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This page is about the marque spun off from Dodge in 2010. For historic Dodge trucks, see List of vehicles named Dodge Ram.
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Ram Trucks
Formerly
 Dodge Ram
Division
Industry Automobile
Predecessor Historical: Graham Brothers Trucks, Fargo Trucks, Plymouth Trucks, and Dodge Truck division
Founded 2009; 16 years ago (2009)
Headquarters
Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S. Administration, Research, Engineering & Design
Area served
 North America, Middle East, Latin America, Europe, Southeast Asia, Oceania, and Angola
Key people
  • Tim Kuniskis (Ram Brand CEO)
Products Trucks and vans
Parent Stellantis North America

Ram Trucks (also known as RAM) is an American company that makes light and heavy-duty pickup trucks and other commercial vehicles. It is part of Stellantis North America. Ram Trucks started in 2009 when it separated from Dodge. The company uses the name from the popular Ram pickup truck line. Ram's logo, a ram's head, was first used by Dodge. The slogan for Ram Trucks is "Guts. Glory. Ram."

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 June 2009, Chrysler faced some financial challenges. Fiat Group then bought a part of Chrysler. This led to big changes within the company. The goal was to improve the quality and luxury of their vehicles.

Ram, Paris Motor Show 2018, IMG 0271
Ram Trucks at the Paris Motor Show in 2018.

Ram Trucks became its own division of Chrysler in 2010. It spun off from Dodge, taking the name of the Dodge Ram pickup trucks. Chrysler wanted the Ram Trucks brand to focus on people who truly needed trucks for work or specific uses. They aimed to serve "real truck customers."

Ram also started selling the Fiat Ducato cargo van as the Ram ProMaster in North America. This helped fill a gap in their van lineup. The company wanted to sell more trucks, aiming for higher numbers each year.

Ram trucks are marketed differently from Dodge cars. This helps Dodge have a separate image, focusing on being "hip, cool, young, energetic." This image is different from what truck buyers usually look for.

Over the years, there have been changes in leadership at Ram Trucks. In 2021, Fiat Chrysler merged with the French PSA Group to form Stellantis. This new company now owns Ram Trucks. Stellantis plans to introduce its first hydrogen-powered vehicle in North America.

Ram Truck Models

Ram Trucks makes a variety of trucks and vans. Some models are sold in specific regions like Mexico or South America.

Current Models

  • Ram pickup (1981–present): This is Ram's main line of pickup trucks.
    • Ram 1500 (DT) (2019–present): A full-sized pickup truck, this is the company's fifth version.
    • Ram 1500 REV (expected 2028): This will be an electric full-sized pickup truck.
    • Ram 1500 Ramcharger (expected 2026): This will be a plug-in hybrid full-sized pickup truck.
    • Ram Heavy Duty (2019–present): These are stronger, heavy-duty pickup truck models.
  • Ram 700 (2014–present): This is a small pickup truck sold in Mexico and South America. It is based on the Fiat Strada.
  • Ram 1000 (2018–present): This is a compact pickup truck made in Brazil. It is sold in Latin America.
  • Ram 1200 (2025–present): This is a midsize pickup truck sold in Mexico.
  • 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 are based on the Fiat Ducato.
    • Ram ProMaster Rapid (2014–present): This is a smaller van sold in Mexico. It is based on the Fiat Fiorino.
    • Ram V700 Rapid (2014–present): This is also a smaller van, sold in Chile, Bolivia, Colombia, and Peru. It is based on the Fiat Fiorino.
    • Ram V700 City (2018–present): This is another version of the Fiat Fiorino van, sold in Chile.
  • Ram Rampage (2023–present): This is a pickup truck made in Brazil. It is the first Ram vehicle produced there.

Former Models

  • Dodge Dakota (1987–2011): This was a mid-size pickup truck. It was later sold under the Ram brand.
  • Ram H100: This was the Hyundai Starex van, sold as a Ram in Mexico.
  • Ram C/V Tradesman (2012–2015): These were cargo versions of the Chrysler minivan.
  • Ram 1200 (2016–2019): This was a midsize 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 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 Western Asia, and two in South America.

  • Sterling Heights Assembly, Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States: This factory makes the Ram 1500 pickup trucks.
  • Saltillo Truck Assembly Plant, Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico: This plant builds the Ram 2500-5500 Heavy Duty trucks. It is known for its high quality.
  • Tofaş, Bursa, Turkey: This factory mainly produces vehicles for Europe. However, the Ram ProMaster City was made here and sent to North America.
  • Goiana, Pernambuco, Brazil: This plant makes vehicles for Latin America. It produces the Ram Rampage and Ram 1000, along with some Jeep models.
  • Betim, Minas Gerais, Brazil: This Fiat factory produces the Ram ProMaster Rapid/Ram V700 Rapid and the Ram 700.

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See also

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