Ram Attempted to Market a 'Patriotic T-Shirt' Featuring an AI-Created Tacoma and a Defective American Flag
www.outfitter.ramtrucks.com
The latest in automotive news and reviews, without the nonsense.
Our complimentary daily newsletter delivers the most significant stories directly to you, every weekday.
Less than two months after facing backlash for sharing some AI-generated content on its official social media platforms, Dodge (Ram) is at it again. This time, it's not merely a trivial image of a distorted “Ram” and “Neon,” but actual merchandise, indicating that the automaker is attempting to sell this.
Update: The t-shirt was removed shortly after this article was posted (the product link now returns a 404 error). However, screenshots are permanent.
Discovered by Motor1 on social media, Ram’s online store featured a “2026 Ram Patriotic Unisex T-Shirt” priced at $29.95, which is relatively inexpensive for branded merchandise these days. On the other hand, keeping prices low is easier when there are no artists, creators, or branding costs to consider.
www.outfitter.ramtrucks.com
The “Ram” depicted on the t-shirt is clearly just a Toyota Tacoma with RAM branding on the grille. It seems like either AI was used, or someone simply didn’t care (or possibly both), as a generic truck illustration was taken and the Ram logo was added to the grille. There were no other attempts to make this vehicle resemble a genuine Ram. How did this even pass whatever final review every product should undergo before being made available to the public? Perhaps Ram employs the same company that approved IndyCar’s “One Nation One Race” t-shirt.
The truck in question isn’t the sole example of AI oversight. Take a look at the flag in the background. It's supposed to resemble an American flag, but it doesn’t, as it has odd proportions and—believe it or not—38 stars!
Who’s interested in purchasing one?
Have a tip? Reach out at tips@thedrive.com.
Other articles
Toyota Established Its Reputation on Dependability. The Tundra Poses a Risk to That Image.
The largest automaker in the world has issued a recall for approximately 270,000 engines and is still unable to fully clarify the reasons for their ongoing failures — and this is only the start of the issue.
Williams presented an unusual project for the Monaco Grand Prix.
The Williams team, together with its official artificial intelligence partner Claude, has introduced a new project called Pattern of Thought, aimed at demonstrating the role that thinking plays in modern motorsport.
Williams presented an unusual project for the Monaco Grand Prix.
The Williams team, together with its official artificial intelligence partner Claude, has introduced a new project called Pattern of Thought, aimed at showcasing the role that thinking plays in modern motorsport.
The Big Two-Stroke Dirt Bikes are making a comeback: Kawasaki has announced the KX327, its largest model in over two decades.
Kawasaki has not produced a two-stroke motorcycle exceeding 250cc since 2004, but that is about to change.
Lawson: In Monaco, any mistake can be very costly.
Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson, in a traditional preview ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix, spoke about the features of the city circuit and the team's goals for the upcoming weekend.
Kawasaki Unveils the KX327, Its Biggest Two-Stroke Dirt Bike in Over Two Decades
Kawasaki has not produced a two-stroke motorcycle over 250cc since 2004, but that is about to change.
Ram Attempted to Market a 'Patriotic T-Shirt' Featuring an AI-Created Tacoma and a Defective American Flag
That's an attractive Ram... oh, hold on.