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Ram Teases Its New Rampage Compact Pickup For South America Compact Offering Looks To Feature Ram 1500 Inspired Looks... The Ram brand is set to debut its latest creation, the 2024 Ram Rampage, designed specifically for the South American market. The new pickup is said to be a game-changer for both the brand and the region, and it has been developed with the help of Ram engineers in Auburn Hills, Michigan. This marks the first time Ram has officially confirmed the new mono-block pickup, similar to the popular Fiat Toro. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-teases-its-new-rampage-compact-pickup-for-south-america/

Jay Leno Drives The 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 The World's Fastest Muscle Car, Makes A Stop At Jay Leno's Garage... The 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 is now the world’s fastest and most powerful muscle car, boasting a whopping 1,025 horsepower. This special-edition model was unveiled at the Dodge Last Call Powered by Roadkill Nights Vegas festival, which took place last month at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. https://moparinsiders.com/jay-leno-drives-the-2023-dodge-challenger-srt-demon-170/

AUCTION: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 440 Rapid Transit Show Car Original Plymouth RTS Caravan Traveling Road Show Car, Hidden Away for Over 50 Years... After being hidden from the public for over 50 years, a 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda show car will be auctioned at Mecum Indianapolis in mid-May. This ‘Cuda was one of four show cars that made up the “Rapid Transit System” (RTS) Caravan, which went all over the United States in the early 1970s to show off Plymouth’s performance cars. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-1970-plymouth-cuda-440-rapid-transit-show-car/

RECALL: 2021 Ram 1500 with HEMI® eTorque For Stalling PCM Software May Cause Vehicle To Stall... Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) is recalling approximately 131,700 units of their 2021 Ram 1500 pickups equipped with 5.7-liter (345 cubic-inch) HEMI® V8 with the eTorque mild-hybrid system. https://moparinsiders.com/recall-2021-ram-1500-with-hemi-etorque-for-stalling/

Lancia Introduces The Pu+Ra HPE Concept Car Previewing The Future Design Language For The Italian Marque... Lancia, the Italian brand owned by Stellantis, has unveiled the Pu+Ra HPE Concept, which pays homage to the brand’s iconic past while showcasing the brand’s future in terms of European electric vehicles (EVs). Pu+Ra is an acronym for pure and radical, while HPE stands for high-performance electric. This same acronym was used for the Lancia Beta in the 1970s to denote the high-performance estate variant. https://moparinsiders.com/lancia-introduces-the-pura-hpe-concept-car/

Vigilante 4×4’s 1966 Jeep® Gladiator Resto-Mod Is The Truck Of Our Dreams! 392 HEMI-Power, Modern Suspension, & Class Looks... Custom Jeep® builder Vigilante 4×4 has recently introduced a new offering in its lineup of resto-mods. The Johnson City, Texas company, specializes in full-size Jeep (SJ) models built between 1964 and 1991, and its latest creation is a stunning 1966 Jeep Gladiator pickup. https://moparinsiders.com/vigilante-4x4s-1966-jeep-gladiator-resto-mod-is-the-truck-of-our-dreams/

Ram Unveils TRX Havoc Edition At MXGP Championship Race In Italy Performance Off-Roader Heads To Europe... Over the weekend, at the fourth stop of the 2023 MXGP Championship in Trento, Italy, the Ram brand gave the European crowd their first look at the 2023 Ram 1500 TRX Havoc Edition. Introduced just before Christmas, the 2023 Ram 1500 TRX Havoc Edition is a follow-up to the successful TRX Ignition Orange Edition and Sandblast Edition last year. All three trucks use a similar formula by blending a unique exterior color, interior appointments, and interior appointments content. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-unveils-trx-havoc-edition-at-mxgp-championship-race-in-italy/

Chrysler Pacifica PHEV Keeps Its $7,500 U.S. Federal Tax Credit Grand Cherokee / Wrangler 4xe Models Only Get 50% Of The Tax Credit... The U.S. government has been promoting the use of electric vehicles (EVs) among American households, and a federal tax credit of $7,500 has helped make these vehicles more affordable. However, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 has introduced new restrictions on the EV tax credit, including income limits, price caps, and manufacturing requirements. https://moparinsiders.com/chrysler-pacifica-phev-keeps-its-7500-u-s-federal-tax-credit/

Finale Speed Debuts Carbon-Fiber 1970 Dodge Charger Turn-Key Package Was Shown To Public For First Time At Barrett-Jackson West Palm Beach... During Dodge Speed Weeks in August, Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis announced that Direct Connection is also collaborating with Finale Speed of Yukon, Oklahoma, to license a 1970 Dodge Charger carbon fiber body that can be built into a complete, finished vehicle. The carbon fiber-bodied cars are engineered to OEM specifications to create the iconic Mopar look with the feel and performance of modern muscle cars. https://moparinsiders.com/finale-speed-debuts-carbon-fiber-1970-dodge-charger-turn-key-package/

Entire Jeep® Avenger Lineup Arrives At Dealers Across Europe Jeep's Smallest UV, Is Its First BEV... Despite being available in select markets for several months now, Jeep® has rolled out its new Avenger (JJ) battery-electric vehicle (BEV) to the entire European market. Slotting in the Jeep Europe portfolio underneath the Renegade, the small B-segment UV is versatile and great for commuting around Europe’s tight urban city centers. https://moparinsiders.com/entire-jeep-avenger-lineup-arrives-at-dealers-across-europe/

