Mopar Insiders Articles

F1-Inspired Plymouth Prowler Is One Of The Craziest Designs We Have Seen! Part Prowler, Part Formula One Racer... In today’s world of graphic design and photoshop, the internet is abuzz with creative minds with amazing ideas. We have seen a number of digital artists on various social media that have come up with very innovative and outlandish car designs. One such digital designer is Abimelec Arellano (@AbimelecDesigns). You might remember Abimelec as the creative mind behind the Chrysler Pacifica SRT Hellcat, which received a lot of attention in the automotive world over the past several months. https://moparinsiders.com/f1-inspired-plymouth-prowler-is-one-of-the-craziest-designs-we-have-seen/

Someone Is Selling Parts For The Unreleased Maserati Grecale On The Internet! You Can Buy "USED" Parts For The Yet-To-Be Unveiled SUV... Maserati is in the middle of a renaissance or rebirth, as the famed Italian marque continues to revamp its lineup. While the brand continues to improve its trio of standard vehicles (Levante, Quattroporte, and Ghibli), Maserati introducing new products like the MC20 super sportscar and the GranTurismo sports tourer. But there is one new vehicle that is focused on bringing more sales to the Italian premium luxury brand – the Grecale. https://moparinsiders.com/someone-is-selling-parts-for-the-unreleased-maserati-grecale-on-the-internet/

Windsor Assembly Recognized For Topcoat Observation Booth Downdraft Optimization Project! New Process Saves Enough Electricity To Power 490 Homes For One Year... Stellantis’ Windsor Assembly Plant (WAP) has been recognized by the Association of Energy Engineers® (AEE) for the 2021 Canada Region Energy Project of the Year. The mission of AEE is “to promote the scientific and educational interests of those engaged in the energy industry and to foster action for Sustainable Development.” The plant’s winning project reduced energy usage in the paint shop by 20,250 gigajoules (GJ) or 8% annually of the topcoat process, the equivalent of the electricity used in 490 homes in one year...

Wolverine Boots Partners With Ram Trucks, To Create Limited Edition Boot Lineup: Tradesman, Rebel, and Limited Models Are Represented... Wolverine, the 138-year-old boot and clothing brand, and Ram Truck, the brand that is “Built to Serve,” have unveiled a one-of-a-kind collaboration in time for Labor Day to celebrate those in the skilled trades and the work ethic that it takes to succeed. The USA-built collection of boots is inspired by the performance and bold details of Ram trucks. For each item pre-ordered, Wolverine and the Ram Truck brand will donate to SkillsUSA, a nonprofit organization focused on supporting the next generation of skilled tradespeople...

RAM Officially Announces Uconnect 5 Infotainment Software For Its Pickup Lineup! 5x Faster, More Customization, Alexa, More Over-The-Air Updates, & More... In-car technology has played a major factor in a person’s decision to purchase a vehicle over the past decade. It seems that every couple of years connectivity in the automotive sector continues to advance in great strides. So many RAM enthusiasts weren’t shocked when MoparInsiders.com broke the news that the popular Uconnect 5 infotainment software was going to be installed into 2022 Ram 1500 and Heavy Duty vehicles. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-officially-announces-uconnect-5-infotainment-software-for-its-pickup-lineup/

Murder Suspect Gives Chase In Grand Caravan Minivan Through Metro Detroit! Chase Ends With Wild Ending... ***NOTE*** Video contains explicit language towards the end of the video that might not be safe for work. While minivans continue to be a popular choice of people mover for many American and Canadian families out there, the last generation of Dodge Grand Caravan was the best-selling offering in both countries. So with 15 million minivans on the road, it is bound that a few of the beloved family haulers would end up on the wrong side of the law. https://moparinsiders.com/murder-suspect-gives-chase-in-grand-caravan-minivan-through-metro-detroit/

