Dodge Ram Themed Holiday Gifts

It's no secret that pick up truck lovers really love their trucks.  Dodge Ram owners are no exception.  The Ram brand is strong and inspires a lot of loyalty.  It's no surprise then that there's even Ram themed blog, Ramzone.com.  

Ramzone recently published a list of gifts for the Dodge Ram enthusiast in your life.  Here are their suggestions:

Ram Laramie Longhorn: The interior of this truck is already gift-wrapped in custom leather. On the one hand, the Longhorn is designed for luxury; on the other hand, if you give it early, you can use it to haul the Christmas tree home.

New BBQ Grill: Let’s face it, Ram Trucks were made to tailgate, and every good football celebration needs a grill. Throw in a bag of ice to help fill the RamBox® with cold beverages.

Mopar® Accessories: In case your Ram Truck driver likes to customize their ride with accessories, you can’t beat Mopar.com.

Mossy Oak® Gear: For the hunter in your life, there’s no better way to deck them out than in Mossy Oak® camo. Heck, buy them a Ram Outdoorsman Mossy Oak® Edition; they deserve it.

Ram Toy Trucks: You’re never too young to love Ram Trucks, and you’re never too old to play with the Road Rippers® Come-Back Racers™ – Ram Power Wagon. Available at toy stores for a suggested retail value of $19.99.

So there you go.  Any other ideas? Let us know.  

So Long, Ram Dakota

Dodge Officially Retires Long Standing Pick Up Line

A 25 year legacy has come to an end.  The final Dodge Ram Dakota ever made is leaving Chrysler's Truck Plant in Warren, MI today.  

Rolled out in 1986, the Ram Dakota was one of the first smaller pick ups made in America.  It was for those who needed capacity but also didn't want a larger truck.  

Ram brand CEO Fred Diaz has said a new vehicle to replace the Dakota in the Ram lineup is being considered but no decisions have yet been made.

A major reason for ending production was to focus in on the Ram Full size.  

Overall, the small pick up market is on the decline as the GM Colorado as well as the Ford Ranger will be retired within 1-2 years.  Fortunately, Chrysler told the Detroit Free Press this will not come at the cost of any jobs.

We, for one, enjoyed the Dakota and are sad to see it go.  Share a Dakota story with us if you have one!  

2010 Motor Trend Truck of the Year: Dodge Ram Heavy Duty

Despite the effects of the Great Recession on personal-use truck sales, there is still demand for
pickups ready to do hard work. The heavy-duty truck market has gotten smaller, but the guys
who buy those pickups are fiercely loyal to the segment-they need the extreme capability these
hard-working haulers provide. Some may wonder why anyone would own a truck that can tow
nearly 20,000 pounds, but for a lot of people in construction, those who transport vehicles or
goods, and those with ranches, this is just a part of everyday life.
Within the next few months, the heavy-duty category will heat up, as all three manufacturers
have all-new offerings coming. The Ram Heavy Duty is the first to market, and it's already ahead
of the game. When Ford and GM's all-new heavy-dutys come out, both new diesel engines are
going to require urea injection to meet emissions requirements that take effect January 2010. The
Ram Heavy Duty's Cummins inline-six turbo diesel, which puts out an impressive 350
horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque, met those requirements -- without urea -- over a year
ago.
2010 Dodge RamInstead, the Ram 2500 and 3500 use a NOx adsorber with precious metals that convert the NOx
into inert gases. Not only does this mean the Ram's emissions and exhaust systems are less
complex than those in the upcoming Ford Super Duty and Silverado/Sierra HD (which could
improve reliability and help keep maintenance costs down), it also means that, at the dealership,
the Ram will very likely have a price advantage over its competitors. And while in this size
category diesel is king, there are plenty of heavy-duty truck buyers who prefer gas power. The
5.7-liter Hemi, the Ram's base engine, has the most horsepower (383) and torque (400 poundfeet)
of any V-8 in its class -- and only the Ford Super Duty's V-10 has more torque than the
Hemi, but it still has less horsepower.
Read more by logging onto www.motortrend.com , search “Ram Heavy Duty”
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December 10, 2009 / By Allyson Harwood - Motor Trend.

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