A powerhouse collaboration between Ram, UFC, RealTruck and Barrett-Jackson will send two exceptional custom Ram trucks to the Barrett-Jackson 2026 Las Vegas Auction to benefit the Folds of Honor Foundation and UFC Foundation. The trucks will cross the auction block as a pair on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at approximately 3:30 p.m. PDT in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The sale celebrates American innovation and brings together the iconic power and heritage of the Ram brand, RealTruck’s leadership in aftermarket accessories, UFC’s global reach and Barrett-Jackson’s world-class auction platform.

With Barrett-Jackson waiving all fees and commissions, 100% of the hammer price from the sale of both vehicles, which are being sold as a pair, will benefit the Folds of Honor Foundation, providing life-changing educational scholarships to the families of America’s fallen or disabled military and first responders. In addition, a portion of the proceeds will also benefit Hispanic charities via the UFC Foundation in recognition of Mexican Independence Day weekend, as both UFC and Zuffa Boxing will host events in Las Vegas, Nev. and Glendale, Ariz., on Saturday, Sept. 12.

The two highly anticipated Ram trucks — a one-of-one 2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee SRT and a 2005 Ram 1500 SRT-10 — are being auctioned on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on New York City, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania. As the nation pauses to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost, this partnership honors the extraordinary courage and selflessness of the first responders, military service members and everyday citizens who answered the call in the minutes, hours, days and years that followed.

UFC President and CEO Dana White will be on the Barrett-Jackson auction block to help drive bids for these incredible trucks, alongside Barrett-Jackson Chairman and CEO Craig Jackson. In addition to the one-of-a-kind vehicles, the winning bidder will also secure a VIP UFC Experience to the future event of their choice.

“Barrett-Jackson has a long history of uniting automotive passion with incredible charitable causes,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Partnering with global powerhouses like Ram, UFC and RealTruck allows us to amplify our fundraising efforts. Having Dana White bring his unmatched energy to our Las Vegas auction block on Sept. 11 ensures we will maximize the support for the true heroes and families honored by these incredible charitable organizations.”

“I’m grateful to UFC, Ram, RealTruck and Barrett-Jackson for this unique and very special opportunity,” said Folds of Honor founder and CEO Lt. Col. Dan Rooney. “The four companies are true patriots that are changing our recipients lives through education.”

The unique trucks are custom builds from two generations, each pushing the limits of performance, craftsmanship and customization.

“Millions of Americans remember where they were and what they were doing on Sept. 11, 2001. Twenty-five years later, most of us remember 9/11 as a defining moment in our nation’s history. But for thousands of Americans, it is part of our personal history,” said Tim Kuniskis, head of American Brands, SRT Performance and North America marketing, Stellantis.

“At Ram, SRT and Direct Connection, we are honored to support the men and women who protect and serve our communities,” Kuniskis continued. “The opportunity to support these great causes while bringing together two of the most exciting trucks in Ram history is an honor. The 2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee SRT represents where we’re headed, while the Viper-powered Ram SRT-10 represents where we’ve been. Together, they celebrate American performance, American ingenuity and the resilient spirit that has carried this country through every challenge.”

The First Retail Production and Custom One-of-One 2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee SRT Pickup

The 2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee lineup creates a new performance pickup segment, featuring the industry’s only Quad Cab, short bed, widebody configuration and three available HEMI® V8 powertrains. At the top of the lineup, the Rumble Bee SRT is powered by a supercharged 6.2-liter Hellcat HEMI V8 engine that delivers 777 horsepower and 680 lb-ft of torque. The truck accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds, covers the quarter mile in 11.6 seconds and has a targeted top speed of 170 mph.

