Mopar Insiders Articles

Chrysler Pacifica PHEV Keeps Its $7,500 U.S. Federal Tax Credit Grand Cherokee / Wrangler 4xe Models Only Get 50% Of The Tax Credit... The U.S. government has been promoting the use of electric vehicles (EVs) among American households, and a federal tax credit of $7,500 has helped make these vehicles more affordable. However, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 has introduced new restrictions on the EV tax credit, including income limits, price caps, and manufacturing requirements. https://moparinsiders.com/chrysler-pacifica-phev-keeps-its-7500-u-s-federal-tax-credit/

Finale Speed Debuts Carbon-Fiber 1970 Dodge Charger Turn-Key Package Was Shown To Public For First Time At Barrett-Jackson West Palm Beach... During Dodge Speed Weeks in August, Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis announced that Direct Connection is also collaborating 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 cars are engineered to OEM specifications to create the iconic Mopar look with the feel and performance of modern muscle cars. https://moparinsiders.com/finale-speed-debuts-carbon-fiber-1970-dodge-charger-turn-key-package/

Entire Jeep® Avenger Lineup Arrives At Dealers Across Europe Jeep's Smallest UV, Is Its First BEV... Despite being available in select markets for several months now, Jeep® has rolled out its new Avenger (JJ) battery-electric vehicle (BEV) to the entire European market. Slotting in the Jeep Europe portfolio underneath the Renegade, the small B-segment UV is versatile and great for commuting around Europe’s tight urban city centers. https://moparinsiders.com/entire-jeep-avenger-lineup-arrives-at-dealers-across-europe/

Jay Leno Drives The 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 The World's Fastest Muscle Car, Makes A Stop At Jay Leno's Garage... The 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 is now the world’s fastest and most powerful muscle car, boasting a whopping 1,025 horsepower. This special-edition model was unveiled at the Dodge Last Call Powered by Roadkill Nights Vegas festival, which took place last month at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. https://moparinsiders.com/jay-leno-drives-the-2023-dodge-challenger-srt-demon-170/

Canadian Dealers Preparing For The Arrival Of The 2023 Chrysler 300C Car Will Have An MSRP Of $75,890 CAD... The 2023 Chrysler 300C pays homage to the legendary 300 nameplate with an exclusive limited edition run of 2,200 units, 200 of which will be distributed to specific Canadian dealers. This newest 300C intends to be the best iteration of the present 300, as production of the current generation car comes to an end. https://moparinsiders.com/canadian-dealers-preparing-for-the-arrival-of-the-2023-chrysler-300c/

The First 2023 Chrysler 300C Has Been Delivered! Deliveries Of The New 392 HEMI® Sedan, Have Begun... This latest iteration of the iconic 300 is set to be a true standout, with only 2,000 units available in the United States and another 200 in Canada. The 300C pays tribute to its predecessor with a remarkable limited-production run, featuring the powerful 6.4-liter (392 cubic-inch) HEMI® V8 engine under the hood. https://moparinsiders.com/the-first-2023-chrysler-300c-has-been-delivered

WRANGLER THREE-ROW: Meet The Jeep® Wrangler Overlook Concept! Jeep & Mopar Show Us Their Three-Row Wrangler Idea... The Mopar brand is releasing seven custom concept vehicles for this year’s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show. The fleet of custom vehicles and hundreds of performance parts and accessories for the Dodge, Jeep®, and Ram Truck brands, will be on display inside Mopar’s dedicated exhibit inside the Las Vegas Convention Center starting November 2nd to the 5th. The third vehicle we will be discussing is the Jeep® Wrangler Overlook Concept. The Jeep Wrangler Overlook Concept stretches a four-door Wrangler Unlimited Sahara into a three-row off-roader loaded with luxury touches and a wide array of products...

Rare 1970 Plymouth HEMI Cuda in Burnt Orange Goes To Auction “R-Code” Hardtop heads to the 2023 Mecum Houston event... Get your tax refund ready! A stunning 1970 Plymouth HEMI Cuda is set to cross the auction block at the Mecum Houston event this weekend. Only 1 of 368 HEMI Cuda hardtops were produced in 1970 with an automatic transmission. https://moparinsiders.com/rare-1970-plymouth-hemi-cuda-in-burnt-orange-goes-to-auction/

Jeep® Wrangler Outsells the Ford Bronco in the First Quarter of 2023 But Bronco Is Gaining Ground... Off-road vehicles have become increasingly popular in recent years, with the Jeep® Wrangler and Ford Bronco being two of the most popular options for buyers. Although the Wrangler has long been considered the top player in this market, a closer analysis of the Q1 2023 sales figures reveals that the Bronco is gaining ground on its rival. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-wrangler-outsells-the-ford-bronco-in-the-first-quarter-of-2023/

Jeep® Introduces Two New Packages for the Grand Cherokee WL Lineup Laredo X and Altitude X To Join Portfolio... Jeep® has announced two new ordering packages for its popular Grand Cherokee (WL) lineup, and dealers have already been informed about them. The new options will be available across the Grand Cherokee portfolio, and they are sure to excite SUV enthusiasts. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-introduces-two-new-packages-for-the-grand-cherokee-wl-lineup/

