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Ram Trucks and Kaulig Racing are launching a reality-show competition called 'Race for the Seat' to select the fifth driver for their 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series team, with the winner earning a full-season ride and the show airing on FOX and YouTube.
Stellantis' Ram Trucks brand is launching an aggressive turnaround plan through 2026, including returning to NASCAR, reintroducing Hemi V-8 engines, and offering industry-leading warranties, aiming to reverse a 38% sales decline since 2019 and regain market share in the full-size pickup truck segment.
Tim Kuniskis has been appointed as the CEO of the Ram Truck brand at Stellantis, following a leadership restructuring aimed at revitalizing the company's North American operations. Kuniskis, known for his expertise in high-performance vehicles, has previously led various brands within Stellantis, including Dodge and Alfa Romeo. His return is part of a strategic effort to address declining sales and strengthen the company's competitive position in the truck segment. Other leadership changes include Christine Feuell overseeing Chrysler and Alfa Romeo, and Jeff Kommor taking charge of North American sales.
Tim Kuniskis, a well-known executive at Stellantis, is returning to the automaker to lead the Ram Trucks brand after retiring earlier this year. His return follows the unexpected resignation of Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares. Kuniskis is recognized for his role in revitalizing Dodge as a leading American muscle car brand. The leadership change is part of a broader restructuring of Stellantis' North American operations.
Stellantis is recalling over 315,000 Ram pickup trucks from model years 2017-2018 due to a potential failure in the hydraulic control units, which could lead to a loss of anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or traction control, increasing crash risk. Affected models include Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500. Dealers will replace the faulty units free of charge, with notification letters expected to be mailed by January 9. Owners can contact customer service or the NHTSA for more information.
Stellantis is recalling over 300,000 Ram Heavy Duty trucks from model years 2017-18 due to a faulty hydraulic control unit that could impair anti-lock brakes, electronic stability, and traction control systems. Regular brakes remain unaffected, and no injuries have been reported. The recall affects trucks in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and other regions. This follows recent recalls of Jeep and Dodge SUVs and previous Ram trucks for similar issues. Stellantis is also facing challenges with declining sales and inventory buildup.
Cummins, the engine maker for Ram pickup trucks, is recalling 600,000 trucks as part of a $2 billion settlement with federal and California authorities for using illegal software to cheat diesel emissions tests. The settlement includes a $1.675 billion civil penalty, the largest ever under the Clean Air Act, and $325 million for environmental damage. The scandal involves hundreds of thousands of Ram trucks equipped with defeat devices that limited nitrogen oxide pollution during tests but allowed excess emissions during normal operations. This marks another major emissions scandal in the automotive industry following similar cases involving Volkswagen, Fiat Chrysler, and Daimler.
Cummins Inc. will recall 600,000 Ram trucks as part of a settlement with federal and California authorities over illegal software that allowed the vehicles to skirt diesel emissions tests. The settlement includes a $2 billion penalty and requires the company to remedy environmental damage caused by the emissions cheating. This recall follows similar cases involving other automakers, highlighting the ongoing efforts to enforce emissions standards and protect public health from harmful pollutants.
Cummins Inc. will recall 600,000 Ram trucks equipped with illegal software that allowed them to cheat diesel emissions tests, as part of a $2 billion settlement with federal and California authorities. The settlement also includes a $1.675 billion civil penalty and $325 million for pollution remedies. The recall affects trucks from 2013 through 2019 model years, with additional trucks from 2019 through 2023 having unreported emissions control software. This comes after similar emissions cheating cases involving Volkswagen, Fiat Chrysler, and Daimler in recent years, highlighting the ongoing challenges in enforcing emissions standards in the automotive industry.
Cummins Inc. will recall 600,000 Ram trucks as part of a settlement with federal and California authorities over illegal software that allowed the vehicles to skirt diesel emissions tests. The settlement includes a $1.675 billion civil penalty, the largest ever under the Clean Air Act, and requires Cummins to remedy environmental damage. The trucks, manufactured by Stellantis, had diesel engines equipped with software that limited nitrogen oxide pollution during tests but allowed higher pollution during normal operations. This recall follows several other notable emissions cheating cases in the auto industry, including Volkswagen's Dieselgate scandal.
The Department of Justice has reached a settlement with engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. that includes a mandatory recall of 600,000 Ram trucks due to illegal installation of emissions control software, resulting in a $1.675 billion civil penalty, the largest ever under the Clean Air Act. Cummins is accused of circumventing emissions testing and must also pay $325 million for remedies. The settlement aims to address environmental damage caused by excess emissions and serves as a warning against corporate cheating.
The Department of Justice has ordered a recall of 600,000 Ram trucks as part of a settlement with engine maker Cummins Inc., which illegally installed emissions control software in the vehicles. Cummins will pay a $2 billion penalty, the largest ever under the Clean Air Act, to remedy environmental damage caused by the illegal software. The settlement aims to address the harmful impact of excess emissions of nitrogen oxides and underscores the importance of compliance with emission limits to protect the environment and human health. This case follows similar emissions cheating scandals involving other auto industry players, highlighting the need for stringent enforcement and deterrents to prioritize public health and environmental protection.
Ram Trucks plans to build its first electric pickup, the 2025 Ram 1500 REV, in the US with a massive battery providing up to 500 miles range. Illinois is pushing to bring production to the recently idled Belvidere plant, where the Jeep Cherokee was built, and has approved a major new incentive package to lure EV manufacturers and related suppliers. The Ram 1500 REV will come with mobile power features such as vehicle-to-home, vehicle-to-grid, and vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) bi-directional charging.