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Stellantis Teases 2024 Ram 1500 BEV’s New Design Direction! Should Be Best-In-Class For Range, Towing, Payload, & Charge Time... The Ram brand has made it no secret as of late, that it will bring an all-electric half-ton pickup to market in 2024. Over the past month, Ram has released its new “Ram Revolution” program, which serves as a hub to provide consumers with a closer connection with the brand and its electric-vehicle (EV) philosophy, meaningful updates with unique visuals, content, and an ongoing dialogue that will include the opportunity to provide input as Ram EV trucks are developed. This includes vehicles beyond just the Ram 1500 BEV. This morning, Stellantis held its “Drive Forward 2030” presentation and we were treated...

AUCTION: This Beautiful 1970 Dodge Charger HEMI R/T Will Go To Auction In March! Powered By A Built 511 Cubic-Inch HEMI Stroker V8... One of the most iconic cars during the “muscle car” era, has to be the Dodge Charger. Dodge’s B-body coupe was the star of several car-related television shows and movies and is easily one of the most recognized vehicles of the period. Whilst we have seen some awesome resto-rod Dodge Charger builds over the past couple of years, there are some that prefer their cars to have that same look and appeal as they did when they rolled off of the assembly line. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-this-beautiful-1970-dodge-charger-hemi-r-t-will-go-to-auction-in-march/

Stellantis Has 71 Employees In Ukraine As The Russian Continue To Invade! Stellantis Has Been In Contact With Them, But Has Lost Contact With 3 Of Them Since Yesterday... This morning during its “Strategic Plan” press conference, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares kicked off the event by talking about the 71 company Ukrainian employees, who are stuck inside their country during the invasion by Russia. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-has-71-employees-in-ukraine-as-the-russian-continue-to-invade/

FIAT Brazil Cuts Its Strada Double Cab Entry-Level Model For The 2022 Model Year! Cabin Plus (Regular Cab) Is Only Configuration Available On Entry-Level Endurance Model... The Brazilian-built Fiat Strada subcompact pickup has become a sales phenomenon in the Latin American marketplace. You would think with such a successful formula, FIAT would leave Strada’s lineup alone. However, FIAT has eliminated its Double Cab (Crew Cab) entry-level Endurance model from Strada’s lineup for 2022. https://moparinsiders.com/fiat-brazil-cuts-its-strada-double-cab-entry-level-model-for-the-2022-model-year/

CAUGHT: Fully-Camouflaged Ram 1500 Classic In Brazil! Fourth-Generation Ram 1500 Could Find Its Way To Brazilian Market... The Ram 1500 Classic (DS) continues to prove itself as an integral part of the Ram Truck lineup in the North American marketplace, thanks to its affordability. But outside of North America, the Ram 1500 Classic is offered in several markets globally, from Australia to Argentina, and continues to sell fairly well. https://moparinsiders.com/caught-fully-camouflaged-ram-1500-classic-in-brazil/

Jeep® Wagoneer Models With The Advanced All-Terrain Group Are Arriving In Dealer Inventories! It May Not Be Trail Rated, But Its The Most Off-Road Ready Full-Size SUV Out There... When you think of the Jeep® brand, you usually think about off-road capability. But while the new 2022 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer (WS) are often thought of as a premium extension of the Jeep brand, many people forget that the off-road capability extends to those vehicles. That is even without having the brand’s “Trail Rated” badge on their fenders. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-wagoneer-models-with-the-advanced-all-terrain-group-are-arriving-in-dealer-inventories/

How Many 2022 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited High Tide Models Will Be Built? Budget-Friendly Xtreme Recon Package Wrangler Will Only Have 5,000 Built... Earlier this month, Jeep® introduced two new buzz models for its iconic Wrangler. The 2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited High Tide and Beach models are virtually identical, however, one celebrates one of the biggest Jeep events in the United States. Both models offer an affordable way to get the new Xtreme Recon Package, without having to jump into the Willys trim. https://moparinsiders.com/how-many-2022-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-high-tide-models-will-be-built/

