The First TRX Was A Dodge Dakota Pickup Truck

The First TRX Was A Dodge Dakota Pickup Truck

The Ram TRX was a ridiculous vehicle. Who actually needs a 702-horsepower, 6,000+ pound performance off-road pickup that gets just under 11 mpg? No one, of course, but we loved it all the same for its ridiculous and ostentatious power. You might think the TRX name was invented just for just that vehicle — but … Read more

Rebadged Fiat Van With A 162-mi Range

Rebadged Fiat Van With A 162-mi Range

After first teasing it during the Super Bowl, Ram unveiled the electric 1500 REV pickup truck in April, which will do battle with the likes of the Chevy Silverado EV, Ford F-150 Lightning and Rivian R1T. The Ram REV will go on sale by the end of 2024, but it won’t actually be the first … Read more

‘Cummins Deserves To Pay Every Dollar’ Of $2 Billion Fine In Emissions Scandal: EPA

‘Cummins Deserves To Pay Every Dollar’ Of  Billion Fine In Emissions Scandal: EPA

In December 2023, engine manufacturer Cummins was hit with a massive $1.675 billion penalty for intentionally selling emissions defeat devices in what was the largest-ever penalty for a violation of the Clean Air Act. Now, in a recent press conference reported on by The Drive, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has doubled down on its … Read more

Small Crossovers Are Catching Up To Big Trucks In The U.S.

Small Crossovers Are Catching Up To Big Trucks In The U.S.

Full-size trucks have been the best-selling vehicles in the U.S. for decades, but a crossover came close to unseating one of the pickups in 2023. Among the top ten best-sellers last year, the Toyota RAV4 came in at fourth place while the Ram 1500 came in third behind the Chevy Silverado and Ford F-150. The … Read more

Ram Will Still Sell You A Brand-New, 16-Year-Old Truck

Ram Will Still Sell You A Brand-New, 16-Year-Old Truck

2023 Ram 1500 ClassicImage: Ram There’s a strange automotive tradition of keeping old models around while the new generation of the same model goes on sale. Often its because the old model is still selling pretty damn good. Nissan did it with its Rogue Select; Chevy has done it a few times with Classic models. … Read more

Yet Again, Full-Size Pickup Trucks Dominated U.S. Auto Sales In 2023

Yet Again, Full-Size Pickup Trucks Dominated U.S. Auto Sales In 2023

2023 has officially come to a close, which means it’s time for us to dig through yearly sales reports for fun tidbits. For example, did you know that despite Chevrolet killing off the Bolt, sales increased 63 percent compared to 2022? Or that Miata sales were also up nearly 50 percent? What’s less fun, though, … Read more

Taking Your Rented Porsche Macan Mudding In Death Valley Will Probably Land You In Jail

Taking Your Rented Porsche Macan Mudding In Death Valley Will Probably Land You In Jail

Image: National Parks Services Two vehicles drove off road in Death Valley National Park and got stuck. One got stuck trying to retrieve the first. All drivers involved have been cited, received mandatory court appearances, and could face jail time for their part in the whole ridiculous matter. According to the National Parks Services, on … Read more

Cummins Hit With $1.675 Billion Penalty For Intentionally Selling Emissions Defeat Devices

Cummins Hit With .675 Billion Penalty For Intentionally Selling Emissions Defeat Devices

Photo: Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg (Getty Images) Cummins, an Indiana-based company that manufactures and sells engines, has been hit with a $1.675 billion penalty for intentionally selling defeat devices that could bypass emissions sensors, a direct violation of the Clean Air Act, the U.S. Department of Justice writes. It’s set to be the biggest ever penalty for … Read more

Prospective Tesla Drivers Have More Car Crashes Than Anyone Else: Study [Update]

Prospective Tesla Drivers Have More Car Crashes Than Anyone Else: Study [Update]

A new stat has emerged to set Tesla bros alight on social media platforms around the world: prospective Tesla drivers are involved in crashes more than the drivers of any other car brand, a LendingTree analysis reveals. The Hype Behind Tesla Stock Success In 2023 For its analysis, LendingTree analyzed tens of millions of insurance … Read more