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Jeep® Wrangler 4xe Named “Best 4×4” By Women’s World Car Of The Year! Plug-In Hybrid Wrangler A Favorite Among Women... The innovative Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV) has been named the “Best 4×4”, according to the 2022 Women’s World Car of the Year (WWCOTY) jury, a panel of 56 motoring journalists from 40 countries spanning 5 continents. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-wrangler-4xe-named-best-4x4-by-womens-world-car-of-the-year/

FIAT Is Bringing The 500e To The Western Hemisphere On August 3rd: Brazil Will Launch The Model First... As the FIAT brand continues to set the Brazilian market on fire, the Italian brand is adding one of its most iconic vehicles to the Brazilian lineup. We first learned about the addition of the new electrified 2022 Fiat 500e city car, from our friends at Autos Segredos. It will mark the first time that the new battery-electric vehicle (BEV) city car will be offer west of the Atlantic Ocean. https://moparinsiders.com/fiat-is-bringing-the-500e-to-the-western-hemisphere-on-august-3rd/

Mopar Showcases Even More Parts For 2023 Jeep® Renegade Trailhawk! New Moparized Renegade Gives The Tiny Jeep, A More Menacing Look... Since its launch in 2015, the Jeep® Renegade has been one of the brand’s most personalized products by customers, and now, with the Brazilian model getting an update for the 2023 model year, Mopar has increased it’s accessories portfolio (which now exceeds 70 items). To showcase a small but relevant part of them, the Mopar brand has created a concept vehicle designed for Jeepers who seek maximum functionality off-road in their Renegade. https://moparinsiders.com/mopar-showcases-even-more-parts-for-2023-jeep-renegade-trailhawk/

SNEAK PEEK: New Details Arrive About The Upcoming 2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio & Giulia! Styling, Technology, & Mild-Hybrid Updates For Next Model Year... Alfa Romeo is currently transitioning its brand into an all-electric lineup by 2027. The recent introduction of the 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale, marks the first step in that direction, thanks to its mild-hybrid (mHEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) options. As for the brand’s more popular Stelvio and Giulia models, both will be offered as battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) starting with an all-new Stelvio in 2025. Until then, the current lineup of award-winning Stelvio and Giulia models will soldier on, but that isn’t without some updates to hold them over...

WATCH: How Fast Is The Jeep Grand Wagoneer From 0-60 MPH? The Numbers Are Impressive... High-end American full-sized body-on-frame SUVs are typically known for their power, luxury, and people and cargo moving abilities. Jeep has set a new luxury standard with the introduction of the Grand Wagoneer and Wagoneer sub-brand, but how do they compare to the segment stalwarts in power and performance? https://moparinsiders.com/watch-how-fast-is-the-jeep-grand-wagoneer-from-0-60-mph/

This Retro-Themed 2009 Dodge Charger NASCAR Cup Car Went Unsold At Auction! Famed Retro Paint Scheme Finished 3rd In 2009 Daytona 500... We love looking at all different types of Mopar vehicles up for sale, especially race cars. One that caught our eye this past week was this Dodge Charger NASCAR from the “Car of Tomorrow (CoT)” or fifth-generation era stock car. The car was reported raced by veteran NASCAR Cup racer AJ Allmendinger during the 2009 season and has been kept as part of famed NASCAR Champion Bill Elliott’s private collection before being acquired by its current owner in a non-running condition. https://moparinsiders.com/this-retro-themed-2009-dodge-charger-nascar-cup-car-went-unsold-at-auction/

Ram 700 Returns To Mexican Market For 2022 Model Year! The Subcompact Pickup Continues To Be Sold In Mexican Marketplace... As compact pickups continue to build hype in the United States and Canada, Ram Mexico has announced its lineup for its subcompact 2022 Ram 700 pickup for the Mexican market. The Ram 700, which is based on the highly-successful Brazilian-built Fiat Strada, offers the most capable, versatile, safe, technologically advanced in its class. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-700-returns-to-mexican-market-for-2022-model-year/

Jeep® Launches “Where I’m From” Media Campaign For The Grand Wagoneer! Former NBA Player & Detroit Native Jalen Rose, Stars In New Campaign... This past week, the Jeep® brand introduced a new marketing campaign for its all-new Grand Wagoneer (WS). The new media campaign, “Where I’m From,” will feature sports analyst, former NBA player and Michigan Wolverine, philanthropist, and Detroit native Jalen Rose. Rose, pays tribute to the Detroit streets and the neighborhoods that have helped him thrive and influenced his success. It celebrates people from great cities across the nation, including Detroit, who are making an impact. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-launches-where-im-from-media-campaign-for-the-grand-wagoneer/

Direct Connection Contingency Will Pay Out $10K Per Win To Drag Pak Racers! Contingency Program Also Extends Long-Running Support For NHRA Grassroots Racers... Dodge is putting its money where its parts are when it comes to Direct Connection, the brand’s exclusive new source of factory-backed performance parts. The Direct Connection Contingency Program will offer Dodge Challenger Mopar Drag Pak racers $10,000 to win at National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Factory Stock Showdown and National Muscle Car Association (NMCA) Factory Super Cars events, giving Drag Pak competitors multiple shots at taking home a five-figure winner’s purse during the 2022 season...

