Mopar Insiders Articles

Jeep® Will Present Its First Production BEV In Paris On October 17th! New Avenger B-UV Scheduled To Make Its Official Debut... The Jeep® brand will showcase a 100% electrified presence at the 2022 Paris Motor Show (Mondial de L’Automobile 2022), with a stand fully dedicated to the introduction of its all-new Jeep Avenger (JJ), the brand’s first-ever production battery-electric vehicle (BEV). https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-will-present-its-first-production-bev-in-paris-on-october-17th/

Ram and Jeep® Take Honors at Texas Motor Press Association Off-Road Invitational 2023 Ram 1500 Limited Wins Texas Full-Size Truck of the Year... The Texas Automotive Writers Association (TAWA) has released its list of winners from the group’s annual Off-Road Invitational. Dozens of journalists spent two days in early October driving the auto industry’s newest trucks and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) over a number of on-road and off-road conditions. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-and-jeep-take-honors-at-texas-motor-press-association-off-road-invitational/

AUCTION: 4,100-Mile 2005 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Copperhead Edition: Only 300 Units Were Produced Of This Copperhead Orange Roadster... The third generation (GEN III) Dodge Viper SRT-10 Roadster is regarded as one of the brasher of the five generations of iconic American supercar in its 25 years of production. With only a 6-speed manual transmission, no traction or stability control, and 500 horsepower on tap, the GEN III Viper SRT-10 Roadster was a true driver’s car. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-4100-mile-2005-dodge-viper-srt-10-copperhead-edition/

Ralph Gilles Discusses The Charger Daytona SRT Banshee Concept To FOX News! "... If You Want To Buy Jelly Beans, Go Get It. It Ain't Going To Come From Us." It seems there is a great divide in the automotive community when it comes to the future of electrified vehicles (EVs). While some have embraced the move, many have questioned how the industry will try to separate their vehicles from the rest of the offerings on the market. https://moparinsiders.com/ralph-gilles-discusses-the-charger-daytona-srt-banshee-concept-to-fox-news/

Digital Artist Creates The Jeep® Gladiator Enthusiasts Have Been Dreaming Of! The Pickup Jeep Should Of, Could Of Built... Over the past decade, Jeep® teased us with a number of Wrangler-based Regular Cab pickup concept trucks. But when the American adventure brand introduced its Gladiator (JT) pickup in 2020, many were disappointed to find out that only a Crew Cab model would be offered. But it hasn’t stopped the creative from dreaming “BIG”! https://moparinsiders.com/digital-artist-creates-the-jeep-gladiator-enthusiasts-have-been-dreaming-of/

STYLIN’ & PROFILIN’: 2013 Chrysler 300C Varvatos Limited & Luxury Editions! Its Been A Decade, And It Still Looks Good... Until the past few weeks, the Chrysler 300’s marketing strategy has been non-existent for the past several years. However, that was the case a decade ago. When the current body style was launched in late 2010 as a 2011 model year, Chrysler looked to build upon the success of the car’s predecessor (2005 to 2010 models). https://moparinsiders.com/stylin-profilin-2013-chrysler-300c-varvatos-limited-luxury-editions/

UPDATE: Dodge’s Return To NASCAR Has Apparently Been Stalled! Automaker Says It Is NOT Expanding Its Motorsports Role Outside Of The NHRA... For almost a decade, rumors have been swirling about Dodge returning to NASCAR competition. The automaker left the sport after the 2012 season when it won the championship with Penske Racing and driver Brad Keselowski. Soon after, Penske Racing left Dodge for Ford, after the Auburn Hills-based automaker wouldn’t give the organization a multi-year deal. https://moparinsiders.com/update-dodges-return-to-nascar-has-apparently-been-stalled/

Mopar Teases Latest Concepts For SEMA With A Trio Of Sketches! Electrified Jeep® & Two Ram 1500 Concept Are Scheduled For The Event... With both Ford Motor Company (FoMoCo) and General Motors (GM) dropping out of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show this year, all eyes are on what Mopar has in store for the event. https://moparinsiders.com/mopar-teases-latest-concepts-for-sema-with-a-trio-of-sketches/

Stellantis Eliminates The Third Shift At Its Warren Truck Assembly Plant! Cites Ongoing Semiconductor Issues As Reason... Stellantis has announced that it will be cutting the third shift at its Warren Truck Assembly Plant (WTAP) in Michigan. The plant currently produces the Jeep® Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer (WS) and the Ram 1500 Classic (DS) with a workforce of 5,523 employees (5,239 hourly; 284 salaried). https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-eliminates-the-third-shift-at-its-warren-truck-assembly-plant/

FIRST LOOK: 2023 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer/Wagoneer Lineup! Longer Wheelbase, Hurricane Turbo Power, & Best-In-Class Attributes... As the Jeep® Grand Wagoneer and Wagoneer (WS) enter their second year of production, the new 2023 lineup looks to be even more promising for the full-size premium duo. With new engine options and a longer wheelbase variant, both vehicles look to appeal to a larger crowd. https://moparinsiders.com/first-look-2023-jeep-grand-wagoneer-wagoneer-lineup/

