Team Brute Squad To Tackle Harsh Desert In 2024 Rebelle Rally With Ram 1500 RHO

Published: Friday, September 6, 2024, 23:51 [IST]

Ram is participating in the 2024 Rebelle Rally with automotive journalists Jill Ciminillo and Kristin Shaw driving a 2025 Ram 1500 RHO. Ciminillo will navigate while Shaw will drive in the ninth annual all-women off-road rally from October 10-19, 2024, covering over 1,500 miles through challenging desert terrain. This marks their third Rebelle Rally as a team.

The Rebelle Rally merges off-roading passion with the challenge of precise navigation. It’s an adventure that pushes participants to their limits without modern GPS gadgets. The event fosters camaraderie and empowerment among women, celebrating their achievements in off-road motorsports.

In 2009, Ram launched as a stand-alone division to meet truck buyers' demands, offering benchmark-quality vehicles. Their lineup includes the Ram 1500, Heavy Duty models, Chassis Cab, and ProMaster vans. Ram trucks are known for their performance and reliability.

Ram continues to set benchmarks in key areas for truck buyers. They offer segment-first features like 1,000 lb.-ft of torque with Cummins Turbo Diesel and luxurious options such as the Ram 1500 Tungsten with air suspension and massage seats. The brand also boasts best-in-class ride and handling.

The Rebelle Rally tests both team and machine over eight grueling days. Participants navigate using headings, hidden checkpoints, time, and distance with only a map, compass, and roadbook for assistance. GPS navigation and cell phones are strictly prohibited during the rally.

The 2025 Ram 1500 RHO is powered by a new 3.0-liter Hurricane High Output Straight-Six Turbo engine from Stellantis' Hurricane Twin-turbo family. This engine delivers 540 horsepower and 521 lb.-ft of torque while offering better fuel economy and fewer emissions compared to other engines in its segment.

Team Brute Squad

Jill Ciminillo is an automotive writer, YouTube personality, podcaster, contributing editor to Consumer Guide Automotive, and managing editor of Pickup Truck+SUV Talk. Follow her on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube at @jillciminillo.

Kristin Shaw is a freelance journalist covering automotive and aviation topics. Her work appears in publications like Popular Science, Car and Driver, InsideEVs, Edmunds, Forbes, Road & Track, A Girls Guide to Cars, Motor1, Airport Improvement Magazine, among others. Find her on Instagram @DriveModeShow and @KristinVShaw.

"The Ram 1500 RHO is right at home in the Rebelle Rally," said Chris Feuell, Ram brand CEO – Stellantis. "Our trucks are tested in the toughest environments; this event showcases how RHO reinforces North America’s leading off-road truck lineup."

The latest J.D. Power APEAL study named the 2023 Ram 1500 as the best full-size light-duty pickup due to its strong emotional bond with customers. Ram also has the highest owner loyalty among half-ton pickups.

The Rebelle Rally is not just about off-road prowess but also about connecting with a community of like-minded women who share a passion for adventure and motorsports.

The Ram brand is part of Stellantis' portfolio of brands offered by this leading global automaker and mobility provider.