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Jeep® Opens Up The Open-Air Experience With The Birdcage Concept! PHEV Wrangler, Meets A Variety Of Custom Parts... Designed as a wide-open-air extreme 4×4 machine, the Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited 4xe Birdcage Concept showcases a variety of custom accessory innovations from Jeep Performance Parts (JPP) by Mopar, while also proving its industry-best capability, as well as its class-exclusive, off-road 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain. Riding on an industry-first JPP 2-inch lift kit with FOX shocks, specifically engineered and tuned for the PHEV electric Wrangler Unlimited 4xe, the vibrant Eagle Brown off-roader features Granite Crystal Metallic and various signature Jeep 4xe Surf Blue accents...

MOAB BOUND – Meet The Jeep® Bob Concept! This Gladiator Has Been Given The "Bobbing" Treatment... We have seen a number of cool concept vehicles today from the Jeep® brand. The American adventure brand has brought seven new concept vehicles to Moab, for this year’s Easter Jeep Safari. One of those vehicles was designed to blur the lines between two mighty off-roaders, the Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator, the Jeep Bob concept is a playful spin on the popular trend of “bobbing” the long overhangs of pickup truck beds to make it the ultimate terrain tackler. https://moparinsiders.com/moab-bound-meet-the-jeep-bob-concept/

Jeep® Celebrates The 20th Anniversary Of Its Wrangler Rubicon With A Cool Concept! There Are Some Hints Of The Upcoming Wrangler Refresh In There... The Easter Jeep® Safari kicks off tomorrow in Moab, with seven new concept vehicles from the Jeep and Mopar brands. With that being said, a number of the concepts have featured electrified powertrains. However, there is one that is focused on raw internal combustion engine (ICE) horsepower blended with the modern technology of the iconic Wrangler Rubicon. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-celebrates-the-20th-anniversary-of-its-wrangler-rubicon-with-a-cool-concept/

Jeep® Blends Retro With Electrification With Its New ’41 Concept! 4xe Meets Willy MB Retro Cues... “Since 1941,” is a badge of honor for Jeep brand vehicles and a symbol of pride that recognizes the brand’s longstanding military heritage and legendary 4×4 capability leadership for more than 80 years. It is a common practice is that the brand pays homage to its past vehicles during the annual Easter Jeep Safari. This year, the spotlight is on the Wrangler Willys. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-blends-retro-with-electrification-with-its-new-41-concept/

Ex-NASCAR Driver Creates False Rumor Buzz Of Dodge’s Return To NASCAR Competition! April Fool's Day Joke, Gone Wrong... Over the past few years, we have been constantly monitoring the progress of a possible Dodge return to NASCAR. The recent announcement of Dodge’s partnership with Tony Stewart Racing in the NHRA sparked a lot of interest and rumors about a NASCAR return sometime around 2024. However, a recent post from ex-NASCAR driver Robby Gordon has created a buzz around the NASCAR community. https://moparinsiders.com/ex-nascar-driver-creates-false-rumor-buzz-of-dodges-return-to-nascar-competition/

Jeep® Unveils Its New Wrangler Magneto 2.0 Concept For Moab! More Powerful & More Well-Rounded... Over the past month, the Jeep® and Mopar brands have been teasing their upcoming concepts for this year’s Easter Jeep Safari. Today, the brands pulled the covers back on those concept vehicles. So throughout the day, we will be talking about each of the extraordinary vehicles of custom-built 4×4 and 4xe concept vehicles to conquer the iconic red-rock terrain in Moab, Utah. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-unveils-its-new-wrangler-magneto-2-0-concept-for-moab/

FOR SALE: 4K-Miles 2005 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Commemorative Edition! Just 100 Units Were Built, As Part Of A Trio Of Special Edition SRT Models... In 2005, Chrysler Group’s Street & Racing Technology (SRT) team introduced three Commemorative Edition SRT vehicles to celebrate the excitement, power, and performance of Dodge’s three hottest production vehicles at the time. Those vehicles include the Dodge Viper SRT-10, Dodge SRT-4, and Dodge Ram SRT-10, with distinctive paint schemes of blue “dual-fang” racing stripes over a white body color. Every SRT Commemorative Edition vehicle included unique interior features, a numbered plaque, and a special limited-edition SRT book...

