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This article will run later this afternoon... Tales of the Trailhawk: 2018 Jeep Compass Trailhawk: How The Compass Earned It's Trail Rated Badge... 2018 Jeep® Compass Trailhawk. (Jeep) Every Jeep Compass Trailhawk earns the Trail Rated badge by meeting five strict criteria: traction, water fording, maneuverability, articulation and ground clearance. Watch as the Jeep Compass Trailhawk demonstrates its legendary capability on the rugged terrain of Moab, Utah. For those who seek adventure off the beaten path, the Compass Trailhawk model delivers best-in-class Trail Rated 4x4 capability with: Standard Jeep Active Drive Low 4x4 20:1 crawl ratio Selec-Terrain with exclusive Rock mode Increased ride height of almost one inch, skid...

SPOTTED: Another 2019 Dodge Charger SRT HELLCAT In The Wild: More Pictures Of The Latest Bad Four Door Kitty: Last week we showed you pictures of the 2019 Dodge Charger SRT HELLCAT out on the streets testing right after Dodge decided to release final details on the 707-horsepower sedan for the 2019 model year. Now we have caught another 2019 Dodge Charger SRT HELLCAT out testing near the Chelsea Proving Grounds in Chelsea, Michigan. 2019 Dodge Charger SRT HELLCAT. (MoparInsiders) This particular model is painted in the famous TorRed exterior paint along with the optional dual carbon stripes. It looks like Dodge is returning the Charger SRT HELLCAT with the 20-Inch x 9.5-Inch Low-Gloss Black Forged Wheels that were not made available...

SPOTTED: 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody On The Street: The 485 Horsepower Widebody Option In Person: 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody. (MoparInsiders) Here is our first look at the 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody out and about on the streets of Auburn Hills, Michigan. All Challenger R/T Scat Pack models get a new look, courtesy of the 2018 Challenger SRT HELLCAT. The power-bulge aluminum hood features a dedicated air intake flanked by dual-air extractors to ensure effective removal of heat and reduced air turbulence in the engine compartment. The Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody adds: SRT-tuned chassis, featuring stiffer front springs, retuned shock absorbers and larger sway bars in both...

ACMZ grade alloy is stronger and withstands higher temperatures FCA has announced that they have been working on creating a new aluminum alloy in a co-operative effort with Nemak an OEM casting supplier and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. As the industry shifts to small displacement turbocharged engines to meet stringent fuel economy and emissions, targets a limiting factor is becoming the strength of a typical aluminum cylinder head. Today aluminum cylinder heads are generally cast from a 319 or 356 grade aluminum alloy which loses a lot if its strength above 200 degrees Celsius (392 degrees Fahrenheit). FCAs powertrain engineers have an eye on the future and say to deliver even better efficiency without losing performance will...

This article will be up this afternoon, but our forum members get to see it first... First Look: 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T The Standard HEMI Models Get Upgraded Looks And Features: 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Prototype. (Real Fast Fotography) For the 2019 model year, the Dodge Challenger R/T gets a lot of new standard features. The Challenger R/T is still powered by the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8, rated at 372 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. of torque and mated to the TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission and rated at 375 horsepower and 410- lb.-ft. of torque and mated to the six-speed manual transmission. 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Prototype. (Real Fast Fotography) The Challenger R/T models extend their performance capabilities with...

Our forum members get a sneak peak at some of our post before they make the front page. This article and more pictures, drops tomorrow morning at 8am EST. SPOTTED: 2019 Dodge Charger SRT HELLCAT On The Streets: The 707-Horsepower Sedan Gets Some New Tech For 2019: 2019 Dodge Charger SRT HELLCAT. (Real Fast Fotography) While the 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT HELLCAT Redeye and SRT HELLCAT have gotten most of the headline press from the Dodge brand, the 2019 Charger SRT HELLCAT remains the quickest, fastest and most powerful sedan in the world with the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® V-8 that delivers 707 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft. of torque. New for 2019, the Charger SRT HELLCAT features a new performance grille with dual inlets that feed...

SPOTTED: 2019 Ram ProMaster Hits The Streets: Updated Look Out And About In Public... 2019 Ram ProMaster 2500. (Real Fast Fotography) After the Ram brand decided to release press statements showing off the 2019 Ram ProMaster and 2019 Ram ProMaster City vans, we were bombarded with comments that the press released material looked like poorly photoshopped pictures. Well our friends at Real Fast Fotography have captured the new grille fully exposed for the first time in public. 2019 Ram ProMaster 2500. (Real Fast Fotography) While most of the styling remains the same for the 2019 model year. The new “R-A-M” text grille stands out clearly in these photos. The new text is surrounded by a full chrome housing as well. While many people...

