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Ram 1500

Packing Hemi and EcoDiesel power, the Ram 1500 is the most fuel efficient half ton truck in America while also being among the most powerful.

By Mary Conway on January 24, 2018 - 4:29PM
Not all diehard Ram fans are thrilled with the redesign of the 2019 Ram 1500. Some really like the new grille, others say it is not a bold enough change. Some owners are worried about the cost of maintaining the new mild-hybrid system.
By Mary Conway on January 15, 2018 - 4:28PM
The Detroit Auto Show is all about the pickups this year. Ram unveiled its 2019 Ram that includes more technology, more storage and a mild hybrid to create more torque. Chevrolet unveiled its 2019 Silverado on Saturday and Ford rolled out its 2019 Ranger yesterday!
By Patrick Rall on January 12, 2018 - 2:21PM
FCA has announced that the company will invest more than a billion dollars in the Warren Truck Assembly Plant in Michigan to build the Ram Heavy Duty lineup alongside the new Jeep Wagoneer just outside of the Motor City.
By Patrick Rall on January 8, 2018 - 5:00PM
The biggest news from FCA at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit will be the grand debut of the next generation Ram 1500, which will introduce the first major refresh of the popular half-ton truck since the 2009 model year.
By Mary Conway on December 26, 2017 - 8:43PM
While most owners of 2009-2017 Ram 1500 owners are alarmed to hear of the recall of 1.8 million Ram light duty and heavier duty trucks, others seem to be taking the massive recall in stride.
By Mary Conway on December 13, 2017 - 9:52PM
A contributor to a popular Ram forum claims that Ram may be considering building a diesel truck that would split the difference between the Ram 1500 and the 2500.
By Mary Conway on December 4, 2017 - 9:06PM
Just as we are heading into colder weather, some 2017 Ram 1500 owners are complaining that their heated seats don't get very warm.
By Mary Conway on November 27, 2017 - 9:12PM
A new 2017 Ram 1500 owner asks members of a popular Ram Truck forum how to have Daytime Running Lights set up on his new vehicle. Surprisingly, the rules about Daytime Running Lights are different in the U.S. and Canada.
By Mary Conway on November 13, 2017 - 9:08PM
Several owners of 2017 Ram 1500s are furious about paint flaws on their brand new trucks.
By Patrick Rall on November 9, 2017 - 1:07PM
FCA has introduced the final special edition Ram 1500 Sport model for 2018 with debut of the gorgeous Hydro Blue Sport package shown above – an appearance package that combines a unique blue with black accents to create one great looking pickup.
By Mary Conway on November 5, 2017 - 9:07PM
Members of a popular forum debate the best fuel additives to increase performance and mileage for a 2017 Ram 1500.
By Patrick Rall on October 26, 2017 - 11:59AM
Some production information for the next generation Ram 1500 was offered in FCA’s 3rd quarter financial results, confirming that the 2019 truck will debut in January with production of the all-new pickup starting during the 1st quarter of the year at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Michigan.
By Mary Conway on October 11, 2017 - 5:26PM
A 2017 Ram 1500 owner asks members of a popular truck forum for help in figuring out how to add power tow mirrors to his pickup. He is getting conflicting information from his dealership.
By Mary Conway on October 2, 2017 - 8:54PM
The owner of a Ram 1500 asks members of a popular forum for recommendations. He want to be able to light up the road ahead! We look at what would work best for a 2017 Ram 1500.
By Mary Conway on September 26, 2017 - 3:33PM
Get ready for a surprise the next time you go in for your regular service. The owner of a 2016 Ram 1500 finds that Ram is now charging for many software updates that are deemed non-essential.
By Patrick Rall on September 26, 2017 - 1:29PM
The Ram Trucks brand has issued a teaser picture of a new model which will make its debut during the 2017 Texas State Fair with the promise of “a decidedly Lone Star flavor” and a logo which pretty clearly says “Longhorn”.
By Mary Conway on September 24, 2017 - 6:21PM
Ram is changing up the look of its popular truck 1500. Many owners aren't thrilled with the new body-colored grille on the 2018 Ram Sport.
By Mark Zubyk on September 5, 2017 - 5:32PM
I had always been diesel-curious, but it wasn’t until spending four and a half years of my military career zipping along Germany’s Autobahns in turbo-diesel powered cars that it became a lifestyle choice. I knew the advantages diesel offers in fuel economy and low-end power, so I set my sights on a new VW Passat. My 2007 6-speed Passat wagon in Germany was great on fuel, cut the air like a knife, and felt solid and luxurious. So how did I end up with a Ram 1500 as our family car?
By Mary Conway on August 30, 2017 - 8:34PM
A new owner of a 2017 Ram 1500 asks for help removing the adhesive from the sticker left behind on the visor of his truck.Adhesives can be stubborn and you don't want to remove the color from the upholstery.
By Mary Conway on August 28, 2017 - 6:23PM
With the winter season quickly approaching, a truck owner asks how he should use the traction control on his 2017 Ram 1500.
By Mary Conway on August 24, 2017 - 9:04PM
The Rocky Mountain Automotive press had the chance to check out the latest vehicles while staying at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado. See what high horse-powered vehicles will haunt your dreams.
By Mary Conway on August 22, 2017 - 6:46PM
It seems like the bugs are getting bigger every summer. With this year's intense heat, it is more important than ever to get the bugs off before they damage your paint and finish. Owners offer suggestions for preserving the paint on a 2017 Ram 1500.
By Mary Conway on August 20, 2017 - 6:18PM
The buyer of a 2017 Ram 1500 Tradesman reaches out to a popular forum to ask how he can add the convenient feature to his new truck. Several owners offer suggestions to get him the keyless entry he wants.
By Mary Conway on August 2, 2017 - 8:38PM
You see them on many of the new trucks. How hard is it to mount a light bar on the front of a 2017 Ram 1500? Owners weigh in on how to mount and power the popular new accessory.
By Mary Conway on July 26, 2017 - 6:41PM
One of the most common complaints about the 2016 Ram 1500 is wind noise. However, it has been very frustrating for drivers to pinpoint where the noise is coming from. Some veteran Ram owners share their solutions for the annoying problem.
By Mary Conway on July 9, 2017 - 7:05PM
Ram recommends using 87 or 89 octane for the new 2017 Ram 1500. Owners talk about their real world experience.
By Mary Conway on July 2, 2017 - 7:54PM
Even though you buy the accessories that are supposed to fit your 2017 Ram 1500, sometimes they just don't seem to fit correctly. We offer three tips for making sure you get the right ones for your truck.
By Patrick Rall on June 29, 2017 - 3:33PM
Over the past few days, the Ram Truck brand has rolled out four new trimlines for the 2018 model year Ram 1500, one of which is a new premium luxury package that is also offered for the 2018 Ram 2500 and 3500 – bringing even more options for those folks looking to buy a new Ram truck during the upcoming model year.
By Mary Conway on June 22, 2017 - 2:10PM
Good news for 2017 Ram 1500 owners. The latest JD Power Initial Quality Study finds that Ram is the most improved truck brand.
By Mary Conway on June 19, 2017 - 9:12PM
I could write for days about all of the problems with the 8.4 Uconnect radio and navigation systems. Some 2017 Ram 1500 owners share their tricks to reboot the Uconnect systems.