The Rumble Bee SRT crossing the Barrett-Jackson auction block will be the first retail-production model built and will receive additional customization to create a true one-of-one collector truck. Planned details from the Ram design team and SRT’s Direct Connection team include:

• Direct Connection 3.0-liter supercharger upgrade capable of more than 900 horsepower
• Direct Connection Magnaflow stainless steel cat-back performance exhaust
• Hand painted two-tone paint scheme with a Molten Red Pearl-Coat upper body and Diamond Black Crystal Pearl-Coat lower body
• Custom bedside graphics in matching Molten Red Pearl-Coat
• Diamond Black Crystal Pearl-Coat fender flares
• Black center hood stripe
• Flame Red “RAM” grille badge and Brembo brake calipers
• Satin black 22-inch wheels
• Custom one-of-one center console badge that authenticates the build

A Pristine Custom 2005 Ram 1500 SRT-10 Pickup

The 2005 Ram 1500 SRT-10, customized by RealTruck, is powered by a legendary 8.3-liter, 500 horsepower V10 engine originally found in the Dodge Viper. The truck redefined pickup performance when new and still holds the Guinness World Record as the “World’s Fastest Production Pickup Truck.”

The custom SRT-10 crossing the Barrett Jackson auction block blends Ram’s performance heritage with modern American craftsmanship from RealTruck. Built by ProMotorsports in collaboration with Mark Trostle, vice president of Ram, SRT and Mopar Design, the SRT-10 includes:

• Two-tone paint scheme with a yellow upper body and black lower body
• Black hood graphics
• Custom wheels in matching yellow and black
• Viper-inspired bedside graphics
• Alea black leather seats with yellow accents
• RealTruck PowerStep running boards
• RealTruck Pro X15 soft roll-up tonneau cover
• Husky Liners floor liners and bed protection

“Every build tells a story. This one tells three. It’s a 2005 truck, the same year UFC’s Ultimate Fighter launched under Dana White and this SRT-10 became the inspiration for the new Rumble Bee it’s paired with. We took RealTruck’s product lineup, Ram’s performance DNA, and UFC’s massive platform, and pointed it all at something bigger: raising real money for Folds of Honor and the UFC Foundation through Barrett-Jackson’s stage,” said RealTruck Inc. Vice President of Marketing Lee Riser. “This is how you build a legacy piece with a purpose and we’re excited to have this heavyweight added to our collaboration lineup.”

The Sept. 10-12 Las Vegas Auction will be broadcast live on History and FYI, Barrett-Jackson.com and Barrett-Jackson’s YouTube channel. To learn more about bidding on these vehicles or attending the event, please visit: Bidder Registration.

This article was originally published on Barrett-Jackson.com.

Looking to increase sales in the United States, Volkswagen is allegedly looking to bring a new pickup truck to market by 2030, according to a report from Reuters. This news comes just one month after Volkswagen announced it plans to drastically cut its global lineup due to European regulations, U.S. import tariffs, and rising competition from Chinese automakers.

“The global situation has continued to deteriorate over the past twelve months,” Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume told Reuters. “That is why we are ​acting now.”

The German automobile company has seen its profit margins cut in half between 2021-25, so the reduction is no surprise. Already in the U.S. market, the all-electric ID.4 will be discontinued for 2027, especially thanks to the elimination of EV tax incentives.

What is unclear is whether the new pickup truck will be completely developed by Volkswagen or in collaboration with another automaker. If it is the latter, sources suggest that it could be Ford Motor Company. Currently, the Volkswagen Amarok — a South African-built pickup — shares its platform with the Ford Ranger. Additionally, Ford uses Volkswagen’s MEB platform for the EV Explorer and Capri models that are currently built in Cologne, Germany.

Thomas Shaefer, head of the Volkswagen brand, believes that there are growth opportunities for the pickup truck and large SUV sectors. At this moment, the only vehicle currently offered by Volkswagen in the U.S. that fits this segment is the Atlas, which is a three-row SUV.

It’s difficult to imagine a new truck coming into this space in the American market. However, I do believe there is a certain adoration for Volkswagen as a brand in the U.S. that could pay off.

