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ONE BAD KITTY – The Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Still Is One Tough Kitty On The Street! With 717 Horsepower On Tap, SRT Hellcat Still Proves To Be A Performance Bargain... With most of the attention from the Dodge Charger lineup being given to the 797 horsepower Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye (and now the 807 horsepower Charger SRT Jailbreak), many people tend to overlook the car that started it all – the Charger SRT Hellcat. The supercharged HEMI-powered four-door got a few new upgrades for the 2021 model year. But as the big sedan charges into 2022, the Charger SRT Hellcat continues to be a bargain when it comes to performance...

Dodge Charger & Jeep® Grand Wagoneer Top 2022 J.D. Power U.S. ALG Residual Awards! Grand Wagoneer Makes Cut In It's First Year, Charger On List For Eighth Consecutive Year... The all-new 2022 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer (WS) and the 2022 Dodge Charger (LD) muscle sedan have topped their respective segments in the 2022 J.D. Power U.S. ALG Residual Awards. The J.D. Power U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards are the automotive industry standard in recognizing vehicle models projected to hold the highest percentage of their manufacturer’s suggested retail price following a three-year period of ownership. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-charger-jeep-grand-wagoneer-top-2022-j-d-power-u-s-alg-residual-awards/

Dodge Brand To Bring Back “Direct Connection” As One Of It’s New Performance Programs! Two New Performance Initiatives Will Be Announced On November 8th... The Dodge brand is doubling down on its role as a pure performance brand with a sneak peek at one of two new performance-based programs set to be announced in early November. With help from National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) drag-racing superstars Matt Hagan and Leah Pruett, their Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) cars will be carrying special “Direct Connection” graphics on their respective race cars. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-brand-to-bring-back-direct-connection-as-one-of-its-new-performance-programs/

FIAT Revamps Its Fiorino Light Commercial Van For Latin America! Also Known As The Ram ProMaster Rapid... As a leader in the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) segment throughout the Latin American market, the Fiat Fiorino has always been a hard-working utility vehicle for hundreds of thousands of business owners. Present in the lives of Brazilians since 1980, the 2022 model features a mid-cycle-action (MCA) to perpetuate the good services provided with more benefits to the consumer. https://moparinsiders.com/fiat-revamps-its-fiorino-light-commercial-van-for-latin-america/

The 2022 Jeep® Grand Cherokee L Will Get Optional Passenger Screen! Jeep Continues To Add Technology Across The Lineup... Back in August, MoparInsiders.com posted a series of photos of the then-upcoming 5-passenger 2022 Jeep® Grand Cherokee (WL74) prior to its unveiling in late September. One thing that really stood out and shocked us was an interior shot of Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve. It showed the Summit Reserve having the same 10.25-inch Uconnect 5 passenger side screen as the all-new 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer models. https://moparinsiders.com/the-2022-jeep-grand-cherokee-l-will-get-optional-passenger-screen/

Dodge//SRT Wants To Build You One Of These SRT Jailbreak Models! Here Are The 14 Pre-Configurated Designs Dodge Has Come Up With... Yesterday, we broke the news that Dodge//SRT had finally opened up its Build & Price configurator for its 2022 Dodge Challenger and Charger SRT Jailbreak models. The new “Jailbreak” models unlock color-combination ordering restrictions and add new factory-custom options to deliver enthusiasts the freedom to create their ultimate Hellcat Redeye Widebody to fit their individual personalities. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-srt-wants-to-build-you-one-of-these-srt-jailbreak-models/

Stellantis Expands Free2Move Car-Sharing Program To Austin, Texas! Fleet Of 100 New Jeep® Renegades Are Ready For Program... Yes, we have been talking a lot about Free2Move recently. Stellantis’ flexible mobility solutions brand has been expanding at a rapid rate across the United States. Now, the car-sharing firm is adding another American city to its ever-growing list of Mobility Hubs – this time it’s Austin, Texas. Austinites should already be able to choose from a fleet of 100 Jeep® Renegades. Austin residents are able to book a Jeep Renegade through the Free2Move app for a rental by the minute, by the day, or by the month. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-expands-free2move-car-sharing-program-to-austin-texas/