Jay Leno Drives The 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 The World's Fastest Muscle Car, Makes A Stop At Jay Leno's Garage... The 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 is now the world’s fastest and most powerful muscle car, boasting a whopping 1,025 horsepower. This special-edition model was unveiled at the Dodge Last Call Powered by Roadkill Nights Vegas festival, which took place last month at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. https://moparinsiders.com/jay-leno-drives-the-2023-dodge-challenger-srt-demon-170/

Canadian Dealers Preparing For The Arrival Of The 2023 Chrysler 300C Car Will Have An MSRP Of $75,890 CAD... The 2023 Chrysler 300C pays homage to the legendary 300 nameplate with an exclusive limited edition run of 2,200 units, 200 of which will be distributed to specific Canadian dealers. This newest 300C intends to be the best iteration of the present 300, as production of the current generation car comes to an end. https://moparinsiders.com/canadian-dealers-preparing-for-the-arrival-of-the-2023-chrysler-300c/

The First 2023 Chrysler 300C Has Been Delivered! Deliveries Of The New 392 HEMI® Sedan, Have Begun... This latest iteration of the iconic 300 is set to be a true standout, with only 2,000 units available in the United States and another 200 in Canada. The 300C pays tribute to its predecessor with a remarkable limited-production run, featuring the powerful 6.4-liter (392 cubic-inch) HEMI® V8 engine under the hood. https://moparinsiders.com/the-first-2023-chrysler-300c-has-been-delivered

WRANGLER THREE-ROW: Meet The Jeep® Wrangler Overlook Concept! Jeep & Mopar Show Us Their Three-Row Wrangler Idea... The Mopar brand is releasing seven custom concept vehicles for this year’s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show. The fleet of custom vehicles and hundreds of performance parts and accessories for the Dodge, Jeep®, and Ram Truck brands, will be on display inside Mopar’s dedicated exhibit inside the Las Vegas Convention Center starting November 2nd to the 5th. The third vehicle we will be discussing is the Jeep® Wrangler Overlook Concept. The Jeep Wrangler Overlook Concept stretches a four-door Wrangler Unlimited Sahara into a three-row off-roader loaded with luxury touches and a wide array of products...

Rare 1970 Plymouth HEMI Cuda in Burnt Orange Goes To Auction “R-Code” Hardtop heads to the 2023 Mecum Houston event... Get your tax refund ready! A stunning 1970 Plymouth HEMI Cuda is set to cross the auction block at the Mecum Houston event this weekend. Only 1 of 368 HEMI Cuda hardtops were produced in 1970 with an automatic transmission. https://moparinsiders.com/rare-1970-plymouth-hemi-cuda-in-burnt-orange-goes-to-auction/

Jeep® Wrangler Outsells the Ford Bronco in the First Quarter of 2023 But Bronco Is Gaining Ground... Off-road vehicles have become increasingly popular in recent years, with the Jeep® Wrangler and Ford Bronco being two of the most popular options for buyers. Although the Wrangler has long been considered the top player in this market, a closer analysis of the Q1 2023 sales figures reveals that the Bronco is gaining ground on its rival. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-wrangler-outsells-the-ford-bronco-in-the-first-quarter-of-2023/

Jeep® Introduces Two New Packages for the Grand Cherokee WL Lineup Laredo X and Altitude X To Join Portfolio... Jeep® has announced two new ordering packages for its popular Grand Cherokee (WL) lineup, and dealers have already been informed about them. The new options will be available across the Grand Cherokee portfolio, and they are sure to excite SUV enthusiasts. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-introduces-two-new-packages-for-the-grand-cherokee-wl-lineup/

Stellantis’ Italian Lancia Brand Looks To An All-New Design Language For Electrification! Showcases New Design Language With Unique 3D Manifesto... To mark the beginning of its renaissance into the electrification era, Lancia unveiled an updated version of the Italian marque’s logo on Monday. It marks the eighth logo to carry the brand in its 116-year history. But that isn’t all of the news that the brand broke during its “Lancia Design Day” event. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-italian-lancia-brand-looks-to-an-all-new-design-language-for-electrification/

Cruz Pedregon Powers To The Top At NHRA Four-Wide Nationals On Way To Second-Straight No. 1 Qualifier... Cruz Pedregon, behind the wheel of his John Collins-tuned Snap-on Tools Dodge Charger SRT HELLCAT Funny Car, turned the fastest passes on the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) opening day Four-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. https://moparinsiders.com/cruz-pedregon-powers-to-the-top-at-nhra-four-wide-nationals

One-of-a-Kind Ram 3500 Pays Tribute to John Deere and Family Legacy How a Skilled Artist Turned a Ram Truck into a Meaningful Work of Art... Ram Trucks is well-known for its powerful and versatile pickup trucks, as well as its creative and engaging marketing campaigns. One such campaign was the introduction of Harvest Edition models for the Ram 1500 and 2500/3500 Heavy Duty series of pickups, which allowed customers to choose from two agricultural colors. https://moparinsiders.com/one-of-a-kind-ram-3500-pays-tribute-to-john-deere-and-family-legacy/