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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
This test can predict how long a middle-aged person will live in just a few seconds
When it comes to longevity, it's not just about living for as many years as possible. The goal is to live healthier, and free of disease or injury, for as long as possible. Healthy aging often boils down to simple habits like exercising regularly, eating a nutritious diet rich in fiber, getting enough sleep, and connecting with others. Even if a person practices these habits, is there a way to know how long they'll live? While there's no crystal ball for lifespan, there is a simple test you can take in middle age that may help predict how many years you have left. An exercise researcher reveals why this test can be a good indicator of longevity and a wakeup call to change your lifestyle. Longevity Tip of the Day: The Sitting-to-Rising Test May Predict How Long You'll Live The sitting-to-rising test (SRT) is a measure of how easy or difficult it is to sit on the floor without using the arms, hands or knees for support or balance, and stand back up again without assistance. The SRT assesses a person's non-aerobic physical fitness, which includes muscle strength, balance, flexibility, and a healthy body composition. These are also all indicators of healthy aging, Dr. Claudio Gil Araújo, a sports medicine physician and researcher at the Exercise Medicine Clinic in Rio de Janeiro, told NBC News. New research led by Araújo shows that a person's score on this test may predict how many years they have left to live, according to a report published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. Araújo's team administered the SRT to 4,282 adults aged 46–75, using a 0-5 point system. A perfect score (five points) required going from a sitting to rising position unassisted. Any time a body part was used to balance or get up, one point was subtracted. The researchers followed up 12 years later and found that the vast majority of people with perfect scores were still alive, compared to less than half of those who scored four points or less. The authors concluded that the SRT was a strong predictor of natural and cardiovascular mortality. While the test doesn't directly prove that a perfect score results in a longer lifespan, 'it is quite reasonable to expect this,' Araújo told NBC News. Why It Matters 'Aerobic fitness is important, but muscle strength, a healthy body mass index, balance and flexibility are also vital for healthy aging,' Araújo said. The SRT is not perfect, but it is a reliable indicator of longevity because it assesses these factors. However, the real value of this test may be that it can serve as a warning sign to start changing your habits. Fortunately, the score you get on the test is not final. Instead, it can give a snapshot of your fitness level and what you need to improve upon — especially if you're in your 50s, which is an ideal time to start building healthy aging habits. If your SRT score is low, you can work on these deficits by building strength and balance to score higher, Araújo said. How to Get Started Always consult with your doctor before trying the test at home, especially if you have underlying health issues or injuries. In order to do the sitting-to-rising test, all you need is another person to keep score (you can use a 10-point system). Here's how: Start from a standing position. Slowly sit on the floor crosslegged without using any other body part to balance. Stand up from this position, without any assistance. Subtract one point every time you use your hand, knee, forearm, or side of your leg to help. If are able to sit down and stand back up with no assistance, you score a perfect 10. If you couldn't get off the ground, you score a zero. A good score would be considered eight or higher. TODAY's Expert Tip of the Day series is all about simple strategies to make life a little easier. Every Monday through Friday, different qualified experts share their best advice on diet, fitness, heart health, mental wellness and more. This article was originally published on Solve the daily Crossword
Bangkok Post
4 days ago
- Politics
- Bangkok Post
Border clashes halt rail service in Sa Kaeo
SA KAEO - Railway service between Aranyaprathet and the Ban Khlong Luek border station on the eastern line has been suspended due to border tensions until further notice, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) announced on Saturday. The railway public relations office posted the announcement on Facebook at 3.25pm, apologising for any inconvenience the suspension may cause. The First Army Region said that on Saturday afternoon Thai troops successfully pushed back Cambodian troops who had encroached on four locations in Thai territory — two in Ta Phraya district and two in Khok Sung — in the eastern province. Thai forces have been stationed along the border, with over 4,000 people in Sa Kaeo evacuated to 19 temporary shelters in safe zones. The military earlier ordered the closure of all border crossings. The SRT said it was closely monitoring the situation and would promptly inform the public if there are any updates or changes.