This is going to run tomorrow at 8am EST, but our forum members will get to see it first... However, a lot more pictures will be released with the articles. SPOTTED: NAFTA 2019 Jeep Renegade Limited 4X4: Caught Out And About In Metro Detroit... 2019 Jeep Renegade Limited 4x4. (Real Fast Fotography) A few weeks ago, Jeep showed off the 2019 Jeep Renegade in its Euro-spec form to the public at the 2018 Turin Auto Show in Italy. It gave us our first look to see the vehicle behind the camouflage from all those spy photos on the internet and see what the Jeep brand had in mind for a mid-cycle refresh. For those of us, who live in the North American market the details surrounding our version of the 2019 Jeep Renegade have been vague...

What We Know About The Next Generation Dodge Charger: New Platform, New Powertrains, And Full Of Modern Muscle Goodness! Next Generation Dodge Charger Design. (DarkSky Design) A lot of people were disappointed when they heard that FCA US had done away with what was supposed to be a 2019 model year refresh for the Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger and Chrysler 300. However, recently Dodge has shown some photos of new styling improvements to the 2019 Dodge Charger and 2019 Dodge Challenger, but it still wasn’t the refresh everyone was hoping for. Well the good news is, we are not that far off from seeing the next generation Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger. Yes the Chrysler 300, the big beloved boulevard will go to the parking lot in...

Challenger T/A and Charger Daytona Models Return For 2019: Repackaging Has Led To Confusion: Since Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) released information of the upcoming 2019 Dodge Charger and Challenger last week, many people have reached out to us wondering what happened to the Charger Daytona and Challenger T/A models. The answer is… nothing. Both are returning for the 2019 model year. For 2019, the Dodge brand has repackaged their lineups of the Dodge Charger and Challenger models. While the Dodge Charger Daytona and Dodge Challenger T/A return for 2019, they are not considered their own trim models now but as packages to other trim models. Confusing to many Dodge diehards. Both Charger Daytona and Challenger T/A packages are...

The New 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Lineup: The 411 On All The New Updates For The 2019 Model Year... 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody. (FCA US Photo) With everyone's focus on the all-new 797-horsepower 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT HELLCAT Redeye, the second new addition to the Challenger lineup for the 2019 model year might be the most important one. Last week, Dodge rolled off the cover of it's 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody. The Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack continues to offer the most muscle for the dollar in the segment with 485 horsepower and a starting U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) less than $40,000. Power comes from the proven, naturally aspirated, 392-cubic-inch HEMI V-8...

FCA 5 year plan slide (FCA Group) Lots in the works according to the 5 year plan The 104 year old Maserati brand will have a completely fresh model lineup by the 2022 car year. According to the FCA 5 year plan, presented on Friday June 1st there is a lot on the works for the Maserati Future. Full battery electric Maserati 5 year plan slide (FCA GROUP) First up is the launch of what is being referred to is Maserati Blue, available up the upcoming Maserati Alfieri, redesigned Quatroporte and Levante. Maserati Blue models will be fully electric and offer state of the art battery technology. Maserati is touting long range and quick charge times while being light weight and taking up minimal space. Performance wise it will be a 3 motor...

Why The Dodge Charger R/T AWD Might Be The Greatest All-Around Muscle Car: HEMI Power, AWD Capability... 2014 Dodge Charger R/T AWD Sport. (MoparInsiders) Living in the state of Michigan can be challenging for most car buyers. The extremely terrible roads, short but amazing summers and dreadful long winters most Michiganders are limited to choosing one vehicle to drive throughout the year. But there is one vehicle, that I personally believe might be that greatest all around vehicle for those looking for performance, comfort and all-weather capability. That vehicle was the Dodge Charger R/T AWD (all-wheel drive). Unfortunately, Dodge ended production of the V8 all-wheel drive muscle car in 2014. While Dodge has expanded its all-wheel...

