Gary Gastelu is the Executive Editor of American Cars And Racing and host of the American Cars And Racing YouTube channel. He has been covering the U.S. automotive industry since 2007.

However, after some key personnel changes, more than a few production extensions, and a significant pivot in strategy, the engine has been granted a second lease on life—first with the Dodge brand and now with Ram.

Ram is putting the Hemi V8 engine back in its light-duty pickup trucks, part of a blitz of changes from brand head Tim Kuniskis to claw back lost share in the hyper-competitive US truck market.