FIAT Adds More Capability To Its Popular Diesel Toro Compact Pickup For 2022! Come On Stellantis! We Want One! The FIAT brand has made its Fiat Toro compact pickup even more capable and efficient for the 2022 model year. The Toro has become a sales phenomenon since its launch, almost 6 years ago, the Toro has become more economical in all its versions and can carry even more cargo on turbodiesel models. Configurations that are equipped with the 2.0-liter Multijet II turbodiesel four-cylinder already had a best-in-class payload capacity in the segment. But now, the 2022 Fiat Toro turbodiesel models can carry up to 1,010 kg (2,226 lbs.), which is about 300 kg (662 lbs.) more than Ford’s all-new Maverick compact pickup. That is also...

AUCTION: 392 HEMI-Powered 1968 Dodge Charger Is Up For Grabs! Modern Power Meets Classic Looks... Just like many other Mopar enthusiasts out there, we are huge fans of the 1968 to 1970 B-body cars. As the classic Mopars continue to get harder to find in their original condition, lots of owners have turned to create some amazing resto-mod vehicles. Resto-mods blend the classic look and feel of the original car, with the modern performance and handling of a modern vehicle. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-392-hemi-powered-1968-dodge-charger-is-up-for-grabs/

Can You Believe How Much More Expensive The 2022 Ram 1500 TRX Has Gotten? Ram's Performance Off-Roader Continues To Get Expensive... Last year, the Ram Truck brand unleashed the high-anticipated Ram 1500 TRX and it took the pickup world by storm. The performance off-roader earned MotorTrend’s 2021 “Truck of the Year”, marking the first time an automaker had won the award three years in a row. The awards didn’t just stop there, with Car and Driver adding the Ram 1500 to its “10Best vehicles for 2021” list for the third consecutive year. Car and Driver highlighted that “the addition of the Ram TRX gives buyers a ridiculously fun option that isn’t for the faint-hearted. A truck that is this good off-road has no business being so...

Stellantis Teases 17 New Low Emission Vehicles (LEVs) Will Be Coming Before 2024! Here Is What You Can Expect... During this morning’s 2021 Financial Results presentation, Stellantis also shared some future product news ahead of its scheduled “Long Term Strategic Plan” for investors. That event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 1st. at 2 p.m. CET / 8 a.m. EST., but today, we got a look at a list of some of the scheduled launches for Stellantis’ electrified program. According to the information released, there will be 17 new low-emission vehicles (LEVs) released by the automaker during 2022 and 2023. Those new LEVs will join the automaker’s already large global portfolio of 34 LEVs, which are currently available. So what are the 17 new...

Jeep® Wrangler 4xe Named “Best 4×4” By Women’s World Car Of The Year! Plug-In Hybrid Wrangler A Favorite Among Women... The innovative Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV) has been named the “Best 4×4”, according to the 2022 Women’s World Car of the Year (WWCOTY) jury, a panel of 56 motoring journalists from 40 countries spanning 5 continents. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-wrangler-4xe-named-best-4x4-by-womens-world-car-of-the-year/

FIAT Is Bringing The 500e To The Western Hemisphere On August 3rd: Brazil Will Launch The Model First... As the FIAT brand continues to set the Brazilian market on fire, the Italian brand is adding one of its most iconic vehicles to the Brazilian lineup. We first learned about the addition of the new electrified 2022 Fiat 500e city car, from our friends at Autos Segredos. It will mark the first time that the new battery-electric vehicle (BEV) city car will be offer west of the Atlantic Ocean. https://moparinsiders.com/fiat-is-bringing-the-500e-to-the-western-hemisphere-on-august-3rd/

