"Stellantis Spotlight" is a weekly recap of some of the major stories at Stellantis. The top stories for the week ending September 6, 2024, include recognition from WardsAuto while Ram brand heads to the desert for this year’s Rebelle Rally.
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00:00This week, we're hitting you with some news that will really rev your engine.
00:07The Ram 1500 Tungsten model is in the spotlight once again,
00:11and this time it's all about what's under the hood.
00:14The Tungsten model, which sits atop the brand's light-duty offerings for its ultra-premium
00:18design and materials, is receiving recognition for its performance.
00:23The power-rich and versatile 3.0-liter Hurricane high-output straight-six turbo engine,
00:28as tested in the Ram Tungsten, has earned a 2024 Ward's 10 Best Engines and Propulsion Systems Award.
00:35In the Tungsten, the 3.0-liter Hurricane H0 SST delivers 540 horsepower and 521 pound-feet of torque.
00:43It is paired with a TorqueFlight 8-speed automatic transmission,
00:47which optimizes smooth shift changes for fuel economy, performance and drivability.
00:53This recognition is the second time a 3.0-liter Hurricane twin-turbo engine
00:56has been honored by Ward's editors.
00:59And finally, the Ram brand is entering the 2024 Rebel Rally next month,
01:04hitting the sand in the 2025 Ram 1500 RHO.
01:08Automotive journalists and Rebel Rally veterans Jill Simonillo and Kristen Shaw
01:13will drive the RHO in the 9th annual all-women off-road rally
01:17that covers more than 1,500 miles through harsh desert conditions.
01:21This is their third Rebel Rally as a team.
01:23Simonillo will navigate, while Shaw will be behind the wheel.
01:27We test our Ram trucks in some of the toughest conditions,
01:31and this event is a unique way to showcase what the RHO is truly capable of.
01:36Those are this week's top stories on Stellantis Spotlight.
01:39Reporting for Stellantis Digital Media, I'm Peter Spezia.