Ram 1500 Classic
In April 2024, Ram discontinued production of the 1500 Classic for the Canadian market. However, based on consumer demand, the truck came back in September for the 2024 model year. The aging, yet popular, 1500 Classic remains a cheaper alternative to the newer Ram 1500 launched in 2019. For 2024, consumers have the choice of two trims: Tradesman and Warlock. Both are equiped with a 4WD system and a 5'7'' cargo bed. The 3.6-litre V6 and 5.7-liter HEMI V8 can still be selected, as well as wide variety of packages.
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Diesel Pickup Comparison: Who’s the Best at What?

Getting 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 …
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2019 Ram 1500 Rebel and Ram 2500 Power Wagon: A Mud Fest Awaits us!

This 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 …
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2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel: Torque Treat

FCA 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 …
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Full-size Pickup Comparison Test: Battle Royale

In 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 …
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Ram 1500 Classic Isn’t Quite Dead Yet, Can Still be Ordered in Canada

In 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 …
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Ram 1500 Classic Production Discontinued for Canada

Anyone 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 …
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16-Year-Old Ram 1500 Classic Stays Alive for 2024

Don’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 …
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These 10 Vehicles Are the Most Likely to be Recalled, Study Says

Vehicle 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 …
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The Car Guide's Best Buys for 2022: Ford F-150

Every 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 …
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The Car Guide's Best Buys for 2021: Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra

Every 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 …
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Two Special Editions for the 2020 Ram Trucks

As 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 …
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Ram 1500 is Alone Among Large Pickups with a Top Safety Pick+ Rating

As 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 …
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Towing with the 2016 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel

"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 …
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Review: 2015 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel

The 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 …