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Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares To Host Webcast From CES 2022, Tomorrow! Annual Trade Show Kicks Off With Stellantis Webcast... Stellantis Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Carlos Tavares will host a live webcast during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada, according to a press release announced yesterday. It marks the third time that automaker has stouted about its presence at the annual trade show in recent weeks. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-super-rare-panther-pink-1970-dodge-challenger-t-a/

AUCTION: This Beautiful 1986 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer (SJ) Is Headed To Auction! Prime Example Of Original Wagoneer, Should Easily Get Six Figures... When it first arrived in 1962 as a 1963 model, the Jeep® Wagoneer (SJ) was known as a rough and tumble SUV that proved to be a highly capable off-road and tow vehicle. However, it didn’t take long for the Wagoneer to adopt a more luxury tone in the 1970s, becoming the first-ever luxury-oriented SUV. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-this-beautiful-1986-jeep-grand-wagoneer-sj-is-headed-to-auction/

Stellantis Will Highlight Both American & European Brands At CES 2022! Chrysler's Future, Jeep® 4xe, & Wagoneer Brands Will Be On Display... Stellantis announced a few weeks ago, that it would be highlighting key vehicles and advanced technologies from its portfolio at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Not only will the North American portfolio of brands be represented at the event, but the French brands of Citroën and DS Automobiles as well. It will mark the first time that the Chrysler, Dodge, FIAT, Jeep®, and Ram brands be shown along with their new French counterparts on American soil. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-will-highlight-both-american-european-brands-at-ces-2022/

Dodge’s New 2022 Durango R/T Plus Model Is Now Up On Build & Price Configurator! More Luxurious Durango R/T Makes A Statement In 2022... In October, we told you about the Dodge brand’s decision to “simplify” its 2022 Dodge Durango lineup. It wasn’t long after, in November, we broke the news that the Dodge brand would re-introduce the Durango R/T Plus – a more luxurious variant of the popular performance-based 5.7-liter HEMI V8-powered three-row SUV. https://moparinsiders.com/dodges-new-2022-durango-r-t-plus-model-is-now-up-on-build-price-configurator/

Stellantis Takes Down “GME-T6” From Its Saltillo Engine Plant Lineup! Looks Like The Information Was Released Too Early... This past week, Stellantis North America updated its plant information list to include the addition of its long-awaited turbocharged 3.0-liter “GME-T6” H.O. (High Output) inline-six-cylinder engine being produced at the company’s Saltillo Engine Plant in Mexico. The new GME-T6 (which is part of the Stellantis Global Medium Engine or “GME” family), has been in development for a number of years now. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-takes-down-gme-t6-from-its-saltillo-engine-plant-lineup/

Should Ram Enter The Small Compact Truck Market Again? North Americans Want Small Trucks Again... Today, Ford Motor Company rolled out their all-new Maverick compact pickup. In what appears to be an appealing package, the Maverick is the answer for those who are looking for a more affordable option without sacrificing capability and good fuel economy that can fit in most garages. North Americans from the United States and Canada, have been asking for a true compact for years and it appears Ford has delivered. https://moparinsiders.com/should-ram-enter-the-small-compact-truck-market-again/

AUCTION: Rare Bright Red 1969 Dodge Charger SE Daytona Goes Up For Sale! 1 Of 10 Special Edition Charger Daytonas Goes To Auction... We have been talking a lot about all of the “winged warrior” Mopars going across the auction block at the 2022 Mecum Kissimmee event. While we have been focused on a lot of 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird, but there are several 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona models up for sale too. Although approximately 1,935 Superbirds were built in 1970, only about 503 units of the winged Charger were built during 1969. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-rare-bright-red-1969-dodge-charger-se-daytona-goes-up-for-sale/

Meet The 2022 Abarth 595 “Speciale” Special Edition! You Can Only Get This Online... With Abarth, each production model takes up the original values, which for over 70 years have met the criteria of sportiness in a racing version, with an extroverted style. The Scorpion emblem underlines the continuous search for performance, with that exclusive driving pleasure with adrenaline-pumping performance, which is certified by the unmistakable sound of the exhaust. https://moparinsiders.com/meet-the-2022-abarth-595-speciale-special-edition/

Everything You Need To Know About The 2022 Jeep® Gladiator! Jeep Continues Its Formula From 2021, With Minor Improvements... It’s 2022, and the Jeep® brand has released details on its 2022 Jeep Gladiator midsize pickup lineup. Engineered to be the most capable Jeep pickup ever, the Gladiator continues to offer rich Jeep heritage with rugged utility, an open-air design, full of functionality, and versatility. So we figured we would go through the new changes to the lineup for the new model year and get you all caught up to speed with everything surrounding the 2022 Jeep Gladiator. https://moparinsiders.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2022-jeep-gladiator/

HELLCAT The World: This 1970 Plymouth Superbird Hellcat Clone Could Be Yours! Unique Clone Goes Across The Auction Block In January... With the price of Dodge Charger Daytona and Plymouth Road Runner Superbird models easily reaching six figures, there has been a tremendous amount of “aero warrior” clones produced in the last two decades. That’s right, a lot of vehicles that are out there are clones of the original models. https://moparinsiders.com/hellcat-the-world-this-1970-plymouth-superbird-hellcat-clone-could-be-yours/

RAM Introduces Its 2022 Ram ProMaster City Commercial Van Lineup! More Standard Features, Less Trims To Choose From... As the 2022 Ram ProMaster full-size commercial van comes into the new model with a number of changes, its smaller sibling the Ram ProMaster City continues on mostly unchanged. But there are some important changes to the compact Class 1 work van for 2022, nonetheless. Starting with a more simplified lineup, RAM has discontinued the Tradesman and SLT trim levels in favor of just one package. A customer can now just choose or order a 2022 Ram ProMaster City in either a two-seat Cargo Van or a five-seat Passenger Wagon configuration. The Cargo Van models are available with panel, or glass windows, or a combination of...

