Cars with Carl & Co.

05/23/2026

Alright, final recap.

RAM didn’t just bring back the Rumble Bee.

They brought back the whole idea of the muscle truck.

After years of the internet yelling for a real street Ram, we now have a full Rumble Bee lineup coming:

5.7L HEMI.
392 HEMI.
392 Track Pack.
Supercharged SRT.

The 5.7 is the attainable one.
395 hp, 410 lb-ft, 3.92 gears, RWD Mode, lowered stance, widebody fenders, and enough attitude to remind people that a truck can still have a pulse.

The 392 is the one enthusiasts have been begging for.
A 6.4L HEMI in a Ram 1500 with 470 hp, 455 lb-ft, 0–60 in 5.2 seconds, and a 13.2-second quarter mile. That’s the sweet spot.

The 392 Track Pack is where it gets serious.
22x12 wheels, 325-wide tires, Brembo brakes, 4-corner air suspension, Bilstein performance shocks, Launch Control, RWD Mode, and Performance Pages.

Then there’s the SRT.

777 hp.
680 lb-ft.
0–60 in 3.4 seconds.
11.6-second quarter mile.
170 mph top speed.

In a truck.

That’s not a sticker package. That’s not nostalgia bait. That’s RAM looking back at the SRT-10, looking at the original Rumble Bee, and deciding the bee needed to come back angrier.

Expected ordering opens Q3 2026, with production planned for late 2026.

So now we know the full story.

The 5.7 is the gateway drug.
The 392 is the muscle truck fans wanted.
The Track Pack is the corner-carving troublemaker.
The SRT is the full-send lunatic.

The internet asked for fun trucks again.

RAM answered with four of them.

Now we’ll see who was serious.

05/22/2026

Alright, final chapter of the bee saga.

We talked about the SRT. That’s the 777-horsepower lunatic. The one that shows up to Cars & Coffee sounding like poor financial judgment with a warranty.

We talked about the 392. That’s probably the enthusiast sweet spot. Big naturally aspirated HEMI energy, more muscle, more attitude, and enough power to make your rear tires start updating their résumé.

But now we’ve got the Rumble Bee 5.7.

And honestly? This might be the most important one.

Not because it’s the fastest. It’s not.

Not because it’s the wildest. It definitely isn’t.

But because this is the version that makes the whole idea feel reachable.

The 5.7L HEMI Rumble Bee is the back-to-basics muscle truck. No eTorque. No six-figure supercharged insanity. No luxury truck cosplay with massaging seats and enough screens to run air traffic control.

Just a HEMI V8, an 8-speed automatic, 3.92 gears, a shorter Quad Cab short-bed layout, a wide stance, performance suspension, paddle shifters, and the kind of attitude trucks have been missing for a while.

395 horsepower.
410 lb-ft of torque.
0–60 in 6.1 seconds.
14.6 seconds in the quarter mile.
And somehow, still up to 8,890 lbs of towing.

That’s the part I like.

Because this isn’t trying to be a race truck that forgot it has a bed. It’s trying to be a real truck with a pulse.

A fun truck.

A V8 truck.

A truck for the person who doesn’t need the biggest number on the brochure, but still wants something that feels special every time they fire it up.

And that’s what RAM seems to understand with this lineup.

The SRT is the poster.

The 392 is the bruiser.

The 5.7 is the one regular truck people might actually buy, drive, modify, daily, tow with, and actually enjoy without needing to explain to their accountant why their pickup has the horsepower of a small weather event.

Is it the single-cab 6.4 fantasy truck the internet drew on a napkin for the last decade?

No.

But it’s a short-wheelbase, widebody, HEMI-powered Ram with rear-drive personality, real capability, and enough old-school attitude to make boring trucks nervous.

That’s a win.

So now the question isn’t whether RAM heard us.

They clearly did.

The question is whether people meant it when they said they wanted fun trucks back.

Because the bee is coming back in three flavors.

SRT for the chaos crowd.

392 for the muscle crowd.

5.7 for the people who want the vibe without needing to sell a kidney and a motorcycle.

RAM brought the buzz back.

Now let’s see who actually shows up.

05/21/2026

Okay, now this is the one that might matter most.

The 777-horsepower Rumble Bee SRT is the headline grabber. Obviously. It’s the one that walks into the room, kicks the door open, and starts bench pressing rear tires.

But the Rumble Bee 392?

That might be the actual sweet spot.

This is the one street truck fans have been asking for forever. A Ram 1500 with a proper 6.4L 392 HEMI V8. Not a tiny turbo science project. Not a fake performance badge. Not “sporty” because someone painted the grille black and called it a day.

A real 392 HEMI Ram.

470 horsepower.
455 lb-ft of torque.
0–60 in 5.2 seconds.
13.2 seconds in the quarter mile.
Full-time active 4x4 with a selectable RWD mode.

Translation: it can hook when you need it to, and act like a proper rear-drive muscle truck when you want it to.

That’s the part that makes this interesting.

Because the SRT is the monster. The poster car. The “hide your tires and warn your insurance agent” version.

But the 392 feels like the truck that could actually hit the nerve with Mopar people.

