Heavy Duty Newsroom

Popular Ram "Black Package” Expands to Ram Heavy Duty Pickup

April 3, 2014 For 2014, on the heels of an overwhelming response for the Ram 1500 Black Express package, the brand now offers a new, even more imposing visual appearance treatment for the Ram Heavy Duty (2500 and 3500 SRW).

Seven Chrysler Group LLC Vehicles Named ‘Most Loved Vehicles in America’ by Strategic Vision

February 13, 2014 Strategic Vision has named seven Chrysler Group vehicles as its “Most Loved Vehicles in America,” including Dodge Dart (Small Car), Dodge Durango (Mid-size SUV), Dodge Charger (Large Car), Dodge Challenger (Specialty Coupe), Jeep® Grand Cherokee (Mid-size SUV), Ram 1500 (Full-size Pickup) and Ram 2500 and 3500 (Heavy Duty Pickup).

Ram Truck and Cummins Celebrate 25 Years of Diesel Powertrain Leadership

February 5, 2014 Twenty-five years ago, Ram and Cummins changed the face of heavy-duty pickup trucks forever. Together, the two companies have succeeded by combining dominant truck engineering and superb diesel powertrain design. The result, competitors continue to chase the legacy that began in 1989, and Ram’s 2014 Heavy Duty and Chassis Cab truck lines grip best-in-class titles in the No. 1 purchase reason: capability.

Human Biology Breathes New Life into Chrysler Group CNG Commitment

November 12, 2013 Chrysler Group is looking inward – to the human body – for inspiration to design the next generation of fuel tanks powering compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles.

Chrysler Group LLC Dominates the 21st Annual Texas Truck Rodeo, Winning 15 of 24 Awards

October 13, 2013 Once again, Ram Truck, Jeep® and Dodge brand vehicles have taken top honors at the annual Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) Texas Truck Rodeo. More than 40 TAWA members cast their votes this weekend after a two-day competition involving on- and off-road vehicle evaluations.

Ram Truck Brand Sees Continued Momentum With Unique ‘Groundbreakers’ Campaign For 2014 Heavy Duty Lineup

September 25, 2013 The Ram Truck brand is seeing continued momentum with the debut of a new national integrated advertising campaign. Titled “Groundbreakers,” the campaign demonstrates how the groundbreaking capabilities of the 2014 Heavy Duty Ram truck lineup power hard work.

2014 Ram Heavy Duty Combines Innovation with a Best-in-class 30,000-lb. Towing Capacity

September 7, 2013 In the quest to build the most capable heavy-duty pickups available, Ram Heavy Duty owns best-in-class towing and best-in-class Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) titles.

2014 Ram Heavy Duty Pickups Boast Segment’s Mightiest Gasoline Engine With All-New 6.4-liter HEMI® V-8

September 7, 2013 With Chrysler Group’s all-new 6.4-liter HEMI V-8, the 2014 Ram Heavy Duty will deliver to best-in-class horsepower and best-in-class torque among pickups with gasoline engines.

2014 Ram Heavy Duty — The King of Capability Offers Exclusive Air Suspension and an All-new Best-in-class V-8 Engine

September 7, 2013 Pricing for the new 2014 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty starts at $29,600, plus $1,095 destination. The 6.4-liter HEMI option is priced $1,495 greater than a similarly equipped 5.7-liter HEMI® -powered Ram Heavy Duty pickup and is the first gas engine available in the dual rear wheel 3500.

Chrysler Group LLC Begins Delivery of 242 Ram Compressed Natural Gas Pickup Trucks to State of Oklahoma

March 5, 2013 Chrysler Group LLC announced today that it has begun the delivery of 242 new 2013 Ram 2500 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) pickup trucks to the state of Oklahoma, the Company’s largest customer order since production of the unique trucks began in October.

