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AUCTION: 18-Mile 2022 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock Could A Better Deal Be Had On A 2022 Model? With prices for HEMI-powered 2023 Dodge Charger and Challenger models continue to skyrocket, a number of rare-built 2022 models have been popping up on various automotive auction sites. It seems that some 2022 owners are looking to take advantage of the situation, as some dealers have been charging up to $50,000 on certain HELLCAT Redeye and Jailbreak models. So who can blame them? https://moparinsiders.com/auction-18-mile-2022-dodge-challenger-srt-super-stock/

Ram Gives Us Our First Look & The Official Name For Its All-New BEV Pickup Ram 1500 REV Will Arrive In Showrooms Next Year... During the event, Ram CEO Mike Koval Jr., showed off the Ram 1500 Revolution Battery-Electric Vehicle (BEV) Concept to a few dozen press members in Chicago. But while it was the same conceptual vehicle we saw at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas last month, Koval did drop some important new hints at the Ram 1500 BEV production vehicle due out in 2024. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-gives-us-our-first-look-the-official-name-for-its-all-new-bev-pickup/

Meet The 2023 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 20th Anniversary Level II From AEV The Ultimate King Of The Trail... Yesterday, Jeep® unveiled two new versions of its popular Wrangler lineup celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the off-road-oriented Rubicon model. Available in either plug-in hybrid (PHEV) 4xe or HEMI® V8-powered 392, the Rubicon 20th Anniversary Editions offer a limited edition to both sides of the performance spectrum. https://moparinsiders.com/meet-the-2023-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-rubicon-20th-anniversary-level-ii-from-aev/

Meet The 2023 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe 20th Anniversary Edition Plug-In Powertrain, 37-Inch Tires, New Grille, & More... The Jeep® brand surprised the Wrangler community today at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show (CAS), by introducing the Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 20th Anniversary Edition. Offered on both the four-door electrified plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Rubicon 4xe and HEMI-powered Rubicon 392, the Rubicon 20th Anniversary Edition is the most capable Wranglers ever offered from the factory. https://moparinsiders.com/meet-the-2023-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-rubicon-4xe-20th-anniversary-edition/

Meet The 2023 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 392 20th Anniversary Edition Plug-In Powertrain, 37-Inch Tires, On-Board Air Compressor, & More... The Jeep® brand surprised the Wrangler community today at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show (CAS), by introducing the Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 20th Anniversary Edition. Offered on both the four-door electrified plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Rubicon 4xe and HEMI-powered Rubicon 392, the Rubicon 20th Anniversary Edition is the most capable Wranglers ever offered from the factory. https://moparinsiders.com/meet-the-2023-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-rubicon-392-20th-anniversary-edition/

LIVE: Jeep® Unveils Another Vehicle At The Chicago Auto Show! Could It Be A Production Version Of The 20th Anniversary Rubicon 392? The Chicago Auto Show (CAS) is in full swing and among the many press conferences held today, one stand is from the Jeep® brand. But while Jeep has been “hush hush” about what they have in store for CAS, we think we have an idea. https://moparinsiders.com/live-jeep-unveils-another-vehicle-at-the-chicago-auto-show/

Jeep® & Ram Will Hold Press Conferences At The Chicago Auto Show The Event Kicks Off This Thursday, In Downtown Chicago... Auto show season is in full swing and while most shows continue to shrink in size, the Chicago Auto Show soldiers on for its 115th edition. The Chicago Auto Show continues to be one of the largest automotive shows in the country. Prior to its public opening on Saturday, February 11th, there will be two full days of media conferences on Wednesday and Thursday at McCormick Place in Downtown Chicago. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-ram-will-hold-press-conferences-at-the-chicago-auto-show/

REBEL WITH A CAUSE: 2023 Ram 2500 Rebel Arrives On Dealer Lots New Off-Road 3/4-Ton Package Has Begun To Arrive... For those diehard Ram off-road fans, the wait is over. The 2023 Ram 2500 Rebel Crew Cab 4×4 has begun to arrive on dealer lots across the United States. The new 3/4-ton Rebel not only expands the Heavy Duty lineup but offers a unique and exceptional combination of off-road performance without sacrificing towing and payload capabilities, unlike the 2500 Power Wagon. https://moparinsiders.com/rebel-with-a-cause-2023-ram-2500-rebel-arrives-on-dealer-lots/

