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Dodge Charger Swinger Models Make Their Way To Dealer Showrooms Retro-Inspired Model, Has Arrived... Over the past week, we have been seeing several “Last Call” special edition models start to arrive in dealer showrooms. One of them, the Dodge Charger Swinger, pays homage to the Dodge Dart Swinger, an original Dodge “Scat Pack” club member. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-charger-swinger-models-make-their-way-to-dealer-showrooms/

Jeep® Brazil To Introduce New Entry-Level Model For 2024 Renegade New Budget-Friendly Model Is Set To Debut... The Jeep® Renegade faces increased competition in Brazil, prompting the launch of a new entry-level model to take on rivals such as the Chevrolet Tracker 1.0 and Volkswagen T-Cross Sense 200 TSI. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-brazil-to-introduce-new-entry-level-model-for-2024-renegade/

IT’S GOOD TO BE THE KING! King Daytona Hits Dealers Dodge's Last New Model For The Current Gen Charger Has Arrived... Over the past week, several of Dodge’s 2023 “Last Call” limited editions have started to arrive in dealers’ showrooms. Yesterday, we showed you the 2023 Dodge Charger Swinger, and today we are looking at another Charger: the Charger King Daytona. https://moparinsiders.com/its-good-to-be-the-king-king-daytona-hits-dealers/

Someone Has To Build This 1969 Dodge Charger Resto-Mod Design! Digital Artist Creates A Menacing B-Body, That Is Begging To Be Built... As enthusiasts, we are big fans of the resto-mod trend. The idea of blending the classic aesthetics of a muscle with the modern conveniences of today’s technology is an appealing one. However, the cost of building a resto-mod can be prohibitive for many who cannot afford it. Nevertheless, this has not stopped digital artists from creating some incredible designs. https://moparinsiders.com/someone-has-to-build-this-1969-dodge-charger-resto-mod-design/

A Ton Of Mopar NOS Parts & Accessories Is Up For Auction! Mecum Opens Bidding On 213 Items... Have you been searching for original MOtor PARts (Mopar) to complete your muscle car build? Well, you’re in luck. The Mopar Collection: NOS Parts & Accessories is now up for auction, offering a rare opportunity to claim original NOS parts for various Chrysler-built vehicles. https://moparinsiders.com/a-ton-of-mopar-nos-parts-accessories-is-up-for-auction/

Dodge’s 2023 “Last Call” Challenger Shakedown Has Arrived Available In Two Body Styles, The Shakedown Pays Homage To One Of Mopar's Coolest Concepts... The 2023 Dodge Challenger Shakedown pays tribute to the original 1971 Dodge Challenger Shakedown Concept, which shook up the display floor when unveiled at the 2016 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. Only 1,000 Shakedown units will be produced. Of that 1,000 units, 500 will be based on the Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack and painted in Destroyer Grey, and the 500 other units will be based on the R/T Scat Pack Widebody and painted Pitch Black. https://moparinsiders.com/dodges-2023-last-call-challenger-shakedown-has-arrived/

CAUGHT: Euro-Spec 2024 Jeep® Wrangler Sahara 4xe We Get Our First Look At The Updated European Model... Jeep® enthusiasts in Europe can now look forward to the upcoming 2024 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4xe, as photos of the new model have recently surfaced online. The 2024 Wrangler lineup was unveiled by the Jeep brand last month at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), where the North American offerings were revealed. https://moparinsiders.com/caught-euro-spec-2024-jeep-wrangler-sahara-4xe/

Jeep® Avenger named ‘Best Small Car’ at 2023 Autocar Awards Latest Award adds to Avenger's Expanding Collection of International Accolades... The all-new, all-electric Jeep® Avenger (JJ) has added to its collection of international accolades after being named ‘Best Small Car’ at the 2023 Autocar Awards. The Autocar Awards, celebrate the best new cars on sale in the United Kingdom (U.K.) today, are curated by some of the most informed and experienced automotive journalists in the industry, hand-picking the best of the best in highly competitive categories. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-avenger-named-best-small-car-at-2023-autocar-awards/

Ultra-Limited Edition Jeep® Beach Wrangler Is Ready For Daytona! Jeep's Newest Special Edition, Highlights This Week's Event In Daytona Beach... If you are a Jeep® owner in the State of Florida, then this week is your week. The 20th Annual Jeep Beach event is in full force in Daytona Beach. One of the largest Jeep vehicle events in the country, Jeep Beach attracts more than 200,000 attendees from all 50 states and 20,000 Jeep vehicles. https://moparinsiders.com/ultra-limited-edition-jeep-beach-wrangler-is-ready-for-daytona/

Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge Moving To New Venue For 2023 Road Construction, Has Dodge/MotorTrend Looking For A New Area To Race On Woodward... MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge is changing venues this summer. First held in 2015, Roadkill Nights is a one-day car culture festival that, in addition to legal street racing, offers a full slate of fan activities, including Dodge thrill and drift rides, Dodge driving simulators, a classic and modern muscle car show and much more. https://moparinsiders.com/roadkill-nights-powered-by-dodge-moving-to-new-venue-for-2023/

