Mopar Insiders Articles

Maserati “Mission From Mars” Shows How Stellantis Can Customize Vehicles Even Further! Digital Cluster Screens Show Customized Potential... It wasn’t long after the launch of the all-new 2023 Maserati Grecale SUV, that Maserati showed off the capabilities of its “Fuoriserie” customization program. The Maserati Fuoriserie customization program, with its various alternatives, allows customers to have a Maserati tailored to their tastes. Maserati Fuoriserie is a blank sheet of paper and the Brand offers a wide range of drawing tools and colors, leaving everything else to the inspiration of the customer, allowing them to take on the role of trendsetters and express their own, personal creativity...

Jeep® Is Majorly Expanding Its Wagoneer Lineup Going Into 2023! Here Is What Is In Store For Today's Announcement In New York... Jeep® is bringing a number of new equipment for its Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer (WS) lineups to this year’s New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Highlighting the NYIAS show are a number of new options for the WS lineup, including long-wheelbase (L) variants, an all-new twin-turbo 3.0-liter (Hurricane) inline-six-cylinder engine, and an all-new blacked-out “Carbide” package for Wagoneer models. So let’s take a look at what Jeep will be unveiling this morning in New York. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-is-majorly-expanding-its-wagoneer-lineup-going-into-2023/

Jeep® Announces Return Of High Altitude Package For Grand Cherokee! New Dark Appearance Will Be Available Only On Two-Row 4xe & Three-Row L... Although the all-new "L" variants of the 2023 Jeep® Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer were center stage at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), the American adventure brand surprised us with the introduction of the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude 4xe. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-announces-return-of-high-altitude-package-for-grand-cherokee/

LIVE: Watch The Jeep® Press Conference From The New York International Auto Show! Longer Wheelbase, Twin-Turbo Engine, & A New Blacked-Out Model For Wagoneer... Jeep® is bringing a number of new equipment for its Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer (WS) lineups to this year’s New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Highlighting the NYIAS show are a number of new options for the WS lineup, including long-wheelbase (L) variants, an all-new twin-turbo 3.0-liter (Hurricane) inline-six-cylinder engine, and an all-new blacked-out “Carbide” package for Wagoneer models. https://moparinsiders.com/live-watch-the-jeep-press-conference-from-the-new-york-international-auto-show/

Second-Generation Dodge Viper R/T10 Crashes While Attempting To Race An Acura Integra! And Yes, It Happened While Leaving A Car Meet... The early Vipers are known for being a handful when putting the power down, and it appears to have gotten away from this driver. As soon as the Viper passes the Acura, the car just completely veered to the right without hesitation and jumped the curb which caused it to collide with a light pole in a parking lot of a nearby business. https://moparinsiders.com/second-generation-dodge-viper-r-t10-crashes-while-attempting-to-race-an-acura-integra/

Chrysler Officially Announces It Will Show Another Version Of The Airflow In New York! We Make Its Debut This Wednesday... As the automotive industry moves forward with its plans for electrification, the 96-year-old Chrysler brand is currently in a revitalization period. With only three vehicles (two of which are minivans) in its current lineup, the American brand is looking to expand its portfolio over the next half-dozen years with vehicles that embrace the electric propulsion movement and take on the electrification efforts of brands like Tesla, head-on. https://moparinsiders.com/chrysler-officially-announces-it-will-show-another-version-of-the-airflow-in-new-york/

Ram 1500 Limited Named “Pickup of the Year” From NZ Autocar Magazine! Ram Limited Tackles New Zealand Market... While Holden and Ford have ended production of their popular Utes, the region has turned to pickup trucks to fulfill their needs. This means even more attention to the Ram Truck brand in both Australia and New Zealand. Offered in a Crew Cab configuration with a 5-foot, 7-inch box with four-wheel-drive (4×4), the Ram 1500 Limited is powered by the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 with eTorque mild-hybrid system and paired to a ZF-sourced 8-speed automatic transmission. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-1500-limited-named-pickup-of-the-year-from-nz-autocar-magazine/