Mopar Showcases Even More Parts For 2023 Jeep® Renegade Trailhawk! New Moparized Renegade Gives The Tiny Jeep, A More Menacing Look... Since its launch in 2015, the Jeep® Renegade has been one of the brand’s most personalized products by customers, and now, with the Brazilian model getting an update for the 2023 model year, Mopar has increased it’s accessories portfolio (which now exceeds 70 items). To showcase a small but relevant part of them, the Mopar brand has created a concept vehicle designed for Jeepers who seek maximum functionality off-road in their Renegade. https://moparinsiders.com/mopar-showcases-even-more-parts-for-2023-jeep-renegade-trailhawk/

SNEAK PEEK: New Details Arrive About The Upcoming 2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio & Giulia! Styling, Technology, & Mild-Hybrid Updates For Next Model Year... Alfa Romeo is currently transitioning its brand into an all-electric lineup by 2027. The recent introduction of the 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale, marks the first step in that direction, thanks to its mild-hybrid (mHEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) options. As for the brand’s more popular Stelvio and Giulia models, both will be offered as battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) starting with an all-new Stelvio in 2025. Until then, the current lineup of award-winning Stelvio and Giulia models will soldier on, but that isn’t without some updates to hold them over...

WATCH: How Fast Is The Jeep Grand Wagoneer From 0-60 MPH? The Numbers Are Impressive... High-end American full-sized body-on-frame SUVs are typically known for their power, luxury, and people and cargo moving abilities. Jeep has set a new luxury standard with the introduction of the Grand Wagoneer and Wagoneer sub-brand, but how do they compare to the segment stalwarts in power and performance? https://moparinsiders.com/watch-how-fast-is-the-jeep-grand-wagoneer-from-0-60-mph/

This Retro-Themed 2009 Dodge Charger NASCAR Cup Car Went Unsold At Auction! Famed Retro Paint Scheme Finished 3rd In 2009 Daytona 500... We love looking at all different types of Mopar vehicles up for sale, especially race cars. One that caught our eye this past week was this Dodge Charger NASCAR from the “Car of Tomorrow (CoT)” or fifth-generation era stock car. The car was reported raced by veteran NASCAR Cup racer AJ Allmendinger during the 2009 season and has been kept as part of famed NASCAR Champion Bill Elliott’s private collection before being acquired by its current owner in a non-running condition. https://moparinsiders.com/this-retro-themed-2009-dodge-charger-nascar-cup-car-went-unsold-at-auction/

Ram 700 Returns To Mexican Market For 2022 Model Year! The Subcompact Pickup Continues To Be Sold In Mexican Marketplace... As compact pickups continue to build hype in the United States and Canada, Ram Mexico has announced its lineup for its subcompact 2022 Ram 700 pickup for the Mexican market. The Ram 700, which is based on the highly-successful Brazilian-built Fiat Strada, offers the most capable, versatile, safe, technologically advanced in its class. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-700-returns-to-mexican-market-for-2022-model-year/

Jeep® Launches “Where I’m From” Media Campaign For The Grand Wagoneer! Former NBA Player & Detroit Native Jalen Rose, Stars In New Campaign... This past week, the Jeep® brand introduced a new marketing campaign for its all-new Grand Wagoneer (WS). The new media campaign, “Where I’m From,” will feature sports analyst, former NBA player and Michigan Wolverine, philanthropist, and Detroit native Jalen Rose. Rose, pays tribute to the Detroit streets and the neighborhoods that have helped him thrive and influenced his success. It celebrates people from great cities across the nation, including Detroit, who are making an impact. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-launches-where-im-from-media-campaign-for-the-grand-wagoneer/

Direct Connection Contingency Will Pay Out $10K Per Win To Drag Pak Racers! Contingency Program Also Extends Long-Running Support For NHRA Grassroots Racers... Dodge is putting its money where its parts are when it comes to Direct Connection, the brand’s exclusive new source of factory-backed performance parts. The Direct Connection Contingency Program will offer Dodge Challenger Mopar Drag Pak racers $10,000 to win at National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Factory Stock Showdown and National Muscle Car Association (NMCA) Factory Super Cars events, giving Drag Pak competitors multiple shots at taking home a five-figure winner’s purse during the 2022 season...