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VICIOUS! 1,000 Horsepower Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye From Hennessey! Over 1,000 Horsepower On Tap For Dodge's Big Four-Door... The 2022 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody is no joke! The monster sedan packs 797 horsepower (807 horsepower on Jailbreak models), making it hard not to just smoke a set of rear tires once you hammer down the throttle. While 797 horsepower seems crazy, there are still a number of people who crave more power and to have the top barging rights at the local car meet and that is where Texas-tuner Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) comes into the picture. https://moparinsiders.com/vicious-1000-horsepower-charger-srt-hellcat-redeye-from-hennessey/

Dodge’s “Retro” Challenger Muscle Car Outsells Camaro & Mustang In 2021! Challenger Takes The Best-Selling Muscle Car Crown... As the automotive industry focuses on the future of electrification, America’s pony car segment has continued to be competitive between the iconic Ford Mustang and the retro-loving Dodge Challenger. With the Chevrolet Camaro continuing to take a back seat to the other Detroit offerings, 2021 seemed to be Dodge’s year as the Challenger was the best-selling “pony car” of the year. https://moparinsiders.com/dodges-retro-challenger-muscle-car-outsells-camaro-mustang-in-2021/

China-Built 2022 Dodge Journey, Best-Selling Dodge In Mexico For December! New Crossover Proves To Be Important Part Of Mexican Lineup... Since its introduction to the market in 2009, the Dodge Journey had become a family favorite crossover for Mexican families. The Mexican-built Dodge Journey was one of the more popular options in the Dodge lineup until its discontinuation after the 2020 model year. With the three-row Dodge Durango being out of the financial reach for a majority of Mexican families, it left the Dodge brand without a viable crossover / SUV option for the Mexican market. https://moparinsiders.com/china-built-2022-dodge-journey-best-selling-dodge-vehicle-in-mexico-december/

Ram Breaks Sales Records In South America For 2021 Model Year! Ram Truck Brand Continues To Grow Outside North American Market... Ram continues on its successful trajectory in the country of Brazil, breaking another sales record. Last year, 2,760 vehicles were licensed, representing a growth of 87.1% compared to 2020, which had been the best for the brand so far. This performance places Ram as the premium manufacturer that grew the most in Brazil throughout 2021, with a large advantage (the second-highest increase in this segment was 26%). https://moparinsiders.com/ram-breaks-sales-records-in-south-america-for-2021-model-year/

Jeep® Renegade Is Argentina’s Best-Selling SUV In 2021! Following Up On Renegade Success In Brazil... With more than 6,900 units sold so far in 2021, the Jeep® Renegade (B1) was crowned the best-selling SUV in Argentina. Since its launch in 2016, the Renegade has stood out as the brand’s first Jeep in the B-SUV segment, expanding the brand’s production line and staying true to 4×4 features and styling. of adventurous life that identifies it. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-renegade-is-argentinas-best-selling-suv-in-2021/

AUCTION: 1970 Dodge Challenger HEMI Convertible Resto-Mod! This E-Body Packs A 6.4-liter 392 SRT HEMI V8... In today’s world of car collecting, resto-mods are becoming more of a common occurrence. Modern performance, dependability, and reliability are just a few of the reasons why we are seeing more and more of these types of builds of some of our favorite muscle cars of the 1960s and 1970s. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-1970-dodge-challenger-hemi-convertible-resto-mod/

Dodge//SRT Officially Announce Partnership With Tony Stewart Racing In NHRA! Hagan & Pruett To Return To Be Ambassadors For Dodge//SRT & Mopar Brands... Dodge//SRT and Mopar announce their support of the newest team in the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Camping World Drag Racing Series, Tony Stewart Racing (TSR). Dodge//SRT and Mopar will be primary sponsors for Top Fuel driver Leah Pruett and three-time Funny Car World Champion Matt Hagan in TSR’s inaugural 2022 NHRA season. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-srt-officially-announce-partnership-with-tony-stewart-racing-in-nhra/

