Mopar Insiders Articles

Stellantis Plays Nice: $1M Donation To Trump’s Inauguration Automaker Waiting On Trump's New Policies, To Move Forward... Stellantis has joined a growing list of corporate giants making a $1 million donation to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration fund, signaling a potential olive branch as the automaker faces scrutiny over its production decisions. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-plays-nice-1m-donation-to-trumps-inauguration/

Next-Gen Jeep® Compass Set for April Reveal Stellantis Confirms Europe Will Debut the New Compass This April... Stellantis has informed us that the next-generation Jeep® Compass (J4U) will debut in April, starting with the European market. It will then be unveiled in South America mid-year before arriving in North America at the end of the year. https://moparinsiders.com/next-gen-jeep-compass-set-for-april-reveal/

Fiat Subcompact Strada Pickup Continues to Dominate In Brazil Sold 144,000 Units In 2024, That's More Than the Entire Dodge Brand In The U.S. For 2024... Fiat Strada, Brazil’s best-selling subcompact pickup, achieved a historic milestone in 2024, solidifying its dominance in the automotive market. Strada claimed the title of the nation’s best-selling vehicle for the fourth consecutive year, with an impressive 144,000 units sold. This achievement increased its market share to 5.8%, up 0.3 percentage points from the previous year. https://moparinsiders.com/fiat-subcompact-strada-pickup-continues-to-dominate-in-brazil/

Tim Kuniskis Opens Up About His Return to Ram at Stellantis Kuniskis Addresses Rumors About His Exit... Tim Kuniskis, CEO of Ram, recently spoke with the Detroit Free Press about his return to Stellantis after a brief and unexpected departure in May 2024. Having spent 32 years with Stellantis and its predecessor companies, Kuniskis left for a short break but didn’t retire. https://moparinsiders.com/tim-kuniskis-opens-up-about-his-return-to-ram-at-stellantis/

Stellantis North America COO Prioritizes U.S. Market for 2025 A Renewed Commitment to the U.S. Market... Antonio Filosa, Stellantis’ Chief Operating Officer (COO) for North America, has announced that the automaker’s primary focus in 2025 will be strengthening its position in the U.S. retail market. After a challenging 2024 marked by declining sales, inventory concerns, and leadership changes, Filosa is determined to reset the company’s trajectory and rebuild its relationships with key stakeholders. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-north-america-coo-prioritizes-u-s-market-for-2025/

Fiat Kicks Off Production of 2025 Titano Pickup In Argentina Córdoba Plant Begins Manufacturing Fiat's First Locally Produced Midsize Pickup... Fiat has officially begun production of the all-new 2025 Titano midsize pickup at the Córdoba Assembly Plant in Argentina. This marks a significant milestone for the Stellantis Group, as the Titano becomes the first pickup truck manufactured by the company in Argentina. The announcement follows the company’s recent $385 million investment in its Córdoba Industrial Pole, a move designed to expand Stellantis’ production capabilities and reinforce its leadership in the region. https://moparinsiders.com/fiat-kicks-off-production-of-2025-titano-pickup-in-argentina/

Jeep® Recon Production To Start Earlier Than Expected Toluca Will Begin To Produce The New Adventure eSUV In February... Jeep® is set to expand its lineup with the all-new Jeep Recon (EJ), a D-segment SUV that blends rugged capability with modern versatility. According to one of our sources at Stellantis’ Toluca Assembly Plant in Mexico—where the Jeep Compass and the all-new, all-electric Wagoneer Sare currently produced—Job #1 production for the Recon is scheduled to begin on Monday, February 24, 2025. This timeline is significantly earlier than initially expected and aligns with the increasing number of pre-production pilot models recently spotted testing in Metro Detroit...

Chrysler Pacifica Claims Top Spot in 2024 Minivan Sales Despite A Sales Dip, Chrysler Remains the Top Choice for American Minivan Buyers... The Chrysler Pacifica has once again claimed its spot as the best-selling minivan in the United States. According to Stellantis’s Q4 2024 sales report, Chrysler sold 107,356 Pacifica units last year, maintaining its lead in a competitive market. https://moparinsiders.com/chrysler-pacifica-claims-top-spot-in-2024-minivan-sales/

Ram CEO Leaves Door Open for HEMI® V8 Comeback in Ram 1500 But It Won't Happen Overnight, Kuniskis Says... In a move that could excite longtime fans, Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis has hinted at the possibility of the HEMI® V8 engine making a comeback in the Ram 1500 lineup. While speaking to Motor1, Kuniskis clarified that bringing back the HEMI wouldn’t be immediate due to technical and logistical challenges. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-ceo-leaves-door-open-for-hemi-v8-comeback-in-ram-1500/

Rare 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10 VCA Edition Hits Mecum Limited to 50 Units, This Viper-Powered Pickup is an Icon... The Dodge Ram SRT-10 was an absolute game-changer when it debuted in 2004, marrying the brute force of the Dodge Viper’s V-10 engine with the utility of a full-size pickup. Among this iconic model’s many variants, the VCA Edition—also known as the “Wolfgang” Edition after former Chrysler COO Wolfgang Bernhard—stands out as the rarest and most collectible. This week, one of these ultra-rare trucks is set to cross the block at the Mecum Kissimmee auction. https://moparinsiders.com/rare-2004-dodge-ram-srt-10-vca-edition-hits-mecum/

