Ram Confirms Plans To Sell Midsize Truck To Rival The Tacoma And Ranger

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As part of the United Auto Workers union’s tentative deal with Stellantis, the automaker formerly known as Fiat-Chrysler agreed to reopen its factory in Belvidere, Illinois, The Drive reports. Stellantis then officially confirmed plans to use that factory to build a midsize pickup truck. Yes, you read that correctly, folks. Whether it’s actually sold as the Ram Dakota or something else, the spirit of the Dakota is finally making a comeback.

At this point, all we know is that Ram will build a midsize pickup truck. Literally, that’s it. So it sounds like the Ford Ranger, Chevrolet Colorado, Toyota Tacoma and Nissan Frontier will have some new competition. And considering how good the current Ram 1500 is, we wouldn’t be surprised if the new Dakota ends up being one of the best trucks, if not the best truck, in the segment.

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