What do you think? Are you interested in seeing what Volkswagen comes up with for its new pickup? Post your thoughts in the Comments section below.

Fast & Furious cars are some of the most recognizable movie cars ever, but the stories behind them are not always as simple as they look on the screen.

At SEMA, we got to check out three cars tied to the franchise in completely different ways: a Craig Lieberman-licensed Fast & Forever orange Toyota Supra recreation, the wild mid-engine 1968 Dodge Charger built for “Fast 9,” and Suki’s screen-used Honda S2000 from “2 Fast 2 Furious.”

One is a modern tribute you can actually buy, one is a ridiculous movie build that somehow works, and one is a real piece of early-2000s import history. Which one would you want in your garage?

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The Super Bowl. The Oscars. The White House. Those are places that seem so far away from me that they might as well be outer space. I saw the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in the same manner, even though I work in automotive media for a company that’s covered it before — that’s just how big of a deal it is. Even though Pebble Beach was more than a week ago, it still hasn’t completely sunk in. In the meantime, I’ll tell you the things that made it so special.

Great Timing

I was fortunate enough to go this year, which marked the 75th running of this event that brings together many of the rarest and most stunning classic cars from all over the world. Since 1950 (there was no 1960 show), owners such as J.B. Nethercutt, Sam and Emily Mann, and William Harrah have built legacies founded on discriminating taste, world-class restorations, and painstaking attention to detail. Models from Duesenberg, Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Benz, Bugatti, Hispano-Suiza, and Packard have reached the pinnacle of competition and been crowned Best of Show — and covered with confetti.

The End of an Era

This year’s Concours was also the last one with Sandra Button at the helm. Previously the Executive Director, she has served as Chairman since 2002, helping to increase awareness of the event and broaden its audience. As members of the Selection Committee, she and her husband Martin have been part of determining which cars appear on the 18th fairway of the Pebble Beach Golf Links. There are a lot of people in this business I’d love to interview and Sandra Button is one of them.

Tangled Trio

There were three types of cars on the show field: Cars You’ve Always Wanted to See, Cars You Never Thought You’d See, and Cars You’ll Never See Again. Many of the vehicles I saw fell into all three categories. There were not one but two Ferrari 250 GTOs present, including David SK Lee’s $38.5-million 1-of-1 Bianco Speciale.

Three of the four original cars shown at the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair were also present: the one-off 1933 Duesenberg SJ Rollston Arlington Torpedo Sedan (aka “Twenty Grand” for its rumored $20,000 price tag), a 1934 Packard 1108 Twelve Dietrich Sport Sedan, and a 1933 Pierce-Arrow Silver Arrow.

In the same line of cars was the 1938 Phantom Corsair, 1925 Rolls-Royce Phantom I “Round Door,” and a massive 1941 Bugatti Type 41 Royale Weinberger Cabriolet, one of six Royales ever produced. You can see these wonders in various museums, but it would take a small fortune and a lot of time to do that. Pebble Beach had all of them in one place, right by the water.

Witnessing History

Thanks to being on my feet all day (in a terrible choice of shoes), my lower back and left ankle were shot by the end of the Concours,. But that pain didn’t stop me from working my way toward the awards stage to watch the this year’s Best of Show winner roll up. Statistically, it wasn’t surprising that a prewar car, a 1935 Duesenberg SSJ Special Speedster, won the top prize, but that didn’t diminish how wonderful it was to witness that moment in automotive history. This will probably be the last time I mention the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on this site for a while. My wife and son, on the other hand, will have to hear about it for the rest of my life.

If you were a touring musician in the early 1960s, it’s quite possible you would’ve enjoyed being wheeled around in a long, black Cadillac. Our Pick of the Day is something that satisfies this aspiration as it’s long, stylish, comfortable, and reeks of prestige. This 1962 Cadillac Fleetwood Seventy-Five sedan is listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a dealership in Statesville, North Carolina.

