The Ram brand is changing. The last of the V8 interceptors are here, under the hoods of the 2024 model years of Stellantis’ subsidiaries. The Hemi is going away. The TRX is going extinct. There is gnashing of teeth and bawling of eyes, but change is a necessary step to embrace the future. Stellantis is […]
Category: HEMI
How the RAM 1500 Evolved into a True Workhorse
It seemed like it was only yesterday when it was announced that RAM would separate itself from the Dodge brand. While brands have joined and been separated throughout history in various businesses, this one was slightly different. It wasn’t because of a corporate merger or hostile takeover but because of a genuine effort to repurpose […]
Will Ram Be Outfitting the Ram 1500 With the Hurricane?
Ram 1500 pickups are synonymous with big, thumping HEMI V8 engines. Sure, there is a pair of V6s available for drivers who don’t have heavy loads to carry or tow, but for demanding use, you’d choose one of the HEMIs every time… but a rumor floats on the wind of a powerful new V6 option […]
Are We Hearing a Last Call For HEMI Engines?
HEMI fans, I’ve got bad news for you. The engine you love is dead, sorry ‘bout it. Last year, Stellantis—the parent company of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Wagoneer, and many more—finally unveiled the Hurricane engine that had been in the works for a long time. Whether or not it has lived up to the hype […]
From Fighter Planes to Ram Trucks, HEMI Makes History
While Ram’s HEMI engines are a marvel of modern engineering in their own right, most drivers are more familiar with the viral marketing campaign that had people flocking to their nearest Ram dealership with the brand name on the tip of the nation’s tongue for a brief span in the mid-2000s. The ad, designed to […]