Jeep® Unveils Its Updated 2022 Grand Commander (K8) Lineup For China: Is New Looks Enough To Compete In A Very Competitive Market? With the focus being on the Jeep® brand’s newest entry for the Brazilian market with the launch of the all-new seven-passenger Commander (H1), many missed the official launch of the updated 2022 Jeep Grand Commander (K8) for the Chinese market earlier this week at the 2021 Chengdu Auto Show. It marks the first revision for the seven-passenger Grand Commander since its initial debut in 2018. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-unveils-its-updated-2022-grand-commander-k8-lineup-for-china/

Ram Trucks Is Bringing The Longhorn Southfork Back, For The 2022 Model Year! Premium Western Pickup Has Even More Premium Touches... As the 2022 model year quickly approaches, our sister site 5thGenRams.com has been trying to inform our readers about the changes coming for the 2022 Ram 1500 lineup. While RAM introduced a trio of new packages over the summer which included the all-new BackCountry (Big Horn & Lone Star), G/T Package (Rebel, Canadian Sport, & Laramie), and the 10th Anniversary Edition (Limited), 5thGenRams also broke the news about RAM’s plan to reduce the complexity of its offerings for several models for 2022. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-trucks-is-bringing-the-longhorn-southfork-back-for-the-2022-model-year/

Semiconductor Shortage Idles Four Stellantis North America Assembly Plants: Sterling Heights, Belvidere, Brampton, & Windsor Go Idle... The global semiconductor shortage has dealt another huge blow to Stellantis, with the automaker announcing new production issues. Semiconductors are the backbone of today’s automotive industry, controlling electronic features like driver-assist technologies, hybrid-electric systems, and even infotainment connectivity. This time, the shortage is affecting production for several of the company’s most popular vehicles in North America. According to several United Auto Workers (UAW) local union websites and a report from the Automotive News, several Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, and Ram Truck vehicles will be...

SPOTTED: 2022 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer Obsidian (WS): Dark Side Of The All-New Grand Wagoneer... While there has been a lot of excitement surrounding the launch of the all-new 2022 Jeep® Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer (WS) models, there has been one vehicle in the lineup that Jeep hasn’t released much information on – the Grand Wagoneer Obsidian. https://moparinsiders.com/spotted-2022-jeep-grand-wagoneer-obsidian-ws/

Alfa Romeo Makes Huge Changes To Its 2022 Model Year Lineup! A New Marketing Strategy Leads To More Standard Content, Less Options, And Global Standardization... Thanks to our dealer connections, we are now learning more about the 2022 Alfa Romeo lineup and the changes the brand is making for its Giulia sedan and Stelvio SUV for the U.S. marketplace. According to our source, Alfa Romeo has begun a new simplified lineup marketing strategy for 2022, this consists of realigning the lineup to focus on the fastest-turning packages, and price positioning on higher trims. So what does that mean to the customer? https://moparinsiders.com/alfa-romeo-makes-huge-changes-to-its-2022-model-year-lineup/

Jeep® Unveils Its New Three-Row Commander D-SUV For Brazil: Will Slot Between Compass & Grand Cherokee... This morning we talked about the critical success that the Jeep® brand is having in Brazil, the second best-selling market for the brand behind the United States. While a majority of the success is due to the Renegade and Compass models due to the fact they are manufactured there, Jeep has continued to look at expanding its lineup in that market with other models. Recently, we saw the all-new Grand Cherokee L on public roads within Brazil. But now, Jeep has launched another all-new model, something to fill in the gap from the Compass to the Grand Cherokee which will be manufactured within the country...

What Is Under The Hood Of The Upcoming 2023 Dodge Hornet C-SUV? New Turbocharged SUV Is Coming... For the past two years, we have discussed the Dodge brand’s intentions of bringing a new performance SUV to the market to replace the gap in the lineup left by the successful but outdated Dodge Journey. As Dodge continues to boast itself as a “muscle car” brand in the United States and Canada, the American automaker is set to launch a new two-year enthusiast plan called “Never Lift” in the fourth quarter of this year. The plan is to give the public a look at the brand’s product and action plans for the next two years. One of those all-new products is a new SUV – called the Hornet...

