Toyota Tundra and Ram 1500 owners can leave our parking spaces alone | Opinion

Toyota Tundra and Ram 1500 owners can leave our parking spaces alone | Opinion

15 Mar 2025 by Andrew Chesterton

News this week broke that Standards Australia have begun a push to have our parking spaces enlarged to better fit the giant, mostly American vehicles now crowding our roads. Read more
Monster American ute making a comeback: 2026 Ram 1500 TRX V8 ute to return to batter the Toyota Tundra, Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado: report

Monster American ute making a comeback: 2026 Ram 1500 TRX V8 ute to return to batter the Toyota Tundra, Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado: report

12 Mar 2025 by Dom Tripolone

The beefed up V8-powered Ram 1500 TRX exited stage left in 2024.Now reports from the US claim it is making a comeback and will be more powerful and pumped up than ever before.US publication, Mopar ...Read more
Ram's new 'secret weapon' ute! 2026 Ram 1500 V6 range-extender pick-up with 1100km range is 'coming fast' as an electrified rival to the Toyota Tundra, Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado

Ram's new 'secret weapon' ute! 2026 Ram 1500 V6 range-extender pick-up with 1100km range is 'coming fast' as an electrified rival to the Toyota Tundra, Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado

25 Feb 2025 by Samuel Irvine

Ram’s global CEO, Tim Kuniski, is so excited about the brand’s upcoming range-extender pick-up it is rushing to release it ahead of its fully-electric sibling.After it was announced in 2023, the ...Read more
Big ute and SUV smackdown: Why having the biggest and baddest vehicle on the road isn't the safest, as new research shows a surprising fact about pick-up trucks such as the Ram 1500, Ford F-150, Toyota Tundra and Chevrolet Silverado

Big ute and SUV smackdown: Why having the biggest and baddest vehicle on the road isn't the safest, as new research shows a surprising fact about pick-up trucks such as the Ram 1500, Ford F-150, Toyota Tundra and Chevrolet Silverado

18 Feb 2025 by Dom Tripolone

Think buying the biggest, baddest ute or SUV will keep you safe in a crash? Think again.New research from the US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), which performs a similar role to the ...Read more
'Game-changing' electric car batteries could push 1000km driving range and cut EV prices massively: Is Stellantis, owner of Ram, Jeep, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Peugeot, Citroen and Maserati, onto something big?

'Game-changing' electric car batteries could push 1000km driving range and cut EV prices massively: Is Stellantis, owner of Ram, Jeep, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Peugeot, Citroen and Maserati, onto something big?

31 Jan 2025 by Samuel Irvine

Claims of battery breakthroughs have lately been reserved for Chinese electric car brands, but this time the news has come from automotive mega-group Stellantis. Read more
Iconic American brand coming to challenge Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max and Mitsubishi Triton? Ram Dakota mid-size ute production confirmed for 2027

Iconic American brand coming to challenge Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max and Mitsubishi Triton? Ram Dakota mid-size ute production confirmed for 2027

23 Jan 2025 by John Law

Ram is gearing up for a new model in one of the world’s largest vehicle segments. ...Read more
Why so many car brands lost sales in Australia during 2024 including Tesla, MG, Ram and Jeep

Why so many car brands lost sales in Australia during 2024 including Tesla, MG, Ram and Jeep

17 Jan 2025 by Chris Thompson

Australia’s new car market rose very slightly in volume in 2024 compared to 2023 - but it wasn’t good news across the board. ...Read more
Ram CEO wants Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux rival 'so bad': Is Ram going to launch mid-size Dakota ute in 2025 to challenge popular Isuzu D-Max and Mitsubishi Triton? Reports

Ram CEO wants Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux rival 'so bad': Is Ram going to launch mid-size Dakota ute in 2025 to challenge popular Isuzu D-Max and Mitsubishi Triton? Reports

14 Jan 2025 by James Cleary

There’s nothing like the floor of a motor show for catching senior automotive executives with their guard down. ...Read more
Wait - how much torque? 2026 RAM 2500 and 3500 announced with more tech and collossal torque to take on Chevrolet Silverado and Toyota Tundra

Wait - how much torque? 2026 RAM 2500 and 3500 announced with more tech and collossal torque to take on Chevrolet Silverado and Toyota Tundra

13 Jan 2025 by Laura Berry

RAM’s 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty full-sized pick up trucks have been given an update, bringing more safety features, better in-car tech and an overhauled powerplant that now produces almost ...Read more
Hot takes for 2025: What will be the best-selling new model, will the Kia Tasman ute fire or flop, and will electric cars like Tesla Model Y continue to stagnate? | Opinion

Hot takes for 2025: What will be the best-selling new model, will the Kia Tasman ute fire or flop, and will electric cars like Tesla Model Y continue to stagnate? | Opinion

11 Jan 2025 by Stephen Ottley

Christmas is a fading memory, the New Year’s hangovers have cleared and we’re still getting used to writing ‘2025’ so you know what that means?Hot takes time.Yes, it’s January and with a whole year ...Read more
New 1100km driving range plug-in hybrid ute release rushed forward: Ram pushes 1500 REV electric ute back in favour of 1500 Ramcharger range extender to rival Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra but will it come to Australia?

