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It used to be that an inline four-cylinder was just slightly more powerful than a lawnmower, but modern performance technology, as well as super and turbocharging, has made them formidable engines. In fact, there are some high-output I-4s that rival V-6s and even V-8s, both in horsepower and torque. Gone are the days when four-cylinders were only for sensible compacts, as they now power some of the hottest rides around.

10 Four-Cylinder Cars That Are Faster Than Their Larger-Engined Ancestors

The 2025 Ram 1500 Tungsten is the S-Class of pickup trucks. The V-8 is dead, and a high-output turbo-6 is exceedingly powerful. The 2025 Ram 1500 Tungsten carries a luxury price at $89,070. Anyone looking for the nicest full-size pickup truck money can buy should just head to their local...

Review: 2025 Ram 1500 Tungsten sits atop luxury truck hill

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After an impressive run that began back in 2009, the Ram 1500 Classic will soon be put out to pasture. As confirmed by Automotive News, there will no longer be any place for the entry-level pickup in the Ram lineup in 2025 because there's something newer to take its place.

Ram's Most Affordable Full-Size Pickup Is Dead

DETROIT (WKRC) - The Ram 1500 Classic will be leaving the assembly lines after 17 long years. According to The Drive,Ram is bidding farewell to the Ram 1500 Classic, which first entered production back in 2009. Originally the "DS" generation, Ram rebranded the model as the 1500 "Classic" when the current "DT" 1500s hit the assembly lines in 2019.

Ram 1500 Classic, its Hemi V8, to end production after 17 years of hard work

On August 1, in a bit about impending Stellantis layoffs at the Warren Truck Plant that builds the Jeep Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram 1500 Classic, AutoForecast Solutions wrote "The Ram 1500 Classic is scheduled to end production in September, leaving just the large Jeep SUVs at the facility." The next day, Automotive News followed up with more layoff news, writing that a seating supplier for the new-old-stock pickup would permanently shed 63 workers, adding that Ram CEO Christine Feuell confirmed the end of the 15-year-old truck. A Ram spokesperson put the period at the end with, "The Ram 1500 Classic has been a great entry point pickup for Ram, and the Tradesman model has certainly represented the needs of our commercial truck customers. With the introduction of the Tradesman trim on the new Ram 1500 for 2024 model year, we bid farewell to the previous generation and remind customers that the HEMI-powered Ram 1500 Classic will sell into 2025."

Ram 1500 Classic soon a thing of the past, production ends next month

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Stellantis complains about too many broken Ram 1500 trucks rolling off the assembly line. Does it have a solution?
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Stellantis Keeps Building Broken Ram 1500 Trucks

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The 2.3-liter Ecoboost is a small-but-mighty Ford engine that's powered Mustangs, SUVs, pickups, and more. Here's every Ford model with one under the hood.

Every Ford Model Powered By The 2.3L Ecoboost Engine

Just because a car brand goes the way of the dinosaur doesn't mean that it can't be fondly remembered for years after. Take, for instance, Pontiac, which rose to prominence throughout the 20th century under the General Motors umbrella after starting out under Oakland Motor Car in the 1920s. It came to light in 2009 that GM was retiring the brand, shifting focus primarily to Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac. With that, Pontiac was a thing of the past by 2010. Nevertheless, there are a few classic Pontiac cars we'd like to see make a comeback someday, with the Pontiac GTO deservedly among them.

How Much Horsepower Does A 2006 Pontiac GTO 6.0 Have?

Four-cylinder engines still don't have the same cachet as their bigger 6-and-8-cylinder siblings, but the auto industry is in love with them. Using a turbocharged 4-pot is an easy way to reach traditional 6- and 8-cylinder power while simultaneously reducing emissions. Although the 4-cylinder might never reach the iconic status of a V8, there are some impressive examples out there.

The Most Powerful Four-Cylinder Engine You Can Buy In 2024

Whether you love technology's ever-encroaching presence in our daily lives, some truths remain: People still have places to go, families still have things to do, and today's tech-laden automobile is integral to both. That line of thinking was top of mind at Ford when it came to improving the Explorer three-row SUV, which benefits from a comprehensive interior-focused update for the 2025 model year.

2025 Ford Explorer Grows More Refined, Connected

The Ford Explorer added the distinct, luxurious King Ranch trim to its lineup back in the 2021 model year, helping to celebrate 20 years of FoMoCo’s collaboration with the legendary South Texas cattle ranch, beginning with the 2001 Ford F-150 King Ranch. Since then, the King Ranch trim has been offered not only in the F-150, but also, the Ford Super Duty and the Ford Expedition. However, the King Ranch trim was somewhat surprisingly excluded from the 2025 Ford Explorer refresh.

Here’s Why There’s No 2025 Ford Explorer King Ranch

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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Okay, here are the final four most reliable cars ever built (according to what I was able to find). If you read the first two articles I wrote you already know Japanese cars rank high on this list. If you haven't read those articles yet, well here is your chance.

Most Reliable Cars: The Final Four

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Ah, cats. Those mysterious, aloof beings that grace our homes with their presence. We feed them, clean their litter, and sometimes, if we’re lucky, they let us pet them. But how do we know if our feline friends actually adore us?

Hidden Signs Your Cat Adores You

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Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

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Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

The 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe is a sportier, sloped-roof version of the GV80 mid-size luxury SUV. The base model comes with the twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 from the standard SUV, but the Coupe adds the G90's e-Supercharger at the top of the lineup.

View Photos of the 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe

Dodge has posted a video on social media showing off the faux exhaust sound of the new Charger Daytona EV. The "Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust" emits a roar that does an impressive job of imitating a V-8 engine. The Charger Daytona also has a Stealth mode for drivers who prefer subtlety.

Dodge Charger Daytona EV's Fratzonic 'Exhaust' Sounds Convincing

Nissan's Frontier midsize pickup was redesigned for 2022 but an updated version is just around the corner. Revealed on Monday, the updated 2025 Nissan Frontier reaches showrooms later this summer with a fresh new look, increased towing capacity, and new in-car technology. The Frontier's six-foot bed option will also be made more widely available.

2025 Nissan Frontier gains new look, bigger infotainment screen

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Ram Is Killing Off Its Last 'New' Half-Ton Truck with a Hemi V-8

The Ram 1500 Classic is being discontinued after the 2024 model year, the company confirmed. The Classic was a continuation of the previous-generation truck, meant to...

Ram Is Killing Off Its Last 'New' Half-Ton Truck with a Hemi V-8

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