch with their low cost, high value pickup trucks. At the Chicago Auto Show back in February, Ram pulled the covers off the Ram Tradesman. The Tradesman, aimed at small businesses offers a 390-HP 5.7-L Hemi V8 and best in class towing of 10,450 pounds for a low price tag of $22,780. Now, Ram is taking the same formula and aiming it at sport truck buyers. At the Dallas Auto Show today, Ram pulled the cloak off the Express. The Express packs a 390-HP 5.7-L Hemi V8 and six speed automatic. Two-…
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Ram Introduces the Cargo Van William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com March 8, 2011 Ram C/V Gallery At the 2011 NTEA Work Truck Show today, Ram pulled the covers off their first cargo van called the C/V. The C/V is a Dodge Caravan catered to small business owners who need a vehicle. The engine for the C/V is the 3.6 Pentastar V6 producing 283 HP and 260 lb-ft of torque going through a six speed automatic. Fuel economy is around 25 mpg for the 3.6. Also, the C/V will come with a "driver-selectable fuel economizer mode th can change the transaxle shift schedule with a flip of a switch to maximize their fuel economy." The Van can tow up to 3,60…
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Link: http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2011/02/mopar-chief-says-ram-runner-will-be-street-legal.html
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Chrysler Issues Recall For 2009, 2010 Dodge Ram Pickups Chrysler has announced a recall of certain Dodge Ram trucks from the 2009 and 2010 model years. According to a bulletin issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, some of those vehicles may have flawed braking systems, which could increase the possibility of an accident -- not just for Ram drivers, but also for the people behind them. The flaw in question affects only diesel models with the hydroboost braking system. As per the NHTSA bulletin, those units "may be equipped with a power steering reservoir cap with excessive vent pressure levels that may result in brake pedals that are slow to ret…
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Chrysler planning Ram 1500 diesel and hybrid models? by Jeremy Korzeniewski (RSS feed) on Dec 7th 2010 at 10:30AM Pickup truck fans have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of light-duty diesel engines in half-ton trucks for the past several years, and it now appears that at least one automaker is about to deliver. According to a report from the all-Mopar-knowing minds at Allpar.com, Chrysler's dealer computer system is showing new entries for a diesel-powered Ram 1500 in regular and Quad Cab configurations. In addition, the list of transmission options for the diesel reportedly includes what appears to be the long-awaited hybrid unit that was last seen in the short-…
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Filed under: Truck, Chrysler, Dodge Chrysler is apparently still trying to iron out some of the kinks in its new pickup naming structure. The company recently decided to separate its popular line of pickups from the rest of the Dodge fleet by putting them under the Ram banner. The only problem is not every vehicle in the Pentastar pickup family has a history of boasting a billy goat on the hood. Example? Look no further than the successor to the Dakota throne. According to PickupTrucks.com, Chrysler is currently struggling to find a suitable nomenclature for the mid-size pickup. So far, an early front runner is the Ram 100, though going with that system may mean that …
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Chrysler aims bonus cash incentive at Ram buyers Alisa Priddle / The Detroit News Chrysler Group LLC's new November incentives are directed at the Ram truck buyer. After two months the automaker is ceasing the "Ram 60-day Handshake" program that allowed customers to return their pickup if they were not satisfied. The program drew a lot of showroom traffic, but most truck buyers opted for attractive financing rates instead of the money-back guarantee, said spokesman Ralph Kisiel. New this month is an Engine Bonus Cash program for 2010 and 2011 model-year Ram 1500 Regular, Quad and Crew Cab models; Ram Heavy Duty trucks, and Ram Chassis Cabs. Trucks with a V-6 engine a…
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2011 Ram Laramie is the Truck of Texas--With Benefits? Source: AllPickupTrucks.com The 2011 Ram Laramie Longhorn has been named the Truck of Texas. The Ram--you knew it last year as the Dodge Ram--earned the title by winning the most votes from the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA), which picks the truck it likes best after a two-day truck rodeo. Some 40 journalists evaluate the candidates on- and off-road, and rank vehicles on a range of factors from styling, to utility, to value, and efficiency. The new Ram Laramie Longhorn is the most luxurious truck ever offered by Chrysler, with big polished wheels, boot-stitched hides on almost every cabin surface, and lots …
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2010 Dodge Ram recalled over incorrectly printed labels by Jeff Glucker (RSS feed) on Oct 15th 2010 at 5:40PM Owners of 2010 Dodge Ram and Ram HD pickups are being asked to head to their nearest dealership. The trucks are part of a recall focusing on a label printed with incorrect information. For some vehicles, the tire-pressure label lists incorrect weight or seating capacity information. If the inaccurate information on the labels is followed, it could lead to safety issues as a result of improperly loaded trucks. New labels will be installed free of charge at your nearest Dodge dealership. The recall is scheduled to begin this month (October 2010). For more informa…
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LIVE IMAGES: RAM'S GUN-TOTIN' OUTDOORSMAN LIVE IMAGESOFFICIAL IMAGES By Andrew Ganz Recognizing that many pickup drivers are avid sportsmen and women, Chrysler's Ram division created a special trim level aimed at hunters and fisherman that, among other things, includes an available "holster" capable of holding shotguns and fishing poles. We got our first look at the Ram Outdoorsman yesterday at the State Fair of Texas - complete with (fake) guns and all. "We asked Ram Truck customers - boaters, campers, fishing enthusiasts and hunters - what features would they like to see in a truck," said Fred Diaz, president and CEO of the Ram Truck brand. "They answered 'more cap…
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Filed under: Truck, Dodge 2011 Dodge Ram Laramie Longhorn - Click above for high-res image gallery As part of the kick-off ceremonies for the State Fair of Texas, Chrysler debuted its latest version of the Ram - the Laramie Longhorn edition. (Think King Ranch, only Chrysler). Available on 1500, 2500 and 3500 trims, the Longhorn can be had in a variety of two-tone color schemes, including the model-specific sagebrush green and white gold seen in the stock photos. The real story with the Longhorn is its interior, which is done up in full leather with real woodgrain trim throughout. (For reference, even the highest-grade Ford F-150 isn't available with real woodgrain.) Ad…
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Ram shakes up its pickup lineup for 2011 03:43 PM CAPTIONBy Bill Delaney, Chrysler Chrysler was making enough news yesterday about the redo of its car line, including renaming the Sebring as the 200, that Ram trucks got a little lost of the mix. Well, that lineup is getting shaken up as well. Our friends at PickupTrucks.com took a look and found there some pretty significant changes in Ram, formerly Dodge Ram but now a stand-alone brand. The Ram 1500, for instance, now gets an active on-demand transfer case, offering better torque transfer in slick conditions. It also gets an increase in gross combined weight rating and four new exterior colors. They include Hunter G…
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Spy Shots: 2011 Ram 1500 Hybrid uncloaked by Frank Filipponio (RSS feed) on Aug 28th 2010 at 1:29PM 2011 Ram 1500 Hybrid captured by Rich Truesdell of Automotive Traveler While recently shooting some cloaked Chrysler and Hyundai prototypes, Automotive Traveler's Rich Truesdell came across several completely undisguised Ram 1500 pickups the other day. As Rich tells it: Upon closer examination, I figured out why: They are near-production-ready versions of the rumored 2-Mode Hybrid version. Judging by the complete lack of cloaking, I'd assume they are undergoing final validation, possibly to establish their published tow ratings. Don't be surprised if the Ram is an early…
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