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TSR Nitro Teams To Wear Sublime-Colored Paint Schemes On 2023 NHRA Entries

TSR Nitro Teams To Wear Sublime-Colored Paint Schemes On 2023 NHRA Entries High-Impact Color Will Pay Homage To Current-Gen Charger & Challenger... The 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set to begin in a little over a month. NHRA teams are rushing to put the final touches on their equipment in preparation for the first event, the iconic NHRA Gatornationals. https://moparinsiders.com/tsr-nitro-teams-to-wear-sublime-colored-paint-schemes-on-2023-nhra-entries/

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AUCTION: 5K-Mile 2006 Dodge Charger R/T with Road/Track Performance Group

AUCTION: 5K-Mile 2006 Dodge Charger R/T with Road/Track Performance Group NO RESERVE Set On This Beautiful Four-Door HEMI... The 2006 Dodge Charger R/T had all the markings to make a new legend. Marking the return of the Charger nameplate for the modern-day in an aggressive four-door sedan, the 2006 Charger offered Dodge fans its first full-size, big horsepower, rear-wheel drive car since the muscle car era. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-5k-mile-2006-dodge-charger-r-t-with-road-track-performance-group/

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How Good Of Fuel Economy Does The New 2023 Dodge Hornet GT Get?

How Good Of Fuel Economy Does The New 2023 Dodge Hornet GT Get? A Lot More Power, But A Little Less MPG Than The 2023 Compass... There has been a lot of excitement surrounding the all-new 2023 Dodge Hornet GT, lately. The new C-segment utility vehicle (C-UV) should be arriving in dealer showrooms any day now for those who ordered one back in August. https://moparinsiders.com/how-good-of-fuel-economy-does-the-new-2023-dodge-hornet-gt-get/

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New Turbocharged 2023 Jeep® Compass Gains MPG Across The Board!

New Turbocharged 2023 Jeep® Compass Gains MPG Across The Board! Standard Turbo Engine, Standard 8-Speed Auto, & Standard 4x4... Coming off an impressive redesign in 2022, the 2023 Jeep® Compass (MP) looks to solve the only remaining issue plaguing the compact C-segment SUV: performance. https://moparinsiders.com/new-turbocharged-2023-jeep-compass-gains-mpg-across-the-board/

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Jeep® Could Offer Settlement On ’18 To ’20 Wrangler & Gladiator “Death Wobble” Issue

Jeep® Could Offer Settlement On ’18 To ’20 Wrangler & Gladiator “Death Wobble” Issue Extended Warranty & Reimbursement For Repairs... Jeep® may be ready to offer a settlement to certain 2018 to 2020 Wrangler (JL) and Gladiator (JT) owners that have experienced the issue known as “Death Wobble,” according to a report from the Detroit Free Press. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-could-offer-settlement-on-18-to-20-wrangler-gladiator-death-wobble-issue/

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RECALL: Chrysler Recalls 76,000 Units Of Its Pacifica Hybrid Minivans For Stalling

RECALL: Chrysler Recalls 76,000 Units Of Its Pacifica Hybrid Minivans For Stalling Only 0.2% Of The Minivans Have Been Prone To Engine Stalling... Stellantis (FCA US) said earlier this week, that it would be issuing a recall for 76,000 of its 2017 to 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid PHEV (plug-in hybrid) minivans due to a short circuit issue that could cause the vehicle to stall unexpectedly. https://moparinsiders.com/recall-chrysler-recalls-76000-units-of-its-pacifica-hybrid-minivans-for-stalling/

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CAUGHT: Ram’s New Midsized 1200 Pickup Hits The Streets In Brazil

CAUGHT: Ram’s New Midsized 1200 Pickup Hits The Streets In Brazil No, It's Not Coming To North America... Since the demise of the Dodge Dakota in 2011, Dodge Truck (err Ram) enthusiasts have been begging the Auburn Hills-based automaker to bring back a mid-sized pickup offering. Instead, Ram has continued to put focus on offering its Gen4 Ram 1500 Classic full-size truck, while other Detroit automakers have brought back its popular smaller options and continued to refine them for a number of years. https://moparinsiders.com/caught-rams-new-midsized-1200-pickup-hits-the-streets-in-brazil/

