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NewsFCA US Invests $2.5 Million On A 4x4 Dynamometer
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles ’ climatic test cell has been upgraded with a 4x4 dyno for testing the growing number of 4x4 and AWD vehicles in its product range. The front dyno can handle up to 350 horsepower, while the rear dyno is able to withstand loads of up to 650 …
RecallsRecord Fine For Fiat Chrysler
We usually say that legislators are powerless against manufacturers that are less than honest about how they handle parts of their business. This time however, the American government just made use of the long arm of the Law: Fiat Chrysler was hit with a $105 million USD fine because of …
NewsFCA confirms 2016 Ram 3500 HD makes 900 lb.-ft. of torque
The first 2016 Ram 3500 Heavy Duty pickup has rolled off the assembly line at Fiat Chrysler's Saltillo assembly plant in Mexico, bringing with it a trio of best-in-class claims, including torque, with an astonishing 900 lb.-ft. Powered by a 6.7-litre Cummins turbodiesel inline-six, the Ram 3500 now makes 900 …
NewsEven More Torque For The Ram HD
RAM currently holds the record for most torque in an HD truck; their 2015 3500 with the Cummins inline-six has 865 pound-feet of the stuff. However, Ford was too close for comfort; the Power Stroke has 860 pound-feet of torque, which prompted more than one discussion by Dearborn aficionados claiming …
NewsRam 1500 Rebel to start at $51,895 in Canada
The Ram 1500 Rebel will start at $51,895 plus a $1,695 destination in Canada when it hits dealer lots, according to FCA Canada. The truck drops the brand's traditional 'crosshair' grille for a blacked out number with prominent 'RAM' lettering up front, matching the tailgate's bold 'RAM' badge out back.
NewsRAM Unveils The Texas Ranger
We all know that everything is bigger in Texas, whether it's trucks, farms or steaks. Even the police are larger than life; the Texas Rangers, a police unit capable of operating throughout the whole state, are known across the United States. They are also the country’s oldest police force, having …
NewsHow About An Orange-Flavoured RAM?
Special editions of pickup trucks are all somewhat similar; either you get a chromed-out vehicle, or a completely black rig, from the hood to the wheels. The most recent package for the RAM 1500 is another story entirely; if you were looking for something to differentiate yourself from the rest …
NewsWhat FCA Has In Mind For Detroit
It seems that FCA has a few tricks up its sleeve for the next Detroit Auto Show. In the last days, a few interesting rumours have cropped up. First of all, RAM enthusiasts will be glad to learn that their favourite truck builder has published a short video on their …
NewsA RAM That Almost Hit 160 km/h!
Ever heard of the Raminator? It’s a Monster Truck sponsored by RAM, and it currently competes in arenas and infields against other huge trucks. When you take a look at this massive vehicle, you immediately start asking yourself how many cars it could jump, what it would feel like to …
Technology/Autonomous VehiclesWard Announces 2015's 10 Best Engines
Each year, WardsAuto combs through the automotive launches and concentrates on a particular point: the year's new engines. Each mill is analysed, and a list of Ward's 10 Best Engines is announced. For 2015, the selection is varied: the number of cylinders go from 0 to 8, the power ranges …
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