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Could The New “Direct Connection” Catalog Tell Us TSR’s Manufacturer Direction? The New Tony Stewart Racing Driver Featured In "Direct Connection" Catalog... The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) was shaken up last month when three-time NASCAR Cup champion, Tony Stewart announced he would be fielding two nitro entries (1 for Top Fuel, 1 for Funny Car) for the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. Stewart also announced his Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) driver lineup which consists of his now wife and the NHRA 2018 Factory Stock Showdown Champion Leah Pruett and three-time NHRA Funny Car champion Matt Hagan. https://moparinsiders.com/could-the-new-direct-connection-catalog-tell-us-tsrs-manufacturer-direction/

Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm Wins Readers Election Of AUTO BILD SPORTSCARS! Limited-Edition Italian High-Performance Sedan Impresses Germany Voters... With its unmistakable Italian design, combined with 540 horsepower engine power, convinced the readers of AUTO BILD SPORTSCARS. The leading German automotive publication has announced the 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm – the most powerful car ever produced with the Italian by Alfa Romeo as the “2021 AUTO BILD SPORTSCAR of the Year”. https://moparinsiders.com/alfa-romeo-giulia-gtam-wins-readers-election-of-auto-bild-sportscars/

We Take A Look At Dodge’s New “Direct Connection” Lineup! Hellephant Crate Engine Returns In Q2 2022... Dodge//SRT, along with the Mopar brand are now starting to roll out their new factory-backed Direct Connection performance parts list. The new Direct Connection lineup will consist of new performance “Tuner” and “Stage” kits for America’s favorite muscle car – the Dodge Challenger, as well as introduce new race-ready performance kits for grassroots racers for the Dodge Challenger Mopar Drag Pak. Ordering for Direct Connection parts will open in late Q1 2022. The Dodge Power Brokers dealer network, which will serve as the exclusive source for all Direct Connection performance parts, will also begin operation in late Q1 2022...

Tuscany Motor Company’s 2022 Ram 1500 “Badlander” Pickup! 6-Inch Lift, FOX Shocks, 22-Inch Wheels, & More Aggressive Appearance... The Badlands is one of the most ruggedly beautiful places located in the United States. Located in South Dakota, the area is known for its dramatic landscapes, layered rock formations, towering spires, and steep canyons. Among the animals that call the Badlands home is the Bighorn Sheep (also known as Rams), a fitting name for the latest lifted special edition Ram 1500 from Tuscany Motor Company. https://moparinsiders.com/tuscany-motor-companys-2022-ram-1500-badlander-pickup/

Jeep® Takes Home “Best 4×4” & “Best SUV” Titles At GearJunkie Adventure Vehicle Awards! Grand Cherokee & Wrangler Take Home Awards... The awards keep on coming for the Jeep® brand. This time the all-new 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WL) and the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe (JL) have taken home titles at the “Adventure Vehicles of the Year” honors. The Grand Cherokee was named “Best SUV” and the Wrangler 4xe was named “Best 4×4” at the annual Adventure Vehicle of the Year awards presented by GearJunkie. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-takes-home-best-4x4-best-suv-titles-at-gearjunkie-adventure-vehicle-awards/

Here Is Everything New On The 2022 Jeep® Grand Cherokee L (WL75)! A Few New Features Have Been Added... The Jeep® brand has finally officially announced its changes to the three-row 2022 Grand Cherokee L (WL75), just days after both MoparInsiders.com and its sister site WLJeepForum.com broke the news a few of the upcoming changes in recent days. The changes for the Grand Cherokee L include Amazon Fire TV for Auto capability, the new 10.25-inch front passenger touchscreen display, two new dark appearance packages, and a few new exterior colors to the lineup for 2022. https://moparinsiders.com/here-is-everything-new-on-the-2022-jeep-grand-cherokee-l-wl75/

Jeep® Middle East Creates #GladiatorRoute Adventure With XDubai In UAE! Three Extreme Athletes Take On The Desert In The Gladiator Sand Runner... Jeep® Middle East has announced that it has partnered with sports and destination brand XDubai, famous for numerous world firsts and the XLine in Dubai Marina, to launch a breath-taking journey across some of the UAE’s most spectacular desert landscapes and rugged terrain, in the #GladiatorRoute adventure. On the way, they will encounter the extreme conditions of the legendary Rub’ Al Khali (the Empty Quarter), where temperatures can reach up to 50°C (122°F), in the world’s most off-road capable mid-size pickup, the Jeep Gladiator Sand Runner (also known as the Gladiator Mojave in North...