Stellantis Took Part In U.S. Test Of 5G Connected Vehicle Safety Technologies! Stellantis Was Only Automaker Involved In Virginia Trial... Stellantis participated in the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) live trial of 5G cellular-connected vehicle communication and multi-access edge computing (MEC) technology in Blacksburg, Virginia. The live trial of the new driver and pedestrian safety concept piloted new roaming technology for traffic safety. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-took-part-in-u-s-test-of-5g-connected-vehicle-safety-technologies/

Ram Will Introduce The Brazilian Market To The Ram 1500 Classic, Later This Year! The Fourth-Generation 1/2-Ton Will Be Available In Two Trim Levels... For a number of years, the Ram brand only offered its 3/4-ton Ram 2500 Laramie (DJ) as the sole offering for most of the LATAM region. However, in recent years, Ram has continued to grow its portfolio of full-size trucks in places like Brazil. In December 2020, Ram Brazil introduced the Ram 1500 Rebel (DT) to its lineup. After a number of special edition Ram 2500 models, Ram Brazil launched the Ram 3500 (D2) in both Laramie and the luxury-oriented Limited Longhorn trim levels. Now the brand will be releasing yet another model, looking to continue to grow within the pickup-loving...

Peugeot Sport Teams Up With Capgemini To Accelerate Its 9×8 Hybrid Hypercar! Looks To Optimize Development... Peugeot Sport has signed a multi-year partnership with the global leader in digital transformation Capgemini to provide the Peugeot 9X8’s FIA World Endurance Championship program with advanced digital tools. Peugeot Sport is poised to make its return to topflight endurance racing this summer and will capitalize on Capgemini’s data and AI applications expertise to take the performance of its revolutionary hybrid Hypercar forward, both in the simulator and on the racetrack. This new partnership also embodies the commitment of both companies to the energy transition...

This 16k-Mile 1989 Dodge Shelby Dakota Pickup Could Easily Be Restored! V8-Powered Shelby Dakota Kicked Off A Performance Truck Movement... In 1989, Carroll Shelby and his Shelby Automotive team decided to shake up the pickup market after a wide range of success in adding performance to various front-wheel-drive (FWD) Dodges. The result was a limited one-year production run of the midsized Dodge Dakota pickup, that ditched Dakota’s lame-duck 3.9-liter V6 in favor of V8 power. https://moparinsiders.com/this-16k-mile-1989-dodge-shelby-dakota-pickup-could-easily-be-restored/

AUCTION: This HEMI-Powered 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona Is For Sale At Mecum Indy 2022! Is The Most Optioned Daytona Known In Existence... When it comes to some of the most herald Mopar muscle cars, the 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona is at the top of the list. Created to annihilate the competition in the NASCAR Grand National (now Cup Series) during the 1969 season. The “aero warrior” was the first car ever to break the 200 mph barrier on a closed course (Talladega) with a recorded speed of 200.447 mph (322.588 kph) on March 24th, 1970. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-this-hemi-powered-1969-dodge-charger-daytona-is-for-sale-at-mecum-indy-2022/

Jeep® Sells Out Of Two Months Worth The Inventory Of Compass 4xe Models In Five Hours! Pre-Orders Surprise Initial Predictions From Jeep... Jeep® Brazil has announced that the ordering for its new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Jeep Compass 4xe, sold out the Brazilian dealer network’s two-month-plus inventory in a matter of just five hours after its announcement on April 4th (4/4), also known as 4×4 Day or “Jeep Day”! The automaker said that its initial sales estimate was about 120 vehicles per month. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-sells-out-of-two-months-worth-the-inventory-of-compass-4xe-models-in-five-hours/