Jeep® Has Introduced Europe To Its All-New Grand Cherokee 4xe! The all-new Jeep® Grand Cherokee 4xe has officially launched in Europe. Earlier today, Jeep share details about the Grand Cherokee’s lineup for the European Union (E.U.) and opened up orders for the countries of Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. This also included a special launch edition offering for those who pre-order their vehicle early. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-has-introduced-europe-to-its-all-new-grand-cherokee-4xe/

Ram Will Continue To Offer “Built To Serve” Series In Canada! Limited Edition Series Will Continue To Be Offered In The North... This past week, Ram Trucks introduced the second phase of its “Built To Serve” limited series pickups. The first phase included five installments across the 2020 and 2021 model years, that focused on the five branches of the United States military. However, Ram released a limited number of pickups to the Canadian market as well, but without the American flag decor. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-will-continue-to-offer-built-to-serve-series-in-canada/

Abarth 595/695 Takes Home Best Cars “Mini Cars/Import” For Seventh Time: Germans Continue To Show Their Love For The Abarth Brand... For the seventh consecutive time, the Abarth 595/695 performance models have been named “Best Car” in the Mini Cars/Import category by the German automotive magazine, Auto Motor und Sport. The “Best Car” award winners are chosen by readers of the magazine to indicate their favorite cars on the German market. More than 100,000 readers cast their votes, choosing from 387 different models on sale in Germany, divided into 12 different categories, each with a special classification for imported vehicles. https://moparinsiders.com/abarth-595-695-takes-home-best-cars-mini-cars-import-for-seventh-time/

Jeep® Brings Back The Compass Altitude For The 2022 Model Year! Mainstream Dark Appearance Package Returns For New Model Year... The Jeep® brand has made it no secret that its customers love the dark appearance packages that the brand offers on many of its products. This past week at the Chicago Auto Show, Jeep introduced another dark appearance package for its highly-popular three-row Grand Cherokee L (WL75) SUV. Now, the American adventure brand is ready to pull the covers off of another new dark appearance package on its recently updated Compass (MP) compact SUV. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-brings-back-the-compass-altitude-for-the-2022-model-year/

VIDEO: Supercar Blonde Reviews The Ram 1500-Based Aznom Palladium Hyper-Limo! That's Right, Its A Ram 1500 Limited Underneath... Back in December of 2020, we featured an article on a new “hyper-limousine” from an Italian coachbuilder called “Aznom” (that’s Monza backward). While MoparInsiders.com talks about the latest news, information, and rumors surrounding Stellantis, this vehicle caught our eye because it was based on the Ram 1500 Limited pickup. That’s right, an Italian coachbuilder turned a half-ton Ram 1500 into what they call a “sedan”. https://moparinsiders.com/video-supercar-blonde-reviews-the-ram-1500-based-aznom-palladium-hyper-limo/

Maserati Gives Us Our Best Look At Its All-New Grecale D-SUV! Will Debut Next Week... After being delayed due to the ongoing semiconductor shortage, we are getting our best look yet at the all-new Maserati Grecale. Based on the award-winning Alfa Romeo Stelvio, the Grecale adds Maserati performance, luxury, and style to the D-SUV segment. The all-new D-SUV is Maserati’s second SUV offering being the Levante and puts the brand into the highly competitive midsize segment for the first time ever. https://moparinsiders.com/maserati-gives-us-our-best-look-at-its-all-new-grecale-d-suv/

Jeep® Brazil Has Unveiled Its 2023 MY Renegade Lineup! New Looks, More Tech, & Standard Turbo Power... Last month, Jeep® Brazil gave us a sneak peek at the updated 2023 Jeep Renegade for the Brazilian market. But now, Jeep Brazil is ready to show the world the rest of its improvements to its Renegade lineup. The Renegade marks an important piece of the brand’s portfolio, as the best-selling vehicle in the brand’s second-biggest market (behind the United States). https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-brazil-has-unveiled-its-2023-my-renegade-lineup/

Jeep® Italy Releases Details On New Renegade & Compass e-Hybrid Models! Won't Be Available In North America, Just Yet... A couple of weeks ago, the Jeep® brand announced the introduction of its new e-Hybrid powertrain to be used in the Renegade and Compass models for the European market. As the Jeep continues to move forward towards offering an all-electric portfolio of its SUVs in the European countries of Germany, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal, and the Nordic region with its newest hybrid versions, offering a new alternative in the two-wheel-drive (4×2) segment. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-italy-releases-details-on-new-renegade-compass-e-hybrid-models/

RECALL: Potential Fire Risk For 2017 To 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrids! Almost 17,000 Vehicles Are Affected... Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling about 16,741 units of its plug-in hybrid (PHEV) 2017 to 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans. FCA US, LLC states there is a possibility for a fire to start when parked, even when the ignition is in the “OFF” position. A total of 12 fires have been reported thus far. https://moparinsiders.com/recall-potential-fire-risk-for-2017-to-2018-chrysler-pacifica-hybrids/

APPLY WITHIN: Dodge’s Search For “Chief Donut Maker” Continues! Contest Ends On Monday, February 28th, 2022... Aspiring chief donut makers have until February 28th to submit their video entries for the position. Dodge began taking applications on Thursday, January 20th, 2022, with a deadline of Monday, February 28th, 2022. Applicants need to show, in a short video (maximum length of two minutes), that they embody the spirit of the founding Dodge Brothers. Aspiring donut makers can apply online and view all the rules and regulations. https://moparinsiders.com/apply-within-dodges-search-for-chief-donut-maker-continues/

The Hits Just Keep On Coming! Another Durango SRT Hellcat Finds Its Way On To Copart! When Will The Insanity Stop? And the hits just keep on coming. We have been awestruck over the past year at just how many 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcats have shown up on the popular automotive auction site. The new supercharged 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat was one of the highest-anticipated vehicles for the Dodge brand in recent years. The Durango SRT Hellcat is limited to a 1-year production run (due to government regulations on the vehicle’s current architecture), instantly making the performance SUV a future collectible. https://moparinsiders.com/the-hits-just-keep-on-coming-another-durango-srt-hellcat-finds-its-way-on-to-copart/