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FCA Looks Back At The Past With New 2021 Ram Power Wagon 75th Anniversary Edition

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FCA is celebrating the 75th birthday of the Ram Power Wagon with a new special edition aptly named the Ram Power Wagon 75th Anniversary.

Launched for the 2021 model year with an MSRP of $65,250, excluding a $1,695 destination and handling charge plus dealer fees, it will arrive in showrooms before the end of the year.

“The 2021 Ram Power Wagon is the most capable production off-road truck in the industry”, the brand’s chief Mike Koval Jr said. “There are few vehicles with as long and as rich a history as the Power Wagon and, combined with our new Ram 1500 TRX, the launch of the 75th Anniversary Edition reinforces Ram Truck’s position as the off-road truck leader.”

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Setting it apart from the rest of the range are the black grille with a RAM badge in gunmetal, glossy black headlamp surrounds, diamond black door, rock rails with side-step capability, special tailgate graphics and bespoke ‘Power Wagon 75 Years of Service’ logos on the sides. It sits on new 17-inch wheels wrapped in 33-inch tires.

The truck is available in mono- and dual-tone paint finishes including Molten Orange, Anvil, Bright White, Olive Green, Flame Red, Delmonico Red, Hydro Blue, Patriot Blue, Granite Crystal Metallic, Billet Silver Metallic and Maximum Steel Metallic.

The front sports seats, brown leather upholstery, ‘Power Wagon 75’ logo and door inserts, glossy black instrument panel inserts, badges on the central console and dashboard, dark brushed aluminum radio surround with piano black silverline accents and others are also standard. Moreover, it features a 12-inch infotainment system, Harman Kardon premium audio, 360-degree camera system, Off-Road Packages showing the ride height, pitch and roll, transfer case position and accessory gauges.

The Power Wagon features a 12,000 lbs (5,443 kg) winch, electronic transfer case, factory lift kit, unique suspension set-up, electronic disconnecting front sway bar and locking front and rear differentials.

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This Customized Chevy HHR Pickup Channels The El Camino

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The 2000’s were rife with retro-inspired models including the Chrysler PT Cruiser and reborn Mini Cooper.

Chevrolet also got in on the fun as they introduced the SSR and HHR. While the latter wasn’t as interesting as the convertible pickup, one HHR owner decided to transform their five-door hatchback into a two-door truck.

Currently listed on Facebook Marketplace for $6,500 (£5,005 / €5,515), the model is a part HHR and part pickup. Details are limited, but the rear doors give way to a custom truck bed that follows the lines of the original model.

Also Read: Chevy Introduces HHR SS With 260 HP

This gives the truck a high quality appearance, but there are some downsides. Most notably, there’s no drop down tailgate or rear window. The latter decision likely creates sizeable blind spots, but it freed the owner to have a bald eagle graphic on the back of the passenger compartment.

The interior largely carries over, but cheap-looking bowtie badges have been added above the door sills. The bowtie design can also be found on the back wall which is covered in some rather tragic upholstery.

Since the truck is based on a 2010 HHR and is FlexFuel capable, it presumably has a 2.2- or 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. The smaller engine is rated at 155 hp (116 kW / 157 PS), while the larger unit develops 172 hp (128 kW / 174 PS).

Regardless of what’s under the hood, the truck has 265,000 miles (426,476 km) on the odometer. That’s a lot but, if you’re in the market for an HHR-based pickup, this is one of your only options.

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America’s All-New Western Star 49X Vocational Truck Is Here To Get Any Job Done

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Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has unveiled the all-new Western Star 49X truck in the United States.

Designed for the so-called heavy-duty vocational segment, which designates special vehicles and construction site vehicles, the 49X retains the outgoing 4900’s striking front-end design and characteristic chrome look.

Underneath the skin, though, the Western Star 49X is very different as it has been designed from the ground up to be tougher, safer and lighter. During development, Daimler Trucks also incorporated feedback from leading truck equipment manufacturers to ensure the 49X would meet their needs for a quicker, more efficient conversion.

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Compared to its predecessor, the new Western Star 49X is said to offer weight savings of more than 350 lbs (150 kg), starting with the all-new vocational frame promising best-in-class RBM (Resisting Bending Moment) strength rating for greater durability. The new 49X vocational truck also features a tougher cab made of steel-reinforced aluminum that’s 8 percent lighter than on the 4900, enabling more payload.

