Ram Rumors?????

[oldtanker]

This is just a rumor but I'm wondering if anyone else has heard it. I cannot verify it and may have been lied to.

Rumor: Fiat seperated the RAM from the Chrylser/Dodge banner so they can spin it off.

It makes no sense to me because from what I can find the Ram division is the strongest thing thay have going in the US. Just wanted to know if anyone else heard/saw anything about this.

Rick
 

[ShadetreeRet]

Unless Fiat is a heck of a lot better quality than they used to be, they better hang on to a good thing while they have it! The only vehicle ever sold in this country that was less quality than Fiat was Yugo.
 

[G1355]

Don't think so, there website still says Chrysler, mopar, dodge
and jeep
 

[G1355]

Don't think so, there website still says Chrysler, mopar, dodge
and jeep
 

[G1355]

Either way its the only truck I'd consider even buying.
 

[oldtanker]

If you pay attention to the comercials they are now calling it a RAM truck. No mention of Dodge at all.

And as I said it's a rumor. I don't really care what you would buy or drive. I pick vehicles based on my knowledge of mechanics and research. I never ask anyones opinion when buying. All I was wondering is if anyone else had heard anything.

This isn't an attack on the RAM, it's an honest question about Fiat's long term plan for the RAM division. With Fiat's past history I wouldn't say it's true or a lie.

Rick
 

[oldtanker]

G1355, please also note I did not bash the RAM. All I did was ask a question.

Rick
 

[k6zrx]

It is my understanding that Ram trucks have a Dodge VIN code.

I will check this weekend on my friend's new Ram Express.

Josh
 

[G1355]

Well for the last year or so they don't use dodge in the t.v.
Commercials, but I know our 2012 powerwagon says dodge in
it, and they don't have the 2013 2500s or bigger out yet and I
haven't looked at the 2013 1500s to see if they still say dodge
or not, if they did take the name away from Chrysler I'd like to
see if they ever put an iveco in the truck since they own them
to, that's what they did to case and new holland they used to
run cummins to, the iveco seems to be a good motor to, our
435 case with the 12.9 liter has good power and very very fuel
efficient.
 

[G1355]

Ya I understand, I'm not saying your lying you could be 100%
right guess time will tell, sooner or later it probebly will happen.
 

[oldtanker]

[Dean]

I believe that the RAM brand is, indeed, being separated from Dodge.

The reasons for doing so remain to be seen but divestiture is certainly one such reason.

Dean
 

[G1355]

To be honest with you, that's all we ever had in our 4wd
tractors before, is cummins we got a new case last year with
the iveco and was really impressed, there way more fuel
efficient for the same power. Don't know if you've ran one but
think there a very good motor
 

[oldtanker]

[Jon Hagen]

That story is somewhat based in fact according to Motor trend magazine.
Fait is confident of Ram's survival, not so much for Dodge or Chrysler brands, so they split Ram away, so a Chrysler / Dodge failure does not drag Ram down with them.