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AUCTION: 800-Mile Carbon Fiber-Bodied 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon

AUCTION: 800-Mile Carbon Fiber-Bodied 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon SpeedKore Carbon Fiber-Bodied Challenger Looks Amazing... As the current-gen Dodge Challenger comes to the end of its lifecycle, we have been seeing a number of 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demons come up for sale on various automotive sites. With HELLCAT Redeye models selling for record prices, we aren’t too surprised. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-800-mile-carbon-fiber-bodied-2018-dodge-challenger-srt-demon/

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53 Years Later – Mopar Fans Are Still Tickled Pink!

53 Years Later – Mopar Fans Are Still Tickled Pink! Famed 'FM3' Color Was First Announced 53 Years Ago Today... On the street, Dodge and Plymouth muscle cars were a force to be reckoned with. Thanks to big horsepower engines like the legendary 426 HEMI and 440 SIX PACK, Mopar muscle cars were feared from stop light to stop light. But when it came to those times between races, hanging out at the local hamburger stand, those crazy colors usually meant you would have a crowd around your car. https://moparinsiders.com/53yearslater-mopar-fans-are-still-tickled-pink/

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AUCTION: 75K-Mile 1998 Jeep® Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited 4×4

AUCTION: 75K-Mile 1998 Jeep® Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited 4×4 The Epitome Of 1990s SUV Performance... In 1997, Jeep® introduced a new premium performance model for the 1998 Grand Cherokee lineup, dubbed the 5.9 Limited. At the time, Jeep ads claimed that the Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited was the “world’s fastest SUV”, some 20 years before the introduction of the supercharged Trackhawk. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-75k-mile-1998-jeep-grand-cherokee-5-9-limited-4x4/

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A Decade Later And We Still Love The 2013 Dodge Charger Daytona

A Decade Later And We Still Love The 2013 Dodge Charger Daytona Who Doesn't Love That Daytona Blue Paint? In 2013, Dodge decided that its Charger lineup required a special edition model that would capture the essence of the Daytona nameplate. The result was a limited production run of 2,500 units, based on either the Charger R/T or Charger R/T Road & Track trims. https://moparinsiders.com/a-decade-later-and-we-still-love-the-2013-dodge-charger-daytona/

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Dodge.com Updates Site To Include 2023 Dodge Durango Lineup!

Dodge.com Updates Site To Include 2023 Dodge Durango Lineup! Build & Price Configurator Has Been Updated Too... The popular three-row Dodge Durango (WD) returns for another model year and continues to demonstrate its proven performance with a combination of uncompromised utility, technology, class-leading towing capability, driving dynamics, and head-turning good looks. It also marks the return of the SUV performance icon: the Dodge Durango SRT HELLCAT. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-com-updates-site-to-include-2023-dodge-durango-lineup/

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500X Shows Up On Cars.com “2023 Best Value New Cars” Affordability Report

500X Shows Up On Cars.com “2023 Best Value New Cars” Affordability Report Standard Turbo Engine, AWD, & Starts Under $30,000... Cars.com is giving the Fiat 500X affordability kudos on its Affordability Report: 2023 Best Value New Cars. Standard all-wheel drive (AWD) and technology combine with a fun-to-drive manner to create value for small-SUV customers. The 2023 Fiat 500X in Pop trim has a starting U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $28,965, excluding a $1,595 destination charge. https://moparinsiders.com/500x-shows-up-on-cars-com-2023-best-value-new-cars-affordability-report/

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All Hands Are On Deck Trying To Save Belvidere Assembly Plant

