Tests and Features

Ram’s ProMaster model goes head-to-head with competitors such as the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Ford Transit and Nissan NV. These vehicles are primarily used by contractors, utility companies or pretty much anyone needing extra storage space, but not enough to warrant a cube truck. In a striking coincidence, I had to move …

There's no denying how wildly popular pickups are these days. Fuel prices be damned, light duty trucks continue to lead all passenger vehicle sales in both Canada and the United States for yet another year—and automakers have clearly taken notice, delivering endless trim packages and options lists for the discerning …

Nowadays, there are a lot of vehicles trying to portray themselves as off-roaders: from the Jeep Renegade to the Volvo XC70, the Beetle Dune and a large throng of pseudo-SUVs, it seems like every single crossover wants to offer the image of freedom and adventure that comes with some real …

Sometimes distance can change your perspective. When I initially drove the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel back when it was released in 2014, I was amazed at how adeptly Chrysler had been able to pair real-world fuel efficiency with the kind of torque and practicality that full-size truck owners demand. It was …

Usually when one ends up sideways while driving in snowy conditions it's cause for alarm, rather than celebration, but then again most people aren't experiencing their tail-out scenario within the safe confines of ICAR's race course. Located just northwest of Montreal, the full-service high performance driving facility was hosting Chrysler's …

Sometimes there’s no understanding the world of pick-up trucks and their drivers. Whereas the guy who buys a white 2WD 1500 with a V6 engine can spend ages making up his mind, the guy who has $80,000 to burn on a pick-up already knows exactly what he wants. Of course, …

Towing standards: there really aren't any in the pickup industry. I know that might seem like a strange thing to say when manufacturers are constantly boasting that vehicle X can pull up to 24,000 lbs, but it's true - there's no standardized test that has been agreed upon by each …

We are living in the glory days of full-size pickups, a statement fully supported by the 2014 Ram 1500 Laramie. While you can still grab a low-spec, regular cab work truck from the segment's leading luminaries (which also include Chevrolet/GMC and Ford), most truck buyers opt for at least four …

Commercial-grade trucks are no longer the forgotten cousins of the pickup world, relegated to austere work-only cabins and over-stiff platforms designed with utility and not comfort in mind. The 2014 Ram Heavy Duty line-up is a perfect example of how these trucks have benefited from a level of competition that …