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Jeep® To Introduce New GME-T6 H.O. Engine In New York, Next Month! Turbocharged 3.0-liter Inline-Six-Cylinder Is Almost Here... As a premium extension of the Jeep® brand, the Grand Wagoneer marks the return of a premium American icon. So what better vehicle to introduce one of the most anticipated new propulsion systems in recent decades from the Chrysler Group. The all-new turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder, known internally as the “GME-T6” will make its world debut this month at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). The new GME-T6 is part of the Stellantis Global Medium Engine family and is the first inline-six-cylinder to find itself under the hood of a Jeep product since the discontinuation of the legendary...

BACK TO THE BADLANDS: Tuscany Motor Company’s Ram 2500 “Badlands” Pickup! 6-Inch Lift, FOX Shocks, 22-Inch Wheels, & More Aggressive Appearance... Located in South Dakota, the Badlands is one of the most ruggedly beautiful places in all the United States. The area is known for its dramatic landscapes, layered rock formations, towering spires, and steep canyons. One of the animals that call the Badlands its home, is the Bighorn Sheep (also known as a Ram). Hince, a perfect name for a special lineup of lifted special edition Ram pickups from Tuscany Motor Company. https://moparinsiders.com/back-to-the-badlands-tuscany-motor-companys-ram-2500-badlands-pickup/

AUCTION: “1 Of 1” Dodge Viper GTC In Heritage Blue Is Ready To Be Yours! This Eye-Catching Color, Was Part Of The Viper "1 Of 1" Program... Back in 2016, the Dodge//SRT brand introduced a new “1 of 1” customization program for its beloved Viper nameplate. The program introduced more than 50 million unique configurations with the introduction of matte-finish paint across all exterior colors and stripes. Customers can choose from more than 16,000 unique paint colors and more than 48,000 unique stripe combinations from the 1 of 1 customization program, for a true one-of-a-kind, hand-built American supercar. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-1-of-1-dodge-viper-gtc-in-heritage-blue-is-ready-to-be-yours/

SPECIAL EDITION: Meet The 2022 Maserati MC Edition Lineup! Sorry North America, You Have To Sit This One Out... Known for its special edition models globally, the Maserati brand released another limited edition series for its current trio of offerings (Ghibli, Levante, and Quattroporte) called the MC or “Maserati Corse”. The new MC Edition celebrates the Italian marque’s performance and racing spirit. https://moparinsiders.com/special-edition-meet-the-2022-maserati-mc-edition-lineup/

FIAT Gives Japan Its Own Limited Edition Giallissima Model! "Happy Yellow" Makes Us Ready For Spring... The FIAT brand is looking to take Japan by storm. Just before the Italian marque releases its award-winning third-generation all-electric 500e onto the Japanese marketplace, it is unveiling a limited edition model of its beloved second-generation 500. https://moparinsiders.com/fiat-gives-japan-its-own-limited-edition-giallissima-model/

Stellantis Gives Us A Sneak Peek At The Upcoming Jeep® Junior Mini-Compact SUV! Vehicle Will Be Available In EMEA... In a surprising move during Stellantis’ “Strategic Plan” presentation, CEO Carlos Tavares showed a couple of slides showcasing a new Jeep® battery-electric vehicle (BEV). The new BEV will slot below the globally popular Renegade model and will ultimately bring an even more affordable electric vehicle offering to the masses. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-gives-us-a-sneak-peek-at-the-upcoming-jeep-junior-mini-compact-suv/

NHRA Has Now Legalized The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon! New Rule Change Allows For New Wave Of Sub-10-Second Vehicles To Run In Competition... When the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon was launched back in April 2017, the Dodge//SRT brand boasted that the limited-edition 840-horsepower, supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® Demon V8-powered muscle car was quick that it was “too fast for the strip” and banned by the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). Although that was a clever gimmick from the American performance brand, the car was never banned from competition. Instead, it simply did not comply with NHRA rules due to the lack of safety for its NHRA-certified 9.65-second run...

Dodge “Temporarily” Dumps 6-Speed Manual From Challenger SRT HELLCAT Lineup! No Timeline On When It Will Return... As the automotive world presses forward, manual transmission offerings are becoming more of a rarity in the North American market. While many vehicles have abandoned the traditional stick shift, there are a few vehicles that have continued to build models with them. One of those vehicles has been the beloved Dodge Challenger. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-temporarily-dumps-6-speed-manual-from-challenger-srt-hellcat-lineup/

2022 Ram 1500 Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Rating For 2022! Ram Crew Cab Upper Trim Levels Get Top Ratings... The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has given the 2022 Ram 1500 (DT) pickup its TOP SAFETY PICK rating. The rating applies to those Ram 1500 models equipped with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) technology and adaptive LED projector headlamps with high-beam assist, and it reprises the truck’s performance from 2020 and 2021. https://moparinsiders.com/2022-ram-1500-earns-iihs-top-safety-pick-rating-for-2022/

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...