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Stellantis Eliminates The Third Shift At Its Warren Truck Assembly Plant! Cites Ongoing Semiconductor Issues As Reason... Stellantis has announced that it will be cutting the third shift at its Warren Truck Assembly Plant (WTAP) in Michigan. The plant currently produces the Jeep® Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer (WS) and the Ram 1500 Classic (DS) with a workforce of 5,523 employees (5,239 hourly; 284 salaried). https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-eliminates-the-third-shift-at-its-warren-truck-assembly-plant/

FIRST LOOK: 2023 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer/Wagoneer Lineup! Longer Wheelbase, Hurricane Turbo Power, & Best-In-Class Attributes... As the Jeep® Grand Wagoneer and Wagoneer (WS) enter their second year of production, the new 2023 lineup looks to be even more promising for the full-size premium duo. With new engine options and a longer wheelbase variant, both vehicles look to appeal to a larger crowd. https://moparinsiders.com/first-look-2023-jeep-grand-wagoneer-wagoneer-lineup/

Meet The ‘Moparized’ 2023 Fiat Fastback B-UV Coupé! Mopar Showcases Its New Portfolio Of Accessories For The New Fastback... Mopar has gotten its hands on the all-new 2023 Fiat Fastback B-segment utility vehicle (UV) coupé. This new ‘Moparized’ show car, will showcase a majority of the new portfolio of accessories that Mopar will launch alongside the Fastback. https://moparinsiders.com/meet-the-moparized-2023-fiat-fastback-b-uv-coupe/

Can’t Choose A Color, Now You Can Choose Them All With A New Dodge Color Option! Dodge Has Opened Up Ordering For A Custom Hi-Impact Wrap For Challenger Models... As Dodge gets ready to launch the final year of its current generation Dodge Challenger, the American performance brand has been updating its options lists to help create a muscle car for everyone. https://moparinsiders.com/cant-choose-a-color-now-you-can-choose-them-all-with-a-new-dodge-color-option/

HEMI-POWERED: Taking A Look Back At The Jeep® Wrangler Ultimate 392 HEMI Concept! Focusing On Putting A HEMI In The Wrangler Since 2007... Entering its third year in production, the 2023 Jeep® Wrangler (JL) Unlimited Rubicon 392 is the halo vehicle of the Wrangler lineup. With its 470 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque 6.4-liter (392 cubic inch) HEMI V8, the Rubicon 392 is the most capable and powerful production Wrangler ever. But it’s not the first time a 392 HEMI was put under the hood of the Wrangler by the Chrysler Group. https://moparinsiders.com/hemi-powered-taking-a-look-back-at-the-jeep-wrangler-ultimate-392-hemi-concept/

Just How Diverse Is The New STLA Large Architecture? From Muscle Cars To Off-Roaders, STLA Large Looks To Be One Of The Most Diverse Platforms Out There... It was just over a year ago, during EV Day 2021, that we first learned about the four new architectures that Stellantis would be using going forward. One of those new platforms would become the basis for several new North American market vehicles moving forward: the STLA Large architecture. https://moparinsiders.com/just-how-diverse-is-the-new-stla-large-architecture/

Chrysler Issues Guidelines To Dealers About Their 2023 Chrysler 300C Allocations! Looks Like Chrysler Is Looking Out For The Customer On Its Last HEMI Hurrah... The new car market has turned into a crazy place! Inflation, supply chain shortages, and limited availability of vehicles on lots have continued to play havoc for those looking for a new vehicle. Those who have opted to order their new vehicle have waited record times to do so, with some learning that the vehicle they ordered is no longer available in the configuration they wanted. On top of that, dealers have been placing huge markups on high-demand vehicles. https://moparinsiders.com/chrysler-issues-guidelines-to-dealers-about-their-2023-chrysler-300c-allocations/

END OF WATCH: The 2023 Dodge Charger Pursuit Gets Ready To Return For One Final Tour! Subtle Changes For The Final Law Enforcement Sedan... Despite 2023 being the final year for the current generation Dodge Charger, the Charger Pursuit will return for duty. As the last American police sedan offered on the market, the Charger Pursuit is available in two configurations (3.6-liter Pentastar V6 with AWD or 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 with RWD). Both powerplants are mated to 8-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmissions. All Charger Pursuit models come with standard column shifters with a selectable AutoStick function. https://moparinsiders.com/end-of-watch-the-2023-dodge-charger-pursuit-gets-ready-to-return-for-one-final-tour/

AUCTION: 1996 Dodge Viper GTS Coupe With 4,600 Miles Go To Mecum Chicago! Viper GTS Coupes Have Been Racking In The Money At Recent Auctions... We have been seeing Dodge Vipers going for record amounts in recent months. As the industry moves forward with electrification, it seems that the V10-powered sports car is becoming even more desirable with petrolheads. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-1996-dodge-viper-gts-coupe-with-4600-miles-go-to-mecum-chicago/

Ram Brazil Surpasses Its 2021 Sales Number Already This Year! Another Record Year For The Ram Truck Brand In Brazil... With September in the books, Ram Brazil has posted its third consecutive year of record sales in the country. Since January, Ram (the only premium pickup brand in Brazil) has already registered 2,791 units, according to Fenabrave figures. That means the sales for 2021, have already surpassed the 2,750 units sold for the entirety of 2021. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-brazil-surpasses-its-2021-sales-number-already-this-year/