Ram Is Sending The TRX Havoc Edition To The Middle-East Truck Maker Says It Will Be In Very Limited Quantities... Following the recent introduction of the 2023 Ram 1500 TRX Havoc Edition in the European marketplace, Ram Truck announced that the limited edition Baja Yellow pickup would also be joining the Middle East market. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-is-sending-the-trx-havoc-edition-to-the-middle-east/

Dodge Releases “Behind-The-Scenes” Video On Demon 170 Reveal There Was A Lot More Involved In Putting The Reveal Together... In honor of April 26th being HEMI® Day, Dodge / MotorTrend has unveiled a 22-minute video for the upcoming 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170. The video takes a behind-the-scenes look at not only the debut of the 1,025 horsepower muscle car but also a sneak peek at the development of the car. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-releases-behind-the-scenes-video-on-demon-170-reveal/

Stellantis Announces Winners of 11th Annual Drive for Design Contest Michigan's Rocco Morales earns second consecutive win and a Ram Truck Exterior Design Studio summer internship... The future of automotive design is looking even more innovative thanks to three young designers who were recently selected as the finalists in the 11th annual Stellantis Drive for Design competition. Grand-prize winner Rocco Morales is a previous Drive for Design contest winner who finished first in 2022 and second in 2021. Morales, a 12th grader from Northville, Michigan, submitted a design for the Ram Stadion, which would “create a new segment of pickup trucks.” In Morales’ winning design, a fully capable off-road machine could easily transform into...

5thGenRams.com Celebrates Milestone Of Over 100,000 Forum Members! Has Grown To Be One Of The Largest Ram Communities On The Internet... On December 11th, 2017, 5thGenRams.com was launched as a website dedicated solely to providing the most up-to-date information on the 2019-present Ram 1500 (DT) pickup trucks. The objective was to generate excitement for the new Ram 1500 among enthusiasts and create a community of owners who could fully enjoy their fifth-generation pickup trucks. https://moparinsiders.com/5thgenrams-com-celebrates-milestone-of-over-100000-forum-members/

Ralph Gilles Confirms Ram 1500 REV Wasn’t Suppose To Look Like Revolution Concept Front End Was Originally Different... Stellantis (FCA US) has been criticized for moving slowly towards electrification compared to the rest of its Detroit rivals, which have already had several new electric vehicles (EVs) arrive in the past few years. But Ralph Gilles, Head of Stellantis Design, recently spoke to the Automotive News about the company’s electrified design direction at last month’s New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), mainly focusing on the 2025 Ram 1500 REV electric pickup. https://moparinsiders.com/ralph-gilles-confirms-ram-1500-rev-wasnt-suppose-to-look-like-revolution-concept/

Stellantis Looks To Eliminate 3,500 Hourly Employees In The United States Leaked Letter Show Two Options For Employees To Choose From... Stellantis (FCA US) is looking to eliminate 3,500 hourly employees in the United States. The information was made public as a result of a letter from the United Auto Workers (UAW) being shared on social media. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-looks-to-eliminate-3500-hourly-employees-in-the-united-states/

Chrysler Teased Dealers Last Month With A 300 Successor New Electric Sedan, To Feature Hatchback Design Like Charger Daytona... The 2023 Chrysler 300C has started to reach customers, signaling the end of a chapter for the legendary Detroit automaker. With the 300C likely being the final HEMI-powered sedan, it also represents the end of the line for any new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle from the brand. While the Pacifica will continue in its current form for a few more years, the 300C is the last new ICE-powered model as Chrysler pivots towards an all-electric lineup by 2028. https://moparinsiders.com/chrysler-teased-dealers-last-month-with-a-300-successor/

FIAT Produces 400,000th Toro Sport Utility Pickup In Brazil Compact Pickup Truck Continues To Lead The Segment It Created... Since its debut in 2016, the Fiat Toro pickup truck has made waves in the Brazilian automotive industry. Unsurprisingly, the Fiat Toro has been a success, with 400,000 units sold in the country, due to its innovative design, performance, technology, and comfort. https://moparinsiders.com/fiat-produces-400000th-toro-sport-utility-pickup-in-brazil/

THE SWARM IS HERE: The Dodge Hornet GT Has Arrived At Dealers! Dodge's First Completely New Vehicle Since 2013, Has Arrived... After months of waiting, the first initial batch of the all-new 2023 Dodge Hornet GT has begun to arrive in dealer’s showrooms across the United States. It marks good news for those who placed early orders after the vehicle’s unveiling at the Dodge Speed Week event in August. https://moparinsiders.com/the-swarm-is-here-the-dodge-hornet-gt-has-arrived-at-dealers/

Dodge Grand Caravan Feels The Wrath Of SpaceX’s Starship Launch Destroys Minivan Parked 1,600 Feet Away... Last week, SpaceX made headlines when it launched the Starship, the world’s tallest and most powerful rocket. However, during the vehicle’s first flight test, multiple engine failures caused it to lose altitude and tumble. So, SpaceX turned on the flight termination system for both the booster and the ship. But that wasn’t the only damage done that day. The launch in Bora Chica, Texas, also did a lot of damage to a fourth-generation Dodge Grand Caravan parked nearby. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-grand-caravan-feels-the-wraith-of-spacexs-starship/