Pickup (Ram)

On April 24, it was reported that, starting in model-year 2025, the GMC Yukon AT4 variant will be available with a revised version OEM’s 3.0L Duramax in-line 6 turbodiesel. This same, revised unit also appears under the hood of the 2023 and newer Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2025 Chevrolet Suburban, and 2025 Tahoe.

Compared to its predecessor (3.0L I6 LM2), the new engine (3.0L I6 LZ20) features new steel pistons with revised combustion bowls, a retuned turbocharger compressor, new fuel injectors, and improved temperature control features. 
Output for the new engine is rated at 305 horsepower (up from 277) and 495 lb-ft. (up from 460) of torque, good for an increase of 10% and 7.6% respectively. Efficiency is also improved, although details were not provided.

The refreshed Yukon will continue to be built at GM’s plant in Arlington, TX on the GM T1 platform.

(Multiple sources on April 25, 2024)

On April 25, Stellantis released details on the new 2025 Ram 1500 RHO, an aggressively styled off-road variant.

It will be powered by a high-output version of the new Hurricane engine family of 3.0L, twin-turbo inline 6-cylinder mills. In this application, it is rated at 540 horsepower and 521 lb-ft. of torque. The engine has enhanced fuel economy and lower emissions while generating more horsepower and torque than other naturally aspirated V-8 units and turbocharged 6-cylinder units, per Stellantis. It is mated to a standard 8 speed automatic transmission.
 
It also features a BorgWarner full-time active transfer case, which features more robust internal components than similar units. 

It has a maximum towing capacity of 8,380 pounds, a maximum payload of 1,520 pounds, and up to 32 inches of water fording capability.

The RHO will be built at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant near Detroit, Michigan.

Pricing starts at USD 69,995 (not including a USD 1,995 destination charge). It is currently slated to start appearing at dealerships in Q3 2024.

(Stellantis press release on April 25, 2024)

On April 22, Stellantis announced it is laying off 199 full-time workers at its Sterling Heights Assembly Plant that builds the Ram 1500.

It is the latest in a series of layoffs that have affected hourly, salaried and supplemental workers since UAW members ratified their contract with Stellantis in November 2023.

"These actions will help improve productivity and ensure the company's long-term sustainability in a rapidly changing global market," Stellantis said in a statement.

(multiple sources on April 22, 2024)