I’m not certain there is much that I share with country music legend Johnny Cash, but the one thing I can say we have in common is an affinity for long, black Cadillacs. In his 1976 song, “One Piece at a Time,” he begins by singing, “Every day, I’d watch them beauties roll by. And sometimes, I’d hang my head and cry. ‘Cause I always wanted me one that was long and black,” referring to the Cadillacs he saw while working on an assembly line in Detroit. Of course, those of us who are familiar with the song know that his desire results in him sneaking car parts out in a lunch box and building his own car with what he stole.

Stretching over 20 feet long, this Cadillac seems like it would be right up Cash’s alley — maybe he’d buy it for his collection. Aside from “all rare, hard-to-find trim intact” per the seller, the exterior also includes removable rear fender skirts, dual chrome side mirrors, and a wrap-around windshield. Its classic black exterior paint is nicely complemented by a set of whitewall tires with factory wheel covers.

Inside, you’ll notice the interior has been refinished in gray cloth upholstery. With full power options that include the steering, windows, and brakes, this is one Caddy that was built more for comfort than to keep up with the Joneses. It even includes second-row air conditioning and heating!

Powering this Series Seventy-Five is a 390ci V-8 paired with a four-barrel carburetor and four-speed automatic. Aftermarket headers connect to a dual exhaust system with Flowmasters for a classic sound that demands attention, as you can hear/see in the video below.

Only 696 Cadillac Fleetwood Seventy-Five sedans were built for the 1962 model year, so you also have rarity in your favor, though it likely makes no difference to your band (or seven of your closest friends). For $49,995, wouldn’t you enjoy being the Man in Black?

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Secondhand embarrassment watching older generations attempt to bond with younger folks by using their lingo is a tale as old as time. Chrysler is now looking to profit from it with a marketing campaign called “Acronyms” that promotes the 2027 Pacifica minivan.

“Most people know these acronyms from text messages and social media, but Pacifica owners read them a little differently,” said Matt McAlear, Chrysler brand CEO. “When your vehicle doubles as a family room, cargo hauler, movie theater, snack station and transportation command center, your priorities change. ‘Acronyms’ celebrates the humor of modern family life and the Pacifica features that help parents keep it all moving.”

This campaign will be seen on social media, television, and other digital spots including YouTube. The goal is to use humor to bring to light the practicality of the 2027 Chrysler Pacifica and its features.

“For Chrysler Pacifica owners, this minivan isn’t just a vehicle, it’s the family MVP,” says Olivier Francois, global chief marketing officer at Stellantis. “That was our insight for ‘Acronyms,’ which takes some of today’s most recognizable text message and social media shorthand and gives it a distinctly family-friendly, and Pacifica-focused, interpretation.”

This isn’t the first time Chrysler has used this tactic to promote its minivan. In 2016, it called on comedian Jim Gaffigan for a multi-platform ad campaign about how the Pacifica is “good for your Dad Brand.” Each commercial showed the comedian in different situations that highlighted the real-life functionality and safety of the Pacifica. The campaign also included appearances by his wife Jeannie and his children Marre, Jack, Katie, Michael, and Patrick.

Featuring a facelift for 2027, the Chrysler Pacifica recently has arrived at dealerships at a starting MSRP of $41,495. If you’d like to take a deep dive for yourself and look into its family-focused features, click here. And to view more of the spots of this campaign, visit Chrysler’s YouTube channel.

Within the walls of the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, California, Genesis unveiled its first full-size SUV, the GV90. The all-electric SUV built by the luxury division of Hyundai Motor Group combines comfort, style, and safety in one prestigious package.

“GV90 is not simply a new vehicle, but a new vision for luxury mobility that brings together inspiring design, AI-powered software and connectivity, and industry-leading safety,” says Euisun Chung, executive chair of Hyundai Motor Group.