Ram to Build Most Capable Trucks Ever

January 8, 2013 In the quest to build the most capable trucks available, Ram officially released class-leading towing and weight ratings for its 2013 line of Ram Heavy Duty pickups and Chassis Cab trucks. The Ram 3500 Heavy Duty pickup will claim a 30,000-pound trailer capacity thanks to a new class-exclusive 50,000 pounds-per-square-inch, high-strength steel frame, improved transfer case, higher-load transmission, an upgraded 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel engine with a best-in-class 850 lb.-ft. of torque and other significant driveline upgrades.

Production Begins for Ram 2500 Compressed Natural Gas Truck; Availability Expanded to Retail Customers

October 29, 2012 Today, the first Ram 2500 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) pickup trucks began rolling off the line at Chrysler Group’s Satillo Truck Assembly Plant. The start of Ram CNG production is timed perfectly to support the Company’s announcement that the formerly fleet-only vehicle will now be available to retail customers.

Ram Truck Dealers to Supply 19 States with Ram 2500 Heavy Duty CNG-Powered Pickup Trucks

October 4, 2012 Chrysler Group LLC announced today that 13 Ram Truck dealers landed contracts with 19 states to supply their fleets with the new Ram 2500 Heavy Duty CNG pickup truck.

Ram’s 2013 Heavy Duty Lineup Features Best-in-class Capability, New Technology and New Features

September 26, 2012 Ram Truck brand now offers the most capable heavy-duty pickups in the segment – the new 2013 Ram Heavy Duty line features best-in-class towing and best-in-class Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR). Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty trucks also add new features, including an all-new interior, next-generation Uconnect Access, Powernet, new frames and new suspension. The new 2013 Ram Heavy Duty further solidifies the long list of leadership claims, including best-in-class total cost of ownership.

Ram to Build North America’s Only OEM Compressed Natural Gas-powered Pickup

March 5, 2012 Today, Ram Truck announced it will become the only manufacturer in North America to offer a factory-built compressed natural gas-powered (CNG) pickup truck. The Ram 2500 Heavy Duty CNG pickup is designed for fleet and commercial customers and offers cost and emissions benefits, using an abundant, domestically sourced fuel while reducing America’s dependence on foreign oil.

2012 Ram 2500 Power Wagon Named Four Wheeler 'Pickup Truck of the Year'

December 4, 2011 The editors of Four Wheeler have named the Ram 2500 Power Wagon “2012 Pickup Truck of the Year.” To qualify for the competition, a vehicle must have been entirely new or have substantial mechanical revisions from a previous model year. For 2012, the award winning Ram Heavy-Duty lineup features an all-new six-speed automatic transmission for gas powertrains, available 6.7-liter Cummins diesel with 800 lb.-ft. of torque and an all-new RamBox for the 6-ft.-4-in bed.

Ram Expands Power Wagon Model Range

October 20, 2011 Ram Truck today announced that the most capable off-road truck on the market and the reigning Heavy Duty Pickup Truck of Texas, the Ram Power Wagon, will now be available in two additional models — ST and Laramie.

Ram Unveils New, Longer RamBox®

September 28, 2011 The Ram Truck brand has developed a new version of the unique RamBox® cargo management system to fit Ram pickup trucks with 6-foot-4-inch bed lengths. The addition of a 6-foot-4-inch RamBox model dramatically expands the feature’s availability to include the majority of Ram truck models.

Ram Heavy Duty Earns IntelliChoice and AutoPacific Motorist Choice Award Two Years In A Row

September 21, 2011 IntelliChoice and AutoPacific announced their 6th annual Motorist Choice Awards, naming the 2011 Ram Heavy Duty in the Popular Active Lifestyle Category.

Ram HD Lineup is More Efficient with New Six-speed Automatic Transmission

August 31, 2011 Ram Truck brand continues to build on the award-winning 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty lineup. Ram Truck and Cummins have developed an enhanced High Output Turbo Diesel offering an unsurpassed 800 lb.-ft. of torque. Additionally Ram HD also has a Max Tow package option for the Ram 3500 with a 22,750-lb. maximum trailer weight and up to class-leading 30,000 lb. Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR).

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