Mopar Insiders Articles

Kuniskis Claims “More Products” In Pipeline For Dodge Are Coming! Recent Interview CEO States Portfolio Will Grow... With the current Dodge Challenger (LA) and Charger (LD) in their last year in production, the era of the modern HEMI muscle car looks to come to an end in December 2023. Instead, Dodge like all other major automakers looks towards electrification as the answer forward. https://moparinsiders.com/kuniskis-claims-more-products-in-pipeline-for-dodge-are-coming/

RECALL: 1,234,657 Ram Pickups For Misaligned Tailgate Strikers! Covers 2019 to 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, & 3500 Pickups... Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) is recalling approximately 1,234,657 units in the U.S. of its 2019 to 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. Those trucks’ tailgates may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving. https://moparinsiders.com/recall-1234657-ram-pickups-for-misaligned-tailgate-strikers/

Jeep® Will Only Make Grand Cherokee Trailhawk In 4xe Form For 2023! No More Pentastar Or HEMI Power For The Trailhawk... Jeep® has officially announced for the 2023 model year, that its popular off-road-oriented Grand Cherokee Trailhawk model will only be available as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) 4xe from this point on. The bold move marks an end to the Pentastar V6 and HEMI V8 power in the popular off-roader. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-will-only-make-grand-cherokee-trailhawk-in-4xe-form-for-2023/

Twin-Turbo Hurricane I-6 Motor Can Achieve 24 MPG On HWY In Wagoneer 4×2! Fewer Emissions, More MPGs, & More Power... Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is one part of Stellantis’ commitment to cut its carbon footprint by 50% by 2023 and to lead the transportation industry by achieving ‘Net Carbon Zero’ by 2038. These goals are key elements of the automaker’s Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan. https://moparinsiders.com/twin-turbo-hurricane-i-6-motor-can-achieve-24-mpg-on-hwy-in-wagoneer-4x2/

Stellantis Will Indefinitely Idle Its Belvidere Assembly Plant At The End Of February! Jeep Cherokee (KL) Production To Come To An End... It’s official. Stellantis has informed the United Auto Workers (UAW) that has made the decision to indefinitely idle its Belvidere Assembly Plant in Illinois, at the end of February. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-will-indefinitely-idle-its-belvidere-assembly-plant-at-the-end-of-february/

Ram 3500 Regular Cab Gets The AEV Prospector XL Treatment! It Ain't Cheap, But Can Practically Go Anywhere... American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) have been building some amazing off-road-oriented Mopar vehicles for the past two decades. The Michigan upfitter has been modifying Jeep® Wranglers for a number of years but has expanded its portfolio to include the Gladiator and the Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-3500-regular-cab-gets-the-aev-prospector-xl-treatment/

RECALL: 2022 Dodge Charger & Durango Pursuit Models For Shifter Issue. Shifter Pawls May Not Be Heat-Treated Allowing Vehicle To Shift Out Of "Drive"... Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling 5,834 units of 2022 Dodge Charger Pursuit (LD) models equipped with the Police Group (AHB) option and Durango Pursuit (WD) models with Police Group (AYF) for their shifter assembly not being properly heat-treated, which can prevent the shifter from properly engaging in the “drive” position. https://moparinsiders.com/recall-2022-dodge-charger-durango-pursuit-models-for-shifter-issue/

The All-Electric Abarth 500e Plays Turbocharged Engine Sounds! Will Automated Gas Engine Noises Be The New Performance Norm? Abarth is ushering in a completely new era with its recent introduction of the all-new, all-electric Abarth 500e. The new electrified performance city car has received mixed reactions from fans across the globe. https://moparinsiders.com/the-all-electric-abarth-500e-plays-turbocharged-engine-sounds/

Thieves Try To Steal Two Durangos In Failed Attempt At Stellantis Factory! Plants Still A Major Focus For Auto Theft... Thieves continue to take aim at Stellantis holding lots across the Metro Detroit area. It’s a common problem that the automaker has been battling for several years now at several of its key manufacturing facilities around the area. https://moparinsiders.com/thieves-try-to-steal-two-durangos-in-failed-attempt-at-stellantis-factory/

NHTSA Opens Investigation Looking Into 2017 & 2018 Ram 2500/3500 Trucks! For An Issue Involving Braking Power... The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a probe involving approximately 390,000 Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty pickups. https://moparinsiders.com/nhtsa-opens-investigation-looking-into-2017-2018-ram-2500-3500-trucks/

NHTSA Opens Probe On 2019 & 2020 Jeep® Compass For Stalling! Some Compasses Have Locked Up At Highway Speeds, According To Owners... The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a probe involving approximately 230,000 units of 2019 to 2020 Jeep® Compass (MP) after several complaints due to loss of power. https://moparinsiders.com/nhtsa-opens-probe-on-2019-2020-jeep-compass-for-stalling/