Before entering the cabin, the GV90 oozes high-class curb appeal. The distinguished proprietary Wing Face Micro Lens Array headlamps flank the grille on either side in such a way that establishes its standing and belonging in the luxury vehicle segment. Genesis has utilized an advanced laser-engraving concept to seamlessly integrate the lighting elements with the rest of the exterior. Inspired by a dal hangari (Korean moon jar), the outside showcases minimalism in a way that exudes elegance.

Genesis uses a Son-nim or “treat each customer as an honored guest — at the highest level” hospitality philosophy to drive all its decisions. There is nowhere that this is more apparent than the GV90’s interior. The luxurious cabin is unveiled by the independently opening and closing hidden B-pillar coach door Neolun Arch Gate, what Genesis promotes as the “world’s first” of its kind. Reminiscent of suicide doors on classic Lincolns, the doors act as their own grand entrance reminiscent of when curtains open prior to a show.

Once inside, you’ll notice the ambient glow mood lighting that sets the mood for a comfortable sensory driving experience. The lighting casts a glow on the high-quality leather seats and woodgrain trim. As an already serene environment has been created, the occupants have an opportunity to take that a step further by engaging the Comfort Partition. which insulates the first two rows from the trunk area.

Imagine relaxing in this luxurious environment and then being able to active built-in blinds that create total privacy from the outside world. If you choose, you could set the climate control and then select one or all of the six sections of the Smart Vision Roof to become transparent thanks to a polymer dispersed liquid crystal.

While surrounded by opulent design and intuitive features, Genesis ensured the occupants would have the utmost confidence in safety. The GV90 is equipped with a total of 12 airbags, one of which being what Genesis touts as the “world’s first” Roof Airbag meant to provide protection in severe rollover accidents. There is also an in-cabin monitoring system, reinforced body structure, enhanced safety battery, and a cloud-based pre-diagnostic battery management system that identifies current and future anomalies that may prove unsafe.

With as much attention that went into how this vehicle looks inside and out, equal effort was afforded to the drivetrain and suspension. This all-electric SUV sits atop a 23.5 kilowatt-hour large-capacity battery that helps power high-performance front and rear motors to produce a combined 657 horsepower and 590 lb.-ft of torque. Each motor’s output is distributed based on feedback from driving conditions thanks to a Dual E-LSD setup, which works with a Multi-Chamber Air Suspension system equipped with Mono-tube Dual Valve Electronic Control System absorbers to provide a smooth ride.

The Genesis GV90 also features active rear wheel steering that allows the rear wheels to turn up to five degrees. Despite being a vehicle that’s roughly 208.1 inches long (for context, a 2027 Ford Expedition is 209.9 inches in length) and 79.9 inches wide, the GV90 has the same turning radius as a mid-size sedan.

Being that this SUV is an EV, it is important to note that Genesis estimates it to have a 310-mile range on a full charge. The manufacturer also mentions that the GV90 can go from a 10% charge to 80% in 22 minutes when utilizing a 350-kW DC fast-charger.

Pricing has not been announced but is expected soon. This being Genesis’s first entrance into the large SUV market, it will be interesting to see what more will be unveiled in regard to this luxurious all-electric vehicle.

In the meantime, if your interest is piqued by Genesis, you can read Derek Shiekhi’s review on the 2026 Genesis GV80 by clicking here.

Even 40 years after it hit theaters, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” is still relevant. People of a certain age can quote lines from the movie, and car fans remember the tragedy of the Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder (replica) being launched from a garage into the woods below. The film made such an impact on Ferrari collector David Lee when he was a teenager that he bought one, which he shows to Jay Leno in the video below.

Who can blame him? What teenage kid wouldn’t want to skip school with his or her significant other and best friend, and drive around a big city in a gorgeous Italian convertible? As an adult, it’s easy to see the California’s appeal. As a short-wheelbase (SWB) model, Lee’s car has tidy dimensions that still allow the Pininfarina lines to fully flow. The slim bumpers, subtle hood scoop, and bright heat extractor vents on the front fenders add just the right amount of flash. And let’s not forget the wire wheels with knock-off caps.