The Advertiser
7 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Ram 1500 TRX supercharged V8 muscle truck coming back
The V8 is enjoying a renaissance at Stellantis. The SRT go-fast division is coming back, and now the wild supercharged V8-powered Ram 1500 TRX mega-pickup is reportedly returning, too. Mopar Insiders reports word from "well-placed sources within the company" that the 1500 TRX will enter production in late January 2026, making it the first vehicle to be launched under the resurrected Street and Racing Technology (SRT) division. It'll also reportedly feature the same design and technology updates rolled out to the facelifted MY25 Ram 1500 lineup, including a new-generation infotainment system. The TRX exited production in 2023, and it closed out its run with a Final Edition that was also offered in Australia, where it was priced above $250,000 and where the locally remanufactured TRX range found almost 1000 customers. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Ram 1500. Click here to get a great deal. Calling it the Final Edition has evidently proved premature. While Ram was at the time in the midst of transitioning the 1500 from naturally aspirated 5.7-litre and supercharged 6.2-litre V8 engines in favour of a pair of twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre inline sixes, it has reversed course. Former Ram boss Tim Kuniskis came out of retirement late last year to take the helm at the light commercial brand once again, and has subsequently been appointed to head up Stellantis' American brands: Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram, plus the SRT division. Last month, he announced the 5.7-litre Hemi V8 was returning to the Ram 1500, calling its axing a "mistake". "Everyone makes mistakes, but how you handle them defines you. Ram screwed up when we dropped the Hemi – we own it and we fixed it," he said at the time. "We're not just bringing back a legendary V8 engine, we're igniting an assertive product plan and expanding the freedom of choice in powertrain for our customers." The Hemi V8 will now be offered alongside the Hurricane six. It's worth noting V8s hadn't been entirely excised from the Ram lineup, as a 6.4-litre V8 had continued to be offered in the brand's heavy-duty pickups in markets like the US. Mr Kuniskis was arguably the biggest supporter of the Hellcat supercharged 6.2-litre petrol V8, which in the 1500 TRX produced 523kW of power and 822Nm of torque, making it the world's most powerful pickup when it was launched. While that's a healthy 120kW and 115Nm above even the High Output tune of the facelifted 1500's Hurricane six, even if it comes back unchanged the powerful TRX will fall short of the Ford F-150 Raptor R. The Blue Oval's hottest pickup uses a supercharged 5.2-litre V8 producing 537kW and 868Nm. The TRX was more than just a 1500 with a bigger engine wedged in, as it also received unique suspension tuning, adaptive Bilstein dampers, and 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in chunky 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory tyres. Ram confirmed earlier this year it plans to make 25 product announcements in 18 months, and the revived TRX will reportedly be one of them. However, there's no guarantee V8 engines will return to the local Ram lineup, according to Ram Trucks Australia, which said in June that it would continue to review and evaluate what options were made available. The company also noted customers had embraced the new Hurricane sixes, and that they remain an "integral part of Ram's future" because they offer more power and torque along with lower fuel consumption than the 5.7-litre Hemi V8. Ram Trucks Australia has previously indicated it takes 12-18 months to complete a local engineering program for a new model variant that will be remanufactured locally in right-hand drive. The 1500's facelift not only brought Hurricane six-cylinder power and aesthetic tweaks, it also saw other changes including upgraded infotainment and a new electrical architecture, which would necessitate a fresh local development program. Mr Kuniskis confirmed earlier this year the Hemi was never designed to be offered with the updated 1500's revised electrical system. In addition to returning V8s to the 1500, the Ram brand is going racing. It'll return after a 13-year break to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2026. In case you didn't realise Ram was an American brand, it's wrapping itself in the stars and stripes. It kicked off a 'Never Stop Being American' marketing campaign with an ad featuring a version of The Star-Spangled Banner and a voiceover from