StreetSpeed717 Jumps An Ignition Orange TRX Over A Lambo Aventador SVJ! YouTuber Takes To The Air Once Again With The TRX... It seems that popular YouTuber StreetSpeed717 is making a good living jumping expensive cars with the Ram 1500 TRX. After jumping his first TRX over a small creek (to which the truck suffered significant damage), the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission brought 18 criminal charges against him for his viral jump video after an anonymous tipster sent a complaint to the state Game Commission’s Operation Game Thief tip line. The result would lead you to think that his TRX jumping days would be over. https://moparinsiders.com/streetspeed717-jumps-an-ignition-orange-trx-over-a-lambo-aventador-svj/

Maserati’s New Classiche Program Has Begun! Maserati Certification Of Authenticity Program Kicks Off With Over 300 People Interested... Maserati Classiche is the department that protects and promotes the preservation and originality of the company’s automotive heritage. An exclusive assistance service – dedicated to the brand’s customers and collectors – now also includes a process to certify authenticity. The first road car certified by the Maserati Classiche program was a Mistral 3700, built in March 1969, with the silver Auteuil livery. This Maserati Mistral received a certificate of originality after thorough verification of the car (with over 300 checks made), matched against all the documents held by the Historical Archive...

Stellantis States Turbocharged Inline-Six Engine Is In Production! Mexican Engine Plant Has Begun Production Of New Engine... As we are about to flip the calendar forward for 2022, Stellantis has confirmed that it has begun production of its all-new 3.0-liter GME-T6 high output (H.O.) inline-six-cylinder in an updated press release about its Saltillo Engine Plant in Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila, Mexico. This is the first confirmation about the new generation of inline-six engines from the automaker, something we have talked about several times over the years. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-states-turbocharged-inline-six-engine-is-in-production/

Alfa Romeo, FIAT, & Jeep® Become Official Automotive Brands Of The O2 London! Will Showcase Their Future Portfolio Of Vehicles Starting In 2022, At The Busy Venue... AEG Global Partnerships oversees the worldwide sales and servicing of sponsorships for AEG’s entire portfolio of assets. Creating customized and innovative marketing programs for established and emerging brands it has created some of the most iconic brand partnerships in the entertainment industry, including The Staples Center in L.A., The O2 in London, and Coachella Music Festival. https://moparinsiders.com/alfa-romeo-fiat-jeep-become-official-automotive-brands-of-the-o2-london/

RAM Trucks Unveils Its 2022 Lineup For The Brazilian Market! Ram 2500 Is Now On Par With North American Model... Ending the second consecutive year of record sales with a flourish, Ram Brazil has just launched its 2022 lineup of the most capable, most technologically advanced, and most luxurious pickup trucks in the country in the 53 dealerships of the brand. Among the high points, there are evolutions in technology and some visual changes, in addition to the expansion of the range of possibilities for the Ram 2500 buyer. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-trucks-unveils-its-2022-lineup-for-the-brazilian-market/

Maserati Launches New OTO (Online To Offline) Retail Project! More Customization Of The Buying Process For Customers... The Maserati brand is inaugurating a new era for sales by integrating virtual and traditional experiences in the purchase process, resulting in the OTO (“online to offline”, and vice versa) Retail Project. The project adds digital tools to support sales, maintain the centrality of the dealerships’ role, and enables customers to personalize their purchase experience by deciding which aspects should be worked on in a Maserati showroom and which others can be completed digitally. https://moparinsiders.com/maserati-launches-new-oto-online-to-offline-retail-project/

What Is Going On With Dodge’s Next-Gen Muscle Cars? Turbocharged Inline-Sixes, HEMI V8s, Battery-Electrics... Over the past couple of weeks, there has been a lot of talk surrounding the next generation of Dodge muscle cars on the interwebs. Some have talked about the upcoming turbocharged inline-six-cylinder powertrain, some have talked about all-electric variants, and some have had comments about the vehicle’s styling direction. In this post, we figured we would go over what we know, things confirmed by our sources, as well as a few other rumors about the next-generation Dodge Challenger and Charger models. https://moparinsiders.com/what-is-going-on-with-dodges-next-gen-muscle-cars/

LOOKING BACK – Cars, Trees, & Traditions At The Walter P. Chrysler Museum! Taking A Look Back At The Amazing Display Put On By The Former Chrysler Museum... It’s the holiday season. The time of year to gather with friends, family, and loved ones and to enjoy each other’s company and express how thankful you are. If you are a Mopar fanatic like I am, then this time of year meant the annual “Cars, Trees, and Traditions” exhibit at the former Walter P. Chrysler Museum on the Chrysler Technical Center (CTC) campus in Auburn Hills, Michigan. https://moparinsiders.com/looking-back-cars-trees-traditions-at-the-walter-p-chrysler-museum/

“HALO SEDAN” – The 2006 Chrysler Imperial Concept Luxury Sedan: More Than Just A LWB Chrysler 300... Like the great Chrysler Imperials of the past, the 2006 Chrysler Imperial Concept was designed as Chrysler’s halo luxury sedan. Using the same elements of past models, the Imperial was designed to be elegant, provocative, and attainable. https://moparinsiders.com/halo-sedan-the-2006-chrysler-imperial-concept-luxury-sedan/