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RAM 2500 HD Rebel; RAM’s HD Lineup Gets a New, Off-Road Ready Trim

It’s hard to believe that someone at RAM looked around the table and said, "You know what? The RAM Heavy Duty pickup line needs another trim configuration." RAM trucks already offer a dizzying array of trims, special editions, and configurations, ranging from the no-frills, work-focused Tradesmen - a classic Dodge RAM trim name revived in 2019 - to the luxurious Limited edition. When we say luxurious, we mean it. While Ford and GMC trucks have stepped up their game with impressive interiors, the top-tier RAM trims reign supreme as the king of the 'cowboy Cadillacs.' For 2023, RAM brought the…

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Going Head to Toe To Toe With A $155K Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63

2-21-24 Photo Feature 2024 Mercedes Benz AMG GLS63 The thrill of full-throttle performance to be found in the 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 can be quite enticing; intoxicating even, if that weren't such a careless use of a metaphor. Hopefully though, it's enough to make up for some of this vehicle's shortcomings, or should we say picadillos since everything opulent is writ large with this model. Our week with this uber muscular premium SUV was defined less by its overt power and luxury than by its needless excesses and oddities. One could start with its $155,200 price tag – a mere…

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Bronco Sport Heritage Limited Comes Ready For All Seasons

02-20-24 Tech Talk ~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~ Those seeking outstanding on-road / off-road capability in a small sport utility vehicle will want to listen in as Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis unlocks the treasure chest of features in the Ford Bronco Sport Heritage Limited Edition. Sitting at the top of the model's 2023 lineup, the Heritage Limited capped production at 1,966 vehicles as a numerical tribute to the original 1966 Bronco. Press play to hear all the details in addition to a roundup of the latest tech news stories. Want to stay up to date with…

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Bronco Sport Heeds The Call Of The Wilderness

RPM News Weekly Takes The 2023 Ford Bronco Sport Heritage Limited Edition Through The Snowy Landscape of Hill, New Hampshire Part Of A Week-Long Test Drive Of The Well-Equipped 4x4 Model by Rich Taber The Bronco Sport came onto the scene for the 2021 model year during a wave of retro reintroductions in the automotive industry. Riding on the same unibody platform as the Ford Escape and the Maverick pickup, this 4x4 SUV presents itself as a sporty, lighter weight version of the heavy-duty, body-on-frame Bronco . https://youtu.be/t-JpDB-bTMQ?si=Pmo1nXRDqPV3xME9 Featured in our video is the top-of-the-line 2023 Heritage Limited trim. Production…

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Ford Maverick Tremor An Efficient & Affordable Small Pickup with Genuine Built-Ford-Tough Capability

2-20-24 Featured Vehicle Ford Maverick XLT Tremor The Ford Maverick turned the truck market on its head when it debuted in 2021. No one saw a compact pickup like this coming, especially from a company that pumps out full-size trucks by the boatload every hour. RPM News Weekly Photos by Peter Ciani The surprise didn't end there, not only was Ford's compact pickup a reality but it was also set to replace the somewhat forgettable Ford EcoSport subcompact SUV as the brand's entry-level vehicle. The Maverick was also cheaper than the EcoSport in 2022 and included a standard hybrid powertrain…

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2024 Subaru Crosstrek Sport

02-13-24 Featured Vehicle2024 Subaru Crosstrek Sport Like a baby duck splashing into a pond for the first time, this newborn 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Sport got its first taste of snow in New England. Unfortunately, we got to introduce the SUV to its first taste of car-eating road salt along the way. Which reminds me, if your car looks like this, get it over to the car wash ASAP. RPM News Weekly Photos by Peter Ciani

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