Jeep® Updates The Wagoneer’s Look With Blacked-Out Carbide Model! New Carbide Model, Will Bring The Blacked-Out Look... This morning, the Jeep® brand unveiled its expanded lineup for the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) in New York. Among the revisions for the premium SUV duo, was the introduction of an all-new twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter “Hurricane” inline-six-cylinder, its new “L” long-wheelbase variants, and a new appearance package for the Wagoneer called the “Carbide”. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-updates-the-wagoneers-look-with-blacked-out-carbide-model/

AUCTION: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T HEMI With Only 6,341 Miles Goes To Mecum! HEMI Orange Is 1 Of 136 HEMI/4-Spd Challenger R/Ts Built-In 1970... Still, in unrestored condition, the car was under its original owner’s care until May 2021. The car was shipped new to Davenport Dodge, Inc. in Davenport, Iowa, and is listed with the Y13 code (Dealer Demonstrator) on the fender tag. Painted in the beautiful high-impact color of HEMI Orange (EV2) with its original Black vinyl top, this Challenger matches its matching number 7.0-liter (426 cubic-inch) HEMI V8. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-1970-dodge-challenger-r-t-hemi-with-only-6341-miles-goes-to-mecum/

SHOP & CHARGE Program, Shows eMobility Solutions In Action In Italy! 1,500 Drivers Consumed Over 70,000 kWh Of Energy Since December 2020... Created in conjunction with Be Charge, a Plenitude (Eni) company, Carrefour Italia, and the Stellantis e-Mobility Business Unit, Shop & Charge was launched in December 2020, with the aim of promoting the dissemination of e-mobility solutions by setting up Be Charge charging points at Carrefour outlets across Italy. Discounted rates and exclusive benefits are also available for customers with the Fiat 500e, the 100% electric model produced in Turin. Since the launch of Shop & Charge, more than 5,000 electric charging sessions have been completed, by around 1,500 drivers who have consumed over...

Ram 1500 Named ‘2022 Full-Size Pickup Of The Year’ for Fourth Consecutive Year By Auto123.com! Limited Model Continues To Impress The Full-Size Market With Its Features... The Ram 1500 has been named “2022 Best Full-Size Pickup of the Year” by the editors of Auto123.com for the fourth consecutive year. According to Auto123.com, the full-size pickup truck category is of most interest to Canadian consumers, as it contains the best-selling models in the industry. Despite the competition, Ram 1500 came out on top once again. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-1500-named-2022-full-size-pickup-of-the-year-for-fourth-consecutive-year-by-auto123-com/

This 2010 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Roadster With 8-Miles On The Odometer Went For Over $200K! Probably The Cleanest GEN IV Viper Out There... This beautiful fourth-generation (GEN IV) 2010 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Roadster was recently put up for auction on the popular online automotive bidding site, Bring A Trailer. Only 157 units of the Roadster were built in 2010, and this one is 1 of 7 Roadsters painted in this color combination for the year. But what really sets this GEN IV Roadster apart from the rest, is the fact it has 8 original miles on its odometer. https://moparinsiders.com/this-2010-dodge-viper-srt-10-roadster-with-8-miles-on-the-odometer-went-for-over-200k/

CAUGHT: 2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Super Q4 On Public Streets! Spotted With Updated Styling... The Alfa Romeo brand is currently undergoing a renaissance as it moves towards an all-electric lineup by 2027. The launch of the all-new 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale marks the first step in that direction, thanks to mild-hybrid (mHEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain options. But when it comes to the brand’s Stelvio and Giulia models, both will be offered strictly as battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) starting with the launch of the next-generation Stelvio in late 2025. https://moparinsiders.com/caught-2023-alfa-romeo-stelvio-super-q4-on-public-streets/

