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720 Horsepower Dodge Challenger T/A Shreds Monza Big-Block American Muscle Invades Italian Asphalt... You don’t normally see old-school Mopars tearing up tracks like Monza in Italy, but when you do—it’s something you won’t forget. This isn’t your average 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A. No, sir. This is a straight-up beast built for battle, cranking out 720 horsepower from a massive 9.4-liter (572-cubic-inch) V8. And thankfully, the YouTube channel AlwinSV was there to catch it all. https://moparinsiders.com/720-horsepower-dodge-challenger-t-a-shreds-monza/

HURRICANE H/O-Powered Chrysler Conquest Is A Retro Rocket Reimagined @AbimelecDesign Fuses '80s Style with Modern Dodge Power If there’s one thing Oscar Abimelec (@AbimelecDesign) is known for, it’s bringing bold, nostalgic ideas to life through pixel-perfect design—and his latest creation might be one of his most inspired yet. Rather than just slapping the new HURRICANE engine into the modern Dodge Charger like everyone else is talking about, Oscar went in a different direction entirely. He asked: what if Dodge dropped their latest twin-turbocharged I6 into one of their most underrated cars of the 1980s—the Conquest? https://moparinsiders.com/hurricane-h-o-powered-chrysler-conquest-is-a-retro-rocket-reimagined/

Jeep® Celebrates 10 Years In Brazil With Special Renegade 4×4 Edition Exclusive 4x4 Renegade Celebrates A Decade Of Jeep In Brazil Jeep® is marking a major milestone in Brazil with the Renegade Willys 10th Anniversary Edition launch, a special model that honors a decade of local production at the Goiana plant in Pernambuco. The compact SUV that launched a nationwide SUV movement is now being celebrated with a limited run of 1,010 exclusive units. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-celebrates-10-years-in-brazil-with-special-renegade-4x4-edition/

Tough as Nails: 1965 Dodge W200 Power Wagon Rolls Into Mecum Indy Former Ray Evernham 4x4 Ready to Make Its Mark Again If you’re a fan of old-school American trucks that were built to work and built to last, then keep an eye on this 1965 Dodge W200 Power Wagon crossing the block at Mecum Indy 2025 on Friday, May 16th. https://moparinsiders.com/tough-as-nails-1965-dodge-w200-power-wagon-rolls-into-mecum-indy/

Elkann Joins President Trump and the Saudi Crown Prince in Riyadh Meeting Highlighted Artificial Intelligence (AI), Energy, and Advanced Technology Stellantis Chairman John Elkann is making headlines this week after traveling to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of a U.S. business delegation led by former President Donald Trump. The American-born Italian industrialist joined a high-profile group of American business leaders, including tech giants like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and OpenAI’s Sam Altman. https://moparinsiders.com/elkann-joins-president-trump-and-the-saudi-crown-prince-in-riyadh/

Antonio Filosa Reportedly Frontrunner for Stellantis CEO Job Bloomberg Says Decision Could Come Soon as Internal Pressure Builds It looks like Stellantis may finally be nearing the end of its long and complex search for a new CEO. According to a Bloomberg report, sources close to the matter say Antonio Filosa—currently Stellantis’ Chief Operating Officer (COO) for North America—is emerging as the top candidate to replace former CEO Carlos Tavares. https://moparinsiders.com/antonio-filosa-reportedly-frontrunner-for-stellantis-ceo-job/

Popular Mechanics’ Jeep® Grand Wagoneer “Durangoneer” Is For Sale Grand Wagoneer-Bodied, 2004 Dodge Durango HEMI 4x4 Is Up For Auction When Popular Mechanics set out to build a one-of-a-kind display vehicle for the 2006 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, they didn’t just slap on wheels and graphics—they created something truly unique. Dubbed the “Durangoneer”, this rig combines the timeless body of a 1988 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer with the modern chassis and drivetrain of a 2004 Dodge Durango 4×4. The result? Classic Jeep style with modern-day Mopar muscle. https://moparinsiders.com/popular-mechanics-jeep-grand-wagoneer-durangoneer-is-for-sale/

Stolen ATV Chase Ends at Stellantis CTC Campus Police Pursuit on I-75 Leads to Arrests Near Chrysler Technical Center... A high-speed chase involving stolen four-wheelers ended early Tuesday morning (May 13) near Stellantis’ Chrysler Technical Center (CTC) in Auburn Hills, Michigan. https://moparinsiders.com/stolen-atv-chase-ends-at-stellantis-ctc-campus/

High School Talent Shines in 2025 Stellantis Drive for Design Contest Young Designers Reimagine Chrysler’s Future, Earn Big Opportunities The winners of the 2025 Stellantis Drive for Design contest have just been announced, and once again, high school students across the U.S. have impressed with their creativity and vision for the future of the Chrysler brand. https://moparinsiders.com/high-school-talent-shines-in-2025-stellantis-drive-for-design-contest/

GR8TOPS JTRUK Kits Transforms Your Jeep® Gladiator Into A Regular Cab Bolt-On-Kit Turns Gladiator Into An 8-Foot-Bed Regular Cab Without Cutting The Frame If you’ve ever wished the Jeep® Gladiator (JT) came in a classic Regular Cab configuration with a full 8-foot bed, you’re not alone—and now, thanks to GR8TOPS, your wish can become reality. The South Carolina-based Jeep conversion specialist has developed the JTRUK Truck Cab Kit, a bolt-on fiberglass cab conversion that fits 2020 to 2025 Jeep Gladiator models. https://moparinsiders.com/gr8tops-jtruk-kits-transforms-your-jeep-gladiator-into-a-regular-cab/

