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The word “rebel” has some deep-rooted placements in automotive history as well as film (RIP James Dean). And, if I do say so, it’s an awesome name for a trim of a vehicle that does its own thing and really sticks out with personality and excitement.

The current lineup of Ram trucks are some of the best looking, most comfortable, and versatile pickups on the market. For the 2020 model year, there are two new cosmetic packages for those looking for a more sporty look.

Ram has announced that its third-gen EcoDiesel 3.0L V6 engine will debut in Q4 2019. The engine will be available in all Ram 1500 models, meaning that Ram Rebel buyers can get diesel power for the first time.

Even though it’s early in the model year, it will be tough to bump this vehicle off my favorite list for 2019. This week, I’m behind the wheel of the new Ram 1500, which won the North American Truck of the Year (NATOY) during the 2019 NAIAS in Detroit.

It seems like all the big truck makers are trying to set themselves apart with features that others don’t offer. One of the features that some OEMs are touting today are fancy tailgates that do more than just sit there.

Ram has announced its new 2019 Heavy Duty trucks, and while they look similar to the Ram 1500, the trucks don’t share any sheet metal. The Ram 1500 also doesn’t get the gigantic 6.7-liter Cummins turbo diesel inline-6 that Ram Heavy Duty buyers can opt for that makes 400 hp and a ridiculous 1000 lb-ft of torque. That new engine is 60 pounds lighter than the predecessor, and the truck is 143 pounds lighter overall thanks to the use of aluminum.

Cold weather is kind of fun, but kind of sucks too. It sucks early in the morning when it’s 20ºF in your car, and you don’t have remote start. If you are in a cold weather state and need a truck that is ready for the frigid conditions, the 2019 Ram 1500 North Edition is the ticket.

Ram Trucks has unveiled a slick looking new limited-edition truck called the 2018 Ram Power Wagon Mojave Sand edition. The ride gets its name from its earthy beige color, and Ram promises it is the most off-road capable truck on the market today.

Just a few weeks back, I had the opportunity to live with the 2018 model of the RAM 1500 Limited, and thought it was an excellent and very comfortable premium truck. Now, I’ve driven the 2019 model, and it’s even better than before in many ways.

For those of you interested in the totally new 2019 RAM 1500, we now have a breakdown of the pricing and trim packages you can get the truck in. Starting price for a base model quad cab Tradesman 4×2 starts at $31,695 before destination, but if you want to option up your Cowboy Cadillac, you’d better have deep pockets. The model that sporty types will like the most will probably continue to be the rugged Rebel 4×4 that starts at $47,495. The slick Longhorn edition, which comes with the fancy interior shown here starts at $54,890 as a crew cab 4×4, while the top-end Limited crew cab 4×4 starts at a hefty $57,390. The base engine for the trucks this year is a 3.6L

I’m often asked the question: who would buy a $50,000 or $60,000 pickup truck? I think the answer is pretty simple – the head cheese… the leader of the pack… the boss. If you’re running a construction crew or you own your own farm, you want a vehicle that is both highly functional, but also provides the creature comforts that you deserve at this point in your career.

The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit is the most iconic OEM motor vehicle meet in the United States, every year drawing hundreds of thousands of car shoppers and members of the media alike through its doors at the Cobo Center.

The latest edition of the Ram 1500 pickup line comes in an absolutely fantastic new color scheme, called “Hydro Blue.” Based on the Ram 1500 Sport package, the truck features a monochromatic electric blue pearlcoat paint which appears not only on the body, but on almost all of the body trim. Beyond the matching blue grille, bumpers, and mirrors, there are just a handful of black accents which help to provide contrast and depth, including a black billet grille, black RAM logos, black projector lamps, and black racing stripes on the hood.

Not long ago, we talked about the new super luxury trim Ram Tungsten edition truck. If you want a new truck, but fancy leather interiors aren’t your thing, Ram is also getting a refreshed Ram 1500 Sport and refreshed 1500 Big Horn and Lone Star Black edition.

Ram trucks are best known for their rugged character, but now the company is taking aim at the luxury segment, with a series of ultra-premium trucks. Fresh for 2018, the Ram Tungsten Edition takes aim at the high end of the market, with sophisticated design touches both outside and in. The Ram Tungsten Edition pickups offer a number of slick Tungsten Chrome accents, prominently seen on the RAM grille, side sills, liftgate, and on its substantial wheels.