It’s naturally aspirated. It’s got the engine everyone begged RAM to put in a half-ton. It has the sound, the response, the attitude, and just enough stupidity to make it fun without going full supercharged chaos goblin.

And RAM didn’t just toss a 392 in a regular truck and call it a day, either. The Rumble Bee gets the wide stance, shorter wheelbase, performance suspension tuning, 22-inch wheels, aggressive bodywork, and the kind of presence that makes a normal pickup look like it’s wearing orthopedic shoes.

Then there’s the 392 Track Pack, which takes things further with Launch Control, Brembo brakes, adaptive air suspension, huge 325-wide tires, and more serious performance hardware.

So yeah, the SRT is the big bad bee.

But the 392 might be the one that actually brings the swarm.

Because this is what the internet said it wanted:

A real HEMI.
A real street truck.
A real performance Ram that doesn’t need to apologize for being loud, fast, and completely unnecessary.

RAM heard the comment sections.

Now we’ll see who was serious.

05/20/2026

Okay, so it turns out RAM wasn’t just teasing a yellow truck doing smoky little internet donuts.

They were teasing a full-blown factory muscle truck with anger issues.

The 2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee has been unveiled, and the SRT version is where things get properly unhinged. We’re talking a supercharged 6.2L HELLCAT HEMI V8 making up to 777 horsepower and 680 lb-ft of torque.

In a Ram 1500.

That’s 0–60 in 3.4 seconds, an 11.6-second quarter-mile, and a targeted 170 mph top speed from something that still has a bed on the back.

And this isn’t just “big engine, yellow paint, good luck.”

RAM actually built a serious performance package around it. Short wheelbase Quad Cab. Widebody stance. 22x12 wheels. Massive 325-wide tires. Brembo brakes. Active air suspension. Track Mode. Launch Control. Full-time 4x4 with a selectable RWD mode, because apparently RAM understands that if you give people a 777-hp truck, they’re going to want to behave badly in controlled environments.

That’s the important part.

This isn’t pretending to be a work truck.

It’s not trying to be rational.

It’s not here to help you justify fuel economy, tire life, or responsible adult decision-making.

It’s here because trucks used to have personality. Because not everything needs to be a quiet gray crossover with lane-centering and the emotional range of a printer.

The Rumble Bee feels like RAM remembering that sometimes people want something loud, fast, dramatic, and maybe a little bit stupid.

And I mean that as a compliment.

Now, let’s be clear. It’s still preproduction, and production details can change. Availability is projected to start late 2026 depending on model.

But the message is already loud and clear:

RAM heard the comments.

The “build a real street truck” crowd got their answer.

Now we get to find out who was serious, and who was just yelling into the internet with one hand on the keyboard and the other on a half-empty Monster.

Because this time, RAM didn’t just post a teaser.

They brought the bee back.

And this one stings.

05/17/2026

For years, the internet has been yelling the same thing from the cheap seats.

“Build a real street truck.”
“Give us a single cab.”
“Put a big V8 in it.”
“Make trucks fun again.”

Every comment section. Every Ram forum. Every guy leaning against a toolbox acting like he’d order one tomorrow if RAM would just build it.

Well… here we are.

RAM is out here teasing something yellow, black, loud, smoky, and completely unnecessary in the best possible way. Maybe it’s not the exact single-cab 6.4 fantasy truck everyone has been building in their head, but it sure looks like RAM heard the message.

A street truck with attitude.
A truck that doesn’t pretend to be practical.
A truck that seems more interested in converting rear tires into fog than hauling mulch.

And honestly, that’s the point.

So now the internet gets to do the thing it hates most:

Follow through.

Because liking teaser videos is free. Commenting “I’d buy one” costs nothing. But if RAM actually brings back a modern street-performance truck, the same people who begged for it in every comment section and forum thread better not disappear back into the depths of the internet the second RAM builds something real.

You asked for fun.

RAM might be answering.

Now put your money where your mouth is.

03/31/2026

That Anvil 715 tho’ 🥵

01/02/2026

TRX is back — and this time it’s wearing an SRT badge on purpose.

Ram confirmed the 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX is coming in the second half of 2026 with a supercharged 6.2L HEMI making 777 hp and 680 lb-ft, and a claimed 0–60 of 3.5 seconds. That’s not “fast for a truck.” That’s borderline ridiculous for something on 35s with long-travel suspension.

Why this matters: it’s not just a TRX comeback. It’s Ram using TRX as the loudest possible proof that SRT performance is back in a real way.

POWERTRAIN
-Ram is saying this isn’t a simple re-tune of the old 702-hp setup. It’s described as a revised/new variant with updated engine management and hardware, with Direct Connection/Mopar performance influence.
-Power goes through an upgraded 8-speed automatic and full-time active 4WD.
-Claimed performance: 0–60 in 3.5 sec. Top speed still listed at 118 mph.

OFF-ROAD HARDWARE
TRX has always been “go fast off-road” first, not “lifted street truck.” The 2027 formula stays true:
-35-inch all-terrain tires
-Long-travel suspension
-Bilstein Black Hawk e2 adaptive dampers
-Fortified chassis + widebody stance to support the travel and tire package
Translation: it’s built to carry speed across rough terrain without turning into a pogo stick.