2022 Dodge Durango R/T HEMI® Orange Models Arrive On Dealer Lots! HEMI Orange Appearance Package Is Finally Here... It’s been a long time coming. Hot on the footsteps of the arrival of the Mopar ’22 Dodge Durango limited edition, the 2022 Dodge Durango R/T HEMI® Orange Appearance Package is now arriving in dealer showrooms. https://moparinsiders.com/2022-dodge-durango-r-t-hemi-orange-models-arrive-on-dealer-lots/

Grand Wagoneer’s Front Passenger Display Wins ‘Best of What’s New’ Award. Uconnect 5-Based System Is First Of Its Kind In The Segment... Popular Science has recognized the 10.25-inch Uconnect 5 front passenger interactive display in the Grand Wagoneer in its annual ‘Best of What’s New’ awards. The Grand Wagoneer is the first vehicle in its segment to feature a touchscreen for its front passenger. https://moparinsiders.com/grand-wagoneers-front-passenger-display-wins-best-of-whats-new-award/

Jeep® Takes It’s Plug-In Hybrid Grand Cherokee 4xe To Mexico! Electrified Grand Cherokee Is One Expensive Ride In Mexico... As the next chapter of the most-awarded SUV nameplate ever, the fifth generation Jeep® Grand Cherokee (WL) brings an all-new architecture, all-new exterior design, all-new interior with world-class craftsmanship, and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-takes-its-plug-in-hybrid-grand-cherokee-4xe-to-mexico/

AUCTION: Turbocharged 2004 Ram SRT-10 VCA Edition. Only 3,600 Miles On The Odometer... In the mid-2000s, the Dodge Ram SRT-10 dominated the performance pickup truck market. Upon its release in 2004, Viper Club of America (VCA) members were able to enter a raffle in order to be able to purchase a very limited edition version of the Ram SRT-10. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-turbocharged-2004-ram-srt-10-vca-edition/

Are You Looking For The Perfect Ugly Sweater/Sweatshirt For Christmas? FCA US, LLC Brands Have Several Designs Available... Tis’ the season! We are already a full week into the month of December and the holiday season is approaching fast. Many of us have found those perfect gifts already during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But if you are still looking for that diehard Mopar fan, then the FCA US, LLC brands have created a series of awesome Christmas sweatshirts and sweater designs for the 2022 holiday season. So let’s take a look at the newest holiday designs… https://moparinsiders.com/are-you-looking-for-the-perfect-ugly-sweater-sweatshirt-for-christmas/

THE MANUAL IS BACK: 6-Speed Returns To 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT HELLCAT! Manual Transmission Returns To The 717-Horsepower Muscle Car... Over the past decades, the automotive world has moved away from manual transmission offerings in favor of more fuel-efficient automatic transmissions. It has gotten to the point, that many of the newer drivers on the road have never driven a traditional stick-shift vehicle. https://moparinsiders.com/the-manual-is-back-6-speed-returns-to-2023-dodge-challenger-srt-hellcat/

Fiat 500ec Designio by Kahn: A New Muscular Look For The Italian City Car! Famed British Tuner Gets Their Hands On The Popular Electrified Mini Car... With the Fiat 500e scheduled to return to the North American market in 2024, the European market has had a couple of years to develop several aftermarket solutions for the popular Italian electric city car. Famed tuning British tuning house, Project Kahn, designer Afzal Kahn has put his personalized twist on the 500e. https://moparinsiders.com/fiat-500ec-designio-by-kahn-a-new-muscular-look-for-the-italian-city-car/

Jeep® Looks To Continue It Success In Canada For 2023 With The Wrangler 4xe! One Small Change, One New Model, One Winning Formula... The iconic Wrangler is one of the most widely recognized vehicles around the world. As the halo of the Jeep® brand, the Wrangler Unlimited 4xe – the first electrified Wrangler ever is looking to continue the brand’s SUV domination as fuel prices continue to climb. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-looks-to-continues-it-success-in-canada-for-2023-with-the-wrangler-4xe/

Jeep® Takes Rubicon Xtreme Recon South Of The Border! Only 100 Units Will Be Produced For Mexican Market... Jeep® is getting ready to release yet another buzz model for the 2023 model year, with the launch of the 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Xtreme Recon Edition. Until now, the Wrangler has yet to offer the Xtreme Recon package south of the border. But that is set to change with a very limited production run of 100 units scheduled to hit dealers this year. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-takes-rubicon-xtreme-recon-south-of-the-border/