Jay Leno Gets His Hands On The 2022 Maserati MC20 Super Sports Car! Leno Seems Surprisingly Impressed With The "Trident" Brand's New Halo Car... The Maserati MC20 super sports car went on sale in the North American market back in December. But this week, car enthusiast, car collector, and comedian Jay Leno got to spend some time behind the wheel of the all-new mid-engined supercar. Along with Head of Maserati of North America, Bill Peffer (who jumped ship last year at KIA to run the Italian marque in the Americas), Jay reviews the newest Maserati halo vehicle on his latest episode on his Jay Leno’s Garage YouTube channel. https://moparinsiders.com/jay-leno-gets-his-hands-on-the-2022-maserati-mc20-super-sports-car/

RECALL: Jeep® Issues Recall For Grand Cherokee L Due To Missing Weld For Child Anchors! 4,586 Units Are Affected In The United States... Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 to 2022 Jeep® Grand Cherokee L, as these vehicles may have been built with a missing weld from the seatback frame to the child seat tether anchorage. That means these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, “Child Restraint Anchorage Systems.” https://moparinsiders.com/recall-jeep-issues-recall-for-grand-cherokee-l-due-to-missing-weld-for-child-anchors/

Jeep® Brazil Could Bring The Gladiator Rubicon To Market In Q2 2022! Depends On Demand In U.S. & Semiconductor Allowance... The Jeep® brand continues to be on an aggressive push to expand its offerings globally. Behind the United States, Brazil is the American adventure brand’s biggest market. Thanks to the Brazilian-built trio of the Renegade (B1), Compass (M1), and now Commander (H1), Jeep is the leader in all three of the segments that those vehicles are sold in. The Renegade is even the country’s best-selling SUV at the moment. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-brazil-could-bring-the-gladiator-rubicon-to-market-in-q2-2022/

Stellantis Post It’s Sales Numbers For The United States In Q1 2022! Grand Cherokee Shows A Strong Q1... During the first quarter (Q1) of 2022, Stellantis (FCA US LLC) sold 405,221 vehicles in the United States. It marked a decline of 14% compared to last year’s sales during the same time period, with retail sales being down 13%. However, the automaker did have some positive notes during the Q1. Jeep® Grand Cherokee notched its best-ever Q1 total and retail sales, with total sales up 36% and retail sales up 44%. Total United States sales for the Jeep Compass rose 22%, and retail sales increased 23% versus Q1 2021. Ram brand recorded its best Q1 retail sales year ever for the ProMaster van, up 27% versus the previous Q1. Total...

Production Of The Peugeot 3008 Has Begun In West Africa! Will Be Joined By The Production Of The Landtrek Pickup... Peugeot has announced that the production of its globally acclaimed SUV, the Peugeot 3008 has begun at the Silver Star Auto-owned Tema Assembly Plant in Ghana. The announcement marks another milestone between the Citroën and Peugeot brands with Silver Star Auto, a partnership that began in 2019. Silver Star Auto imports and distributes a diverse range of Citroën and Peugeot models to the Ghana market. https://moparinsiders.com/production-of-the-peugeot-3008-has-begun-in-west-africa/

HELLCAT The World: What About A Pacifica SRT HELLCAT Widebody? Digital Design, Makes Us Crave A Performance Minivan... The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica is about to hit dealer showrooms and the revised minivan has a lot of people excited about the new model year. While the revised 2021 Chrysler Pacifica features sporty new front and rear styling, available all-wheel-drive (AWD) across the lineup, as well as new technology like the all-new Uconnect 5 infotainment software, a lot of people still struggle to get past the minivan aspect of the vehicle. (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/hellcat-the-world-what-about-a-pacifica-srt-hellcat-widebody/

Jeep® Brazil Celebrates “4×4 Day” With The Introduction Of The Compass 4xe! Only Available In The Luxury-Oriented S Trim... It’s April 4th (4/4) or as many in the off-road community call it “4×4 Day” or “Jeep® Day”! While it may be a typical day for us working folk, Jeep Brazil is getting “amped” up’d over the introduction of the Jeep Compass 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV) which was introduced earlier today. It marks the first time that the Compass 4xe is going to be sold outside of Europe, and Jeep’s second-largest market is taking advantage of the electrified offering. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-brazil-celebrates-4x4-day-with-the-introduction-of-the-compass-4xe/