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Ram phasing out 1500 EcoDiesel pickup

The EcoDiesel-powered model was released in 2014 but became a source of legal trouble......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsSep 16th, 2022

Stellantis laying off nearly 200 at Ram 1500 plant

The automaker is eliminating jobs at its assembly plant in Sterling Heights, Mich., as it prepares to build the electric Ram 1500 REV pickup......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 24th, 2024

GM to recall over 449,000 pickup trucks, SUVs in US

General Motors is recalling 449,671 pickup trucks and SUVs in the U.S. due to inoperative low brake fluid warning, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday.  .....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 21st, 2024

Dodge Ram 1500 REV vs. Ford F-150 Lightning: Classic trucks go electric

Both the Dodge Ram 1500 REV and the Ford F-150 Lightning clearly have a lot to offer when it comes to electric trucks. But is one clearly better than the other? We put the two head-to-head......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

Tesla Cybertruck, Honda Prologue, sky-high incentives boost EV registrations

U.S. electric vehicle registrations surged 18 percent in July as Tesla's numbers improved with the ramp-up of the Cybertruck pickup and Honda's new Prologue crossover broke 3,000, the most recent data shows......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 13th, 2024

Nissan cuts output of 2 core models, including bestselling Rogue

In a memo to retailers obtained by Automotive News, Nissan said it will cut production of the Rogue crossover and Frontier pickup by up to 40,000 vehicles......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 11th, 2024

Rivian joins Tesla and Lucid with fresh referral programs

Rivian's new rewards program offers a $750 credit and six months of free charging to the Rivian owner making the referral and to the buyer of a new R1T pickup or R1S crossover, the company said......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 9th, 2024

Feds want vehicles to be safer for pedestrians’ heads; new regs proposed

The proposed rule would mostly affect pickup trucks and large SUVs. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) America has been getting more and more dangerous for pedestrians over the past few years. It's a trend with several contr.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 9th, 2024

Scout Motors SUV, pickup to be revealed Oct. 24

Scout said the reveal date is 44 years to the week after production of the International Harvester Scout II ended on Oct. 21, 1980......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 3rd, 2024

Ford dials back EV spending in costly pivot

Ford will now focus its efforts on hybrids as well as a flexible EV platform from a team led by former Tesla engineers. That will underpin a midsize pickup in 2027......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 22nd, 2024

Ford cancels 3-row EVs, delays next-gen electric pickup in $1.9B strategy shift

Ford is instead pivoting to smaller, more affordable EVs, including a midsize pickup coming in 2027......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

Stellantis idles Michigan engine plant for a week

The Trenton Engine Complex, which makes V-6 engines for the Jeep Wrangler and Ram 1500 Classic, is shutting down for a week to balance supply with demand, Stellantis said......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 16th, 2024

Massachusetts governor signs law phasing out toxic PFAS in firefighters" gear

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed into law Thursday a bill that would phase out the use of PFAS, a group of toxic industrial compounds, in firefighters' protective gear......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 16th, 2024

GMC gives Terrain crossover a pickup-inspired redesign, bigger screens

Production of the 2025 Terrain is set to begin this fall at General Motors' San Luis Potosi plant in Mexico. Pricing was not disclosed......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 12th, 2024

Stellantis laying off up to 2,450 workers at Mich. truck plant

The end of Ram 1500 Classic production at Stellantis' Warren Truck Assembly Plant near Detroit will result in layoffs starting as soon as Oct. 8......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 9th, 2024

GM CEO Mary Barra guest stars in Mohawk Chevrolet"s viral video parody on TikTok

Mohawk Chevrolet’s TikTok series, “The Dealership,” shows co-creator Grace Kerber visiting GM headquarters to pitch a rebrand of the Silverado pickup......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 6th, 2024

Rivian to report Q2 earnings after cutting costs, reaching $5 billion deal with Volkswagen

Rivian's second-quarter sales rose 9 percent to 13,790 despite a factory retooling in April to cut costs and freshen the R1T pickup and R1S crossover for the 2025 model year......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 5th, 2024

Seating supplier to cut jobs in Detroit after truck discontinuation

Bridgewater Interiors LLC is planning to lay off 63 employees at its Detroit plant after Stellantis NV discontinues the Ram 1500 Classic. The seating supplier said it expects to make the permanent cuts by the end of September, according to a WARN.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 2nd, 2024

Ram CEO Christine Feuell pushes through 1500 production hiccups, guides Chrysler"s future

Christine Feuell is juggling two brands, Chrysler and Ram, with a distinct set of hurdles and vastly different positions within the Stellantis portfolio. Feuell assumed leadership of Ram in June at a challenging time for the truck brand while guiding.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 2nd, 2024

Why Ford is expanding Maverick pickup line with Lobo street truck

Maverick Lobo is the latest example of Ford creating subbrands for popular nameplates that include variants to appeal to different customers......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 1st, 2024

Ford facelifts its Maverick pickup, adds all-wheel-drive hybrid option

The AWD hybrid is Ford's response to overwhelming customer requests. Enlarge / The cosmetic changes to the MY25 Ford Maverick include a new front bumper, front grille, and new headlamps. (credit: Ford) Ford is giving its.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 31st, 2024