The cabin is simple yet attractive: two low-back bucket seats, a wood wheel, full gauges, and a four-speed manual shifter. Even the choice of what to do with the soft top is straightforward: down, of course (Principal Rooney retired a long time ago).

Then there’s the 3.0-liter V-12 under the hood. Sure, 280 horsepower is nothing these days but, in a car the size of the California, it feels like a lot more.

The California can do more than cruise, though. Lee praises it for how nimble it is. Leno is impressed by the power. But this raises a question: What would Abe Froman, “The Sausage King of Chicago,” think of it?

While my colleague Dustin and I were in California for Monterey Car Week, he mentioned that his off-road trails app showed there was no place to go wheeling over difficult terrain in the area. However, we were in a prime spot for beach cruising. Our Pick of the Day looks perfect for that kind of fun. This 1972 Jeep CJ-5 is listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a dealership in Lavergne, Tennessee. The video below shows an exterior/interior tour and a road test.

In 1954, Willys Motors (which had merged with Kaiser) introduced the CJ-5, a new model with softer, more rounded styling inspired by the 1952 M-38A1 used in the Korean War. More importantly, it was stronger, and more comfortable, versatile, and capable off-road than its predecessor. As the brochure shows, the 1972 model year was also a big moment for the CJ-5, bringing a longer 84-inch wheelbase, wider front and rear tracks, brawnier suspension, stronger three-speed transmission, quieter transfer case, larger gas tank, and other changes. Jeep offered the CJ-5 with the choice of two six-cylinder engines as well as an AMC 304ci V-8.

The CJ-5 you see here not only has the 304, but it also benefits from several updates. According to the selling dealer, the new “turquoise paint gleams with an 8 out of 10 shine.” The cabin features “recently upgraded tan vinyl bucket seats and a matching rear bench.” If for some reason you want to stop listening to the sounds of the waves, seagulls, and 235/75R15 tires rolling over the sand, you can crank up the Bluetooth-compatible AM/FM radio with CD player.

For a different kind of music, downshift the three-speed gearbox and give the 304 some gas to hear it roar through the side pipes right underneath you.

We’re getting closer and closer to better open-air driving weather. Wouldn’t a drive on the beach in this 1972 Jeep CJ-5 be wonderful? If you think so, you can make that happen for $26,995.

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Hello, everyone! After returning from Monterey Car Week, it has been tempting to try to pair the words in this installment of Car Connections with vehicles I have seen at the shows, but that’s not how this series works. As usual, I have three words from the Random Word Generator and just let my mind wander until it stumbles upon ways how those words are linked to automobiles. This week’s words are widen, layout, and cattle. How would you associate these words with cars? Tell us in the Comments section below. (And click here for more Car Games!)

Widen: When you build a full-size pickup meant for high-speed off-roading, it’s a good idea to make it a little wider and more stable. That’s what Ford did with the 720-horsepower F-150 Raptor R, giving it 74-inch front/73.6-inch rear track widths — increases of more than six and five respective inches compared to an F-150 XLT SuperCrew 4×4.

Layout: Beach chair. Beach. Sand. The 2024 Jeep Gladiator High Tide Edition, a Gladiator Sport S-based thank-you to the people who make the pilgrimage to Florida’s Jeep Beach event. Command-Trac part-time four-wheel drive, two-speed transfer case with 2.72:1 low-range gearing, and 32-inch mud-terrain tires help it handle all types of terrain.

Cattle: Steer. In 2001, GMC announced it would introduce Quadrasteer four-wheel steering on the 2002 Sierra Denali. At lower speeds, it turned the front and rear wheels in opposite directions to minimize the truck’s turning radius. At higher speeds, all four wheels turned in the same direction to aid handling. Unfortunately, Quadrasteer headed staright toward an early demise as GMC dropped it from its lineup several years later.

Does today’s round of Car Connections make you want to add a Ford, Jeep, or GMC to your garage? Find one on ClassicCars.com.