Keeping track of automotive brands can be a hassle. There have been so many mergers, divisions, and closings among the car world that it can throw anyone for a loop—even experienced automotive journalists. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what someone means when they say “the Big Three” or why you’ve heard the name “Stellantis”…
What’s Next for the Electric Vehicle? Stellantis Has an Idea
The electric vehicle is the future. But what can we expect? You might not recognize the Stellantis name just yet, but you will soon. It’s the name given to the merger that took place between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and European-based Group PSA, which made the Renault, Peugeot, and Citroën brands. And with a big merger…
How the Most Powerful Pickup Truck on the Road Made Me Squeal with Delight: Meet the Ram 1500 TRX
This is not just ridiculous Hellcat fun. It’s also a great pickup truck. This week I did something I never thought I could do: master the technology and muscle of the most powerful truck on the road, the Ram 1500 TRX pickup. This $69,000 truck — fully loaded it comes in at $95K— harnesses the…
RAM 2500 Power Wagon: A Capable Beast For Every Occasion
If you want a truck that looks as good as it’ll make you feel, you’re going to need a Power Wagon. The 2020 RAM 2500 Power Wagon is everything you could ask for in a truck. It’s beefy without feeling like you’re driving a yacht. It’s as functional for a family commute as it is…
7 Things I Adored About The 2020 RAM 2500 Power Wagon
I never knew how fun a truck could be until I sat in the 2020 RAM 2500 Power Wagon. In fact, I’ve lived my life firmly convinced that the only vehicles I could even possibly enjoy were zippy hatchbacks and sporty sedans! But the RAM 2500 Power Wagon showed me the beautiful side of a…
2021 Ram 1500 TRX: Meet the Biggest, Baddest Light-Duty Truck Ever Built
While not officially named after the T-rex dinosaur, the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX is definitely a beast of a truck. And the nickname stuck so well that Ram actually put a T-Rex chasing a Raptor in the bottom of the center console. (Just one of the fun easter eggs in this truck!) The TRX is…
Why your best road trip car just might be a truck – review of the RAM 1500 Laramie Crew Cab 4×4
I am from Texas. I’ve never owned a truck. I’m hesitant to broadcast this fact because we really like living here and we don’t want anyone to come for our “Texas Cards.” My husband and I have dreams of buying a travel trailer and in order to pull the kind of travel trailer we want,…
The Neiman Marcus Christmas Book Can Make Your Holiday Road Trip an Exercise in Perfection
You need a bit of luxe in your life, this year more than ever. Every year, luxury retailer Neiman Marcus curates a select group of Fantasy Gifts, an exclusive group of products and experiences that come with an over-the-top price tag. But for a less pricey investment, the company curates a Christmas Book with a…
2020 Ram 1500 Eco-Diesel Pickup Truck: Eco and Family Friendly
Did you ever think you’d hear the words Ram 1500 eco-diesel, fuel-efficient, and family car in the same sentence? Something happens when you go from a family of 4 to a family of 5. Suddenly the sedan and any small to mid-size SUV is out of the question. If you can manage a 2-row SUV…
RAM 1500 EcoDiesel Limited: Can a Pickup-Truck be a family hauler? Yes.
I have three teen daughters, so I know “family cars.” I know family cars from experience. I’ve owned a station wagon (yes, you read that right), two minivans, a large SUV, a couple of sedans and a hatchback, even a fully electric car. But never a pick-up truck. Driving the RAM 1500 EcoDiesel Limited recently…