Mopar Insiders Articles

Stellantis Suspends Production in Russia! Unknown If Or When Kaluga Facility Will Open... Stellantis announced on Tuesday, that it would be suspending production at its Kaluga Assembly Plant in Russia. The reason behind the closure was logistical difficulties and sanctions imposed on Moscow over the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-suspends-production-in-russia/

Hennessey Officially Introduces Its Mammoth 1000 6×6 TRX! 6-Wheel-Drive, 1,000+ Horsepower, Limited To 12 Units A Year... Love them or hate them, Texas-based Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) has built some of the gnarliest performance vehicles on the planet. Ever since the launch of the Ram 1500 TRX performance off-roader, HPE has announced numerous performance builds for the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI HELLCAT V8-powered pickup. https://moparinsiders.com/hennessey-officially-introduces-its-mammoth-1000-6x6-trx/

Apocalypse Manufacturing’s Warlord 6×6 Struts Its Stuff On The Ground And In The Air! Time To Take Flight... It was just about a year ago when we were first introduced to the Ram 1500 TRX Warlord 6×6 by Apocalypse Manufacturing. Originally a builder of Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler 6×6 models, the Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based company is now become well-known in the Ram Truck community, thanks to the Warlock 6×6. https://moparinsiders.com/apocalypse-manufacturings-warlord-6x6-struts-its-stuff-on-the-ground-and-in-the-air/

Next-Generation Fiat Panda Production Announcement Expected On April 28th! All-New Electrified Model Will Be Produced In Serbia... Just over a week ago, MoparInsiders.com discussed the production issues surrounding the Stellantis (FCA Serbia) assembly plant in Kragujevac, Serbia. The facility which currently produces the Fiat 500L multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) has faced several supply chain issues due to constant parts shortages and slow sales of the 500L. The plant was even shut down for a 50-day period earlier this year due to ongoing issues. https://moparinsiders.com/next-generation-fiat-panda-production-announcement-expected-on-april-28th/

Oklahoma Highway Patrol Takes On Armed Robbery Suspect In Grand Wagoneer: Suspect Shoots At Police While Trying To Flee... We have seen a number of police chases over the years, however, a recent one involving the Oklahoma State Police (OHP) caught our attention. Earlier this month, OHP troopers were involved in a high-speed chase with a robbery suspect behind the wheel of a new Jeep® Grand Wagoneer. https://moparinsiders.com/oklahoma-highway-patrol-takes-on-armed-robbery-suspect-in-grand-wagoneer/

Jeep® Boss Talks Future Products, Including Possibility Of Trackhawk & HEMI Engine Replacement! Motor Authority Ask Head Of Jeep North America, About The Future... The Jeep® brand has been on a roll as of late, with the launch of a handful of new products. Curious about the future of the brand, Motor Authority had a chance to speak to Jim Morrison, Senior Vice President and Head of Jeep North America at the 2022 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) and boy did he have some interesting things to say. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-boss-talks-future-products-including-possibility-of-trackhawk-hemi-engine-replacement/

Is This The Next-Generation All-Electric Dodge Challenger? Adry53Customs, Gives Us His Take On The Upcoming Dodge Challenger... Despite being 14-years-old, the current Dodge Challenger (LA) was the best-selling two-door muscle car in 2021. With the Dodge brand pushing forward towards electrification (or eMuscle as the brand calls it), there have been a lot of questions and concerns regarding the next-generation Dodge Challenger (LB). As Dodge continues to be very guarded about its new muscle car lineup, which is due to hit the market in 2024. https://moparinsiders.com/is-this-the-next-generation-all-electric-dodge-challenger/

Jeep® Introduces The Gladiator To The Chinese Market, With Overland Advanced Edition! Only 500 Units Will Be Produced... The 2022 Jeep® Gladiator, was engineered to be the most off-road capable Jeep pickup truck ever. Gladiator offers rugged utility, authentic Jeep design, open-air freedom, clever functionality, and versatility. Now, China will get to experience the Gladiator with the launch of the Overland Advanced Edition specifically for the Chinese market. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-introduces-the-gladiator-to-the-chinese-market-with-overland-advanced-edition/

WATCH: Meet Our New 2022 Ram 1500 Limited Long Term Test Truck! We Will Keep You Informed As We Put This Truck Through The Paces... A few weeks ago, we picked up a new 2022 Ram 1500 Limited Night Edition to use as a long-term test truck for both MoparInsiders and 5thGenRams. I’ve previously owned a 2016 Ram 1500 Sport, 2020 Ram 1500 Longhorn EcoDiesel, and a 2020 Ram 3500 Limited Cummins HO, and generally was happy with all my previous trucks. https://moparinsiders.com/watch-meet-our-new-2022-ram-1500-limited-long-term-test-truck/

Could The Jeep® Compass Bring A New Turbocharged Lineup To North America In 2023? Turbocharged Four & PHEV Propulsion Systems Are Likely To Arrive... A lot of people (including us) were disappointed when Jeep® unveiled its updated 2022 Compass for the North American market, last summer. It wasn’t over its refined exterior looks or handsome new interior but over the decision to leave the sluggish 2.4-liter “Tigershark” inline-four-cylinder engine under the hood. However, it appears that that might change going into 2023. https://moparinsiders.com/could-the-jeep-compass-bring-a-new-turbocharged-lineup-to-north-america-in-2023/