Rare 1996 Dodge Viper Carroll Shelby Roadster Pops-Up On Hagerty Only 9k-Miles On This One-Of-Nineteen Ultra Rare Viper When it comes to American performance icons, few names carry more weight than Carroll Shelby and the Dodge Viper. Now imagine a car that blends both legacies into one hand-built, fire-breathing roadster. That’s exactly what’s up for grabs right now on Hagerty Marketplace—a 1996 Dodge Viper RT/10 Carroll Shelby Limited Edition Roadster, one of just 19 ever produced, and bidding ends Thursday, May 15th, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. EDT. https://moparinsiders.com/rare-1996-dodge-viper-carroll-shelby-roadster-pops-up-on-hagerty/

Ram Continued To Dominate Brazilian Premium Truck Market In April Strong Sales Growth Driven By Rampage and Heavy Duty Models Ram is proving once again that it’s the go-to name for premium pickup trucks in Brazil. The brand, known for combining toughness with refinement, closed out April 2025 with impressive gains across its lineup, showing that Brazilians continue to favor Ram when it comes to strength, luxury, and cutting-edge tech. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-continued-to-dominate-brazilian-premium-truck-market-in-april/

2025 Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon Mojito! Hits Japan Only 100 Units Of This Bold Green Jeep Will Be Offered In The Land Of The Rising Sun Jeep® Japan is spicing up the 2025 Wrangler lineup with a splash of bold color and serious trail-ready hardware. Meet the 2025 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Mojito!, a new limited-edition model that combines eye-catching style with rugged Rubicon capability. Only 100 units will be sold in Japan, making it one of the rarest Wrangler variants ever offered in the country. https://moparinsiders.com/2025-jeep-wrangler-rubicon-mojito-hits-japan/

AUCTION: 69-Mile 2010 Dodge Viper ACR VoooDoo Edition #9 of 31 Made, This Time Capsule Viper Is a Collector’s Dream If you’re into Mopars or rare American supercars, you may want to stop what you’re doing and check out this auction on BringATrailer.com. Up for grabs is a virtually untouched 2010 Dodge Viper SRT-10 ACR VoooDoo Edition, showing only 69 original miles on the odometer. This particular car is #9 of just 31 VoooDoo Edition Vipers built for the 2010 model year, and it’s loaded with the kind of hardware and styling that made the fourth-gen Viper a certified track monster. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-69-mile-2010-dodge-viper-acr-vooodoo-edition/

Stellantis Cutting 500 Jobs At Melfi Plant Amid Restructuring Efforts Union Warns Of Slow Divestment From Italy As Voluntary Exits Grow Stellantis is set to cut up to 500 jobs through a new round of voluntary exits at its Melfi Assembly Plant in southern Italy, according to a statement from the Fiom-Cgil labor union. The plant, which employs around 5,000 workers, builds a number of vehicles for the global automaker, including models from the Jeep® and DS Automobiles brands. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-cutting-500-jobs-at-melfi-plant-amid-restructuring-efforts/

Custom 1928 Dodge Brothers Coupe Heads to Mecum Indy One-of-a-Kind Flame Orange Build Crosses the Block May 16th There’s custom, and then there’s this—a 1928 Dodge Brothers Standard Six 3-Window Coupe that’s been completely transformed into a HEMI®-powered street rod with the perfect blend of classic lines and modern performance. Crossing the auction block on Friday, May 16th at Mecum Indy 2025, this wild build is estimated to bring between $150,000 and $175,000—and once you see the details, that number starts to make a lot of sense. https://moparinsiders.com/custom-1928-dodge-brothers-coupe-heads-to-mecum-indy/

Ultra-Rare 1978 Dodge Magnum Force GT Found In Michigan Only Known Magnum GT To Feature Dodge Dealer-Installed Package Sometimes the rarest Mopars aren’t hiding at auctions or in private collections—they’re sitting quietly in a Michigan garage, just waiting to be rediscovered. That’s exactly what happened when Ryan Brutte, known online as “The Auto Archaeologist”, uncovered what may be the last surviving 1978 Dodge Magnum Force GT. https://moparinsiders.com/ultra-rare-1978-dodge-magnum-force-gt-found-in-michigan/

15K-Mile 1970 Plymouth Superbird Survivor Surfaces Car Was The Last Sold "NEW" Superbird On Record... If you’re into classic Mopar muscle cars, NASCAR history, or just rare American muscle cars, this one will hit you right in the heart. Lou Costabile’s latest YouTube video has dropped, and in it, he features an absolutely jaw-dropping, unrestored 1970 Plymouth Superbird in the stunning Alpine White with only 15,000 original miles. Yes, you read that right—15,000. And not only is it real, but it’s also the very last Superbird ever titled as new, way back in 1985. https://moparinsiders.com/15k-mile-1970-plymouth-superbird-survivor-surfaces/

Ram CEO Breaks Down The 2026 Ram 1500 Ramcharger Kuniskis Talks About Why The Ramcharger Makes Sense Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis is raising serious questions about today’s electric truck market—and what consumers really want. In an in-depth conversation with Newsweek, Kuniskis opened up about the challenges Ram faces as it prepares to launch the 2026 Ram 1500 Ramcharger. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-ceo-breaks-down-the-2026-ram-1500-ramcharger/

Dodge Reportedly Planning New Crossover Between Hornet and Durango New Model Aims to Expand Dodge Lineup by 2028... Sources close to MoparInsiders suggest that Dodge is working on adding a new crossover to its lineup. The model would slot between the C-segment Hornet and the E-segment Durango, with a planned debut no earlier than 2028. This move comes as Dodge looks to expand its portfolio, which currently consists of just three vehicles. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-reportedly-planning-new-crossover-between-hornet-and-durango/