TRAIL RATED – 2022 Jeep® Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4×4 (WL74): Ready For The Dunes, The Trails, & Winter Weather... The Jeep® brand first introduced the “Trailhawk” nameplate on the Grand Cherokee as a concept vehicle that first appeared at the 2012 Easter Moab Jeep Safari. The idea behind the concept was to deliver a more rugged appearance, with a host of functional features that resulted in an increased level of off-road 4×4 capability. In 2017, Jeep unveiled the Grand Cherokee Trailhawk, a production version of the concept that put the best off-road capability in the hands of Grand Cherokee owners. https://moparinsiders.com/trail-rated-2022-jeep-grand-cherokee-trailhawk-4x4-wl74/

Dodge//SRT “Jailbreak” Build & Price Configurator Is Now Available! Build Your Ultimate Challenger Or Charger Model... This past month, Dodge//SRT pulled back the covers on a new special edition series of its 2022 Dodge Charger and Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody models. The new “Jailbreak” models unlock color-combination ordering restrictions and add new factory-custom options to deliver enthusiasts the freedom to create their ultimate Hellcat Redeye Widebody to fit their individual personalities. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-srt-jailbreak-build-price-configurator-is-now-available/

THINK PINK! Jeep® Keeps Tuscadero Color Going For 2022 Wrangler! But, It Will Be Discontinued At The End Of The Month... Since the Jeep® brand introduced the limited edition Tuscadero (PHP) exterior color back in August, the high-impact color has accounted for nearly 30,000 orders. This means that the Tuscadero exterior color was the most popular special edition color for the 2021 model year. https://moparinsiders.com/think-pink-jeep-keeps-tuscadero-color-going-for-2022-wrangler/

Jeep® Named On Top Of J.D. Power APEAL Study In Mexican Market! Mexico Loves The American Adventure Brand... JD Power is a global leader in consumer insights, information analysis, and consulting services. These capabilities enable JD Power to help its customers drive customer satisfaction, as well as the growth and profitability of their businesses. So when it comes to their annual Automotive Performance Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study™ for the Mexico market, the Jeep® brand was found at the top of the list. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-named-on-top-of-j-d-power-apeal-study-in-mexican-market/

FIAT Introduces CVT Transmission For New Strada Ranch Pickup! Subcompact Strada Expands Lineup... Since its launch in July 2020, the second generation of Fiat Strada has become something of a sales phenomenon in Brazil. The subcompact “Sport Utility Pickup” (SUP) has become the best-selling vehicle in the country, showing that pickups aren’t just popular in the North American marketplace. Matter of fact, the Strada and its RAM branded twin, the Ram 700, continue to pull strong sales across Latin America. https://moparinsiders.com/fiat-introduces-cvt-transmission-for-new-strada-ranch-pickup/

Grand Wagoneer Takes “2021 Family Luxury Award” At 3rd Annual CarBuzz Awards! ‘The Amount of Luxury in the Grand Wagoneer is Nothing Short of Staggering’ Despite having a rocky launch, the all-new 2022 Jeep® Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer (WS) have started racking up the accolades recently. This goes especially for the ultra-premium Grand Wagoneer offering. This time, the Grand Wagoneer has earned the “2021 Family Luxury Award” during the 3rd Annual CarBuzz Awards. https://moparinsiders.com/grand-wagoneer-takes-2021-family-luxury-award-at-3rd-annual-carbuzz-awards/

Dodge//SRT Opens Ordering For New Challenger & Charger SRT Jailbreak Models! Here Is How You Can Build Yours... Yesterday, we broke the news that Dodge//SRT had opened its Build & Price configurator for the all-new 2022 Dodge Charger and Challenger SRT Jailbreak Widebody models. This morning, Dodge//SRT has made it official that it has opened the ordering process for both vehicles, unleashing full access to the entire palette of Dodge personalization options and allowing customers to create their own customized performance coupe or sedan. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-srt-opens-ordering-for-new-challenger-charger-srt-jailbreak-models/