UFC's Dana White. MORE: Explore the Ram 1500 showroom Content originally sourced from: The V8 is enjoying a renaissance at Stellantis. The SRT go-fast division is coming back, and now the wild supercharged V8-powered Ram 1500 TRX mega-pickup is reportedly returning, too. Mopar Insiders reports word from "well-placed sources within the company" that the 1500 TRX will enter production in late January 2026, making it the first vehicle to be launched under the resurrected Street and Racing Technology (SRT) division. It'll also reportedly feature the same design and technology updates rolled out to the facelifted MY25 Ram 1500 lineup, including a new-generation infotainment system. The TRX exited production in 2023, and it closed out its run with a Final Edition that was also offered in Australia, where it was priced above $250,000 and where the locally remanufactured TRX range found almost 1000 customers. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Ram 1500. Click here to get a great deal. Calling it the Final Edition has evidently proved premature. While Ram was at the time in the midst of transitioning the 1500 from naturally aspirated 5.7-litre and supercharged 6.2-litre V8 engines in favour of a pair of twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre inline sixes, it has reversed course. Former Ram boss Tim Kuniskis came out of retirement late last year to take the helm at the light commercial brand once again, and has subsequently been appointed to head up Stellantis' American brands: Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram, plus the SRT division. Last month, he announced the 5.7-litre Hemi V8 was returning to the Ram 1500, calling its axing a "mistake". "Everyone makes mistakes, but how you handle them defines you. Ram screwed up when we dropped the Hemi – we own it and we fixed it," he said at the time. "We're not just bringing back a legendary V8 engine, we're igniting an assertive product plan and expanding the freedom of choice in powertrain for our customers." The Hemi V8 will now be offered alongside the Hurricane six. It's worth noting V8s hadn't been entirely excised from the Ram lineup, as a 6.4-litre V8 had continued to be offered in the brand's heavy-duty pickups in markets like the US. Mr Kuniskis was arguably the biggest supporter of the Hellcat supercharged 6.2-litre petrol V8, which in the 1500 TRX produced 523kW of power and 822Nm of torque, making it the world's most powerful pickup when it was launched. While that's a healthy 120kW and 115Nm above even the High Output tune of the facelifted 1500's Hurricane six, even if it comes back unchanged the powerful TRX will fall short of the Ford F-150 Raptor R. The Blue Oval's hottest pickup uses a supercharged 5.2-litre V8 producing 537kW and 868Nm. The TRX was more than just a 1500 with a bigger engine wedged in, as it also received unique suspension tuning, adaptive Bilstein dampers, and 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in chunky 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory tyres. Ram confirmed earlier this year it plans to make 25 product announcements in 18 months, and the revived TRX will reportedly be one of them. However, there's no guarantee V8 engines will return to the local Ram lineup, according to Ram Trucks Australia, which said in June that it would continue to review and evaluate what options were made available. The company also noted customers had embraced the new Hurricane sixes, and that they remain an "integral part of Ram's future" because they offer more power and torque along with lower fuel consumption than the 5.7-litre Hemi V8. Ram Trucks Australia has previously indicated it takes 12-18 months to complete a local engineering program for a new model variant that will be remanufactured locally in right-hand drive. The 1500's facelift not only brought Hurricane six-cylinder power and aesthetic tweaks, it also saw other changes including upgraded infotainment and a new electrical architecture, which would necessitate a fresh local development program. Mr Kuniskis confirmed earlier this year the Hemi was never designed to be offered with the updated 1500's revised electrical system. In addition to returning V8s to the 1500, the Ram brand is going racing. It'll return after a 13-year break to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2026. In case you didn't realise Ram was an American brand, it's wrapping itself in the stars and stripes. It kicked off a 'Never Stop Being American' marketing campaign with an ad featuring a version of The Star-Spangled Banner and a voiceover from UFC's Dana White. MORE: Explore the Ram 