Ram Trucks
American brand of light to mid-weight commercial vehicles
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| 2025 | Ram 1200 introduced, based on the Changan F70 / Peugeot Landtrek midsize pickup, to be sold in Mexico. |
| 2025 | 6.4 Hemi V8 discontinued in Mega Cab 2500/3500 models. 3500 Pickup now offers 6.7L Cummins ISB high-output I6 with 8-speed ZF Torqueflite 8HP75-LCV Powerline automatic transmission. |
| 2024 | Discontinuation of Ram 1500 'Classic' trucks manufactured at Warren Truck Assembly in Michigan and Saltillo plant in Mexico. |
| 2024 | Introduction of the 3.0 L Stellantis Hurricane I6 engine as a new powertrain option for the Ram 1500, paired with an 8-speed TorqueFlite 8HP75 automatic transmission. |
| 2024 | The fourth-generation Ram 1500 (DS) continued production and was sold alongside the fifth-generation model as a lower-priced 'Classic' option. |
| 2024 | Ram releases TRX Final Edition (4,000 units) and TRX Special Edition (approximately 380 units). |
| December 2024 | Tim Kuniskis came out of retirement to become CEO of Ram once again. |
| February 16 2024 | The final Ram 1500 TRX was produced, marking the end of the model's production run due to upcoming emissions standards challenges. |
| 2023 | Launch of the Ram Rampage, the first Ram-branded vehicle produced in Brazil, a unibody pickup truck. |
| 2023 | Hemi V8 engine becomes mandatory, featuring an enhanced eTorque system with a motor-generator supplied by Magneti Marelli, providing additional torque assistance. |
| 2023 | The Ram 1500 TRX was again ranked as the worst-performing mass-market vehicle by ACEEE for environmental impact, maintaining its position for three consecutive years. |
| 2023 | Ram introduces TRX Lunar Edition (approximately 1,000 units) and TRX Havoc Edition (approximately 1,500 units), with 218 base TRX models produced. |
| 2022 | Ram 1500 undergoes comprehensive safety testing by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), with both Quad Cab and Crew Cab versions receiving high safety ratings. The Crew Cab top trim earns a Top Safety Pick award, demonstrating strong performance across multiple safety categories including small overlap frontal offset, moderate overlap frontal offset, side impact, and roof strength tests. |
| 2022 | Ram launched the Product Red Special Edition 1500 truck, derived from the Limited trim level. The special edition featured unique exterior badging, black-finished wheels, and special interior details. Proceeds from each vehicle sold were donated to the Product Red Foundation. |
| 2022 | Ram equipped most of its trucks with an all-new Uconnect 5 infotainment suite, introducing a built-in virtual assistant, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, and enhanced user customizability across five-inch, 8.4-inch, and 12-inch sizes. |
| 2022 | The Ram 1500 TRX continued to be ranked as the worst-performing mass-market vehicle by ACEEE for environmental impact for the second consecutive year. |
| 2022 | Ram releases TRX Ignition Edition (1,003 units) and TRX Sandblast Edition (1,202 units), with 825 base TRX models produced. |
| 2021 | Stellantis formed through the merger of Fiat Chrysler and the French PSA Group. |
| 2021 | HFE (High Fuel Efficiency) trim level was offered with optional EcoDiesel engine, in addition to the standard V6 eTorque hybrid system. |
| 2021 | The Ram 1500 TRX was ranked as the worst-performing mass-market vehicle by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) for environmental impact, receiving the lowest score on their environmental damage index. |
| 2021 | Ram TRX Launch Edition produced, with 664 base TRX models made. |
| 2021 | Ram began production of the 1500 TRX for the 2021 model year, launching a high-performance variant of the Ram 1500 pickup truck. |
| August 17 2020 | Ram announces the production model TRX Launch Edition to be released as a 2021 model, limited to 702 units in Anvil Gray, featuring a new body, powerful non-detuned engine, functional hood scoop, and UConnect 12-inch infotainment system. |
| March 2020 | Reid Bigland announced his resignation from Ram Trucks. |