Hybrid will now be available with the same sporty S appearance package as non hybrid Pacificas Back in April, Chrysler announced a “Hybrid Special Appearance Package” for 2018 Pacifica Hybrid models, bringing a few cues from the sporty S appearance package available on the non Hybrid Pacifca over to the Hybrid model. Now for 2019 Chrysler has announced that the S appearance package will be available on all Pacifica Hybrid models. “The factory custom look of the S Appearance model is really resonating with our Pacifica buyers, so much so that we are now making it available on the Pacifica Hybrid model, as well,” said Steve Beahm, Head of Passenger Car Brands – Dodge, SRT, Chrysler and FIAT, FCA – North America. “With 84 miles per...

100% of the proceeds go to the United Way Last week we told you about what was being called “The ultimate last chance”, the last production Dodge Challenger SRT Demon and Dodge Viper that were being auctioned off at Barrett Jackson over the weekend. The weekend has come and gone and the final production 2017 Dodge Viper and 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon have sold for $1 Million US. The winning bidder took home the cars themselves as well as authentication kits for both vehicles consisting of: letters of authenticity, assembly line build sheets, carbon fibre certification cards as well as a Demon and Viper branded tablet loaded with photos and videos. The Demon also came with a Demon crate signed by FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne, a...

Ram Looking At Adding A Pursuit Rated 1500 To The Mix? Is FCA Going After The Law Enforcement Crown Again? 2020 Ram 1500 Pursuit Design. (Dark Sky Design) While fleet models are usually frowned upon by the automotive press car companies still rely on fleet sales to help push profit. One of the most profitable fleet markets, is law enforcement. Law enforcement depends on automakers to create vehicles that are easy to upfit, inexpensive to maintain, safe and comfortable to work out of. Each of the American big-three automakers have a different outlook on the market. Chevrolet has the market on law enforcement when it comes to full-size SUVs with the Tahoe PPV (Police Pursuit Vehicle), Ford has their Police Interceptor Utility...

SPIED: 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT HELLCAT Widebody With New Spoiler? Interesting Shots Of Covered Spoiler: 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT HELLCAT Widebody Prototype. (Real Fast Fotography) Dodge teased us early last month about the Dodge Challenger SRT HELLCAT offering a new dual-snorkel hood for the 2019 model year. However, our friends at Real Fast Fotography have spotted another SRT HELLCAT this time with some different kind of camouflage. 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT HELLCAT Widebody Prototype. (Real Fast Fotography) Dodge seems to be putting camouflage tape over all the badging on this Go ManGo Dodge Challenger SRT HELLCAT widebody. But out back, the rear spoiler is covered completely up all the way down to the "Dodge" text between...

This series will focus on my ownership experience with my 2016 Ram 1500 Sport Just short of 2 years ago, I was in the market for a full sized pickup to replace my 2012 Mercedes C350 coupe. While I loved that car, it just wasn’t practical for my lifestyle and I needed something with a little more utility. My 2012 Mercedes C350 Coupe (Mopar Insiders photo) I should preface this by saying that prior to owning 2 Mercedes in a row I have typically always owned a Ford, GM or a Mopar vehicle. In the beginning of my search for a new truck I was looking at 2016 Ford F150s and while they are nice trucks, I noticed build quality issues with every one I looked at. After about a week of searching I found an F150 that I liked and left a deposit on...

Yesterday, stories started showing like wildfire about possible 2019 Ram 1500 production issues. This morning our sister site 5thGenRams took them head on. “Yesterday, Automotive news released an article titled 2019 Ram Launch slows to a trickle. In the article it is said that the V6 Pentastar with eTorque and the 5.7 Hemi V8 with eTorque have not yet been approved by the EPA. This article has since spread around to many automotive sites putting their own take on it, in some cases resulting in articles not even resembling the original context. Lets break it down and look at the facts.” Read the whole story here: https://5thgenrams.com/are-the-2019-ram-production-doom-and-gloom-articles-accurate/

UPDATE: Meet The 2019 Dodge Charger GT RWD: GT Package Goes Rear Wheel Drive: 2019 Dodge Charger GT RWD Prototype. (MoparInsiders) In 2018, Dodge introduced that all of their Charger all-wheel drive (AWD) models would carry their GT trim name to align the Charger lineup with the Challenger lineup. The Dodge Challenger had gotten an AWD package for the 2017 model year carrying the GT name. On Charger, the new trim level meant that the big Dodge sedan would no longer offer an AWD option on the SXT and SXT models. The marketing team worked along side the engineers to create a more sporty package for the Charger AWD model, by listening to customer input. 2019 Dodge Charger GT RWD Prototype. (MoparInsiders) For the new Charger GT...