Our instrumented testing forecasts a strong chance of tears from Ram V-8 owners should they attempt to rip past even the lowliest Hurricane-powered pickups.

Ram’s decision to resurrect the Hemi isn’t logical. It’s based on emotion, identity, and the unmistakable sound that built a loyal following.

Some of this is undoubtedly due to pent-up demand and the engine’s recent return, but Ram buyers clearly want Hemi power.

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After a lukewarm reception to the electric Charger Daytona, Dodge could be gearing up for a return to its roots with a Hemi-powered model. For the past year, Dodge has been on a mission to sell ...

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Straight away, I don’t want to pretend like 48,000 miles is a ton for a pickup truck; it’s not. This machine still has about 12,000 miles left on the powertrain warranty (it was built too early to ...

The Dodge Durango’s democratization of the V8 has already hit a roadblock. Despite the Trump Administration gutting federal fuel-economy penalties, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) still ...

Each HEMI®-powered 2026 Ram 1500 includes a new fender-mounted Symbol of Protest badge created by the Ram design team. Auburn Hills, Mich. – The day many Ram customers have been waiting for has ...

Dodge knows how to butter its own bread. The automaker is maximizing the profit potential of the Durango lineup, making Hemi power standard across the board. Dodge has made the Durango lineup ...

Dodge has finally revealed details about the six-cylinder Charger SixPack models. Dodge Boss Matt McAlear told a group of media to “get your tape measure out” when asked about the viability of the ...

After a single model year without a V8 option, HEMI muscle has returned to the 2026 Ram 1500 line in the United States market. Although the 345-cube mill came out more than two decades ago, it is ...