New 1100km driving range plug-in hybrid ute release rushed forward: Ram pushes 1500 REV electric ute back in favour of 1500 Ramcharger range extender to rival Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra but will it come to Australia?

19 Dec 2024 by John Law

It seems the worm has turned on electric pick-up trucks. Read more
Best utes and vans arriving in 2025

Best utes and vans arriving in 2025

16 Dec 2024 by Chris Thompson

Utes, and to a lesser extent vans, are often the first choice when it comes time for tradies to choose their workhorse. Read more
Last call for iconic V8! 2024 Ram 1500 ditches Hemi V8 leaving Chevrolet Silverado as the last US pick-up with eight cylinders since Ford F-150, Toyota Tundra moved to turbo 'sixes

Last call for iconic V8! 2024 Ram 1500 ditches Hemi V8 leaving Chevrolet Silverado as the last US pick-up with eight cylinders since Ford F-150, Toyota Tundra moved to turbo 'sixes

10 Dec 2024 by Laura Berry

The final Ram 1500 pick-up powered by a Hemi V8 rolled down the production line In Melbourne last Friday, ahead of the switchover to the new six-cylinder engine, Ram Trucks Australia has announced. ...Read more
Are big trucks really worth the cash? If you want a big US-sized pick-up truck such as the Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150, Ram 1500 Toyota Tundra then prepare to pay the price in Australia | Opinion

Are big trucks really worth the cash? If you want a big US-sized pick-up truck such as the Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150, Ram 1500 Toyota Tundra then prepare to pay the price in Australia | Opinion

7 Dec 2024 by John Law

So you want to have the biggest ute on the road? You’ll have to pay for it.  Just like here in Australia, the best-selling vehicles in the United States are pick-up trucks. In their case ...Read more
Is a baby Ram ute headed to Australia? Ram's boss wants it to take on Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max

Is a baby Ram ute headed to Australia? Ram's boss wants it to take on Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max

3 Dec 2024 by Laura Berry

Like the Ram pick-up truck but wanted something a bit smaller? Like the size of a Ford Ranger or Toyota HiLux? Well, according to Ram’s United States boss so do they, and a ute similar in size ...Read more
An electric ute with up to 800km of range? Jeep and Ram unlock 1.2 tonne payload and over six-tonne towing capacity to battle future electric versions of the Toyota Tundra, Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado and Toyota LandCruiser

An electric ute with up to 800km of range? Jeep and Ram unlock 1.2 tonne payload and over six-tonne towing capacity to battle future electric versions of the Toyota Tundra, Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado and Toyota LandCruiser

20 Nov 2024 by Tom White

Stellantis officially reveals its STLA Frame platform which will underpin its next-generation RAM 1500, but will it be enough to keep the brand in the fight against Ford and GM? Read more
Popular ute and van hit with recall notice

Popular ute and van hit with recall notice

11 Nov 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Ram and LDV, two brand’s under the umbrella of Australian vehicle distributor Ateco Group, have each been hit with recall notices, affecting the Ram 1500 and LDV Deliver 9 models. ...Read more
So, you're a US pick-up hater. Have you driven a 2025 Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150 or Toyota Tundra? | Opinion

So, you're a US pick-up hater. Have you driven a 2025 Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150 or Toyota Tundra? | Opinion

9 Nov 2024 by James Cleary

I get it. The Chevy Silverado, Ford F-150, Ram 1500 and soon to arrive Toyota Tundra are eff off big trucks. In many situations, arguably too big for Aussie conditions. Read more
Special big ute revealed: 2025 Ram 2500 Yellowstone Edition coming soon but drama show-inspired Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500 and Ford F-150 rival is not for the faint of heart

Special big ute revealed: 2025 Ram 2500 Yellowstone Edition coming soon but drama show-inspired Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500 and Ford F-150 rival is not for the faint of heart

1 Nov 2024 by John Law

Ram Trucks Australia has announced a special edition of its full-sized 2500 work horse.  ...Read more
Ram 1500 recall woes continue with software glitch identified in close to 6000 local examples of Australia's top-selling full-size dual cab ute

Ram 1500 recall woes continue with software glitch identified in close to 6000 local examples of Australia's top-selling full-size dual cab ute

18 Oct 2024 by James Cleary

It was only last month that Ram in the US announced a recall program impacting in excess of 1.2 million examples of its hugely popular 1500 dual cab pick-up.  ...Read more
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