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Jeep® Grand Cherokee High Altitude Shows Up On Build & Price Configurator! It Looks Like All Three Variants Of Summit & Summit Reserve Will Get New Package... Last month, the Jeep® brand announced the return of the premium High Altitude package to its Grand Cherokee lineup. It marks the first time that the package will make its appearance on the all-new (WL) models and continues the success of the previous brand’s dark appearance packages. The darkened-themed packages made up for 40% of the sales on the previous model. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-grand-cherokee-high-altitude-shows-up-on-build-price-configurator/

Ram Brazil Kicks Off Its New “Ram Arena” Event In São Paulo! First Of Many Events To Come... This weekend, Ram Brazil is promoting its new “Ram Arena” in São Paulo. The event is setup up to showcase the strength, capacity, luxury, and technology of the Ram 1500 Rebel and the recently launched Ram 3500 Laramie and Limited Longhorn. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-brazil-kicks-off-its-new-ram-arena-event-in-sao-paulo/

The 2022 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited High Tide Is One Hot Limited Edition! Meet The Summertime's Newest Package... In February, Jeep® introduced two new buzz models for its iconic Wrangler Unlimited model: High-Tide and Beach. Virtually identical, one celebrates one of the biggest Jeep events in the United States while the other offers an affordable way to get the Xtreme Recon Package, without having to go for the Willys trim. With the Jeep Beach event in the book, the focus begins on the High Tide offering. https://moparinsiders.com/the-2022-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-high-tide-is-one-hot-limited-edition/

LIFE’S A BEACH: The Jeep® Jeepster Beach Concept: The Ultimate Retro-Mod Beach Machine... The Jeep® brand loves to pay homage to Jeep off-road vehicles of the past with a “Resto-Mod” every year. We have seen vehicles like the Jeep M-715 Five-Quarter Concept, the Jeep Grand One Concept, and the beloved Jeep Wagoneer Roadtrip Concept, just to name a few. But one of our favorite concepts was the Jeep “Resto-Mod” Jeepster Beach Concept in 2021. https://moparinsiders.com/lifes-a-beach-the-jeep-jeepster-beach-concept/

AUCTION: Limited Edition Mopar ’17 Dodge Challenger! 10,000 Miles On The Odometer... In February 2017, Mopar unveiled the Mopar ’17 Dodge Challenger which helped to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the service, parts, and customer-care brand of the now Stellantis group. The limited-edition Mopar ’17 Dodge Challenger was a head-turner thanks to its hand-painted two-tone exterior scheme and Mopar Custom Shop installed accessories. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-limited-edition-mopar-17-dodge-challenger/

Fiat 500e Best-Selling All-Electric Vehicle In Germany For The Month Of April! Second Best-Selling Electrified Vehicle For Q1 2022 In Germany As Well... In April, the FIAT brand released its sales figures for the Q1 period of 2022. According to the most recent analysis by the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), the Fiat 500e was the best-selling battery-electric vehicle (BEV) or all-electric vehicle on the German market for the month of April. https://moparinsiders.com/fiat-500e-best-selling-all-electric-vehicle-in-germany-for-the-month-of-april/

AUCTION: The Supercharged Chrysler Crossfire SRT6 Coupe! Chrysler's 330 Horsepower Supercharged SRT Coupe... As the first Chrysler vehicle to wear the SRT badge, the Chrysler Crossfire SRT6 provided a new level of performance to the somewhat stale Crossfire lineup. While overlooked in its day, the rare German-built Crossfire SRT6 is quickly becoming a collectors’ item today. With only 4,071 units built worldwide, the Crossfire SRT6 is one of the rarest vehicles in the Street & Racing Technology (SRT) portfolio. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-the-supercharged-chrysler-crossfire-srt6-coupe/

Meet The 2022 Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally Special Edition! 40-Years Later The Legend Is Back... The Abarth 131 Rally, the vehicle which captured the imagination of an entire generation of car enthusiasts, can be seen once again on roads around the world with a new look. On the fortieth anniversary of its last race, the Scorpion brand is paying homage to it with the Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally special series. This limited edition will be available in just 695 units throughout the globe. https://moparinsiders.com/meet-the-2022-abarth-695-tributo-131-rally-special-edition/

Looking Back At The Time Dodge//SRT Co-Promoted “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”! MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU! It’s May 4th, which means it’s “Star Wars Day”! We figured we would take a look back at when Dodge//SRT partnered with Disney and Lucasfilm to co-promote “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”. https://moparinsiders.com/looking-back-at-the-time-dodge-srt-co-promoted-star-wars-the-force-awakens/

SALES BATTLE: Ram Versus The Competition Through Q1 Of 2022! Full-Sized Pickup Sales Hit Hard Through Q1 Of This Year... A continued semiconductor shortage and record-high gas prices across the United States have created the perfect storm to adversely affect the full-sized pickup market. During the Q1 2022 period, full-sized pickup sales have fallen from 566,851 to just 472,288 units across all manufacturers, a decrease of 16.7%. https://moparinsiders.com/sales-battle-ram-vs-the-competition-through-q1-of-2022/

Jeep® Gladiator To Get Convertible Top Tonneau Cover Carrier? New Patient Shows A Possible Solution To Storing Your Hard-Top On The Move... The midsized Jeep® Gladiator (JT) was designed to be the most off-road capable Jeep pickup ever. Building on the rich heritage of the Wrangler, the Gladiator offers an authentic Jeep open-air experience. For those owners who have optioned for a three-piece hard-top, it can be truly hard to find a place to store it once you take it off the vehicle. Sure you have the front “Freedom” panels which can be stored in a canvas bag, but if you want the full open-air experience, you better have extra room in the garage for the rear section of the roof...