FIAT Continues To Dominate Brazil, With 21.4% Of The Country’s Entire Market Share! Strada Sub-Compact Pickup, Continues To Lead The Way... FIAT ended March once again as the leader of sales in the Brazilian market, selling 28,981 units or about 10,000 units more than its closest competitor. As a result, the Italian brand gained 21.4% of the country’s automotive market share. FIAT has been leading the market for the last 15 consecutive months, despite the challenges facing the automotive industry due to the crisis in the supply chain. https://moparinsiders.com/fiat-continues-to-dominate-brazil-with-21-4-of-the-countrys-entire-market-share/

Jeep® Shows Off Its Grand Cherokee Trailhawk PHEV Concept For Overlanding! Ready To Tackle The Trails At Moab In Total Silence... After being teased with sketches of its latest concept vehicles, we were treated this morning with finally seeing the final products for this year’s Easter Jeep® Safari. So we are spending the day, going through each of the newest Jeep concept vehicles to conquer the iconic red-rock terrain in Moab, Utah. The second vehicle we will be looking at is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk PHEV Concept. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-shows-off-its-grand-cherokee-trailhawk-phev-concept-for-overlanding/

Maserati Gives Us Our Best Look At The Upcoming GranTurismo Folgore Yet! The 1,200 Horsepower GT Car Is Almost Here... The all-new GranTurismo will be the first model in Maserati history to adopt 100% electric solutions. Built at the Mirafiori production hub, it will debut on the market in 2023. As a true icon for the brand, it will offer the characteristic Maserati sound as well as cutting-edge technical solutions, superb performance, comfort, and design, all things that the Maserati brand is known for. https://moparinsiders.com/maserati-gives-us-our-best-look-at-the-upcoming-granturismo-folgore-yet/

The Introduction Of The Fifth-Generation Viper Happened A Decade Ago! Dodge//SRT's Last True Halo Car Made Its Debut 10 Years Ago... April 4th, marked the 10th anniversary since the Chrysler Group’s Street & Racing Technology (SRT) brand unveiled the fifth-generation (GEN V) Viper at the 2012 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Although the GEN V Viper was the last super sports car from the Chrysler Group, some consider it the greatest. With a beautifully sculpted body, 645 horsepower, manual transmission, and the best power-to-weight of any Viper ever built, it’s hard to doubt that statement. https://moparinsiders.com/the-introduction-of-the-fifth-generation-viper-happened-a-decade-ago/

RECALL: 2021 & 2022 Chrysler Pacifica & Voyager For Child Restraint Anchors! Does Not Meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards... Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 to 2022 Pacifica and 2021 Voyager vehicles with Easy Slide Second Row Bucket Seats (sales code CY3). The issue is that the second-row seat-to-floor mounting latch may bind and stick open, preventing the seat from properly securing to the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, “Child Restraint Anchorage Systems.” https://moparinsiders.com/recall-2021-2022-chrysler-pacifica-voyager-for-child-restraint-anchors/

An Electrified Next-Generation Fiat Panda Could Start Production At Kragujevac In 2023! Serbian Plant Has Been Struggling... It appears that Stellantis (FCA Serbia) will start production of an electric variant of the next-generation Fiat Panda at the Kragujevac Assembly Plant in 2023, according to reports. https://moparinsiders.com/an-electrified-next-generation-fiat-panda-could-start-production-at-kragujevac-in-2023/

The Ultimate 80’s Sleeper Wagon – The AMC Eagle Trackhawk: Why Not Hellcat One Of The 1980s Most Iconic Off-Roaders? In the 1980s, the American Motors Corporation (AMC) produced a compact four-wheel-drive (4×4) lineup of coupes, sedans, and wagons called the AMC Eagle. The lineup of compact 4×4 models would prove to be a popular option for those trapped in the snow-ridden states across the United States and was the only 4×4 passenger car produced in the country at the time and is widely recognized as one of the first crossover vehicles. As the brainchild of Roy Lunn, the Chief Designer for AMC Jeep, the concept for the AMC Eagle was simple. Use the body and chassis from the compact AMC Concord and fit it with the Quadra-Trac 4×4...