Stellantis’ Italian Lancia Brand Looks To An All-New Design Language For Electrification! Showcases New Design Language With Unique 3D Manifesto... To mark the beginning of its renaissance into the electrification era, Lancia unveiled an updated version of the Italian marque’s logo on Monday. It marks the eighth logo to carry the brand in its 116-year history. But that isn’t all of the news that the brand broke during its “Lancia Design Day” event. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-italian-lancia-brand-looks-to-an-all-new-design-language-for-electrification/

Cruz Pedregon Powers To The Top At NHRA Four-Wide Nationals On Way To Second-Straight No. 1 Qualifier... Cruz Pedregon, behind the wheel of his John Collins-tuned Snap-on Tools Dodge Charger SRT HELLCAT Funny Car, turned the fastest passes on the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) opening day Four-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. https://moparinsiders.com/cruz-pedregon-powers-to-the-top-at-nhra-four-wide-nationals

One-of-a-Kind Ram 3500 Pays Tribute to John Deere and Family Legacy How a Skilled Artist Turned a Ram Truck into a Meaningful Work of Art... Ram Trucks is well-known for its powerful and versatile pickup trucks, as well as its creative and engaging marketing campaigns. One such campaign was the introduction of Harvest Edition models for the Ram 1500 and 2500/3500 Heavy Duty series of pickups, which allowed customers to choose from two agricultural colors. https://moparinsiders.com/one-of-a-kind-ram-3500-pays-tribute-to-john-deere-and-family-legacy/

Stellantis Shareholders Give Green Light to Carlos Tavares’ $26 Million Salary Remains One of the Highest Paid CEOs in the Industry... Shareholders have approved the compensation package for Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, a significant improvement from the previous year’s rejection. The 2022 executive compensation report, which includes remuneration for senior executives, was approved by 80.4% of shareholders at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-shareholders-approve-carlos-tavares-salary-of-26-million/

Finale Speed Shows Off Its First Fully Carbon Fiber-Bodied ’70 Charger This Weekend Car Will Be On Display At Barrett-Jackson West Palm Beach Auction... During Dodge Speed Weeks in August, Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis announced that Direct Connection is also collaborating 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 and performance of modern muscle cars. https://moparinsiders.com/finale-speed-shows-off-its-first-fully-carbon-fiber-bodied-70-charger-this-weekend/

AUCTION: Dodge Challenger SRT HELLCAT Redeye “Black Ghost” Tribute Some Cloned One Of The New "Last Call" Sticker Packages... There has been much excitement about the new 2023 Dodge Challenger Black Ghost special edition as part of Dodge’s “Last Call” program. The car pays homage to the iconic ‘Black Ghost’ 1970 Dodge Challenger HEMI R/T SE owned by Godfrey Qualls, which ruled Woodward Avenue during the 1970s. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-dodge-challenger-srt-hellcat-redeye-black-ghost-tribute/

AUCTION: Customized 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible Set To Cross The Mecum Houston Auction Block This Weekend... One of the most iconic vehicles from the late-1960s, is the Plymouth Road Runner. This particular Plymouth Road Runner is one of only 2,128 convertibles produced for the 1969 model year. Powered by a non-numbers matching 7.2-liter (440 cubic-inch) MAGNUM V8 and Tremec TKO 5-speed manual transmission, it is a true muscle car lover’s dream vehicle. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-customized-1969-plymouth-road-runner-convertible/

AUCTION: Bobby Allison’s 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona NASCAR Test Car A Unique Piece Of Stock Car History... Racing fans and collectors will have the chance to place a bid on a piece of NASCAR history at the 2023 Mecum Houston auction this weekend. This 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona was a test vehicle for NASCAR legend Bobby Allison throughout the 1970 NASCAR Grand National season. Wearing Allison’s No. 22 Coca-Cola sponsorship scheme, the car has been part of the Horton Classic Car Museum Collection for several years. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-bobby-allisons-1969-dodge-charger-daytona-nascar-test-car/

2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio 100th Anniversary Just 100 Units Of Each Will Be Made, Globally... Alfa Romeo announced today the introduction of the new Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio 100th Anniversary models, celebrating 100 years passed since the indelible symbol of Alfa Romeo, the Quadrifoglio, made its racing debut. https://moparinsiders.com/2024-alfa-romeo-giulia-and-stelvio-quadrifoglio-100th-anniversary/

Stellantis Launches Circular Economy Hub in Mirafiori as Part of Decarbonization Strategy Internal Personnel Chosen For Sustainability Initiative... Stellantis has announced that it is starting the selection phase of internal personnel for its first Circular Economy Hub in Mirafiori, an important initiative for the company’s decarbonization strategy. The hub will focus on promoting a sustainable business model, and a dedicated project team with specific skills has been created to drive circular economy development and growth targets. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-launches-circular-economy-hub-in-mirafiori-as-part-of-decarbonization-strategy/