1500 showroom Content originally sourced from: The V8 is enjoying a renaissance at Stellantis. The SRT go-fast division is coming back, and now the wild supercharged V8-powered Ram 1500 TRX mega-pickup is reportedly returning, too. Mopar Insiders reports word from "well-placed sources within the company" that the 1500 TRX will enter production in late January 2026, making it the first vehicle to be launched under the resurrected Street and Racing Technology (SRT) division. It'll also reportedly feature the same design and technology updates rolled out to the facelifted MY25 Ram 1500 lineup, including a new-generation infotainment system. The TRX exited production in 2023, and it closed out its run with a Final Edition that was also offered in Australia, where it was priced above $250,000 and where the locally remanufactured TRX range found almost 1000 customers. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Ram 1500. Click here to get a great deal. Calling it the Final Edition has evidently proved premature. While Ram was at the time in the midst of transitioning the 1500 from naturally aspirated 5.7-litre and supercharged 6.2-litre V8 engines in favour of a pair of twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre inline sixes, it has reversed course. Former Ram boss Tim Kuniskis came out of retirement late last year to take the helm at the light commercial brand once again, and has subsequently been appointed to head up Stellantis' American brands: Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram, plus the SRT division. Last month, he announced the 5.7-litre Hemi V8 was returning to the Ram 1500, calling its axing a "mistake". "Everyone makes mistakes, but how you handle them defines you. Ram screwed up when we dropped the Hemi – we own it and we fixed it," he said at the time. "We're not just bringing back a legendary V8 engine, we're igniting an assertive product plan and expanding the freedom of choice in powertrain for our customers." The Hemi V8 will now be offered alongside the Hurricane six. It's worth noting V8s hadn't been entirely excised from the Ram lineup, as a 6.4-litre V8 had continued to be offered in the brand's heavy-duty pickups in markets like the US. Mr Kuniskis was arguably the biggest supporter of the Hellcat supercharged 6.2-litre petrol V8, which in the 1500 TRX produced 523kW of power and 822Nm of torque, making it the world's most powerful pickup when it was launched. While that's a healthy 120kW and 115Nm above even the High Output tune of the facelifted 1500's Hurricane six, even if it comes back unchanged the powerful TRX will fall short of the Ford F-150 Raptor R. The Blue Oval's hottest pickup uses a supercharged 5.2-litre V8 producing 537kW and 868Nm. The TRX was more than just a 1500 with a bigger engine wedged in, as it also received unique suspension tuning, adaptive Bilstein dampers, and 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in chunky 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory tyres. Ram confirmed earlier this year it plans to make 25 product announcements in 18 months, and the revived TRX will reportedly be one of them. However, there's no guarantee V8 engines will return to the local Ram lineup, according to Ram Trucks Australia, which said in June that it would continue to review and evaluate what options were made available. The company also noted customers had embraced the new Hurricane sixes, and that they remain an "integral part of Ram's future" because they offer more power and torque along with lower fuel consumption than the 5.7-litre Hemi V8. Ram Trucks Australia has previously indicated it takes 12-18 months to complete a local engineering program for a new model variant that will be remanufactured locally in right-hand drive. The 1500's facelift not only brought Hurricane six-cylinder power and aesthetic tweaks, it also saw other changes including upgraded infotainment and a new electrical architecture, which would necessitate a fresh local development program. Mr Kuniskis confirmed earlier this year the Hemi was never designed to be offered with the updated 1500's revised electrical system. In addition to returning V8s to the 1500, the Ram brand is going racing. It'll return after a 13-year break to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2026. In case you didn't realise Ram was an American brand, it's wrapping itself in the stars and stripes. It kicked off a 'Never Stop Being American' marketing campaign with an ad featuring a version of The Star-Spangled Banner and a voiceover from UFC's Dana White. MORE: Explore the Ram 1500 showroom Content originally