Diesel Pickup Comparison: Who’s the Best at What?PreviewsGetting the most bang for your buck, isn’t that what everyone wants when it comes to buying a new car or truck? Full-size pickup owners would certainly say yes, because they use them for all sorts of applications: work, play, family, travel, etc. As you know, three of the four …October 18, 2019
2019 Ram 1500 Rebel and Ram 2500 Power Wagon: A Mud Fest Awaits us!Spotlight onThis week, The Car Guide is off to Whistler, B.C. for the opportunity to test the new 2019 Ram 1500 Rebel and Ram 2500 Power Wagon in off-road settings. The former has won multiple awards since coming to market last year, including the highly coveted North American Truck of the …September 25, 2019
2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: Torque TreatFirst DrivesFCA is launching the third generation of its 3.0-litre EcoDiesel V6 with the 2020 Ram 1500 in an effort to keep up with Ford and General Motors, which have also introduced a diesel-powered version of their full-size, light-duty pickups. We headed to Minnesota for a first drive of the Ram …August 23, 2019
Full-size Pickup Comparison Test: Battle RoyaleComparative TestsIn Canada and in the United States, full-size pickup trucks are bread-and-butter vehicles for Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. The Ford F-Series largely dominates on the sales charts, followed by the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra —when added together—and the Ram Pickup . In our country, these four …November 27, 2018
2019 Ram 1500 eTorque: Unnoticeable, and That’s the Whole PointFirst DrivesLEXINGTON, Kentucky – Sales of the redesigned 2019 Ram 1500 are well under way, and although the first batch of vehicles that arrived in Canadian dealerships was equipped with FCA’s 5.7-litre HEMI V8, the new eTorque powertrains are now trickling in as well. What is eTorque, you ask? The short …August 24, 2018
2019 Ram 1500 eTorque: We’re Testing it This WeekSpotlight onRam’s redesigned 1500 pickup has been on sale since this spring, and we’re already driven it a couple of times—and liked it a lot. This time around, we’ll be heading down to Kentucky in order to try out the brand’s new eTorque engines, which we didn’t yet have the opportunity …August 21, 2018
2019 Ram 1500 Sport: For Canada OnlyFirst DrivesIn 2017, Ram trucks accounted for 37 percent of FCA sales in Canada. What’s more, 25 percent of Ram 1500 buyers opted for a Sport model, which is not even available in the U.S. for the 2019 model year. Why is it so popular north of the border? The folks …July 10, 2018
Ram 1500 Classic Isn’t Quite Dead Yet, Can Still be Ordered in CanadaNewsIn late April, Stellantis discontinued production of the Ram 1500 Classic for the Canadian market and planned to sell existing units in the following months. It later said that production for the United States and Mexico would also end later in 2024. But lo and behold, the truck is back …September 13, 2024
Ram 1500 Classic Production Discontinued for CanadaNewsAnyone looking for cheaper full-size pickup will likely be disappointed to learn that production of the Ram 1500 Classic for Canada is now over. The news comes directly from Stellantis, which said in a brief statement that Ram dealers will sell the current inventory through the rest of 2024. It …April 29, 2024
16-Year-Old Ram 1500 Classic Stays Alive for 2024NewsDon’t look now, but the Ram 1500 Classic is somehow still alive and returning for the 2024 model year. A Ram spokesperson in the U.S. confirmed the news to Motor1 last week. The Car Guide reached out to his counterpart in Canada, Jordan Wasylyk, who said the truck will soldier …January 8, 2024
These 10 Vehicles Are the Most Likely to be Recalled, Study SaysRecallsVehicle recalls are designed to fix a variety of problems that could potentially affect the safety of their occupants or other road users. They also help paint a picture of a product’s overall quality and reliability. U.S. research firm iSeeCars recently looked at the vehicles that had the most recalls …April 19, 2023
The Car Guide's Best Buys for 2022: Ford F-150NewsEvery year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Despite rising fuel prices, full-size pickups are still the sales leaders across Canada by a wide margin. For 2022, Detroit’s Big Three continue to be neck and neck, meaning customers …May 7, 2022
The Car Guide's Best Buys for 2021: Chevrolet Silverado and GMC SierraNewsEvery year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Full-size pickup sales are extremely strong across the country. The American manufacturers completely dominate the segment, so you’ll see the same names here, except in a different order than last …February 22, 2021
Two Special Editions for the 2020 Ram TrucksNewsAs we’ve said repeatedly, full-size pickup manufacturers can’t afford to take a break. And when a major event like the annual State Fair of Texas comes around, every one of them must seize the opportunity to present something new. In the case of FCA, two special editions of the Ram …September 27, 2019
Ram 1500 is Alone Among Large Pickups with a Top Safety Pick+ RatingNewsAs pick-up trucks get bigger and more equipped than ever, they’ve also become safer for their occupants. Yet, none had managed to earn a Top Safety Pick+ award from the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Until now. FCA has announced that its 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Crew Cab pickups …September 12, 2019
2020 Ram 1500 and Heavy Duty Get a Host of UpdatesNewsCompetition is so fierce in the full-size pickup segment that manufacturers can no longer afford to stay put for just one model year. For example, even though the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra were completely redesigned a year ago, General Motors wasted no time in announcing changes and updates for …September 5, 2019
2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Pricing is AnnouncedNewsFor 2020, the Ram 1500 is back with a 3.0-litre EcoDiesel V6 engine. While attending the medial launch of this model, The Car Guide got the pricing details we were waiting for. The diesel-powered 2020 Ram 1500 will start at $49,395 in base Tradesman trim with rear-wheel drive and a …August 16, 2019
Ram 1500 Classic to Return with Possible UpdateNewsGood news for shoppers after a capable yet affordable full-size pickup: the popular Ram 1500 Classic will continue to be built at least for the foreseeable future. FCA’s Chief Executive Officer, Mike Manley, broke the news to investors during a recent conference call to discuss positive second-quarter earnings. As pickup …August 5, 2019
Good News and Bad News for Ram 1500 CustomersNewsThe 2020 model year is shaping up to be an exciting one for full-size pickup customers with a fondness for diesel engines. After winning one of The Car Guide ’s Best Buy awards in 2019, the Ram 1500 returns for 2020 with the new and improved third generation of the …June 10, 2019
Towing with the 2016 Ram 1500 EcoDieselVideo Reviews"This is a truck that is conquesting in Canada today," says Howard Elmer about the 2016 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel. "The reason for that is because it's a tool, and it's a very useful tool." Howard hooked up the trailer to find out how useful the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel truly is …
Review: 2015 Ram 1500 EcoDieselVideo ReviewsThe 2015 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel sets out to redefine the half-ton pickup segment thanks to its 3.0-litre diesel powerplant that offers the towing and payload capacities of a larger motor while maintaining highway fuel economy that rivals most mid-size passenger sedans. It’s not perfect, though, as Howard Elmer notes, and …