Mopar Insiders Articles

Another Semiconductor Shortage Halts Production In Two Italian Stellantis Plants! Cassino & Melfi Both Face Downtime Due To Shortages... Employees at the Cassino Assembly Plant in Piedimonte San Germano, Italy, will have an extended holiday vacation due to a supply shortage of semiconductor chips. The Italian plant currently manufactures the award-winning Alfa Romeo Giulia sports sedan and Stelvio performance SUV. Production has been halted for today, Friday, April 15th until Tuesday, April 19th, because of the situation. https://moparinsiders.com/another-semiconductor-shortage-halts-production-in-two-italian-stellantis-plants/

Ram Confirms 1500 BEV Concept Pickup Will Make Appearance By End Of 2022! STLA Frame Platform To Be An Evolution Of Wagoneer Platform... Some interesting news has been dropped about the upcoming 2024 Ram 1500 battery-electric vehicle (BEV) at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). According to a report from the Automotive News, Ram will introduce a concept version of its upcoming zero-emission pickup truck later this year. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-confirms-1500-bev-concept-pickup-will-make-appearance-by-end-of-2022/

FIAT Launches Its New 500e “La Prima by Bocelli” Special Edition! UV-C Lit Glovebox, Andrea Bocelli-Tuned JBL Stereo, & Almost 200 Miles Of Range... The FIAT brand is expanding its lineup for its electrified 500e once again, with the introduction of the new 500e “La Prima by Bocelli”. Building on the success of the top-tier La Prima model (which is the best-selling model in the lineup), the Fiat 500e looks to be dressed for the opera in this latest buzz model. https://moparinsiders.com/fiat-launches-its-new-500e-la-prima-by-bocelli-special-edition/

This 2021 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Convertible Looks Amazing! For $149K, It Could Be Sitting In Your Garage... Unlike its “pony car” competitors, the Dodge Challenger is the only one without a convertible variant. We have seen a number of Challenger owners over the years, look to the aftermarket for an alternative option. But there are aftermarket options for the Challenger, that are either hit or miss. We have talked about them before, but there is one that is currently for sale at RK Motors Charlotte that caught our attention. https://moparinsiders.com/this-2021-dodge-challenger-srt-hellcat-redeye-convertible-looks-amazing/

Twin-Turbo Hurricane Engines – MPGs, Power, & Towing Numbers! How Do The New Inline-Sixes Stand Up Against The HEMI V8s... Yesterday, we learned a lot more about the all-new twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter (Hurricane) inline-six-cylinder engine, thanks to the Jeep® press conference at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). The new lineup of engines is set to make their first appearance under the hood of the 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer (WS) in the upcoming weeks. It will later be available on the standard-wheelbase models as an option, and the new “L” variants as standard equipment. https://moparinsiders.com/twin-turbo-hurricane-engines-mpgs-power-towing-numbers/

STOP! Jeep® Tells Dealers To Suspend Sales Of Its All-New Grand Cherokee (WL)! Radio Frequency Hub Modules Can Render Vehicles Useless... This week, owners of the all-new Jeep® Grand Cherokee (WL) brought some important attention to the automaker that their vehicle’s key fobs continue to lose connection with the vehicle. As owners unlock their vehicles using the physical key located inside the key fob, their vehicles mistake the action as attempted theft and render the SUVs inoperable. https://moparinsiders.com/stop-jeep-tells-dealers-to-suspend-sales-of-its-all-new-grand-cherokee-wl/

SPOTTED: Middle-East Spec 2022 Jeep® Grand Cherokee Limited (WL74): Two-Row Grand Cherokee Looks To Be Headed To The Middle-East... Back in February, Jeep® announced that its all-new electrified Grand Cherokee 4xe would be heading to the European Union (E.U.). The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) will be the only powertrain offered in the E.U., as strict emissions regulations continue to push automakers to 100% electrification. But our friend Walter Vayr of GabetzSPYUnit has caught an interesting two-row Grand Cherokee (WL74) that has all of the E.U. safety equipment but is not a 4xe model. https://moparinsiders.com/spotted-middle-east-spec-2022-jeep-grand-cherokee-limited-wl74/