Finale Speed’s Carbon Fiber-Bodied 1970 Dodge Charger Rolling Chassis Will Set You Back $199,000! Is The Basis For A New Dodge-Licensed Hellcat-Powered Carbon Fiber B-Body... During Dodge Speed Weeks in August, Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis announced that Direct Connection is also working 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 vehicles are engineered to OEM specifications, to create the iconic Mopar look, with the feel of modern muscle cars and performance. https://moparinsiders.com/finale-speeds-carbon-fiber-bodied-1970-dodge-charger-rolling-chassis-will-set-you-back-199000/

Here Is What We Know About The Next-Gen eMuscle Cars So Far! Next-Gen Muscle Cars Will Be Very Customizable... Since the unveiling of the all-new Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Banshee Concept, the enthusiast base has had a ton of questions regarding the production muscle car. And although the SRT Banshee is just a conceptual vehicle, it does hint at the direction the production vehicle is headed. https://moparinsiders.com/here-is-what-we-know-about-the-next-gen-emuscle-cars-so-far/

REVIEWED: We Get Our Hands On The 2022 Jeep® Compass Trailhawk! 2022 Update Brings Improvements, But Powertrain Still A Weak Spot... Jeep has updated its Compass compact crossover for the 2022 model year with an all-new, more premium interior, a new infotainment system, some styling tweaks, and more. I last spent some time with a Jeep® Compass back in 2019, and while I liked it overall, I had two glaring complaints. Did Jeep resolve them for 2022? Read on, or watch the video above to find out. https://moparinsiders.com/reviewed-2022-jeep-compass-trailhawk/

Meet The Mr. Norm’s 50th Anniversary GSS HEMI Cuda! Modern Muscle, With Retro Plymouth Cuda Flare... A few weeks ago, we discussed the Mr. Norm’s 50th Anniversary GSS Supercharged Demon limited edition from GSS Supercars. The car paid homage to the legendary 1972 Dodge Demon 340 GSS by Mr. Norm’s Grand Spaulding Dodge, the legendary Chicago-area dealer operated by Mr. Norm Kraus known for their speed parts and special edition cars. https://moparinsiders.com/meet-the-mr-norms-50th-anniversary-gss-hemi-cuda/

Maserati Releases More Photos & Stats On Its All-New GranTurismo GT Car! Up To 550 Horsepower From Nettuno Engine, Over 700 Horsepower With Folgore... One of the Maserati brand’s biggest iconic is back! The Italian marque has officially pulled the covers off of its long-awaited GranTurismo grand-tourer. The GranTurismo combines the high performance typical of a sports car and comfort suitable for long distances, with both a powerful internal combustion engine (ICE) and an innovative all-electric battery electric (BEV) solution. It represents a major benchmark and embodies the concept of ‘The Others Just Travel’. This new GranTurismo looks to take the ‘trident’ brand into the future: as the first Maserati with a 100% electrified...

Jeep® Teases Its All-New D-Segment Premium Wagoneer S Electric SUV! New Electric Wagoneer, Will Be A Global Product For The Wagoneer Sub-Brand... Jeep® looks to continue the growth of its Wagoneer premium sub-brand with the addition of the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S (KX). Built around the upcoming 2024 Jeep Cherokee (KM), the new Wagoneer S will separate itself from the next-generation Cherokee as only being offered as a battery-electric vehicle (BEV). https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-teases-its-all-new-d-segment-premium-wagoneer-s-electric-suv/

Stellantis (FCA Canada) Reports It’s 2022 Q3 Sales Results! Sales Up 15% For The Quarter... With both the Dodge and Ram brand increasing sales in the quarter, Stellantis (FCA Canada) reported a 15% increase in Q3 2022 sales versus the same period last year. Sales for the quarter totaled 40,958 units. In the first three quarters of 2022, vehicles sold totaled 130,729. This marks a 7% increase, as compared with the previous January through September period. “Our solid momentum through 2022 continued in the third quarter thanks to a strong product mix on the ground and the efforts of our dealers and employees,” said David Buckingham, President & CEO, FCA Canada. “The company continues to lay the groundwork for its Dare Forward 2030...

Stellantis Post It’s Sales Numbers For The United States In Q3 2022! "Last Call" On HEMI Passenger Cars Help Push Sales For L-Series Dodge & Chrysler Models... FCA US, LLC posted its Q3 2022 sales results earlier today. With a total sales of 385,665 vehicles for the quarter, it marked a 6% decrease over the same period last year. Total commercial shipments in Q3 2022 rose 57% versus the 2021 numbers. “Our dealers are making every effort to deliver upon each and every customer’s needs while we continue to deal with challenging industry supply constraints,” said U.S. Head of Sales Jeff Kommor. “We also saw orders open up for the all-new Jeep® Grand Cherokee 4xe this August, adding another 4xe nameplate to [the] Jeep brand with the...

Two Things Are Holding Up Dodge From Releasing Its Direct Connection Stage Kits! Semiconductors & EPA Approval... In March, Dodge opened up ordering for its new Direct Connection factory-backed performance parts lineup, through its new Dodge “Power Brokers” network of dealers. However, at the launch of the program, parts have been limited to just the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye and SRT Super Stock. The Direct Connection program has promised performance-based goodies for the entire Dodge//SRT lineup. https://moparinsiders.com/two-things-are-holding-up-dodge-from-releasing-its-direct-connection-stage-kits/

Ram Will Send The New 2023 Ram 1500 ‘Built To Serve’ EMS Edition To Canada Too! New Emergency Medical Services Model Will Start At $65,335 CAD... Ram Canada has announced that the second installment of its ‘Built To Serve’ first-responder series will also be reaching the “Great White North”. The new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ‘Built To Serve’ model is a follow-up to the model honoring firefighters, released earlier this year. https://5thgenrams.com/ram-will-send-the-new-2023-ram-1500-built-to-serve-ems-edition-to-canada-too/