$1-million Ram expedition RV pulls elite German engineering into US

Germany’s Unicat has been building some of Earth’s largest, most capable, most meticulously equipped expedition vehicles for decades. For its latest rig, it’s cozying up to the American market, turning the Ram 5500 into the sharply angled B63X all-terr… Continue reading $1-million Ram expedition RV pulls elite German engineering into US

The U.S. auto industry’s dirty little secret: plummeting quality

Manufacturing a car involves choreographing hundreds of parts, most of which are created somewhere else, to be at the same spot at the same time for final assembly. Given the widespread adoption of “just in time” manufacturing methodology, it’s underst… Continue reading The U.S. auto industry’s dirty little secret: plummeting quality

690-mile Ramcharger electric pickup cures range anxiety with V6 boost

With up to 229 kilowatt-hours of battery supplying as much as 500 miles (805 km) of range, the 2025 1500 REV that Ram revealed back in April already promises to alleviate any lingering symptoms of range anxiety that may exist among potential electric p… Continue reading 690-mile Ramcharger electric pickup cures range anxiety with V6 boost

Revamped Vanacea solar-electric camper rewires American van life

Two of the more impressive names in the boutique camper van industry have come together to officially launch the most capable electric camper van available to buy in the US. Rather than simply installing a camper van interior into an under-ranged facto… Continue reading Revamped Vanacea solar-electric camper rewires American van life

TruckHouse carbon camper makes Ram HD pickup an off-grid prospector RV

Nevada startup TruckHouse emerged in 2021 to realize a spiritual successor to the cult-classic Toyota Sunrader 4×4 RV of 1980s fame. Mission accomplished – and fully sold out. Now the company is moving on to even bigger, badder things with a go-anywher… Continue reading TruckHouse carbon camper makes Ram HD pickup an off-grid prospector RV