Heavy Duty Newsroom

FCA Scores Three Segment Wins in Automotive Loyalty Awards by IHS Markit

April 6, 2020 The Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 were recognized by IHS Markit for having the highest model loyalty in the pickup segment for the 2019 calendar year. Chrysler Pacifica earned honors in the van segment and Jeep® Grand Cherokee in the SUV segment. Of the 15 category winners, FCA had the most vehicles taking the top spot in their respective segments with three awards.

Ram Trucks Earn 2020 MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Award

February 6, 2020 MotorWeek has named the Ram 1500, Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 as the recipients of its 2020 Driver’s Choice Award for Best Pickup Truck. Every year for the last 39 years, MotorWeek has paused half way through its television season to evaluate the best cars and trucks of the year from a buyer’s point of view.

KBB Honors Jeep® Wrangler, Gladiator, Ram 1500 and Heavy Duty Trucks With 2020 Best Resale Value Awards

February 6, 2020 Kelley Blue Book has named the 2020 Jeep® Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Ram 1500 and Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty pickups winners of its Best Resale Value Awards. For the ninth consecutive year, Kelley Blue Book has named the Jeep Wrangler to its Top 10 list and Wrangler has captured a segment award for the 10th consecutive year. 

Ram 2500 Wins Popular Science Best of What’s New Award

December 3, 2019 Each year, Popular Science reviews thousands of new products and innovations and chooses the top 100 winners across 11 categories. To win, a product or technology must represent a significant step forward in its category.

Ram Truck Dominates Texas Truck Rodeo Awards, Ram 1500 Lassos Top Honor as ‘Truck of Texas’

November 20, 2019 The 2020 Ram 1500 earned top honors as the Truck of Texas at the annual Texas Truck Rodeo, hosted by the Texas Automotive Writers Association (TAWA). Ram Truck won every category the brand entered, securing eight awards, the most of any brand at the event. In addition to Jeep® Wrangler winning Off-Road SUV of Texas for the 10th year in a row, the 2020 Jeep Gladiator won Mid-Size Truck of Texas, and the Jeep Renegade captured Sub-compact SUV of Texas.

Ram 1500 and All-new Jeep® Gladiator Receive Top Honors During Hispanic Motor Press Awards at Los Angeles Auto Show

November 20, 2019 Two capable FCA trucks were recognized among the best new vehicles within their category segments during the 10th Annual Hispanic Motor Press Awards® (HMPA) at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show. The 2020 Ram 1500 grabbed the top spot in the Pickup Truck segment and the all-new 2020 Jeep® Gladiator earned top honors in the Adventure 4X4 segment.

Back-to-back Champs: MotorTrend Names Ram Heavy Duty 2020 Truck of the Year®

November 18, 2019 MotorTrend has named the Ram Heavy Duty its 2020 Truck of the Year®. As voted on by the editors of the automotive publication, the Ram Heavy Duty’s win is the second in as many years for the brand with the Ram 1500 earning the 2019 Truck of the Year title last year.

New Ram 1500 Limited Black Edition and Ram Heavy Duty Night Editions Unveiled at State Fair of Texas

September 26, 2019 Ram Truck today unveiled a new 1500 Limited Black Edition and Heavy Duty Big Horn and Laramie Night Editions at the State Fair of Texas. These new models will offer truck buyers an even wider selection of exterior appointments and content for even greater personalization.

Ram Truck Customers Receive Industry-first Listening Experience With SiriusXM’s New ‘Personalized Stations Powered by Pandora’

September 24, 2019 Ram and SiriusXM today announced another industry-first feature for Ram truck customers. 2020 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500 and Chassis Cab trucks equipped with Ram’s class-leading Uconnect 12-inch touchscreen will offer SiriusXM’s new “Personalized Stations Powered by Pandora,” which deliver a combination of rich music curation and industry-leading personalization not found in any other audio entertainment service.

Debut of 2020 Ram 1500 Night Edition and Rebel Black, New Options and Colors for Heavy Duty

August 31, 2019 For the 2020 model year, Ram Truck brings new appearance and feature packages, adding even greater appeal to a well-rounded lineup that offers something for nearly every truck buyer.

2020 Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty Fact Sheet 

August 31, 2019 New for 2020, Ram Heavy Duty Night Edition (Big Horn and Laramie) includes monochromatic design enhanced by black 20-inch wheels, black badging and black interior, Lane Keep Assist and Adaptive Steering now available on all trim levels, 50-gallon fuel tank standard on Crew Cab with 8-foot bed, Olive Green and Hydro Blue exterior colors and Power Wagon black wheels.

Ram Unveils Special-edition Kentucky Derby® 2019 Heavy Duty Pickup

April 16, 2019 Today at the New York International Auto Show, the Ram Truck brand unveiled a limited edition of its new 2019 Ram Heavy Duty to commemorate the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby®.

Ram Unveils Texas-only 2019 Ram Heavy Duty Lone Star Model at DFW Auto Show

March 27, 2019 The Ram Lone Star is distributed only in Texas and distinguished by unique “Lone Star” tailgate and interior badges. Ram was the first automaker to introduce the model available exclusively to the largest pickup truck market in the U.S.

Ram Announces Pricing of 2019 Ram Heavy Duty Pickups and Chassis Cab Trucks

February 19, 2019 Ram Truck today announced the new 2019 Ram Heavy Duty pickup truck will have a starting MSRP of $33,395, plus $1,695 destination fee. The Chassis Cab lineup will have a starting MSRP of $34,750, plus $1,695 destination fee.

Heavy Hitter: Mopar Uncovers Customized 2019 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty

February 8, 2019 The Mopar and Ram Truck brands unveiled today at the Chicago Auto Show (CAS) a modified 2019 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty truck, highlighting a few of the more than 170 products Mopar will offer for the most powerful, most capable pickup in the segment.

Ram Truck Teams Up With Six Big Game Advertisers to Launch #RamWillTowThat Live Social Media Campaign

February 4, 2019 The Ram Truck brand teamed up with six big game advertisers during the broadcast, including M&M’S®, Pringles, Amazon, Avocados From Mexico, Devour and Persil® ProClean®, to launch #RamWillTowThat, a live and interactive social media collaboration taking place on the Ram brand’s Twitter page.

Jeep® Wrangler and Ram 2500, 3500 Receive Vincentric Best Value in America Awards

January 29, 2019 Vincentric has named the 2019 Jeep® Wrangler and 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500winners of its 2019 Vincentric Best Value in America awards. The Ram brand was honored with Best Value in America in the Truck Brand category.

2019 Ram Heavy Duty Laramie Longhorn Makes Its Debut

January 24, 2019 Ram unveils the new 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty Laramie Longhorn Edition luxury pickup truck. The Ram Laramie Longhorn is the world’s benchmark for upscale pickup trucks, earning the title Luxury Pickup Truck of Texas from TAWA three years in a row.

New 2019 Ram Heavy Duty is the Benchmark for Performance, Capability, Technology and Luxury

January 14, 2019 The 2019 Ram Heavy Duty is the most powerful, most capable pickup in the segment with a towing capacity of 35,100 lbs. and a payload capacity of 7,680 lbs. Driving it all, a never-before-seen torque rating of 1000 lb.-ft. from the Cummins I-6 Turbo Diesel engine. 

Three FCA US Vehicles, Dodge Brand Win Quality Awards in Strategic Vision’s 24th Annual Total Quality Impact™

October 16, 2018 Dodge led all mass-market brands in total quality, while three FCA US LLC vehicles won their respective segments in Strategic Vision’s 24th annual Total Quality Impact™ (TQI) report.

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