Meet The ‘Moparized’ 2023 Fiat Fastback B-UV Coupé! Mopar Showcases Its New Portfolio Of Accessories For The New Fastback... Mopar has gotten its hands on the all-new 2023 Fiat Fastback B-segment utility vehicle (UV) coupé. This new ‘Moparized’ show car, will showcase a majority of the new portfolio of accessories that Mopar will launch alongside the Fastback. https://moparinsiders.com/meet-the-moparized-2023-fiat-fastback-b-uv-coupe/

Can’t Choose A Color, Now You Can Choose Them All With A New Dodge Color Option! Dodge Has Opened Up Ordering For A Custom Hi-Impact Wrap For Challenger Models... As Dodge gets ready to launch the final year of its current generation Dodge Challenger, the American performance brand has been updating its options lists to help create a muscle car for everyone. https://moparinsiders.com/cant-choose-a-color-now-you-can-choose-them-all-with-a-new-dodge-color-option/

HEMI-POWERED: Taking A Look Back At The Jeep® Wrangler Ultimate 392 HEMI Concept! Focusing On Putting A HEMI In The Wrangler Since 2007... Entering its third year in production, the 2023 Jeep® Wrangler (JL) Unlimited Rubicon 392 is the halo vehicle of the Wrangler lineup. With its 470 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque 6.4-liter (392 cubic inch) HEMI V8, the Rubicon 392 is the most capable and powerful production Wrangler ever. But it’s not the first time a 392 HEMI was put under the hood of the Wrangler by the Chrysler Group. https://moparinsiders.com/hemi-powered-taking-a-look-back-at-the-jeep-wrangler-ultimate-392-hemi-concept/

Just How Diverse Is The New STLA Large Architecture? From Muscle Cars To Off-Roaders, STLA Large Looks To Be One Of The Most Diverse Platforms Out There... It was just over a year ago, during EV Day 2021, that we first learned about the four new architectures that Stellantis would be using going forward. One of those new platforms would become the basis for several new North American market vehicles moving forward: the STLA Large architecture. https://moparinsiders.com/just-how-diverse-is-the-new-stla-large-architecture/

Chrysler Issues Guidelines To Dealers About Their 2023 Chrysler 300C Allocations! Looks Like Chrysler Is Looking Out For The Customer On Its Last HEMI Hurrah... The new car market has turned into a crazy place! Inflation, supply chain shortages, and limited availability of vehicles on lots have continued to play havoc for those looking for a new vehicle. Those who have opted to order their new vehicle have waited record times to do so, with some learning that the vehicle they ordered is no longer available in the configuration they wanted. On top of that, dealers have been placing huge markups on high-demand vehicles. https://moparinsiders.com/chrysler-issues-guidelines-to-dealers-about-their-2023-chrysler-300c-allocations/

END OF WATCH: The 2023 Dodge Charger Pursuit Gets Ready To Return For One Final Tour! Subtle Changes For The Final Law Enforcement Sedan... Despite 2023 being the final year for the current generation Dodge Charger, the Charger Pursuit will return for duty. As the last American police sedan offered on the market, the Charger Pursuit is available in two configurations (3.6-liter Pentastar V6 with AWD or 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 with RWD). Both powerplants are mated to 8-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmissions. All Charger Pursuit models come with standard column shifters with a selectable AutoStick function. https://moparinsiders.com/end-of-watch-the-2023-dodge-charger-pursuit-gets-ready-to-return-for-one-final-tour/

AUCTION: 1996 Dodge Viper GTS Coupe With 4,600 Miles Go To Mecum Chicago! Viper GTS Coupes Have Been Racking In The Money At Recent Auctions... We have been seeing Dodge Vipers going for record amounts in recent months. As the industry moves forward with electrification, it seems that the V10-powered sports car is becoming even more desirable with petrolheads. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-1996-dodge-viper-gts-coupe-with-4600-miles-go-to-mecum-chicago/

Ram Brazil Surpasses Its 2021 Sales Number Already This Year! Another Record Year For The Ram Truck Brand In Brazil... With September in the books, Ram Brazil has posted its third consecutive year of record sales in the country. Since January, Ram (the only premium pickup brand in Brazil) has already registered 2,791 units, according to Fenabrave figures. That means the sales for 2021, have already surpassed the 2,750 units sold for the entirety of 2021. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-brazil-surpasses-its-2021-sales-number-already-this-year/

Finale Speed’s Carbon Fiber-Bodied 1970 Dodge Charger Rolling Chassis Will Set You Back $199,000! Is The Basis For A New Dodge-Licensed Hellcat-Powered Carbon Fiber B-Body... During Dodge Speed Weeks in August, Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis announced that Direct Connection is also working with Finale Speed of Yukon, Oklahoma to license a 1970 Dodge Charger carbon fiber body that can be built into a complete, finished vehicle. The carbon-fiber-bodied vehicles are engineered to OEM specifications, to create the iconic Mopar look, with the feel of modern muscle cars and performance. https://moparinsiders.com/finale-speeds-carbon-fiber-bodied-1970-dodge-charger-rolling-chassis-will-set-you-back-199000/

Here Is What We Know About The Next-Gen eMuscle Cars So Far! Next-Gen Muscle Cars Will Be Very Customizable... Since the unveiling of the all-new Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Banshee Concept, the enthusiast base has had a ton of questions regarding the production muscle car. And although the SRT Banshee is just a conceptual vehicle, it does hint at the direction the production vehicle is headed. https://moparinsiders.com/here-is-what-we-know-about-the-next-gen-emuscle-cars-so-far/