"Please, don’t call me Dodge. From now on, my name is RAM Dakota." Having undergone a modest facelift in 2008, this intermediate truck is mostly unchanged for this year. Numerous configurations exist, offering a single or double cab, crew or extended box, 2x4 or 4x4. The new 4.7-litre V8 is by far the most enticing engine option. It even runs on biofuel (E85). Its intermediate size is appealing.
The Dodge/Ram Dakota was dropped at the end of model year 2011 due to low sales, but considering the current popularity of pickups and the renewed interest for more compact and affordable models, it would only makes sense to bring back the Ram 1500 ‘s little brother on the North …
Today at the Los Angeles Auto Show , the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) awards organization named three cars, three trucks and three utility vehicles as its 2026 finalists. The winners will be crowned on January 14 at the opening of the North American …
The Toyota RAV4 has replaced its larger sibling, the Highlander , as the most stolen vehicle in Canada according to the latest annual compilation released by Équité Association, which is based on the number of thefts reported in 2024. Despite an overall 19% decrease in vehicle thefts nationwide—a result of …
Ram is firmly taking the bull (or ram?) by the horns in order to develop further and meet the needs of a larger number of consumers. Following the many announcements that have been made since the beginning of the summer, the latest confirming the long-awaited return of a midsize pickup …
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas is right around the corner. This year’s event will feature a number of vehicles from Stellantis-owned Jeep , Dodge , Chrysler and Ram , not to mention the Mopar parts and accessories division. Obviously, the opportunity to celebrate the return …
Innovations in the field of electric vehicle batteries are coming thick and fast, and they come in a variety of forms, too. While we wait for future solid-state batteries with revolutionary efficiency and range, a new breakthrough from Stellantis recently caught our attention. Through a partnership with Saft, a subsidiary …
Upcoming product announcements from Stellantis are often best taken with a grain of salt, as the automaker has a habit of running into delays and other changes of plans. However, when it comes to one of the most anticipated vehicles in a long time, we need to talk about it.
The Ram 1500 REV project is over before it even hit the market. Officially unveiled in April 2023 at the New York Auto Show, Ram's fully electric pickup was originally scheduled to launch in the U.S. by the end of 2024. It was first pushed back to the first half …
Used car buyers, beware: more and more cases of VIN fraud are being reported across Canada. This is when someone illegally changes the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of a vehicle to hide its true history, often to sell stolen vehicles without detection. More specifically, this type of fraud happens when …
"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 …
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 …
Rough, tough and ready to rumble off-road, the Power Wagon is a special variant of the heavy-duty Ram 2500 that's optimized for climbing over boulders and muscling through deep ruts. Like the rest of the Ram's pickup lineup, it received a thorough updated for the latest model year that includes …