sourced from: The V8 is enjoying a renaissance at Stellantis. The SRT go-fast division is coming back, and now the wild supercharged V8-powered Ram 1500 TRX mega-pickup is reportedly returning, too. Mopar Insiders reports word from "well-placed sources within the company" that the 1500 TRX will enter production in late January 2026, making it the first vehicle to be launched under the resurrected Street and Racing Technology (SRT) division. It'll also reportedly feature the same design and technology updates rolled out to the facelifted MY25 Ram 1500 lineup, including a new-generation infotainment system. The TRX exited production in 2023, and it closed out its run with a Final Edition that was also offered in Australia, where it was priced above $250,000 and where the locally remanufactured TRX range found almost 1000 customers. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Ram 1500. Click here to get a great deal. Calling it the Final Edition has evidently proved premature. While Ram was at the time in the midst of transitioning the 1500 from naturally aspirated 5.7-litre and supercharged 6.2-litre V8 engines in favour of a pair of twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre inline sixes, it has reversed course. Former Ram boss Tim Kuniskis came out of retirement late last year to take the helm at the light commercial brand once again, and has subsequently been appointed to head up Stellantis' American brands: Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram, plus the SRT division. Last month, he announced the 5.7-litre Hemi V8 was returning to the Ram 1500, calling its axing a "mistake". "Everyone makes mistakes, but how you handle them defines you. Ram screwed up when we dropped the Hemi – we own it and we fixed it," he said at the time. "We're not just bringing back a legendary V8 engine, we're igniting an assertive product plan and expanding the freedom of choice in powertrain for our customers." The Hemi V8 will now be offered alongside the Hurricane six. It's worth noting V8s hadn't been entirely excised from the Ram lineup, as a 6.4-litre V8 had continued to be offered in the brand's heavy-duty pickups in markets like the US. Mr Kuniskis was arguably the biggest supporter of the Hellcat supercharged 6.2-litre petrol V8, which in the 1500 TRX produced 523kW of power and 822Nm of torque, making it the world's most powerful pickup when it was launched. While that's a healthy 120kW and 115Nm above even the High Output tune of the facelifted 1500's Hurricane six, even if it comes back unchanged the powerful TRX will fall short of the Ford F-150 Raptor R. The Blue Oval's hottest pickup uses a supercharged 5.2-litre V8 producing 537kW and 868Nm. The TRX was more than just a 1500 with a bigger engine wedged in, as it also received unique suspension tuning, adaptive Bilstein dampers, and 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in chunky 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory tyres. Ram confirmed earlier this year it plans to make 25 product announcements in 18 months, and the revived TRX will reportedly be one of them. However, there's no guarantee V8 engines will return to the local Ram lineup, according to Ram Trucks Australia, which said in June that it would continue to review and evaluate what options were made available. The company also noted customers had embraced the new Hurricane sixes, and that they remain an "integral part of Ram's future" because they offer more power and torque along with lower fuel consumption than the 5.7-litre Hemi V8. Ram Trucks Australia has previously indicated it takes 12-18 months to complete a local engineering program for a new model variant that will be remanufactured locally in right-hand drive. The 1500's facelift not only brought Hurricane six-cylinder power and aesthetic tweaks, it also saw other changes including upgraded infotainment and a new electrical architecture, which would necessitate a fresh local development program. Mr Kuniskis confirmed earlier this year the Hemi was never designed to be offered with the updated 1500's revised electrical system. In addition to returning V8s to the 1500, the Ram brand is going racing. It'll return after a 13-year break to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2026. In case you didn't realise Ram was an American brand, it's wrapping itself in the stars and stripes. It kicked off a 'Never Stop Being American' marketing campaign with an ad featuring a version of The Star-Spangled Banner and a voiceover from UFC's Dana White. MORE: Explore the Ram 1500 showroom Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
