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All-Electric Jeep® Recon To Take On Land Rover Defender In Europe New Off-Road BEV Will Slot Under The Wrangler... Jeep, the American automaker and part of the Stellantis group, has confirmed that its first 100% electric off-road vehicle, the Jeep Recon (EJ), will debut in 2025. The announcement was made by Antonella Bruno, the former Head of Jeep® Europe, during a recent interview with the British automotive magazine Autocar. https://moparinsiders.com/all-electric-jeep-recon-to-take-on-land-rover-defender-in-europe/

Jeep® Mexico Rolls Out Its 2023 Compass With Two New Turbo Options Three Trims Are Available... The 2023 Jeep® Compass has made its debut in Mexico with an impressive and authentic first-class design, a completely new modern interior full of advanced security elements and state-of-the-art technologies. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-mexico-rolls-out-its-2023-compass-with-two-new-turbo-options/

AUCTION: 1958 Dodge Power Wagon W300M Navy Pickup Redone Military Truck Is Now Fitted With LS3 Power... The 1958 Dodge Power Wagon W300M Navy Pickup is a true gem of automotive history, and it’s currently up for sale at the Mecum 2023 Glendale Auction. This classic truck has been given a modern update with a host of features that make it both stylish and functional. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-1958-dodge-power-wagon-w300m-navy-pickup/

Mopar Teases First Couple Of Concept For Easter Jeep® Safari JPP Rubicon 4xe 20th Anniversary & Custom Gladiator Appear To Be First Teased... Jeep® enthusiasts, get ready for an exciting event! The Jeep brand is returning to its “home away from home” in Moab, Utah for the 57th Annual Easter Jeep Safari (EJS) from April 1st through the 9th, 2023. This event has been gathering thousands of Jeep enthusiasts and loyalists for over five decades, making it one of the largest off-road gatherings in the world, hosted by Moab’s Red Rock 4-Wheelers club. https://moparinsiders.com/mopar-teases-first-couple-of-concept-for-easter-jeep-safari/

The 707 Horsepower 1970 Plymouth Superbird “HELLBIRD”! A Great Testament To Just How Awesome The HELLCAT Is... Mark Worman is a well-known figure in the world of Mopar. He is the founder of Graveyard Carz, a renowned vehicle restoration company, and is also a top Mopar enthusiast and brand ambassador. With his team of skilled professionals, also known as “ghoulz“, Worman has restored some of the best examples of Mopar muscle cars that were popular in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. https://moparinsiders.com/the-707-horsepower-1970-plymouth-superbird-hellbird/

RAM Renews Its Partnership With Red Bull KTM Factory Racing For 2023 Season RAM and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing are back together on Motocross and Enduro racetracks around the world... RAM and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing have renewed their partnership for another year, following a successful 2022 season. The American brand will continue to sponsor the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team in three different competitions: the FIM Motocross World Championship, the FIM Enduro World Championship, and the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-renews-its-partnership-with-red-bull-ktm-factory-racing-for-2023-season/

RAM Is An Official Partner Of The MXGP Championship Official Partner Of One Of The Most Prestigious Off-Road Championships In The World... RAM, one of the most prestigious and iconic car brands in the world, has announced its official partnership with the MXGP Championship for the 2023 season. This collaboration further emphasizes RAM’s connection with the world of sports competition and complements the brand’s parallel partnership with the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-is-an-official-partner-of-the-mxgp-championship/

AUCTION: 440-Powered 1964 Chrysler 300K Hardtop This Isn't A "Bankers Hot Rod", But A Full Blown Muscle Car... The 1964 Chrysler 300K two-door hardtop is a true American classic, and it’s currently up for sale on BringATrailer.com. This stunning vehicle has undergone a refurbishment and comes equipped with a powerful 7.2-liter (440 cubic-inch) V8 engine, making it a true muscle car. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-440-powered-1964-chrysler-300k-hardtop/

Dodge’s New “Last Call” Car: Will It Feature A HELLEPHANT Blower? Could The Rumored "Goblin" Be Telling Us It Will Have A 3.0-liter IHI Blower? Dodge released a teaser video for their upcoming 2023 “Last Call” special edition model yesterday, which hints at a powerful drag racing-oriented Challenger. The video, titled “Scream @ 215 mph,” shows a handheld anemometer reading 1,582, indicating that the new “Goblin” model could have an air-flow rate of 1,582 cubic feet per minute (CFM). This is significantly more than the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, which had an air-flow rate of 1,150 CFM. https://moparinsiders.com/dodges-new-last-call-car-will-it-feature-a-hellephant-blower/

STING LIKE A BEE! 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Yellow Jacket The Super Bee's Two-Door Sibling... In 2012, Dodge revived the Super Bee nameplate for the updated Charger SRT8, sticking to the same formula of power and affordability. But with the success of the Challenger SRT8 392, Dodge decided to give the Challenger its own Super Bee version: the SRT8 392 Yellow Jacket. https://moparinsiders.com/sting-like-a-bee-2012-dodge-challenger-srt8-392-yellow-jacket/

