14 stories across all model years, newest first.
September 16, 2026
A 2019 Ram 1500 Limited reached 323,000 miles with its original Hemi V8 and eight-speed transmission. Here is what lasted, what failed and why its owner is not giving up on it.
Read story →July 19, 2026
After about a year and 16,000 miles behind the wheel of my 2025 Ram 1500 RHO, it was time for the truck to head down the road and make room for something new. That’s part…
Read story →July 7, 2026
Ram just handed me the keys to a 777-horsepower off-road super truck at a motocross track and said, “Have fun.” So, naturally, the first question was obvious: Are they crazy? Maybe. But after driving the…
Read story →June 24, 2026
Ram continues expanding its off-road truck lineup with the introduction of the 2026 Ram 1500 BackCountry. Positioned between the entry-level Warlock and the more capable Rebel, the BackCountry combines off-road hardware, factory-installed accessories and a…
Read story →January 28, 2026
The 2026 Ram 1500 finally remembers what it is. After years of bean-counting damage, Ram is signaling a return to form and it’s not subtle. The headline is the return of the Hemi V8, a blunt…
Read story →January 28, 2026
The 2026 Ram 1500 marks the return of the HEMI V8 but the Hurricane engine outperforms it, plus everything new with the 2026 model. For more than 10 years, the Ram 1500 Rebel has offered…
Read story →September 16, 2025
More than 6 months since I drove home a brand-new 2025 Ram 1500 RHO and it is crazy how quickly I’ve forgotten about needing a V8 in a truck. As the first true “sport truck”…
Read story →January 14, 2025
After 1,300 miles, I’ve learned the top 5 things I like and dislike about my new 2025 Ram 1500 RHO. Top 5 likes/dislikes for 2025 Ram 1500 RHO after 1,300 miles transcript: The automatically generated…
Read story →July 12, 2024
How does the 2025 Ram 1500 Hurricane real-world MPG compare to the outgoing Hemi? It depends. I recently had the 2025 Ram 1500 with the new standard output 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-6 Hurricane engine for a…
Read story →February 22, 2024
Being behind the wheel of the new 2025 Ram 1500 Tungsten trim with the high-output 3.0-liter inline-6 Hurricane engine is like driving a luxury car with a temper. It is also unlike anything I’ve experienced…
Read story →October 3, 2022
If you’re new here, you should know that for the purpose of in-depth reviews and a decent tax break, Publisher Tim Esterdahl trades his personal truck each winter for a new model. The big question…
Read story →March 10, 2021
A new vehicle is like a new relationship. For the first couple of weeks, you are so infatuated the truck can do no wrong, have no flaws and is utterly perfect in every way. But…
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