SPOTTED: 2022 Jeep® Meridian Three-Row Has Been Caught Testing In Europe: Indian Version Of New Commander Will Debut In April... Just a few days ago, Jeep® Brazil gave us our first peek at its all-new three-row Commander (H1) D-segment SUV. While the new seven-passenger SUV is based on the Compass, it is aimed at giving the brand a true family hauler where vehicles like the three-row Grand Cherokee L might simply be out of reach for many buyers. While it is unlikely that the North American market will be able to obtain one of these new SUVs, Jeep has big plans for the new Commander on a global scale. https://moparinsiders.com/spotted-2022-jeep-meridian-three-row-has-been-caught-testing-in-europe/

HELLCAT The World: HEMI HELLCAT Hauler Goes To Auction At Mecum Dallas: 1978 Dodge D-300 Adventurer Now Packs HELLCAT Power! Over the past several years, we have seen a number of custom builds featuring the awesome supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® HELLCAT V8. It seems that everyone is throwing a HELLCAT V8 into something these days. But this might be one of our favorite builds, simply because it is in a vehicle that you would expect to see such an engine in. https://moparinsiders.com/hellcat-the-world-hemi-hellcat-hauler-goes-to-auction-at-mecum-dallas/

YouTuber Fined $53,000 For Ram 1500 TRX Jump Over Creek! Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Charges StreetSpeed717 For Jump... Designed to outperform every other production half-ton pickup on the market, the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX has been the most talked-about pickup of 2021. But back in January, one YouTuber was able to be one of the first people to get his truck delivered and it wasn’t soon after that some crazy antics began. Michael Hyssong, also known as StreetSpeed717, jumped his brand-new 2021 Ram 1500 TRX over a small creek, and damage ensued. The Ram 1500 TRX, proved that it could still run and drive as normal after the massive landing, despite damage to the front bumper, front shock reservoir mounts, a broken rear window...

This 2011 Dodge Charger Mopar ’11 Only Has 34 Miles On The Odometer! Mint Condition Limited Edition Could Be Yours... Over the last 11 years, the Mopar brand has released a limited edition each year outfitted with select high-performance parts and appearance items straight from the Mopar parts catalog. One of the most popular vehicles from the Mopar lineup was the 2011 Dodge Charger Mopar ‘11. https://moparinsiders.com/this-2011-dodge-charger-mopar-11-only-has-34-miles-on-the-odometer/

This Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Convertible Is Going To Auction Next Month! Rare Custom Challenger Convertible Will Cross The Auction Block In Dallas... The Dodge Challenger continues to be the most popular two-door muscle car on the market right now. With the quickest, fastest, and most powerful offerings in the segment, there is one thing that the Challenger doesn’t offer that the competitors do – a convertible variant. https://moparinsiders.com/this-challenger-srt-hellcat-redeye-widebody-convertible-is-going-to-auction-next-month/

Jeep® Adds New Pink Color To Its Wrangler Lineup For A Limited Time! Tuscadero Is Furious Fuschia Reborn For The Jeep Brand... With the Jeep® brand celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, the American adventure brand has been doing several limited-edition models to help build excitement and keep its lineup fresh. For the iconic Jeep Wrangler, this has meant that three iconic high-impact colors have returned from the past, for limited production runs on the legendary off-roader. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-adds-new-pink-color-to-its-wrangler-lineup-for-a-limited-time/

Three Chrysler Group Vehicles Make AutoPacific’s Vehicle Satisfaction Awards: Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep® Grand Cherokee, and Ram 1500... For the past 35 years, AutoPacific has been a future-oriented automotive marketing research and product-consulting firm that publishes a wide variety of syndicated studies on the automotive industry. With that being said, AutoPacific recently published its 2021 AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards recognizing the most satisfying vehicles on the market as rated by consumers. https://moparinsiders.com/three-chrysler-group-vehicles-make-autopacifics-vehicle-satisfaction-awards/