Trending 1996 Dodge Viper GTS Coupe Goes For $148,000 At Mecum Kissimmee! Iconic 1990s Coupe, Shows Its Still A Solid Investment For Collectors... The Viper GTS Coupe is one of the most iconic American vehicles of the 1990s. The second-generation (GEN II) Viper coupe was more than a coupe version of the Viper R/T10 roadster. It featured an updated chassis, revised A-arm, coil-spring suspension, dual airbags, a new steering wheel, power windows, a unique wheel design, and an updated 8.0-liter VIPER V-10 engine producing 450 horsepower and 490 lb.-ft. of torque (up 50 horsepower and 25 lb.-ft. of torque over its roadster sibling for the 1996 model year)...

Here Are Some New Details About The 2022 Jeep® Compass & Renegade “e” Models! Looks Like New mHEV Powertrain Might Be For Europe Only... A new powertrain is about to find itself under the hood of some of Stellantis’ most popular models from the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) side of the company in Europe. Stellantis engineers have continued to work on a new variant of the company’s FireFly or Global Small Engine (GSE) family, with a mild-hybrid (mHEV) system to meet the ongoing increasing regulations throughout the globe. https://moparinsiders.com/here-are-some-new-details-about-the-2022-jeep-compass-renegade-e-models/

AUCTION: Gecko Green Hellephant-Powered Jeep® Gladiator Goes To Barrett-Jackson! AMW4x4's Most Awesome Build Yet, Is Set To Cross The Auction Block... One of the biggest complaints about the Jeep® Gladiator (JT) is a lack of true power from both its standard 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 and its optional 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6. Our good friends at America’s Most Wanted 4×4 (AMW4x4) in Holly, Michigan have solved that issue by offering a number of engine swap packages that include Mopar’s entire lineup of HEMI crate engines, including the limited-edition supercharged 7.0-liter (426 cubic-inch) “HELLEPHANT” HEMI V8 that delivers 1,000 horsepower and 950 lb.-ft. of torque at the crank without any modification...

Jeep® Brazil Ends 2021 As The Leader Of SUVs For Sixth Consecutive Year! Renegade, Compass, & Commander Are Hot Items In Brazil... There is no doubt, that 2021 was a remarkable year for the Jeep® brand in Brazil. The brand had numerous reasons to celebrate its 80th Anniversary, following the launch of the updated 2022 Jeep Compass, the brand launched the all-new Brazilian-built seven-passenger Jeep Commander, followed by the Renegade becoming the best-selling SUV for the country. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-brazil-ends-2021-as-the-leader-of-suvs-for-sixth-consecutive-year/

AUCTION: Sox & Martin 1965 Plymouth Belvedere A990 A/FX Funny Car Goes To Mecum! The Original "Funny Car" From Sox & Martin... In 1965, the Head of Chrysler Corporation Racing Program, Ronney Household was boycotting NASCAR after the sanctioning body banned the 7.0-liter (426 cubic-inch)”RACE” HEMI V8 from race competition. The Chrysler Racing Program then moved money to sponsor drag racers and led to two special cars being built exclusively for its factory drag racing program that year. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-sox-martin-1965-plymouth-belvedere-a990-a-fx-funny-car-goes-to-mecum/

How Did Stellantis Do In The United States In 2021? Lots Of Leftover Vehicles, Help Dealers Sell Units... As the continuing semiconductor chip shortage plays havoc with automakers, Stellantis (FCA US LLC) posted its Q4 2021 results with 411,513 units sold or an 18% decrease over Q4 2020. Overall, the automaker managed to sell 1,777,394 vehicles throughout 2021, down just 2% over 2020. “2021 had unique challenges driven by the various supply chain issues, but our dealers didn’t let that slow them down, and we’re proud of their sales performance,” said U.S. Head of Sales Jeff Kommor. “As we head into the new year, demand for our vehicles continues to be strong and our inventory is improving. We anticipate a continuation of the robust...