All Hands Are On Deck Trying To Save Belvidere Assembly Plant State of Illinois Puts Forth Undisclosed Plan To Stellantis... The State of Illinois has submitted a proposal to save the future of the Stellantis Belvidere Assembly Plant. Last month, Stellantis announced its plans to indefinitely idle its Illinois-based plant, which currently manufactures the midsize Jeep® Cherokee (KL) with a current workforce of 1,219 employees. https://moparinsiders.com/all-hands-are-on-deck-trying-to-save-belvidere-assembly-plant/

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Huge Dealer Markups On 2023 Dodge Challenger & Charger Performance Models

Huge Dealer Markups On 2023 Dodge Challenger & Charger Performance Models We Have Seen Up To $50,000 On Jailbreak Models... Just over a week ago, we reported that the first batch of 2023 Dodge Challenger (LA) and Charger (LD) modelshad started arriving in dealer showrooms. Dodge has made it no secret that 2023 will be the last production year for it’s muscle car duo. https://moparinsiders.com/huge-dealer-markups-on-2023-dodge-challenger-charger-performance-models/

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This 2013 Dodge Viper GTS Launch Edition Packs A 730 Horsepower Punch

This 2013 Dodge Viper GTS Launch Edition Packs A 730 Horsepower Punch Features A Prefix 9.0L Upgrade Package To Its Viper V-10... To kick off the production of its fifth-generation Viper, Dodge introduced a very limited production run of what it called the 2013 Dodge Viper GTS Launch Edition. Just like the launch edition Viper coupes before it in 1996 and 2006, each of the 150 units came in iconic GTS Blue exterior paint and feature dual Bright White stripes. https://moparinsiders.com/this-2013-dodge-viper-gts-launch-edition-packs-a-730-horsepower-punch/

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2023 Ram 1500 Named ‘Best Large Pickup Truck in Canada’ By AJAC

2023 Ram 1500 Named ‘Best Large Pickup Truck in Canada’ By AJAC Ram Takes Home Top Pickup Truck Honor For The Third Time In Four Years... The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC), has named the 2023 Ram 1500 (DT) its “Best Large Pickup Truck in Canada for 2023.” It marks the third time in four years (2020, 2021, & 2023) and further solidifies it as the most awarded light-duty pickup in the North American market. https://moparinsiders.com/2023-ram-1500-named-best-large-pickup-truck-in-canada-by-ajac/

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This 1955 Chrysler Ghia ST Special Went For $770,000 Earlier This Month

This 1955 Chrysler Ghia ST Special Went For $770,000 Earlier This Month One-Of-Four Chrysler Shows It Still Is Loved At Mecum Kissimmee... In 1949, Virgil Exner joined the Chrysler Advanced Design Studio coming off a successful career at Studabaker. Exner would commit his team to modernize the company’s styling and bringing the company to the forefront of design, something that the automaker lacked compared to its competitors. https://moparinsiders.com/this-1955-chrysler-ghia-st-special-went-for-770000-earlier-this-month/

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Remembering “Viper: DNA of a Supercar” – The Gen5 Viper Documentary:

Remembering “Viper: DNA of a Supercar” – The Gen5 Viper Documentary: Taking A Look Back At The Last Snake... t’s been 6 years since Dodge produced its flagship performance machine – the Dodge Viper. But America’s favorite sports car continues to be popular after its demise. We have seen a number of Vipers go for record amounts in recent months, showing us there is no lost love for the legend. https://moparinsiders.com/remembering-viper-dna-of-a-supercar-the-gen5-viper-documentary/

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Alfa Romeo North America Officially Unveils Pricing For Its 2024 Tonale

Alfa Romeo North America Officially Unveils Pricing For Its 2024 Tonale Pre-Ordering Is Now Available On The New Premium C-UV... Alfa Romeo has officially announced its pricing structure for its new 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale in both the U.S. and Canada. This comes on the footstep of our deep dive into the Tonale’s pricing structure and available features for the U.S. last week. https://moparinsiders.com/alfa-romeo-north-america-officially-unveils-pricing-for-its-2024-tonale/

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