Ram introduces 5.7L HEMI V-8 for 2026 1500 Pickup amid strong demand On June 6, Stellantis announced that Ram is reintroducing the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine in the 2026 Ram 1500, responding to strong customer demand. Orders for HEMI-powered trucks in Europe will begin in July 2025, with deliveries starting next winter. The 2025 Ram 1500 switched to six-cylinder engines, but high interest in the V-8 prompted its return. The HEMI V-8 will be availa...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

Jeep Wagoneer with extended-range tech, freshened styling coming in late 2025 A refreshed Jeep Wagoneer with extended-range technology has been spotted during recent road testing in the Detroit area. The freshened, three-row SUV with range-extending tech is expected to arrive later in 2025. With a more aggressive look, the test vehicle has a reworked front fascia with slimmer headlights and charging port on the front driver’s-side fender. Like ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/30

Stellantis again delays two electric Ram pickup launches On May 15, Stellantis reportedly confirmed that it is again pushing back the launch of the extended-range Ram 1500 Ramcharger and fully-electric Ram 1500 REV set to be produced at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant. After being unveiled in 2023, both pickups were initially expected to be launched by late 2024. In December 2024, Stellantis had pulled the launch of the Ramcharger earlier tha...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/16

Ram 1500 Express model lowers entry price to under USD 50,000 On May 5, Ram addressed the affordability issue of its product line by offering a Ram 1500 Express model priced at under USD 50,000, which it says is targeted toward customers seeking a “combination of attitude and value.” The Express starts at USD 44,495 with shipping. It will be assembled at the Sterling Heights, Assembly Plant and arrive at dealerships in Q3 2025. Buyers can sel...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/06

Stellantis to resume Ram 1500 DT production at Saltillo plant in Mexico On April 30, it was reported that Stellantis is planning to resume and expand pickup truck production at its Saltillo, Mexico plant as part of its North American manufacturing shift amid rising U.S. tariffs. The company confirmed that the Ram 1500 DT, previously built in Sterling Heights, Michigan, will begin production in Saltillo by late May, following delays from the origi...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/05

Stellantis reduces plans for Saltillo pickup plant, Warren Truck due to tariffs Stellantis plans to soon launch the expansion at its assembly plant in Saltillo, Mexico, which has been delayed now to late May due to construction issues. The Saltillo plant has a capacity of 200,000 pickups annually, but actual production volumes have been revised downward to build 86,000 units this year amid looming 25% tariffs under President Trump, according to t...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/29

Stellantis to pause Detroit Assembly Complex production, restart Windsor Assembly On April 21, Stellantis said that the Detroit Assembly Complex plants that build Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVs will pause production next week. Both of the Detroit Assembly Complex facilities, the Mack and Jefferson North plants, will halt production for the week of April 28, with Mack also scheduled to take a week off starting May 19, though several e...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

RAM makes Cambodian debut with launch of RAM 1500 Rebel pickup truck Reported on April 18, 2025, the 2025 RAM 1500 Rebel has officially launched in Cambodia, marking the debut of the RAM brand in the Kingdom and expanding Stellantis’ presence in the IAP region. Powered by the latest Hurricane 3.0L Twin Turbo engine, the pickup delivers up to 420 hp and comes equipped with advanced technologies.RMA Cambodia has been appointed as the exclusive di...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/22

Stellantis reports 9% decrease in Q1 2025 consolidated shipments estimates On April 11, Stellantis announced its global consolidated shipment estimates for Q1 2025, revealing a 9% decline to 1.2 million units. The decline was mainly due to reduced production in North America and Europe, caused by extended holiday breaks and product transitions. In North America, shipments decreased by 20% to 82,000 units, compared to Q1 2024, primarily due to Jan...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/14

Stellantis pausing SUV production at Warren Truck due to engine shortage On April 3, Stellantis announced it will pause Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer production for several weeks at its Warren Truck Assembly Plant in a move unrelated to other tariff-related cuts at plants in Mexico and Canada it announced earlier in the day.  "Due to an internal shortage of engines, Stellantis is allocating all available volume to support production of the Ra...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/05

