Ram Trucks facts for kids
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| Division | |
| Industry | Automobile |
| Predecessor | Historical: Graham Brothers Trucks, Fargo Trucks, Plymouth Trucks, and Dodge Truck division |
| Founded | 2010 |
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Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S. Administration, Research, Engineering & Design
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Area served
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North America, Middle East, Latin America, Europe, Southeast Asia, Oceania, and Angola |
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Key people
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| Products | Trucks and vans |
| Parent | Stellantis |
Ram Trucks, also known as RAM, is an American company that makes trucks and vans. It is part of a bigger company called Stellantis. Ram Trucks started in 2010. It was created from the truck part of the Dodge company. The name "Ram" comes from a popular line of Dodge pickup trucks.
The Ram Trucks logo, which shows the head of a ram, was first used by Dodge. Ram 1500 "Classic" trucks are built in Warren, Michigan, in the United States. They are also made in Saltillo, Mexico. Newer Ram 1500 pickups are built in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Since it began, Ram Trucks has used the slogan "Guts. Glory. Ram."
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How Ram Trucks Started
Before the 1970s, Dodge had a separate brand for trucks called Fargo Trucks. These trucks were mostly sold outside the United States. After that, all trucks made by Chrysler were sold under the Dodge name.
In 2009, a company called Fiat Group became a big owner of Chrysler. They wanted to make Chrysler's vehicles better. They also decided to separate different vehicle brands. This helped each brand focus on its own unique style.
Ram Trucks became its own division of Chrysler in 2010. It took over the Dodge Ram pickup truck line. Chrysler said that Ram Trucks would focus on people who really use trucks for work. This was different from people who bought trucks just for looks.
Ram also started selling a cargo van called the Ram ProMaster. This van is based on the Fiat Ducato design. It helped fill a need for large vans in North America. The company wanted to sell more trucks, aiming for 415,000 by 2014.
Ram Trucks also wanted to compete in the large semi-trailer truck market. This was possible because Fiat, the parent company, also owned Iveco, a truck maker. Ram trucks are marketed separately from Dodge cars. This helps Dodge have a different image, like being "hip, cool, young, energetic."
Over the years, leaders at Ram Trucks have changed. In 2014, Robert Hegbloom became the head of the Ram Trucks brand. Later, Reid Bigland took over. In 2020, Timothy Kuniskis became the CEO of the Ram brand. In 2021, Fiat Chrysler merged with the French PSA Group to form Stellantis.
Ram Truck Models
Ram Trucks makes many different types of trucks and vans. Some models are sold only in certain parts of the world.
Current Ram Trucks and Vans
- Ram pickup (1981–present): This is the main line of pickup trucks.
- Ram 1500 (DT) (2019–present): This is a full-sized pickup truck. It's the fifth version of this model.
- Ram 1500 REV (expected 2025): This will be an electric full-sized pickup truck.
- Ram 1500 Ramcharger (expected 2025): This will be a plug-in hybrid full-sized pickup truck.
- Ram Heavy Duty (2019–present): These are stronger, heavy-duty pickup trucks.
- Ram 700 (2014–present): This is a small pickup truck. It's sold in Mexico and South America. It's based on the Fiat Strada.
- Ram 1000 (2018–present): This is a compact pickup truck. It's sold in Latin America and based on the Fiat Toro.
- Ram ProMaster (2013–present): This is Ram's line of vans.
- Ram ProMaster Van (2013–present): These are full-size vans for North America. They come in different sizes, like 1500, 2500, and 3500. They are based on the Fiat Ducato.
- Ram ProMaster Rapid (2014–present): This is a smaller van sold in Mexico. It's based on the Fiat Fiorino.
- Ram V700 Rapid (2014–present): This is also a smaller van, sold in Chile, Bolivia, Colombia, and Peru. It's based on the Fiat Fiorino.
- Ram V700 City (2018–present): This van is sold in Chile and is also based on the Fiat Fiorino.
- Ram Rampage (2023–present): This is a pickup truck made in Brazil. It's the first Ram truck produced in Brazil.
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2014 Ram 1500 ProMaster Tradesman SWB std roof
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2019 Ram 1500 Laramie
Former Ram Truck Models
- Dodge Dakota (1987–2011): This was a mid-size pickup truck. It was sold under the Ram brand for a short time.
- Ram H100: This was a Hyundai Starex van sold as a Ram in Mexico.
- Ram C/V Tradesman (2012–2015): These were cargo versions of Chrysler minivans.
- Ram 1200 (2016–2019): This was a mid-size pickup truck sold in the United Arab Emirates. It was based on the Fiat Fullback.
- Ram 1500 TRX (2019–2024): This was a high-performance version of the full-sized pickup truck.
- Ram ProMaster City/Ram V1000 (2014–2023): This was a van based on the Fiat Doblò. It was sold in North America and Chile.
Where Ram Trucks Are Made
Ram vehicles are built in five different factories around the world. Two are in North America, one in Turkey, and two in South America.
- Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States. This factory started in 1953. It now builds the Ram 1500 pickup trucks.
- Saltillo Truck Assembly Plant, Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. This factory opened in 1995. It makes the heavier Ram 2500 to 5500 Heavy Duty trucks. It is known for its high quality.
- Tofaş, Bursa, Turkey. This factory mainly makes vehicles for Europe. However, the Ram ProMaster City van was made here and sent to North America.
- Goiana, Pernambuco, Brazil. This factory makes vehicles for Latin America. It produces the Ram Rampage and Ram 1000 trucks. It also builds Jeep brand trucks and SUVs.
- Betim, Minas Gerais, Brazil. This Fiat factory makes the Ram ProMaster Rapid/Ram V700 Rapid and the Ram 700 trucks.
See also
In Spanish: Ram Trucks para niños
