July 3rd, 2009 by DaveAdmin
Cummins is recalling 400 workers to build engines for the Dodge Ram pickups, and stated that it had a commitment from Dodge for the future as well. Dodge will finish producing 2009 model-year trucks, then shut down for the transition to the 2010 model-year heavy duty pickups; it will also make the diesel-only class 4 [...]
June 18th, 2009 by Bill Cawthon
Chrysler is canceling its contract with Cummins Inc. for a light-duty diesel engine for the Ram 1500 pickup originally scheduled for the 2010 model year. The notice came today as the automaker filed a group of supplier rejections with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
Mark Land, a spokesman for Cummins, said the action was expected.
“We’re okay [...]
February 11th, 2009 by DaveAdmin
Today in Chicago, Dodge is introducing the new Ram Heavy Duty 2500/3500 pickups, and its Class 3-5 Chassis Cabs. Continuing are the Cummins diesel (now with urea injection), the Hemi (up to 383 horsepower), and the basic chassis; new are the interior, with luxury-car options, and many suspension features. An exhaust brake is available on [...]
January 12th, 2009 by Bill Cawthon
Dodge Ram 1500 pickup buyers will have to wait at least another year to have a diesel option. The new light-duty Cummins engine scheduled for introduction in 2010 has been pushed back to 2011 at the earliest.
Frank Klegon, Chrysler’s VP of product development said the company is re-evaluating its approach to diesel emissions because of [...]