Stellantis Announces Cassino Will Be Second Plant To Build STLA Large Vehicles Italian Plant Will Be Vehicles On The Same Architecture As Jeep® Recon & Dodge Charger Daytona Stellantis, has announced that the Cassino Assembly Plant in Italy will produce vehicles based on the flexible, battery-electric vehicle (BEV) STLA Large platform. The plant currently produces Alfa Romeo and Maserati vehicles and will add production of new vehicles based on the STLA Large platform at a later date. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-announces-cassino-will-be-second-plant-to-build-stla-large-vehicles/

SCREAM @ 215 MPH: Dodge Drops New Teaser For Upcoming “Goblin” Could This New Car Suck Even More Air Than The Demon In? Dodge is ramping up the anticipation for the global reveal of its seventh and final 2023 “Last Call” special-edition model with a new teaser series. The latest teaser, titled “Scream @ 215 mph,” suggests that there is a key to unlocking the full power of the ultimate Dodge vehicle. https://moparinsiders.com/scream-215-mph-dodge-drops-new-teaser-for-upcoming-goblin/

AUCTION: 1969 Dodge Coronet Super Bee A12 Hardtop Rare Color Combination & Broadcast Sheet... The 1969 Dodge Coronet Super Bee A12 Hardtop is a rare and highly sought-after classic car that is sure to turn heads wherever it goes. This particular model, car No. 422 in the A12 Registry, is an exceptional example of the breed, boasting a number of unique features that make it a true standout among collectors and enthusiasts. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-1969-dodge-coronet-super-bee-a12-hardtop/

Meet The MILITEM FERŌX ADVENTURE, The Premium Italian Wrangler Ready To Tackle Any Trail In Premium Luxury... If you’re an adventure junkie in Europe looking for a car that can handle anything you throw at it, then the MILITEM FERŌX ADVENTURE might just be the vehicle for you. Built on the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (JL), this SUV boasts American heritage and Italian craftsmanship, making it a truly unique and robust SUV that can tackle any terrain. https://moparinsiders.com/meet-the-militem-ferox-adventure-the-premium-italian-wrangler/

VIDEO: “REBHELL” Is Back With A Cummins Turbo Diesel Punch Gone Is The HELLCAT, Meet The First-Ever Ram DT With A Cummins... Project “REBHELL” was a modification project that involved swapping a HELLCAT engine into a Ram (DT) pickup truck, making it the first of its kind. This was done by Charles (@that_guy_from_br), who took his at the time brand-new 2019 Ram 1500 Rebel Crew Cab 4×4 with just 600 miles and added a 707-horsepower supercharged engine to it, anticipating the release of the Ram 1500 TRX. https://moparinsiders.com/watch-cummins-swapped-manual-transmission-swapped-2019-ram-rebel/

Could Cummins New B6.7H Hydrogen Powerplant Be The Future Of Ram Heavy Duty? Cummins Teases New Capability Of New Hydrogen Engine... Not everyone is excited about the automotive industry’s move towards electrification. Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) continue to have a trend of costing a lot more than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts, have a limited range capability, and still struggle to find their way in areas with a limited fast-charging infrastructure. https://moparinsiders.com/could-cummins-new-b6-7h-hydrogen-powerplant-be-the-future-of-ram-heavy-duty/

The Dodge Challenger Model That Dodge Should Have Built HEMI-Power, 8-Speed Auto, and AWD... In 2015, Dodge introduced a one-of-a-kind muscle car concept at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show: the Dodge Challenger GT AWD. This car offered the perfect combination of power, performance, and added traction with its all-wheel drive feature. https://moparinsiders.com/the-dodge-challenger-model-that-dodge-should-have-built/

What A Grand Cherokee SRT/Trackhawk (WL) Could Have Looked Like Oh My, What Could Have Been... Jeep fans have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of a high-performance replacement for the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT and Trackhawk models on the fifth-generation Grand Cherokee (WL). Unfortunately, the retirement of the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® HELLCAT V8 and the 6.4-liter (392 cubic-inch) HEMI SRT V8 engines have left fans uncertain if they will ever see a high-performance V8 option again. https://moparinsiders.com/what-a-grand-cherokee-srt-trackhawk-wl-could-have-looked-like/

Stellantis Training Employees To Drive Trucks Amid Logistics Issues Line Workers Are Now Delivering Vehicles To Dealers... The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has had a ripple effect on industries beyond its borders, with the shortage of truck drivers in Europe being just one of its many consequences. With many truck drivers coming from Ukraine, the conflict has prevented them from doing their jobs, leaving a significant deficit of people to transport cars from factories to dealers across Europe. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-training-employees-to-drive-trucks-amid-logistics-issues/

The First Ever 1970 Plymouth HEMI ‘Cuda Is For Sale! You Could Own The First HEMI 'Cuda For $2.2 Million... As the third E-Body Plymouth produced and the first production Cuda ever fitted with the legendary 426 HEMI, this car with chassis BS23R0B100003 was built on August 1st, 1969. This pre-production Cuda was finished in Alpine White with a Black interior and was fitted with the iconic 4-speed Pistol Grip shifter. https://moparinsiders.com/the-first-ever-1970-plymouth-hemi-cuda-is-for-sale/