Vauxhall Mokka & Mokka-e Named Top Gear’s 2021 “Design Of The Year”! The Vehicle To Reset The Opel/Vauxhall Design Language Has Been Recognized... Opel’s sister brand Vauxhall has won Top Gear’s 2021 “Design of the Year” for the new Mokka. The Mokka is the first model from the brand’s lineup to feature the Opel/Vauxhall new bold and pure design language, that includes the all-new “Vizor” front end and Pure Panel interior. https://moparinsiders.com/vauxhall-mokka-mokka-e-named-top-gears-2021-design-of-the-year/

RECALL: RAM Recalls 132 Fourth-Generation Ram 1500 Classic, 2500, & 3500 Pickups! For Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Assemblies... Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) has announced that it has issued a voluntary safety recall for certain 2021 and 2022 models of its popular fourth-generation Ram pickups. This includes the 2021 Ram 1500 Classic (DS), 2021 to 2022 Ram 2500 (DJ), and 2021 to 2022 Ram 3500 (D2) pickups, for their side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) assemblies. According to Ram, only 132 pickups are affected by the recall. https://moparinsiders.com/recall-ram-recalls-132-fourth-generation-ram-1500-classic-2500-3500-pickups/

Ram 1500 Rebel Named “2022 Pickup Truck Of The Year” In Brazil! Aimed As Brazil's Premium "Muscle Truck"... After receiving around 50 awards in the North American market, the fifth-generation Ram 1500 has just received the highest honor in the automotive industry in Brazil. As the country’s first premium “muscle truck”, the Ram 1500 Rebel was named “2022 Pickup Truck of the Year” by Autoesporte magazine. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-1500-rebel-named-2022-pickup-truck-of-the-year-in-brazil/

CAUGHT: 2022 Fiat Tipo Cross Station Wagon On Public Roads! FIAT Expanding Tipo Cross Lineup With Station Wagon Variant... Last year, FIAT pulled back the covers on its updated Fiat Tipo lineup. The mid-cycle-action (MCA) for the popular compact C-segment offering, was much needed to keep competitive against its competition (Ford Focus, Opel/Vauxhall Astra, Renault Megane, and SEAT Leon). The Tipo lineup is consists of a sedan, a hatchback, and a station wagon variant. What impressed a lot of people during the MCA was the addition of a new crossover variant based on the hatchback model, named the Tipo Cross. https://moparinsiders.com/caught-2022-fiat-tipo-cross-station-wagon-on-public-roads/

Chrysler Heir Wants Stellantis To Put More Effort Into Protecting The Chrysler Brand! Walter P. Chrysler's Great-Grandson, Wants Stellantis To Invest In The Chrysler Nameplate... As Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) merged with French automaker Peugeot S.A. (PSA) earlier this year, to create the new identity of Stellantis, (the fourth-largest global automaker by volume), one man looked on with frustration to see the company that held his family name for 95 years would no longer exist. That man is Frank Rhodes, the great-grandson of Chrysler founder Walter P. Chrysler. https://moparinsiders.com/chrysler-heir-wants-stellantis-to-put-more-effort-into-protecting-the-chrysler-brand/

AUCTION: Turbocharged 1986 Dodge Conquest TSi: Chrysler's Japanese Grand Tourer Coupe... In the 1980s, the Chrysler Corporation was in the middle of a resurgence after nearly being eliminated by bankruptcy in 1979. Thanks to the actions of then Chrysler CEO, Lee Iacocca, the automaker secured a loan guarantee from the United States government to invest in a more efficient small front-wheel-drive (FWD) architecture which would spawn the highly-successful “K” car and minivan portfolio of vehicles. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-turbocharged-1986-dodge-conquest-tsi/