Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.Ram’s Mystery Pickup Gets Even LouderRam has shared another teaser video of its mysterious pickup truck following last week's preview. The latest clip still doesn't reveal the whole thing, though it adds to speculation that the model could be related to the Rumble Bee, which was a street truck offered for the 2004 and 2005 model years.A street truck is essentially a performance-oriented variant designed for pavement rather than off-road terrain. That could explain the lowered suspension seen in the teaser, along with the yellow paint scheme also used by the Rumble Bee. Interestingly, UFC President Dana White narrated the clip and repeatedly mentioned the word “loud.”Loud Still SellsPerhaps the best interpretation is that Ram is doubling down on its combustion lineup despite the EV segment continuing to grow, albeit more slowly in the U.S. market. That holds more weight after the automaker dropped the Hemi V8 from the 1500 in favor of the Hurricane inline-six, before bringing it back for the MY2026.AdvertisementAdvertisementNow that market conditions appear to be favoring combustion again, Ram looks to be capitalizing on the shift after reviving the Ram 1500 SRT TRX, which makes 777 horsepower and surpasses the Ford F-150 Raptor R on output. The brand has also returned to NASCAR, where racetracks unapologetically rumble with loud V8s, though only in the Craftsman Truck Series for now. That stock car racing venture was also included in the latest teaser.That sentiment could also apply to this upcoming truck with features like a noisy exhaust, and with it being more street-oriented, neighborhoods could become loud again, especially if other automakers like Ford return to the segment with models of their own.Ram Trucks/YouTubeReviving Peak Truck MadnessRam's so-called “New Era of Trucks” could mean electrification will have less of an effect on its lineup. In fact, Stellantis discontinued development of the battery-electric 1500 and shifted focus to a range-extended version, though even that has been delayed.For now, the new truck is set to be unveiled on May 20. It is expected to be related to the 1500 SRT TRX, so the 777-horsepower output could also be on the cards. If so, that could reignite excitement around the brand's performance trucks while channeling the spirit of the SRT-10 street truck, which used a Dodge Viper V10.Ram Trucks/YouTubeThis story was originally published by Autoblog on May 20, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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