Under the signature long hood, the Western Star 49X gains the all-new 14.8-liter DD15 Gen 5 heavy-duty engine from Detroit Diesel which offers enhanced performance, uptime and reliability. The six-cylinder diesel delivers up to 505 HP and a monumental 1,850 lb-ft (2,505 Nm) of torque. Apart from the DD16, customers can also opt for Cummins’ X12 and X15 engines.

All units are mated to the all-new DT12-V or DT12-VX automated manual transmissions (AMT) with 12 forward and four reverse speeds. The truck also introduces Detroit Assurance safety equipment such as active brake assist, side guard assist, adaptive cruise control, and more.

Western Star says the 49X is its toughest truck yet, having been the most tested model in the company’s history. Daimler Trucks North America spent six years designing and validating the truck and employed testing and validation methodology never used before.

For example, DTNA’s Product Validation Engineering (PVE) team crushed the cab with 20 metric tons, performed 10,000 frame twists to replicate the lifetime of the truck, and spent over 400 hours of testing on full-vehicle and component shakers – the testing equivalent of over 800,000 miles (1,287,475 km) of use.

The all-new Western Star 49X is available for order this winter and deliveries will commence in early 2021.

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GMC Canyon 750 HP SVE Syclone Conversion Will Cost You A New Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio

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Presented last week as a throwback to the 1991 performance truck, the modern-day Syclone, built by Specialty Vehicle Engineering (SVE), is one expensive package.

In fact, it is so pricey that you could buy a brand new Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio that starts at $80,500 just for the cost of the upgrade, not counting the GMC Canyon donor truck.

According to the information obtained by MuscleCar&Trucks, you will have to shell out $79,995 for the conversion. On top of that, the truck, which has to be in the extended cab specification, will cost you another $30,000 or so.

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Before sending the vehicle over to SVE for the modifications, you will have to pay a $10,000 non-refundable deposit, and subsequently, you will have to decide if you want the optional extras, such as the $1,295 black tonneau cover and $2,495 custom seat trim package.

Nevertheless, when you eventually take delivery of the heavily modified Canyon, you’ll get a truck that boasts 750 HP and 600 lb-ft (813 Nm) of torque thanks to a 5.3-liter supercharged V8 that’s coupled to a heavy-duty eight-speed automatic transmission.

It also features permanent all-wheel drive system, high-performance brakes, heavy duty driveshafts and AWD transfer case, stainless steel exhaust system and lowered suspension, in addition to the custom wheels and new bodywork.

Production is limited to 50 units, and 10 of them have already been spoken for, according to the quoted website, so there are 40 slots up for grabs.

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Rezvani Hercules 6×6 Teased, Will Debut Later This Summer

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Rezvani Motors has released the first details about their upcoming Hercules 6×6.

Set to be unveiled this summer, the model is a six wheeled truck that promises to be the company’s “strongest and most capable vehicle to date.”

The teaser images aren’t very revealing, but they show the Hercules 6×6 will have a Tank-like front fascia with slender headlights and an illuminated grille. We can also see a bulging hood, prominent fender flares and six wheels wrapped in meaty off-road tires.

Also Read: 2020 Rezvani Tank Is The World’s Most Powerful SUV

Specifications haven’t been announced, but Rezvani said the truck will feature body-on-frame construction as well as a “world-class suspension” designed in partnership with FOX Racing. This promises to give the model “serious off-road chops.”

If the standard Hercules 6×6 isn’t hardcore enough, the company will also offer a Military Edition. It will be distinguished by body armor, bulletproof glass and more than 20 high-tech security features.

While a lot of questions remain, the model will likely follow in the footsteps of the Tank which is based on the Jeep Wrangler. Given this is a pickup, it’s likely the Hercules will have plenty in common with the Jeep Gladiator including a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine developing 285 hp (209 kW / 289 PS) and 260 lb-ft (353 Nm) of torque. We can also expect a 6.4-liter V8 with 500 hp (373 kW / 507 PS) and a supercharged 6.2-liter V8.

According to CEO Ferris Rezvani, “The vision for Hercules 6×6 was to offer a fresh design for a purpose-built, rugged, off-road capable truck that was muscular, well proportioned, and brand new; as exciting to the eyes as it is to drive.” He went on to say the truck is “easy to drive, ready for production, and can be enjoyed as a daily driver.”

There’s no word on how much the Hercules 6×6 will cost, but Rezvani is currently accepting reservations for a $266 refundable deposit. The first models will be delivered “shortly after” the truck is introduced.