Stellantis accelerates vehicle, parts shipments as Canada, Mexico tariffs approach On March 18, Stellantis Chief Financial Officer Doug Ostermann said the company is bracing for higher tariffs on April 2 by shifting extra parts into its U.S. plants and rushing production of certain Canada and Mexico-produced models that U.S. dealers need on their lots. Ostermann said that Stellantis could navigate some initial tariff disruptions with its current ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/19

New 2025 RAM 1500 Rebel pickup truck launched in Philippines Reported on February 27, 2025, Inchcape Philippines, the local distributor of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram Trucks, under its IC Automotive Inc. operations, officially launched the new 2025 Ram 1500 Rebel 3.0, priced from PHP 5.25 million. The new Ram 1500 Rebel features a new grille with full LED headlights and front fog lights. The Ram 1500 Rebel is now powered by a 3.0-liter inline-...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/04

Stellantis 2024 financial presentation and Q&A: Eyes profitable growth in 2025 with regional focus after tough 2024 On February 26th, Stellantis held the presentation for the full Yyear 2024 financial results. The event was presented by Mr. John Elkann (Chairman of Stellantis) and Mr. Doug Ostermann (CFO of Stellantis). The last 90 days mark the leadership transition period as the company sets a goal to define a new CEO within the first half of 2...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/27

Stellantis cancels long-range version of Ram 1500 REV pickup While orders will open for the Ram 1500 Ramcharger EREV (extended-range electric vehicle) plug-in hybrid in the first half of 2025, the Ram 1500 REV is now on track to launch in 2026 with only a 350-mile range. The previously announced 500-mile long-range model of the full-electric truck, with a 229 kWh battery pack, is no longer being offered.  The consumer-facing Ram website currentl...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/24

New Ram CEO wants smaller pickup for U.S. Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis has stated that he wants a pickup in the U.S. lineup that is smaller than the Ram 1500. Kuniskis returned to lead the Ram brand, after a six-month retirement, in December 2024 just one week after Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares stepped down.  “I think we can grow more in our sub-USD 55,000 price point, because I used to have [the Ram Classic] and I don’t have that [truck] anymore,...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/18

Ram unveils 1500 RHO and Laramie Night Edition at Brussels Motor Show 2025 On January 10, Ram unveiled the new 1500 RHO to European audiences, alongside the 1500 Laramie Night Edition at the Brussels Motor Show 2025. Ram RHO redefines off-road adventures and comes with a 3.0L Hurricane H/O turbo engine generates output of 540 hp and 706 Nm of torque, offering improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions. It features a 650 kg payload and a towing ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/13

Honda Civic Hybrid, Ford Ranger, VW ID. Buzz win 2025 NACTOY awards On January 10, the winners of 2025 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards were unveiled during a press conference that kicked off the media day of the Detroit Auto Show. The winners in their respective categories over the nine finalists were the Honda Civic Hybrid, Ford Ranger, and Volkswagen ID. Buzz. Over the course of the last year, NACTOY jurors dedi...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/11

Stellantis sales in U.S. down 7% in Q4, down 15% for full-year 2024 On January 3, Stellantis’ FCA US LLC reported that overall U.S. sales declined by 7% to 320,743 vehicles in Q4 2024, and were down 15% to 1,303,570 vehicles for full-year 2024. •Jeep sales were down 9% to 138,576 units in Q4 and for 2024 were down 9% to 587,725 units  •Ram sales were down 4% to 129,321 units in Q4, and for 2024 were down 19% to 439,039 units •Chrysler sa...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/07

Ram 1500 Ramcharger hybrid to launch ahead of Ram 1500 REV battery-electric On December 18, Stellantis announced that it has made the decision to pull launch timing of its range-extended Ram 1500 Ramcharger ahead of the Ram 1500 REV, the company’s first battery-electric light duty pickup truck. Ram brand originally planned to launch the Ram 1500 REV in the first half of 2025. The decision to launch Ramcharger first was driven by consumer intere...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/19

e with floating half shafts, and an advanced rear suspension system.   Inside, it boasts leather seats with heating and ventilation, a 14.5-inch reconfigurable touchscreen, Uconnect 5 system, and a premium Harman Kardon audio system with 19 speakers. Manufactured in Sterling Heights, Michigan, the Ram1500 RHO starts at MXN 1,172,900. (Stellantis Mexico on December 9, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/16