Will 2022 Be The Last Year For The Maserati Ghibli Sedan? The Automotive News Says So... The Maserati Ghibli has offered customers an Italian executive tourer sedan capable of taking on the Germans. Over the years, the Ghibli helped increase the global presence of the Italian marque. But now, the Automotive News is reporting that the Ghilbi will more than likely be discontinued after the 2022 model year. Assuming that the Automotive News is right, the Ghibli would have been in production for a decade after it made its initial debut at the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show. https://moparinsiders.com/will-2022-be-the-last-year-for-the-maserati-ghibli-sedan/

FIAT Professional Opens Ordering For New 2022 Fiat E-Scudo Van! Scudo Offers Battery-Electric & Diesel Options... The FIAT Professional brand has opened up ordering in the main European markets for its all-new 2022 Fiat Scudo midsized light commercial van. About to go into production at the historic Stellantis plant in Hordain, near Valenciennes in Northern France, the Scudo will later be joined by a passenger-based sibling the 2022 Fiat Ulysse MPV. https://moparinsiders.com/fiat-professional-opens-ordering-for-new-2022-fiat-e-scudo-van/

RECALL: 2,903 Units Of 2021 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited 4xe’s For Odometer Issues! Software Problem Does Not Display Mileage After 13,342 Miles... Stellantis North America (FCA US, LLC) is recalling approximately 2,903 of its 2021 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited 4xe models. The recall states that after reaching 13,342 miles (21,473 kilometers), the odometer will no longer display the vehicle’s mileage. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, “Control and Displays.” https://moparinsiders.com/recall-2903-units-of-2021-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-4xes-for-odometer-issues/

FIRST LOOK: Brazilian-Spec 2023 Jeep® Renegade Trailhawk 4×4: Turbo 1.3, Updated Looks, & More Technology... The Jeep® Renegade continues to be the hottest-selling SUV in Brazil. As the American adventure brand’s second-biggest market, Jeep takes Brazil very seriously. In August, our friends from the Brazilian automotive website “AutosSegredos” sent us some spy photos and details of a 2023 Jeep Renegade prototype in camouflage aimed at the Brazilian marketplace. https://moparinsiders.com/first-look-brazilian-spec-2023-jeep-renegade-trailhawk-4x4/

Another Dark Themed Package Is Coming For The 2022 Jeep® Grand Cherokee L! Limited Models Will Get New "Limited Black" Model... The new three-row Jeep® Grand Cherokee L (WL75) has been proven to be an instant success for the American adventure brand. Offering Grand Cherokee owners the ability to carry 6 or 7 passengers is a game-changer for the nameplate and has now opened up the Grand Cherokee to many people who wouldn’t have considered the vehicle before. https://moparinsiders.com/another-dark-themed-package-is-coming-for-the-2022-jeep-grand-cherokee-l/

Citroën Introduces My Ami Buggy Concept For Beach Goers! Electric Quadricycle Aims To Please Beach Adventurers... We have talked a lot about Stellantis’ two-passenger electric quadricycle, which is sold under the automaker’s Citroën and Opel brands. As a Citroën, the Ami has been developed to be a cheap, efficient, and user-friendly mode of transportation in urban landscapes. Weighing in at 85 kg (or about 1,069 lbs) with its 5.5 kWh lithium-ion battery, housed flat under the floor, the Ami doesn’t have the lightning performance like most electric vehicles on the market. The Ami only has a 6.5 kW electric motor that operates at 48-volts (or about 8 horsepower) driving its front wheels, which lets the Ami travel up to a top speed of...