AutoGuide Names The 2022 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer, “Luxury Utility Vehicle of the Year”! The American Premium SUV Gets Another Award... The all-new 2022 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer has been named “Luxury Utility Vehicle of the Year” by AutoGuide.com. As the pinnacle of premium SUVs, Grand Wagoneer brings a cabin created with a modern American style, meticulously crafted details, elegant appointments, and leading-edge technology. Grand Wagoneer is designed for the ever-growing North American family with best-in-class overall passenger volume, total volume, best-in-class third-row headroom, and second- and third-row legroom with the most cargo volume behind the third row...

AUCTION: 8K-Mile 1986 Dodge Shelby Omni GLHS! Car Was Once Titled To The Carroll Shelby Trust... As one of the performance gems from the mid-1980s, the 1986 Shelby Omni GLHS was a modified Omni GLH with changes made by Shelby Automotive at their facility. The cars were retitled as Shelby Automobiles and sold at select Dodge dealers. While the name GLH stood for “Goes Like Hell”, the GLHS moniker stood for “Goes Like Hell S’more”. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-8k-mile-1986-dodge-shelby-omni-glhs/

Ram 1500 Tradesman HFE EcoDiesel Returns For 2022 Model Year! 33 MPG Hwy Capability With The HFE EcoDiesel... In 2015, the RAM brand introduced the Ram 1500 HFE or “High Fuel Efficiency” model. Based on the Tradesman Quad Cab 4×2 with the 6-foot, 4-inch box and powered by the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6, the original HFE models created the ultimate fuel-efficient full-size truck capable of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certified 29 MPG highway. A pretty bold statement then. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-1500-tradesman-hfe-ecodiesel-returns-for-2022-model-year/

Maserati “Mission From Mars” Shows How Stellantis Can Customize Vehicles Even Further! Digital Cluster Screens Show Customized Potential... It wasn’t long after the launch of the all-new 2023 Maserati Grecale SUV, that Maserati showed off the capabilities of its “Fuoriserie” customization program. The Maserati Fuoriserie customization program, with its various alternatives, allows customers to have a Maserati tailored to their tastes. Maserati Fuoriserie is a blank sheet of paper and the Brand offers a wide range of drawing tools and colors, leaving everything else to the inspiration of the customer, allowing them to take on the role of trendsetters and express their own, personal creativity...

Jeep® Is Majorly Expanding Its Wagoneer Lineup Going Into 2023! Here Is What Is In Store For Today's Announcement In New York... Jeep® is bringing a number of new equipment for its Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer (WS) lineups to this year’s New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Highlighting the NYIAS show are a number of new options for the WS lineup, including long-wheelbase (L) variants, an all-new twin-turbo 3.0-liter (Hurricane) inline-six-cylinder engine, and an all-new blacked-out “Carbide” package for Wagoneer models. So let’s take a look at what Jeep will be unveiling this morning in New York. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-is-majorly-expanding-its-wagoneer-lineup-going-into-2023/

Jeep® Announces Return Of High Altitude Package For Grand Cherokee! New Dark Appearance Will Be Available Only On Two-Row 4xe & Three-Row L... Although the all-new "L" variants of the 2023 Jeep® Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer were center stage at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), the American adventure brand surprised us with the introduction of the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude 4xe. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-announces-return-of-high-altitude-package-for-grand-cherokee/

LIVE: Watch The Jeep® Press Conference From The New York International Auto Show! Longer Wheelbase, Twin-Turbo Engine, & A New Blacked-Out Model For Wagoneer... Jeep® is bringing a number of new equipment for its Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer (WS) lineups to this year’s New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Highlighting the NYIAS show are a number of new options for the WS lineup, including long-wheelbase (L) variants, an all-new twin-turbo 3.0-liter (Hurricane) inline-six-cylinder engine, and an all-new blacked-out “Carbide” package for Wagoneer models. https://moparinsiders.com/live-watch-the-jeep-press-conference-from-the-new-york-international-auto-show/