INTERIOR + TECH
Ram is pushing TRX as a legit luxury truck you can still drive like a maniac:
-14.5-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen
-12.3-inch digital gauge cluster
-Head-up display
-19-speaker Harman Kardon audio (listed as standard in early reporting)
-Hands-free drive mode on compatible highways
So for customers: yes, it’s extreme, but it’s also meant to be livable every day.

TRX VS RAPTOR R
The target is obvious: Ford F-150 Raptor R (720 hp). Ram wants the horsepower crown back with 777 hp.

Pricing is the other punch:
-TRX starting price has been widely reported around $102,590 (and you’ll also see $99,995 MSRP + $2,595 destination referenced).
-Raptor R is commonly listed around $113,525 to start.
Simple takeaway: TRX aims to beat Raptor R on power and come in cheaper on the window sticker — but final pricing and option packaging will decide how close they really land.

BLOODSHOT NIGHT EDITION
Ram’s showing a Bloodshot Night Edition with a black/red theme and special touches. It’s basically the “we’re back and we want you to stare at it” version. Pricing for that edition hasn’t been fully detailed yet.
Ram’s showing a Bloodshot Night Edition with a black/red theme and special touches. It’s basically the “we’re back, and we want you to stare at it” version. Pricing for that edition hasn’t been fully detailed yet.

10/15/2025

On the heels of yesterday’s Grand Wagoneer reveal, Jeep’s already showing where the future’s headed—and it’s impressive. The upcoming Grand Wagoneer REEV will be America’s first range-extended electric SUV, blending EV smoothness with the long-distance freedom families actually need.

Here’s what to look forward to: a 92-kWh battery, a 3.6L Pentastar V6 generator, and dual electric motors combining for 647 horsepower and 620 lb-ft of torque. It’ll hit 60 mph in five seconds, run 150 miles on electric power alone, and travel over 500 miles total when the generator’s in play. You drive electric all the time, and when the battery dips, the gas engine quietly fires up to recharge it. No range anxiety. No compromises.

Jeep designed three drive modes—EV, Hybrid, and Power Looping—to handle everything from commuting to towing. The battery’s packaged flat in the chassis, so the three-row interior stays fully intact: same massive space, same luxury, just smarter. Expect all the high-end touches—real wood, quilted leather, and McIntosh audio that could turn any road trip into a concert.

Jeep’s even rethinking its electrified branding, likely dropping the “4xe” badge for something cleaner that better fits this tech. The REEV isn’t a plug-in hybrid—it’s a new category altogether.

Production starts once it’s perfect, with Jeep targeting an early 2026 debut. If this works as promised, it won’t just be another electric SUV. It’ll be the first one that actually makes sense for real life.

10/14/2025

The Wagoneer is dead. Long live the Jeep Grand Wagoneer.

Jeep finally stopped trying to out-Lincoln Lincoln with confusing trim names like “Series II” and decided to simplify the lineup — everything’s now a Grand Wagoneer, just with different flavors of posh.

The face got a much-needed facelift too. The old one looked like a suburban refrigerator on 22s. The new one? Sharper, squarer, and slightly less offensive to the human eye. Jeep binned the chrome (thank God) and gave it full-width LED lighting and an illuminated 7-slot grille — very “electric Wagoneer S” vibes.

Under the hood sits the 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo I6 pumping out 420 hp and 468 lb-ft, good enough to make this three-row mansion move like it’s late for soccer practice. The plug-in hybrid coming next year turns it up to 647 hp and roughly 150 miles of EV range — essentially a Ramcharger in a tuxedo.

Inside, it’s more of the same, but with nicer colors, real wood trim called Dark Waxed Walnut, and McIntosh sound systems that could make Beethoven weep. The Summit trims even get ventilated rear seats and a passenger screen, because apparently everyone in the car deserves a Netflix binge.

Starting at $64,740, it’s cheaper than you’d expect for a rolling monument to American excess — and still more elegant than the Escalade, which looks like it’s been hitting the gym on too much pre-workout.

The new Grand Wagoneer isn’t perfect, but it’s finally coherent, confident, and unmistakably Jeep. About time.

10/06/2025

Meet the RAM that skipped leg day… on purpose. This is FOX Factory’s new RAM 1500 Lowered by Direct Connection, and it’s not your average pickup. It’s a full-blown, 650-horsepower, supercharged street weapon wearing a tux.

Under the hood? A supercharged 5.7L HEMI V8 making 650 HP. It rides on a performance coilover lowering setup, 22-inch black alloys, and 305/40R22 tires that look like they’re auditioning for a burnout competition. The dual performance exhaust, front splitter, and rear spoiler scream muscle car, while the gold accents and “650 HEMI” graphics give it that luxury-brawler vibe.

Starting at $89,995, it’s not for hauling mulch—it’s for hauling ass. Think of it as a Hellcat that decided to carry its own tires to the track.

See more on FOX’s site:

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