Jeep® Gets Patent For Wrangler Half-Door Design With Opening! Doors Made Debut On Switchback Concept In 2017... At the 2017 Moab Easter Jeep® Safari, the Jeep and Mopar brands unveiled the Jeep Switchback Concept. Based on the previous generation Wrangler (JK), the Switchback featured a number of Jeep Performance Parts (JPP) from the Mopar catalog along with a few conceptual items that Mopar unveiled for customer feedback. Among those conceptual parts, were a set of conceptual half-doors that featured massive openings in the middle of them and gave the passengers even more of an open-air experience with the added protection of having the doors on the vehicle...

AUCTION: Ultra-Rare 1970 Plymouth HEMI Cuda Convertible To Cross The Auction Block! Will Cross The Block In January In Kissimmee... As we are about to enter 2022, there is a new lineup of car auctions on the horizon. Mecum Auctions will kick off the new year, with a show in Kissimmee, Florida from January 6th to the 16th. With that being said, one of the stars set to cross the auction block is one of the most desired and rare Mopar muscle cars ever – the 1970 Plymouth HEMI Cuda convertible. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-ultra-rare-1970-plymouth-hemi-cuda-convertible-to-cross-the-auction-block/

Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 392 Makes It To The Middle East! HEMI-Powered Wrangler Is Ready For The Dunes Of The Middle East... For off-road enthusiasts in the Middle East who crave soul-stirring, legendary off-road capability, and a new level of on-road performance, the Jeep® brand has now launched the HEMI V8-powered Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 392. The launch goes in tandem with a new campaign called #RewildYourself that will continue into 2022 on the brand’s social media and on-ground activities across the Middle East region to support the Wrangler. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-wrangler-unlimited-rubicon-392-makes-it-to-the-middle-east/

Opel Shows Off Its All-New 2022 Opel Astra Sports Tourer Wagon! Gasoline, Diesel, & PHEV Powertrains Available... Following the world premiere of the all-new 2022 Opel Astra hatchback in September, Opel has unveiled its all-new wagon variant – the all-new 2022 Opel Astra Sports Tourer. The new wagon will be available with two levels of plug-in hybrid (PHEV) electric power, making it the German marque’s first electrified wagon. The new Astra Sports Tourer also continues the Opel brand’s successful tradition of compact wagons, which began also 60 years ago with the Kadett Caravan. https://moparinsiders.com/opel-shows-off-its-all-new-2022-opel-astra-sports-tourer-wagon/

2022 Jeep® Wagoneer Series III Ends Up On Copart Auction Site! Covered In Soot, The True Damage Is Unknown For This New Wagoneer... It hasn't been long since the all-new 2022 Jeep® Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer (WS) have arrived in dealers. The premium full-size SUVs have taken the segment by storm, already winning a handful of awards in the process. But it also hasn’t taken long for at least one of the premium SUVs to end up on Copart, the online car auction site featuring used, wholesale and repairable vehicles. https://moparinsiders.com/2022-jeep-wagoneer-series-iii-ends-up-on-copart-auction-site/

Jeep® Continued To Dominate The Brazilian Marketplace In November! Renegade, Compass, & Commander Push To The Top Again... In November, Jeep® once again maintained its leadership in the Brazilian marketplace among SUVs with an 18.5% market share. In addition, in the year to date, its national vehicles are among the best sellers in their categories. To top it off, the recently launched Commander was named Autoesporte’s “Premium Car of the Year”, the oldest and most traditional award in the Brazilian automotive press. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-continued-to-dominate-the-brazilian-marketplace-in-november/

CAUGHT: 2022 Alfa Romeo Tonale Veloce Premium Compact SUV! An Even Better Look At The Upcoming Alfa Romeo Global SUV... The highly-anticipated Alfa Romeo Tonale premium compact SUV has to be the most important launch for the Italian marque in over a decade. Even despite the ongoing semiconductor shortage which pushed the product unveiling of the Tonale back several months, Stellantis engineers are continuing the fine-tune the new Alfa Romeo out on the public roads of Italy. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-continued-to-dominate-the-brazilian-marketplace-in-november/