Second-Generation Dodge Viper R/T10 Crashes While Attempting To Race An Acura Integra! And Yes, It Happened While Leaving A Car Meet... The early Vipers are known for being a handful when putting the power down, and it appears to have gotten away from this driver. As soon as the Viper passes the Acura, the car just completely veered to the right without hesitation and jumped the curb which caused it to collide with a light pole in a parking lot of a nearby business. https://moparinsiders.com/second-generation-dodge-viper-r-t10-crashes-while-attempting-to-race-an-acura-integra/

Chrysler Officially Announces It Will Show Another Version Of The Airflow In New York! We Make Its Debut This Wednesday... As the automotive industry moves forward with its plans for electrification, the 96-year-old Chrysler brand is currently in a revitalization period. With only three vehicles (two of which are minivans) in its current lineup, the American brand is looking to expand its portfolio over the next half-dozen years with vehicles that embrace the electric propulsion movement and take on the electrification efforts of brands like Tesla, head-on. https://moparinsiders.com/chrysler-officially-announces-it-will-show-another-version-of-the-airflow-in-new-york/

Ram 1500 Limited Named “Pickup of the Year” From NZ Autocar Magazine! Ram Limited Tackles New Zealand Market... While Holden and Ford have ended production of their popular Utes, the region has turned to pickup trucks to fulfill their needs. This means even more attention to the Ram Truck brand in both Australia and New Zealand. Offered in a Crew Cab configuration with a 5-foot, 7-inch box with four-wheel-drive (4×4), the Ram 1500 Limited is powered by the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 with eTorque mild-hybrid system and paired to a ZF-sourced 8-speed automatic transmission. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-1500-limited-named-pickup-of-the-year-from-nz-autocar-magazine/

Jeep® Updates The Wagoneer’s Look With Blacked-Out Carbide Model! New Carbide Model, Will Bring The Blacked-Out Look... This morning, the Jeep® brand unveiled its expanded lineup for the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) in New York. Among the revisions for the premium SUV duo, was the introduction of an all-new twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter “Hurricane” inline-six-cylinder, its new “L” long-wheelbase variants, and a new appearance package for the Wagoneer called the “Carbide”. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-updates-the-wagoneers-look-with-blacked-out-carbide-model/

AUCTION: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T HEMI With Only 6,341 Miles Goes To Mecum! HEMI Orange Is 1 Of 136 HEMI/4-Spd Challenger R/Ts Built-In 1970... Still, in unrestored condition, the car was under its original owner’s care until May 2021. The car was shipped new to Davenport Dodge, Inc. in Davenport, Iowa, and is listed with the Y13 code (Dealer Demonstrator) on the fender tag. Painted in the beautiful high-impact color of HEMI Orange (EV2) with its original Black vinyl top, this Challenger matches its matching number 7.0-liter (426 cubic-inch) HEMI V8. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-1970-dodge-challenger-r-t-hemi-with-only-6341-miles-goes-to-mecum/

SHOP & CHARGE Program, Shows eMobility Solutions In Action In Italy! 1,500 Drivers Consumed Over 70,000 kWh Of Energy Since December 2020... Created in conjunction with Be Charge, a Plenitude (Eni) company, Carrefour Italia, and the Stellantis e-Mobility Business Unit, Shop & Charge was launched in December 2020, with the aim of promoting the dissemination of e-mobility solutions by setting up Be Charge charging points at Carrefour outlets across Italy. Discounted rates and exclusive benefits are also available for customers with the Fiat 500e, the 100% electric model produced in Turin. Since the launch of Shop & Charge, more than 5,000 electric charging sessions have been completed, by around 1,500 drivers who have consumed over...