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Ex-Stellantis CEO signed Hemi V8's death warrant, now its biggest fan is coming back

Ex-Stellantis CEO signed Hemi V8's death warrant, now its biggest fan is coming back

The now former CEO of Ram and Jeep parent Stellantis has been accused of ignoring his American executives and mistakenly killing the Hemi V8.

William Stopford

2025 Ram 1500: Six-cylinder pickup finally confirmed for Australian launch

2025 Ram 1500: Six-cylinder pickup finally confirmed for Australian launch

Twin-turbo six-cylinder power has finally been locked in for the Ram 1500 in Australia, arriving next year to replace the outgoing Hemi V8.

Jordan Mulach

Final V8-powered Ram 1500 rolls off Australian production line

Final V8-powered Ram 1500 rolls off Australian production line

The last Hemi V8-powered Ram 1500 has rolled off Walkinshaw's Clayton production line, becoming the 28,495th example to do so.

Jordan Mulach

EV dispute led to Jeep, Ram parent company CEO's exit – report

EV dispute led to Jeep, Ram parent company CEO's exit – report

The CEO of the world's fourth largest carmaker reportedly called for an aggressive push for EVs and that lost him the support of his board.

William Stopford

Ram 1500 recalled

Ram 1500 recalled

A software issue in the Ram 1500's steering column control module could prevent the indicator from deactivating once you complete a turn.

William Stopford

Jeep, Ram parent company CEO quits abruptly amid troubles with key brands

Jeep, Ram parent company CEO quits abruptly amid troubles with key brands

Just over a month after he announced his retirement, the CEO of Stellantis has now left the company effective immediately – over a year early.

William Stopford

Ram's upcoming Ford Ranger rival will "surprise"

Ram's upcoming Ford Ranger rival will "surprise"

Despite some mixed signals in recent months, Ram says it's still working on a Ford Ranger-sized model.

William Stopford

Ram and Jeep's new full-sized platform supports hydrogen, 800km+ EVs

Ram and Jeep's new full-sized platform supports hydrogen, 800km+ EVs

Ram has released more details on its new 'multi-energy' body-on-frame platform that'll be used for electric and range-extender pickups and SUVs.

William Stopford

Ram 1500 recalled

Ram 1500 recalled

The Ram 1500 has been recalled, owing to a fault that can prevent its indicators from cancelling and its high-beams from working.

Jordan Mulach

Is Ram throwing the Hemi V8 a lifeline?

Is Ram throwing the Hemi V8 a lifeline?

The Hemi V8 may not be dead yet, with the iconic engine potentially being given a stay of execution in the Ram 2500 – at least in the US.

Jordan Mulach

Ram whips out Yellowstone-themed pickup for cowboys at heart

Ram whips out Yellowstone-themed pickup for cowboys at heart

Love Ram 2500s and Yellowstone? You're in luck, with a new limited-edition pickup launching in Australia to celebrate the show's last season.

Jordan Mulach

Ram 1500: Hurricane six-cylinder pickups one step closer to Australia

Ram 1500: Hurricane six-cylinder pickups one step closer to Australia

New twin-turbo six-cylinder Ram 1500s are around the corner, with even the least powerful tune out-punching the Hemi V8 models currently in runout.

William Stopford

Ram 1500 recalled

Ram 1500 recalled

Almost 6000 examples of the Ram 1500 have been recalled in Australia, owing to a fault with its ABS control module.

Jordan Mulach

Jeep, Peugeot parent changing CEOs, will decide which of its 14 brands will survive

Jeep, Peugeot parent changing CEOs, will decide which of its 14 brands will survive

The clock is ticking on the 10-year plans for Stellantis' array of brands, with "decisions" expected to be made as soon as 2026.

William Stopford

Ram 1500 Hemi V8s get runout deals as turbo six replacements loom

Ram 1500 Hemi V8s get runout deals as turbo six replacements loom

Hemi V8s have become synonymous with Ram pickup trucks, but the long-running mill is being phased out with runout deals being introduced.

William Stopford

Recalled Ram 1500’s airbag destroys pickup’s roof

Recalled Ram 1500’s airbag destroys pickup’s roof

The US owners of a Ram 1500 are chasing compensation from the carmaker after their pickup's airbag exploded and destroyed its roof.

Jordan Mulach

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