AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Sept. 6,
2024 /PRNewswire/ --
- Automotive journalists Jill
Ciminillo and Kristin Shaw
set to compete in the 2024 Rebelle Rally Bone Stock and 4x4 Classes
in a 2025 Ram 1500 RHO
- Ninth annual all-women navigation off-road rally takes place
October 10-19, 2024, and covers more
than 1,500 miles of California and
Nevada desert
- 2025 Ram 1500 RHO offers an all-new, more powerful and more
efficient 3.0-liter Hurricane High Output (H/O) Straight-Six Turbo
(SST) engine
- All-new 2025 Ram 1500 RHO offers the best value with more
horsepower (hp) per dollar ($129.60
per hp) than any other off-road truck
Ram is entering the 2024 Rebelle Rally with automotive
journalists Jill Ciminillo and
Kristin Shaw in a 2025 Ram 1500 RHO.
Ciminillo will navigate while Shaw will drive the RHO in the ninth
annual all-women off-road rally from October
10-19, 2024, that covers more than 1,500 miles through harsh
desert conditions. This is their third Rebelle Rally as a team.
"The Ram 1500 RHO is right at home in the Rebelle Rally, and
we're proud to support Team Brute Squad in this year's event," said
Chris Feuell, Ram brand CEO –
Stellantis. "Our trucks are tested in the toughest environments,
and this event is a unique way to showcase how RHO reinforces
North America's leading off-road
truck lineup."
The Rebelle Rally demands precise navigation and tests both team
and machine over the course of eight grueling days. Ciminillo, Shaw
and their Ram RHO will navigate the rally by combining elements of
headings, hidden checkpoints, time and distance with the only
assistance provided by a map, compass and roadbook. GPS navigation
and cell phones are strictly prohibited during the rally.
The 2025 Ram 1500 RHO is powered by the all-new 3.0-liter
Hurricane High Output (H/O) Straight-Six Turbo (SST) engine from
the Stellantis Hurricane Twin-turbo family. The 3.0-liter Hurricane
High Output engine is rated at 540 horsepower and 521 lb.-ft. of
torque, delivering enhanced fuel economy and fewer emissions while
generating more horsepower and torque than other naturally
aspirated V-8 and boosted six-cylinder engines in the light-duty
segment. As the latest example in a long line of performance truck
leadership, the Ram 1500 RHO offers the best value with more
horsepower per dollar ($129.60) than
any other off-road offering.
Rebelle Rally
The Rebelle Rally seamlessly merges a
passion for off-roading with the exhilarating challenge of
precision navigation. It's not just another motorsport event; it's
a thrilling adventure that beckons participants to embrace the
wilderness, challenging their limits and putting their navigation
skills to the test without relying on modern GPS gadgets. What sets
the Rebelle Rally apart is not just the off-road prowess it
demands, but also the incredible camaraderie and empowerment the
event fosters among the women who take part. It's a celebration of
participants' achievements in the world of off-road motorsports, a
thrilling adventure and an opportunity to connect with a community
of like-minded strong women.
The Brute Squad
Jill Ciminillo is a talented
automotive writer, YouTube personality, podcaster, contributing
editor to Consumer Guide Automotive, and the managing editor of
Pickup Truck+SUV Talk. Catch up with her engaging content on
Instagram, TikTok and YouTube at @jillciminillo.
Kristin Shaw is an accomplished
freelance journalist who works in both automotive and aviation
reporting. Her byline can be found in notable publications
including Popular Science, Car and Driver, InsideEVs, Edmunds,
Forbes, Road & Track, A Girls Guide to Cars, Motor1, Airport
Improvement Magazine, and many more. For a closer look into
Kristin's world, find her on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
@DriveModeShow and Instagram @KristinVShaw.
This is their third Rebelle Rally as a team.
For updates on the Brute Squad, follow them on Facebook and on
Instagram.
Ram Brand
In 2009, the Ram brand launched as a
stand-alone division, focused on meeting the demands of truck
buyers and delivering benchmark-quality vehicles. With a full
lineup of trucks, the Ram 1500, 2500/3500 Heavy Duty,
3500/4500/5500 Chassis Cab and ProMaster vans. Ram builds trucks
that get the job done and families where they need to go.
Ram continues to outperform the competition, setting the
benchmark in the most important areas for truck buyers:
- Segment-first 1,000 lb.-ft of torque with Cummins Turbo
Diesel
- Most luxurious: Ram 1500 Tungsten with air suspension, 24-way
massage seats and 540 horsepower
- Best ride and handling with a double wishbone front suspension
and five-link solid rear axle with available, segment-exclusive,
active-level air suspension
- Best-in-class available rear leg room
- The most cargo space available in any traditional full size
cargo van
- Most capable full-size off-road pickup – Ram Power
Wagon
- Most awarded light-duty truck in America
- Highest owner loyalty of any half-ton pickup
The latest J.D. Power APEAL study, which rates the emotional
bond between customers and their vehicles, named the 2023 Ram 1500
as the best full-size light-duty pickup.
Ram is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global
automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information
regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit
www.stellantis.com.
Follow Ram and company news and video on:
Company blog: http://blog.stellantisnorthamerica.com
Media website: http://media.stellantisnorthamerica.com
Ram Truck brand: www.ramtrucks.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RamTrucks
Instagram: www.instagram.com/ramtrucks
Twitter: @RamTrucks, @StellantisNA
YouTube: www.youtube.com/RamTrucks,
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