| 2019 | EcoDiesel turbocharged diesel V6 engine becomes available as an upgrade option for the Ram 1500 lineup. |
| 2019 | The fifth-generation Ram 1500 (DT) began production at the Sterling Heights Assembly plant in Michigan, United States. |
| 2019 | Won North American Truck of the Year by NACTOY, a significant industry-wide recognition of its overall quality and innovation. |
| 2019 | Awarded Motor Trend's Truck of the Year, a prestigious recognition of its overall excellence in the truck segment. |
| 2019 | Received Green Car Journal's Green Truck of the Year, highlighting its environmental performance and efficiency. |
| 2019 | Ram 1500 (DT) fifth generation model introduced with new powertrain options including Pentastar V6 with eTorque mild hybrid system, Hemi V8 with Multi-Displacement System (MDS), and EcoDiesel turbocharged diesel V6 engine. |
| January 2019 | Ram Heavy Duty fifth generation officially introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, showcasing the new design based on the Ram 1500 (DT) platform. |
| 2018 | Launch of the Ram 1000 (based on Fiat Toro) in Latin America and introduction of the Ram V700 City in Chile. |
| 2018 | Production of the fifth-generation Ram 1500 began at the Sterling Heights Assembly plant in Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States. |
| 2018 | Received Texas Automotive Writers Association awards: Off-Road Pickup Truck of Texas (Ram 1500 Rebel), Full Size Pickup Truck of Texas, and Official Truck of Texas. |
| 2018 | Won Wards 10 Best Interiors, showcasing its superior interior design and user comfort. |
| 2018 | Earned Wards 10 Best User Experiences, demonstrating its advanced technological features and user-friendly interface. |
| 2018 | Received Autoblog Editor's #1 Pick at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show, demonstrating its standout qualities among competitors. |
| 2018 | Named Auto 123.com's Pickup of the Year, indicating its superior attributes in the pickup truck category. |
| 2018 | Won Popular Mechanics Automotive Excellence Awards, recognizing its exceptional automotive engineering and performance. |
| 2018 | 'Hellephant' Mopar crate engine unveiled at the SEMA Show, a 7.0-liter supercharged engine, but not considered for Ram Rebel TRX production. |
| October 2018 | Reid Bigland was promoted to CEO of Ram Trucks and discovered sales figure misreporting, which he reported to the U.S. government. |
| June 1 2018 | Ram officially announced the production of the 1500 TRX following positive consumer feedback from the concept truck. |
| April 2018 | 5th Gen Rams reports that the two engine options will be associated with different names: Ram Rebel TR with naturally aspirated 426 cid HEMI engine and Ram Rebel TRX with supercharged 6.2L HEMI engine producing 707 horsepower. |
| February 2018 | Jared Belfour reports that two Ram Rebel models based on the Ram Rebel TRX concept will be produced, with a potential 2021 release date, featuring naturally aspirated 426 cubic inch and supercharged 6.2L HEMI engine options. |
| February 4 2018 | Ram Trucks sparked widespread controversy during Super Bowl LII by using Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s sermon 'The Drum Major Instinct' in a commercial, which was quickly criticized by audiences, academics, and media for inappropriately using a speech that condemned advertising to sell trucks. |
| January 2018 | Ram introduced the fifth-generation Ram 1500 (DT) at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, showcasing the new model for the 2019 model year. |
| 2016 | Ram unveiled the Rebel TRX concept truck at the State Fair of Texas as an engineering, design, and consumer-interest study. |
| 2014 | Ram 700 introduced in Mexico and South America, based on the Fiat Strada. |
| 2014 | Introduction of the Ram ProMaster Rapid and Ram V700 Rapid in Mexico and Latin American markets, based on the Fiat Fiorino van. |
| August 2014 | Reid Bigland was tapped to lead the Alfa Romeo brand in North America, and Robert Hegbloom became the new head of Ram Trucks. |
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