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Miami Herald
25 minutes ago
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Ram Passenger Van Return Teased by Tim Kuniskis in 2025
After just seven months in retirement, Tim Kuniskis returned to running Stellantis' Ram truck brand earlier this year. So far, he's made his presence known. But in a recent interview with CNBC, Kuniskis said there's much more on the way-including a possible return to passenger vans. Kuniskis plans to make more than 25 announcements through next year. So far those have included the return of Hemi V8 to the Ram 1500 pickup truck, the brand's entry into the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, and impressive powertrain warranties. Kuniskis told CNBC that further announcements could encompass some new models, potentially including a passenger van. Kuniskis didn't provide any details on the potential passenger van, but the most obvious route to take would be adding more seats to the current Ram ProMaster. While it's only sold as a cargo van and in a "crew" configuration with second-row seats for occasional use, the ProMaster's Fiat Ducato cousin is sold in Europe as a passenger van. Cargo vans converted to passenger vans have been the default for Ram in the past, and for Dodge before the truck and van lines were split off into the separate Ram brand. The smaller ProMaster City (another Fiat derivative) was available in both passenger and cargo configurations before it was discontinued in 2022, making it the last Ram passenger van sold in the U.S. to date. A passenger conversion of a cargo van would fill a hole in Ram's current lineup. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Ford Transit, and even General Motors' ancient Chevrolet Express and GMC Savanna are all available in both passenger and cargo-carrying configurations. The electric Volkswagen is somewhat smaller than these full-size vans, but also fits that template, although the cargo version isn't sold in the U.S. Kuniskis' flurry of announcements is meant to help Ram get its groove back. The truck brand's sales have declined 38% since their peak in 2019, it plummeted down the rankings in the latest J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, and has continually delayed its first all-electric and plug-in hybrid pickups. New products will help Ram compete in more market segments and make the brand's success less reliant on its full-size and heavy-duty pickups. Ram has already confirmed a midsize pickup truck for 2027, but other than that, it's been vague on what might be in the pipeline. If Kuniskis keeps up the current pace of announcements, though, we'll find out soon enough. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Yahoo
Dunmore man accused of dragging woman with his vehicle after crash
SCRANTON — A Dunmore man drove away with a woman's arm inside his vehicle after the woman got out of her car to speak to him about a minor crash at an intersection. Raymond Lukasik twice bumped a vehicle in front of him at a traffic light at Mulberry Street and Adams Avenue on June 5, police said. The 64-year-old man is charged with leaving the scene of an accident, recklessly endangering another person and criminal mischief. Lukasik, of 203 Sunset Drive, told police he drove away with Nicole Simmons' arm inside his vehicle because he was trying to get out of the way of approaching fire engines. Simmons told police, who arrived at about 9:30 a.m., that she was waiting at a red light when Lukasik hit her vehicle from behind. When the light turned green, she remained stopped, intending to speak with Lukasik, who was driving a Ram ProMaster cargo van. He then bumped her vehicle a second time, police said. When Simmons confronted Lukasik at his driver's side window, he spit in her face, she told police. Simmons started recording the incident on her phone. Lukasik then drove away with Simmons' arm still in the vehicle, police said. He threw her phone out the window and the screen cracked. Simmons told officers Lukasik also drove over her foot. Officers reviewed city cameras, which showed Simmons approaching the van and the van pulling away with her arm inside of it. The footage did not directly show Lukasik driving over Simmons' foot, police said. Lukasik admitted he bumped Simmons' vehicle and then, when she refused to move, bumped it a second time, police said. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 9:45 a.m. on July 21 before District Judge Alyce Farrell.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Chrysler recalls over 200,000 Ram vehicles. See impacted models.
Chrysler has recalled over 200,000 Ram vehicles after discovering the cars' rearview cameras may not properly display images. The parent company of Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is Stellantis. According to a May 21 notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the recall applies to more than 235,000 Ram ProMaster vans with model years between 2022-2025. The vans' rearview cameras may not display an image and instead show up as a blank image, reducing the driver's view behind the car. "If the driver does not heed the blank screen warning and fails to otherwise make sure it is safe to operate the vehicle in reverse, a vehicle crash can occur," the recall report says. Here's what to know. About 235,000 Ram vans are included in the recall. The models include: 2022-2025 Ram ProMaster More car recalls: Volkswagen recalls over 170,000 vehicles. See impacted models Drivers who own a car included in the recall can bring it to a Chrysler/Ram dealer to update the camera security software free of charge, NHTSA said. Owners will be notified via letter beginning June 19. Customers can also contact Chrysler at 800-853-1403 and mention 40C, the number for this recall. Both the NHTSA recall database and USA TODAY's recall database for car and motor vehicle recalls are regularly updated with the latest status on vehicles, car parts or car accessories. To check if your car has been affected, car owners can either search their car's make or model in USA TODAY's recall database or look it up on NHTSA's website. The NHTSA website also has a feature that allows you to search directly using your vehicle's license plate number or vehicle identification number. The site also provides information about recalled car seats, tires and other equipment. Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Chrysler Ram recall: Over 200,000 cars recalled for camera issue
USA Today
30-05-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Chrysler recalls over 200,000 Ram vehicles. See impacted models.
Chrysler recalls over 200,000 Ram vehicles. See impacted models. Show Caption Hide Caption Car recalls: Why they happen and what buyers should know Why do car recalls happen? Here's what to know if your car has an open recall. Chrysler has recalled over 200,000 Ram vehicles after discovering the cars' rearview cameras may not properly display images. The parent company of Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is Stellantis. According to a May 21 notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the recall applies to more than 235,000 Ram ProMaster vans with model years between 2022-2025. The vans' rearview cameras may not display an image and instead show up as a blank image, reducing the driver's view behind the car. "If the driver does not heed the blank screen warning and fails to otherwise make sure it is safe to operate the vehicle in reverse, a vehicle crash can occur," the recall report says. Here's what to know. Which Ram vehicles are being recalled? About 235,000 Ram vans are included in the recall. The models include: 2022-2025 Ram ProMaster More car recalls: Volkswagen recalls over 170,000 vehicles. See impacted models What to do if your car has been recalled Drivers who own a car included in the recall can bring it to a Chrysler/Ram dealer to update the camera security software free of charge, NHTSA said. Owners will be notified via letter beginning June 19. Customers can also contact Chrysler at 800-853-1403 and mention 40C, the number for this recall. How to check if your car has been recalled Both the NHTSA recall database and USA TODAY's recall database for car and motor vehicle recalls are regularly updated with the latest status on vehicles, car parts or car accessories. To check if your car has been affected, car owners can either search their car's make or model in USA TODAY's recall database or look it up on NHTSA's website. The NHTSA website also has a feature that allows you to search directly using your vehicle's license plate number or vehicle identification number. The site also provides information about recalled car seats, tires and other equipment. Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at
The Verge
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Verge
May 28, 2025 at 9:26 AM EDT
Amazon's plan to develop in-car software for Jeep parent goes kaput. The original deal between Amazon and Stellantis, first announced in 2022, was to create a 'digital cockpit' for 'millions' of Jeep, Dodge, and Ram vehicles — similar to how Google has developed operating systems for a handful of key automakers. But after three years, the two companies are now 'winding down' that aspect of their partnership, Reuters says. (The e-commerce company also said it would purchase electric Ram ProMaster delivery vans; no word on whether that deal went through.) And it's not looking good for a future Amazon in-car experience, as Reuters notes that most of the company's Digital Cabin staffers have resigned or left the company.