JUST ARRIVED: 2023 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 Grassroots Drag Racer Makes Its Last Appearance In Dealer Showrooms... The Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320, named for the 1/4-mile distance of 1,320 feet, features exclusive drag-strip technology from the iconic Dodge Challenger SRT Demon. Powered by the naturally aspirated 6.4-liter (392 cubic-inch) HEMI V8 engine that delivers 485 horsepower and 475 lb.-ft. of torque, the R/T Scat Pack 1320 is a drag-oriented, street-legal muscle car and a blank canvas for the serious grassroots drag racer. https://moparinsiders.com/just-arrived-2023-dodge-challenger-r-t-scat-pack-1320/

SPOTTED: 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio The Last ICE-Powered High-Performance Alfa SUV... While the European market is already experiencing the Alfa Romeo Stelvio’s new mid-cycle action (MCA) updates for the 2023 model year, the North American market will have to wait just a tad longer. Those destinated for North America with the new features will be marked as the 2024 model year. But while Alfa Romeo pulled most of the wraps off of its turbocharged inline-four-cylinder lineup, it hasn’t yet publically shown its high-performance Quadrifoglio model. https://moparinsiders.com/spotted-2024-alfa-romeo-stelvio-quadrifoglio/

Regular Production Of The New Jeep® Avenger Has Begun At Tychy Begins After A Successful 1st Edition Launch... January was an important month for the all-new Jeep® Avenger (JJ). After being named 2023 ‘European Car of the Year’, January 31st marked the start of regular production for the American brand’s first 100% electric SUV at the Stellantis Assembly Plant in Tychy, Poland. https://moparinsiders.com/regular-production-of-the-new-jeep-avenger-has-begun-at-tychy/

This Is The Greatest Modern-Day Charger Super Bee… Period! High-Performance Horsepower At A Budget-Friendly Price... The Super Bee was first introduced in 1968 as a member of the Dodge Scat Pack performance group, the iconic model brought high performance to a very affordable price class. Based on the midsized Coronet, the 1968 Dodge Super Bee came standard with a 335 horsepower 6.3-liter (383 cubic-inch) V8, while the legendary 7.0-liter (426 cubic-inch) HEMI V8 was also available. https://moparinsiders.com/this-is-the-greatest-modern-day-charger-super-bee-period/

Alfa Romeo CEO Releases Some New Details About A Bigger Than Stelvio UV! Should Arrive In North America In 2027... The current-gen Alfa Romeo Stelvio has entered the last stage of its current lifecycle with its recent update. With that being said, the Italian D-segment UV has played a very important role for the brand. Being not only the brand’s biggest vehicle but its best-selling. https://moparinsiders.com/alfa-romeo-ceo-releases-some-new-details-about-a-bigger-than-stelvio-uv/

This 2000 Dodge Dakota 5.9 R/T Club Cab Went For $30K At Auction Proving People Want A V8 Midsized Pickup... With the automotive market boasting that electric vehicles (EVs) are the future, those of us who love our V8s are snatching them up at a record pace. For some diehard Dodge (err Ram Truck) fans, a midsized truck has been on the wishlist since the Dakota ended production in 2011. And because the Dakota checks boxes on both lists, it has become highly desirable in recent years. https://moparinsiders.com/this-2000-dodge-dakota-5-9-r-t-club-cab-went-for-30k-at-auction/

Jeep® Unveils Its 2023 Gladiator Rubicon For The Brazilian Marketplace More Standard Features Than The Launch Model... The 2022 Jeep® Gladiator (JT) arrived in the Brazilian marketplace in Q3 2022, marking the brand’s first entry into the country’s premium truck segment. With a cost equivalent of nearly $100,000 USD, it was a shock that the entire allotment of 322 units was sold out in just 3 hours. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-unveils-its-2023-gladiator-rubicon-for-the-brazilian-marketplace/

AUCTION: High-Velocity Yellow Demon-Powered Jeep® Gladiator Goes To Barrett-Jackson! 840 Horsepower Supercharged Gladiator Will Cross With No Reserve In Scottsdale... Our good friends at America’s Most Wanted 4×4 (AMW4x4) in Holly, Michigan are known for building some of the most bad ass Jeep® vehicles on the planet. Starting with a 2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon as its base, the AMW4x4 team built an amazing monster for the 2022 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale event. Using its “AMW 1000” package, the Gecko Green-colored Gladiator featured the outlandish 7.0-liter (426 cubic-inch) HELLEPHANT HEMI V8 with a 3.0-liter IHI supercharger on top from the Mopar crate engine program. From the factory, the HELLEPHANT put out a whopping 1,000...

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/

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/

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/

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/