FIAT’s Pulse Was Brazil’s Best-Selling SUV For The Month Of April! FIAT Continues Its Success As The Leader In Brazil For The Past 16 Months... FIAT continued its leadership in the Brazilian marketplace throughout April. But this time, the brand has some exciting news about its all-new subcompact Pulse crossover SUV. After going on sale in the Brazilian market in October, the Pulse outsold every SUV nameplate on the market (including the Jeep® Renegade and Compass). It marked the first time for the FIAT brand ever to do so. https://moparinsiders.com/fiats-pulse-was-brazils-best-selling-suv-for-the-month-of-april/

NWAPA Names Jeep® Grand Cherokee 4xe Its “2022 Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year”! Earned Wins In Electrified Utility Vehicle, Mid- & Full-Size Family Categories... The Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) has named the all-new 2022 Jeep® Grand Cherokee 4xe its “2022 Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year”. The first-ever electrified Grand Cherokee won 3 of the 8 vehicle categories. https://moparinsiders.com/nwapa-names-jeep-grand-cherokee-4xe-its-2022-northwest-outdoor-activity-vehicle-of-the-year/

RECALL: Jeep® Recalls 114 Units Of Its 2022 Compass For Off-Location Front Seat Welds! Vehicles Were Built In December... Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) is recalling 114 units of its 2022 Jeep® Compass (MP) C-SUVs, which may have been built with an off-location weld(s) on the front seat head restraint frames. Head restraints that do not meet the strength requirements may result in an increased risk of injury to seat occupants during certain crashes. https://moparinsiders.com/recall-jeep-recalls-114-units-of-its-2022-compass-for-off-location-front-seat-welds/

Vossen Wheels Shows Us Another TRX 6×6, In Its Latest Social Media Post! Force Motorsport Designs Yet Another 6x6 TRX Variant... For over a year now, Vossen has been marketing its series of Ultra Deep HF6-4 wheels on various Ram 1500 TRX models. The HF6-4 styled wheels were inspired by Vossen’s best-selling HF-5 series, however, the HF6-4 wheels were designed for ultra-wide tire setups for full-sized pickup trucks and SUVs. Available in 20-inch, 22-inch, or 24-inch configurations with either a 9.5-inch or 10-inch widths, Vossen also offers the HF6-4s in a number of finishes. https://moparinsiders.com/vossen-wheels-shows-us-another-trx-6x6-in-its-latest-social-media-post/

CAUGHT: Updated Alfa Romeo Stelvio Will Feature Switchback Headlamps! LED Matrix Headlamps, Feature Even More Technology... Alfa Romeo continues to test its upcoming mid-cycle-action (MCA) of its Stelvio D-SUV for the 2024 model year. Expect to be rolled out in 2023 in Europe, the North American market will receive the updated two-row Italian SUV in late-2023 as a 2024 model. The updates align the Stelvio with the more modern Tonale and keep the Stelvio competitive until the next-generation all-electric Stelvio arrives in late 2025 as a 2026 model. https://moparinsiders.com/caught-updated-alfa-romeo-stelvio-will-feature-switchback-headlamps/

Ray Evernham Puts His Beautiful 1979 Jeep® J-10 Pickup On The Auction Block! Will Be Up For Grabs At The Mecum Indy Event... As the Jeep® brand’s longest produced pickup, the J-Series (originally known as the “Gladiator”), started production in 1962, as a 1963 model. Based on the beloved Wagoneer (SJ) platform, the Gladiator/J-Series remained in production until 1988. While the Wagoneer gets most of the attention today as a piece of Americana, the J-Series was a tough, hard-working, pickup that was overshadowed by its SUV sibling. However, we would question the J-Series as one of the best-looking pickups ever produced during the late-1970s...

Chrysler Launches Premium Pacifica Pinnacle In The Mexican Marketplace! Limited & Pinnacle Models, Round Out Mexican Market... New for 2022 in the Mexican market is the luxurious Pinnacle trim, the most premium offering that Chrysler has ever brought to the minivan segment. The Pinnacle offers a modern living room on wheels, loaded with luxury features and content, including quilted Caramel Nappa leather seats in all three rows and unique matching lumbar pillows in the second-row captain’s chairs. The Pinnacle model also delivers a unique integrated Ultra console, which features the most functionality in its class and is aesthetically redesigned to flow into the instrument panel...

Stellantis Accelerates Its Low Emission Vehicle Sales Momentum In Europe! Controls 21% Of The Market Share In Europe... In a European market down 12.3% year-over-year in Q1 2022, Stellantis confirmed its strong position in Passenger Cars and Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV), with a market share of 21% and leadership in major markets (France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, and Greece). https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-accelerates-its-low-emission-vehicle-sales-momentum-in-europe/

Chrysler CEO Talks All-Electric Future Minivan To Green Car Reports! Can Stow 'N Go Continue To Exist? Under the supervision of its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Christine Feuell is in a revitalized period as the brand moves toward offering a fully-electrified lineup by 2028. With the 96-year-old brand showcasing its new Chrysler Airflow Concept earlier this year at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas and a second time at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), the “blue-collar luxury” brand isn’t holding back on the direction it’s taking for the next decade. https://moparinsiders.com/chrysler-ceo-talks-all-electric-future-minivan-to-green-car-reports/