7 days ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Ram 1500 TRX supercharged V8 muscle truck coming back
The V8 is enjoying a renaissance at Stellantis. The SRT go-fast division is coming back, and now the wild supercharged V8-powered Ram 1500 TRX mega-pickup is reportedly returning, too. Mopar Insiders reports word from 'well-placed sources within the company' that the 1500 TRX will enter production in late January 2026, making it the first vehicle to be launched under the resurrected Street and Racing Technology (SRT) division. It'll also reportedly feature the same design and technology updates rolled out to the facelifted MY25 Ram 1500 lineup, including a new-generation infotainment system. The TRX exited production in 2023, and it closed out its run with a Final Edition that was also offered in Australia, where it was priced above $250,000 and where the locally remanufactured TRX range found almost 1000 customers. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Ram 1500. Click here to get a great deal. Calling it the Final Edition has evidently proved premature. While Ram was at the time in the midst of transitioning the 1500 from naturally aspirated 5.7-litre and supercharged 6.2-litre V8 engines in favour of a pair of twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre inline sixes, it has reversed course. Former Ram boss Tim Kuniskis came out of retirement late last year to take the helm at the light commercial brand once again, and has subsequently been appointed to head up Stellantis' American brands: Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram, plus the SRT division. Last month, he announced the 5.7-litre Hemi V8 was returning to the Ram 1500, calling its axing a 'mistake'. 'Everyone makes mistakes, but how you handle them defines you. Ram screwed up when we dropped the Hemi – we own it and we fixed it,' he said at the time. 'We're not just bringing back a legendary V8 engine, we're igniting an assertive product plan and expanding the freedom of choice in powertrain for our customers.' The Hemi V8 will now be offered alongside the Hurricane six. It's worth noting V8s hadn't been entirely excised from the Ram lineup, as a 6.4-litre V8 had continued to be offered in the brand's heavy-duty pickups in markets like the US. Mr Kuniskis was arguably the biggest supporter of the Hellcat supercharged 6.2-litre petrol V8, which in the 1500 TRX produced 523kW of power and 822Nm of torque, making it the world's most powerful pickup when it was launched. While that's a healthy 120kW and 115Nm above even the High Output tune of the facelifted 1500's Hurricane six, even if it comes back unchanged the powerful TRX will fall short of the Ford F-150 Raptor R. The Blue Oval's hottest pickup uses a supercharged 5.2-litre V8 producing 537kW and 868Nm. The TRX was more than just a 1500 with a bigger engine wedged in, as it also received unique suspension tuning, adaptive Bilstein dampers, and 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in chunky 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory tyres. Ram confirmed earlier this year it plans to make 25 product announcements in 18 months, and the revived TRX will reportedly be one of them. However, there's no guarantee V8 engines will return to the local Ram lineup, according to Ram Trucks Australia, which said in June that it would continue to review and evaluate what options were made available. The company also noted customers had embraced the new Hurricane sixes, and that they remain an 'integral part of Ram's future' because they offer more power and torque along with lower fuel consumption than the 5.7-litre Hemi V8. Ram Trucks Australia has previously indicated it takes 12-18 months to complete a local engineering program for a new model variant that will be remanufactured locally in right-hand drive. The 1500's facelift not only brought Hurricane six-cylinder power and aesthetic tweaks, it also saw other changes including upgraded infotainment and a new electrical architecture, which would necessitate a fresh local development program. Mr Kuniskis confirmed earlier this year the Hemi was never designed to be offered with the updated 1500's revised electrical system. In addition to returning V8s to the 1500, the Ram brand is going racing. It'll return after a 13-year break to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2026. In case you didn't realise Ram was an American brand, it's wrapping itself in the stars and stripes. It kicked off a 'Never Stop Being American' marketing campaign with an ad featuring a version of The Star-Spangled Banner and a voiceover from UFC's Dana White.