Another Semiconductor Shortage Halts Production In Two Italian Stellantis Plants! Cassino & Melfi Both Face Downtime Due To Shortages... Employees at the Cassino Assembly Plant in Piedimonte San Germano, Italy, will have an extended holiday vacation due to a supply shortage of semiconductor chips. The Italian plant currently manufactures the award-winning Alfa Romeo Giulia sports sedan and Stelvio performance SUV. Production has been halted for today, Friday, April 15th until Tuesday, April 19th, because of the situation. https://moparinsiders.com/another-semiconductor-shortage-halts-production-in-two-italian-stellantis-plants/

Ram Confirms 1500 BEV Concept Pickup Will Make Appearance By End Of 2022! STLA Frame Platform To Be An Evolution Of Wagoneer Platform... Some interesting news has been dropped about the upcoming 2024 Ram 1500 battery-electric vehicle (BEV) at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). According to a report from the Automotive News, Ram will introduce a concept version of its upcoming zero-emission pickup truck later this year. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-confirms-1500-bev-concept-pickup-will-make-appearance-by-end-of-2022/

FIAT Launches Its New 500e “La Prima by Bocelli” Special Edition! UV-C Lit Glovebox, Andrea Bocelli-Tuned JBL Stereo, & Almost 200 Miles Of Range... The FIAT brand is expanding its lineup for its electrified 500e once again, with the introduction of the new 500e “La Prima by Bocelli”. Building on the success of the top-tier La Prima model (which is the best-selling model in the lineup), the Fiat 500e looks to be dressed for the opera in this latest buzz model. https://moparinsiders.com/fiat-launches-its-new-500e-la-prima-by-bocelli-special-edition/

This 2021 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Convertible Looks Amazing! For $149K, It Could Be Sitting In Your Garage... Unlike its “pony car” competitors, the Dodge Challenger is the only one without a convertible variant. We have seen a number of Challenger owners over the years, look to the aftermarket for an alternative option. But there are aftermarket options for the Challenger, that are either hit or miss. We have talked about them before, but there is one that is currently for sale at RK Motors Charlotte that caught our attention. https://moparinsiders.com/this-2021-dodge-challenger-srt-hellcat-redeye-convertible-looks-amazing/

Twin-Turbo Hurricane Engines – MPGs, Power, & Towing Numbers! How Do The New Inline-Sixes Stand Up Against The HEMI V8s... Yesterday, we learned a lot more about the all-new twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter (Hurricane) inline-six-cylinder engine, thanks to the Jeep® press conference at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). The new lineup of engines is set to make their first appearance under the hood of the 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer (WS) in the upcoming weeks. It will later be available on the standard-wheelbase models as an option, and the new “L” variants as standard equipment. https://moparinsiders.com/twin-turbo-hurricane-engines-mpgs-power-towing-numbers/

STOP! Jeep® Tells Dealers To Suspend Sales Of Its All-New Grand Cherokee (WL)! Radio Frequency Hub Modules Can Render Vehicles Useless... This week, owners of the all-new Jeep® Grand Cherokee (WL) brought some important attention to the automaker that their vehicle’s key fobs continue to lose connection with the vehicle. As owners unlock their vehicles using the physical key located inside the key fob, their vehicles mistake the action as attempted theft and render the SUVs inoperable. https://moparinsiders.com/stop-jeep-tells-dealers-to-suspend-sales-of-its-all-new-grand-cherokee-wl/

SPOTTED: Middle-East Spec 2022 Jeep® Grand Cherokee Limited (WL74): Two-Row Grand Cherokee Looks To Be Headed To The Middle-East... Back in February, Jeep® announced that its all-new electrified Grand Cherokee 4xe would be heading to the European Union (E.U.). The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) will be the only powertrain offered in the E.U., as strict emissions regulations continue to push automakers to 100% electrification. But our friend Walter Vayr of GabetzSPYUnit has caught an interesting two-row Grand Cherokee (WL74) that has all of the E.U. safety equipment but is not a 4xe model. https://moparinsiders.com/spotted-middle-east-spec-2022-jeep-grand-cherokee-limited-wl74/

AutoGuide Names The 2022 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer, “Luxury Utility Vehicle of the Year”! The American Premium SUV Gets Another Award... The all-new 2022 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer has been named “Luxury Utility Vehicle of the Year” by AutoGuide.com. As the pinnacle of premium SUVs, Grand Wagoneer brings a cabin created with a modern American style, meticulously crafted details, elegant appointments, and leading-edge technology. Grand Wagoneer is designed for the ever-growing North American family with best-in-class overall passenger volume, total volume, best-in-class third-row headroom, and second- and third-row legroom with the most cargo volume behind the third row...

AUCTION: 8K-Mile 1986 Dodge Shelby Omni GLHS! Car Was Once Titled To The Carroll Shelby Trust... As one of the performance gems from the mid-1980s, the 1986 Shelby Omni GLHS was a modified Omni GLH with changes made by Shelby Automotive at their facility. The cars were retitled as Shelby Automobiles and sold at select Dodge dealers. While the name GLH stood for “Goes Like Hell”, the GLHS moniker stood for “Goes Like Hell S’more”. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-8k-mile-1986-dodge-shelby-omni-glhs/

Ram 1500 Tradesman HFE EcoDiesel Returns For 2022 Model Year! 33 MPG Hwy Capability With The HFE EcoDiesel... In 2015, the RAM brand introduced the Ram 1500 HFE or “High Fuel Efficiency” model. Based on the Tradesman Quad Cab 4×2 with the 6-foot, 4-inch box and powered by the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6, the original HFE models created the ultimate fuel-efficient full-size truck capable of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certified 29 MPG highway. A pretty bold statement then. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-1500-tradesman-hfe-ecodiesel-returns-for-2022-model-year/