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We all know that everything is bigger in Texas, whether it's trucks, farms or steaks. Even the police are larger than life; the Texas Rangers, a police unit capable of operating throughout the whole state, are known across the United States. They are also the country’s oldest police force, having …

Special editions of pickup trucks are all somewhat similar; either you get a chromed-out vehicle, or a completely black rig, from the hood to the wheels. The most recent package for the RAM 1500 is another story entirely; if you were looking for something to differentiate yourself from the rest …

It seems that FCA has a few tricks up its sleeve for the next Detroit Auto Show. In the last days, a few interesting rumours have cropped up. First of all, RAM enthusiasts will be glad to learn that their favourite truck builder has published a short video on their …

Ever heard of the Raminator? It’s a Monster Truck sponsored by RAM, and it currently competes in arenas and infields against other huge trucks. When you take a look at this massive vehicle, you immediately start asking yourself how many cars it could jump, what it would feel like to …

Each year, WardsAuto combs through the automotive launches and concentrates on a particular point: the year's new engines. Each mill is analysed, and a list of Ward's 10 Best Engines is announced. For 2015, the selection is varied: the number of cylinders go from 0 to 8, the power ranges …

The Fiat/Chrysler group just hit another important milestone: since October 13th, the manufacturer has had shares traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Listed under the name FCAU, the shares started the day at $9 apiece. They stayed consistent throughout the day, before closing at $8.82 with 5.8 million trades.

We know that manufacturers don't play around when it comes to big trucks. If they can claim that their rig has a few horsepower or pound-feet of torque more than its competitors, they won't hesitate to mention it. And if all this power results in an increase in towing capacity, …

The use of aluminium in pickup trucks is controversial. Ford will be the first one to use it in the upcoming 2015 F-150, and GM will soon follow suit with its Silverado/Sierra duo. This has started a lot of heated debates about repair costs, since aluminium panels are harder to …

Answering to a rising demand for small, efficient urban delivery vehicles, RAM unveiled their latest van, the ProMaster City. It is based on the Italian Fiat Doblo, with which it shares a chassis and most of its bodywork. The ProMaster City is marketed as an alternative to the regular ProMaster, …

Stealth planes are painted black to blend in with the night sky, and to help hide from enemy radars. Recently, more and more cars are following this trend, but in the automotive world, the objective is completely opposite: it is done to draw eyes to your ride, to show how …