Perth Now
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Ram 1500 TRX supercharged V8 muscle truck coming back
The V8 is enjoying a renaissance at Stellantis. The SRT go-fast division is coming back, and now the wild supercharged V8-powered Ram 1500 TRX mega-pickup is reportedly returning, too. Mopar Insiders reports word from 'well-placed sources within the company' that the 1500 TRX will enter production in late January 2026, making it the first vehicle to be launched under the resurrected Street and Racing Technology (SRT) division. It'll also reportedly feature the same design and technology updates rolled out to the facelifted MY25 Ram 1500 lineup, including a new-generation infotainment system. The TRX exited production in 2023, and it closed out its run with a Final Edition that was also offered in Australia, where it was priced above $250,000 and where the locally remanufactured TRX range found almost 1000 customers. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Ram 1500. Click here to get a great deal. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Calling it the Final Edition has evidently proved premature. While Ram was at the time in the midst of transitioning the 1500 from naturally aspirated 5.7-litre and supercharged 6.2-litre V8 engines in favour of a pair of twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre inline sixes, it has reversed course. Former Ram boss Tim Kuniskis came out of retirement late last year to take the helm at the light commercial brand once again, and has subsequently been appointed to head up Stellantis' American brands: Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram, plus the SRT division. Last month, he announced the 5.7-litre Hemi V8 was returning to the Ram 1500, calling its axing a 'mistake'. 'Everyone makes mistakes, but how you handle them defines you. Ram screwed up when we dropped the Hemi – we own it and we fixed it,' he said at the time. 'We're not just bringing back a legendary V8 engine, we're igniting an assertive product plan and expanding the freedom of choice in powertrain for our customers.' Supplied Credit: CarExpert The Hemi V8 will now be offered alongside the Hurricane six. It's worth noting V8s hadn't been entirely excised from the Ram lineup, as a 6.4-litre V8 had continued to be offered in the brand's heavy-duty pickups in markets like the US. Mr Kuniskis was arguably the biggest supporter of the Hellcat supercharged 6.2-litre petrol V8, which in the 1500 TRX produced 523kW of power and 822Nm of torque, making it the world's most powerful pickup when it was launched. While that's a healthy 120kW and 115Nm above even the High Output tune of the facelifted 1500's Hurricane six, even if it comes back unchanged the powerful TRX will fall short of the Ford F-150 Raptor R. The Blue Oval's hottest pickup uses a supercharged 5.2-litre V8 producing 537kW and 868Nm. The TRX was more than just a 1500 with a bigger engine wedged in, as it also received unique suspension tuning, adaptive Bilstein dampers, and 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in chunky 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory tyres. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Ram confirmed earlier this year it plans to make 25 product announcements in 18 months, and the revived TRX will reportedly be one of them. However, there's no guarantee V8 engines will return to the local Ram lineup, according to Ram Trucks Australia, which said in June that it would continue to review and evaluate what options were made available. The company also noted customers had embraced the new Hurricane sixes, and that they remain an 'integral part of Ram's future' because they offer more power and torque along with lower fuel consumption than the 5.7-litre Hemi V8. Ram Trucks Australia has previously indicated it takes 12-18 months to complete a local engineering program for a new model variant that will be remanufactured locally in right-hand drive. The 1500's facelift not only brought Hurricane six-cylinder power and aesthetic tweaks, it also saw other changes including upgraded infotainment and a new electrical architecture, which would necessitate a fresh local development program. Mr Kuniskis confirmed earlier this year the Hemi was never designed to be offered with the updated 1500's revised electrical system. In addition to returning V8s to the 1500, the Ram brand is going racing. It'll return after a 13-year break to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2026. In case you didn't realise Ram was an American brand, it's wrapping itself in the stars and stripes. It kicked off a 'Never Stop Being American' marketing campaign with an ad featuring a version of The Star-Spangled Banner and a voiceover from UFC's Dana White. MORE: Explore the Ram 1500 showroom