Stellantis Chairman John Elkann Joins Meta’s Board of Directors Stellantis Chairman Brings Global Expertise to Meta’s Leadership... In a move that could bridge the worlds of automotive innovation and cutting-edge technology, Stellantis Chairman and CEO of Exor John Elkann has joined the Meta board of directors. The announcement underscores Meta’s commitment to expanding its influence in artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies while adding global business acumen to its leadership team. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-chairman-john-elkann-joins-metas-board-of-directors/

Chrysler Halts Development of Upcoming Crossover: What Does It Mean? Is Chrysler Revaluting It's 2028 Electrification Strategy... On Thursday, we posted an internal e-mail given to suppliers from Stellantis to suspend the Chrysler C6X its development program. This highly anticipated electric crossover, a variant of theAirflow Concept, was originally set to debut later this year. However, production has been put on hold until at least January 31, 2025, leading to widespread speculation about the brand’s future. https://moparinsiders.com/chrysler-halts-development-of-upcoming-crossover-what-does-it-mean/

Stellantis Faces Dealer Trust Crisis in the U.S. 72% of U.S. Dealers Report "No Trust" in Automaker, Citing Profit Pressures and Leadership Turmoil... Stellantis is facing a severe trust deficit with its U.S. dealers. According to a recent survey byKerrigan Advisors, a staggering 72% of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, and Ram (CDJR) dealers expressed “no trust” in the automaker—a record-high figure for the survey. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-faces-dealer-trust-crisis-in-the-u-s/

2025 Ram Heavy Duty Lineup Revealed: Cummins Diesel Power, Towing, and New Features Enhanced Powertrain Options: Meet the Updated 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel and 8-Speed Auto... The Ram brand enters 2025 with an updated 1500 lineup, a new CEO (Mopar Legend Tim Kuniskis), and has just unveiled the 2025 Ram heavy duty lineup, emphasizing increased power, luxury, and advanced technologies. While we have been speculating for years about what changes Ram would make when they updated their heavy-duty lineup, we now know everything about it, and we think Ram fans will be happy. The Ram 2500 and 3500 will be available in Regular, Crew, and Mega Cab configurations as in the past. Regular Cab models are available exclusively with an 8-foot bed...

The Jeep® Wagoneer S Looks Like A Great All-Around Package The Wagoneer S Looks Like a Better Value Than the Charger Daytona... I had a chance to get my first good look at the Jeep® Wagoneer S Launch Edition at the 2025 Detroit Auto Show yesterday. While many people are on the fence about electric vehicles (EVs), this latest Jeep blends luxury and capability in a practical D-segment package. With a range of over 300 miles per charge, 600 horsepower on tap, and a 0 to 60 mph time of 3.4 seconds, the Wagoneer S is set to turn heads. https://moparinsiders.com/the-jeep-wagoneer-s-looks-like-a-great-all-around-package/

Stellantis Cuts U.S. Inventory by 100,000 Units Automaker Meets its Ambitious Goal to Reduce Dealer Stock... Stellantis has successfully reduced its U.S. vehicle inventory by over 100,000 units, achieving a key goal set for the end of last year. Antonio Filosa, Stellantis’ Chief Operations Officer (COO) for North American operations, shared the accomplishment during the Detroit Auto Show. This move was part of a broader effort to address challenges in the region, which has faced declining sales and growing concerns about strategy under previous leadership. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-cuts-u-s-inventory-by-100000-units/

FIRST LOOK: 2025 Ram Heavy Duty and Chassis Cab We Check Out The Updated Ram Heavy Duty In Person, In Detroit... Friday, I had the chance to get up close with the updated 2025 Ram Heavy Duty and Chassis Cab lineup at the Detroit Auto Show. While these trucks don’t represent a total overhaul from the 2024 models, they’ve received several meaningful updates that improve their design, technology, and performance in ways that really stand out. https://moparinsiders.com/first-look-2025-ram-heavy-duty-and-chassis-cab/

AUCTION: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Convertible Pilot Car Believed To Be The Very First 440 SIX PACK Convertible Built... When it comes to rare and desirable muscle cars, the 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Convertible Pilot Car heading to Mecum Kissimmee on Thursday, January 16th, is a standout gem. Built on August 1, 1969, during the earliest days of Challenger production at the Hamtramck Assembly Plant in Detroit, this car holds a unique place in history. It’s widely believed to be the very first 440 Six Pack Challenger Convertible ever produced, and only three earlier Hamtramck-built 1970 Dodge VINs are known to exist. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-1970-dodge-challenger-r-t-convertible-pilot-car/

Chrysler Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Stow ‘N Go at Detroit Auto Show Innovative Seating System That Revolutionized Family Travel... Chrysler is celebrating a significant milestone with the 20th anniversary of its groundbreaking Stow ‘N Go seating and storage system, which continues to set the standard for minivans. First introduced in 2005, Stow ‘N Go has transformed family travel by allowing the second- and third-row seats to fold flat into the floor with ease, offering unrivaled versatility and convenience. https://moparinsiders.com/chrysler-celebrates-20th-anniversary-of-stow-n-go-at-detroit-auto-show/

Jeep® Sees Explosive Sales Growth in the U.K. Avenger Leads the Charge as Jeep Sales Nearly Triple in 2024... The Jeep® brand has achieved an incredible milestone in the United Kingdom, posting an astounding 193% increase in sales by the end of 2024 compared to the previous year. This remarkable growth was accompanied by a 185% boost in market share, bringing Jeep’s presence in the U.K. to 0.46% of the automotive market. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-sees-explosive-sales-growth-in-the-u-k/