Ram Trucks Finish Second In U.S Sales For 2021! Ram Takes Second Spot Place Back From Chevrolets Silverado... With another year in the books, it’s time to take a look at how Ram fared in the hotly contested full-sized pickup market. Recently Ram and Chevrolet have been battling it out for the second place position, with Ram taking the second-place spot in 2019 for the first time, while Chevrolet took the spot back in 2020. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-trucks-finish-second-in-u-s-sales-for-2021/

Jeep® Brazil Gives Us A Peek At The 2023 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk! Will The Exterior Changes Make It To North America? Jeep® Brazil has unveiled its updated look for the 2023 Jeep Renegade in a second video teaser. The updated Renegade shows some new design changes both inside and out, that we hope will make it to the North American marketplace. So far, the American adventure brand has only confirmed the changes to its Brazilian-built Renegade (B1) model, which sells throughout the Latin and South American markets. https://moparinsiders.com/community/index.php?threads/jeep%C2%AE-brazil-gives-us-a-peek-at-the-2023-jeep-renegade-trailhawk.4946/

AUCTION: Unrestored 1970 Plymouth HEMI Cuda With Only 9,942 Miles! Goes Across The Auction Block On Friday... With the launch of the 1970 Plymouth Barracuda, the Plymouth brand launched their third generation of the Barracuda in 6 years. Something that seems unprecedented in today’s automotive industry. The introduction of the E-Body Barracuda was special. Based on the popular mid-sized B-Body platform the E-Body was wider and shorter, giving the Plymouth Barracuda and its corporate sibling the Dodge Challenger some of the most identifiable muscle cars of the era. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-unrestored-1970-plymouth-hemi-cuda-with-only-9942-miles/

Meet The HELLCAT-Powered 1969 Dodge Charger “CAPTIV” From Ringbrothers! Wisconsin Shop Builds Awesome Hellcat-Powered B-Body That Is Headed To New Zealand... Ringbrothers, the world-renowned custom car builder and parts manufacturer, today unveiled its latest creation — a custom 1969 Dodge Charger known as “CAPTIV.” The Charger makes an impressive yet “street-able” 707 horsepower from its Mopar Hellcat crate engine mated to a Tremec 6-speed manual transmission. The build was completed for New Zealand-based motorsports legend and TV personality Greg Murphy. https://moparinsiders.com/meet-the-hellcat-powered-1969-dodge-charger-captiv-from-ringbrothers/

Stellantis Releases Canada Sales For 2021! The FIAT Brand Looks Behind Saving After Numbers Released... Stellantis Canada (FCA Canada) has reported its Q4 2021 sales of 39,198 vehicles. According to the automaker, 91% of total sales were to retail customers, where sales were down 3% compared to the same time period the year before. For the 2021 calendar year, 161,451 units were sold throughout Canada. That was a 10% decrease over the 2020 total. Calendar-year retail sales represented 86% of the automaker’s sales, that too was down 2% over 2020’s results. “Both our Jeep® and our Ram brands saw retail sales growth in Canada in 2021, in spite of unprecedented headwinds across the industry,” said David Buckingham, President & CEO of FCA...

Is The Fiat 500e Ready To Return To The North American Market? FIAT Teases The All-Electric 500e At CES 2022... The new Fiat 500e has made its first North American public appearance at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada. It marks the first time that a Fiat 500 vehicle has been under the Italian marque in North America since the brand discontinued the nameplate after the 2020 model year. At the time, the 500 was the best-selling vehicle in the brand’s lineup for North America and has since left only the 500X crossover as its sole model. https://moparinsiders.com/is-the-fiat-500e-ready-to-return-to-the-north-american-market/

Jeep® Grand Cherokee (WL) Named “Best SUV to Buy in 2022” By TCC! The Car Connection Loves The All-New Grand Cherokee Lineup... The all-new Jeep® Grand Cherokee (WL) builds on the nameplate’s legacy as the most awarded SUV ever, bringing an all-new architecture, new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain, all-new exterior design, an all-new interior with world-class craftsmanship, and the first-ever three-row variant of the Grand Cherokee to the global full-size SUV market. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-grand-cherokee-wl-named-best-suv-to-buy-in-2022-by-tcc/