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EPA Numbers For 2022 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer Models, Hit The Internet! Will There Be A Grand Wagoneer 4x2 Model? Yesterday, several sites reported that U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had released the first fuel economy numbers on the all-new 2022 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer (WS). While the website states that the numbers are for the Grand Wagoneer and not the standard Wagoneer, it means numbers reflect the new premium SUV’s 6.4-liter HEMI V8 found in vehicles like the Durango SRT392 and Grand Cherokee SRT. https://moparinsiders.com/epa-numbers-for-2022-jeep-grand-wagoneer-models-hit-the-internet/

RAM Officially Announces It’s 2022 Ram 1500 Limited 10th Anniversary Edition Package: More Luxurious Than Ever Before... Just over a month, we broke the news that the RAM brand would be releasing a new special edition for the 2022 model year. Following on the footstep of the 2021 Ram 1500 Limited Longhorn 10th Anniversary Edition, the RAM brand has officially announced the introduction of its new 10th Anniversary Edition of its Limited trim for the 2022 Ram 1500. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-officially-announces-its-2022-ram-1500-limited-10th-anniversary-edition-package/

SPOTTED: 2022 Jeep® Grand Cherokee Limited 4xe On Public Roads: New PHEV Grand Cherokee, Should Have 375 Horsepower Under The Hood... The Jeep® brand isn’t holding back when it comes to the launch of its new Grand Cherokee (WL) lineup. As the first batches of the first-ever three-row variant Grand Cherokee L (WL75) models arrive in dealers, Jeep engineers are currently hard at work and gearing up for the launch of the new two-row (WL74) model. Among the new additions to the lineup is a new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain that will be offered across most of the lineup in 2022. https://moparinsiders.com/spotted-2022-jeep-grand-cherokee-limited-4xe-on-public-roads/

Windsor Is Back Up Next Week, Two Other Plants Will Go Idle: Semiconductor Shortage Hits Plants Again... According to The Detroit News, production at the Windsor Assembly Plant (WAP) will resume after a lengthy period of downtime due to the global semiconductor shortage. The plant manufacturers the award-winning Chrysler Pacifica and Chrysler Voyager (also known as the Grand Caravan in Canada) minivans. The WAP plant is expected to continue with two shifts starting on Monday, July 5th. https://moparinsiders.com/windsor-is-back-up-next-week-two-other-plants-will-go-idle/

Meet The Mid-Engined 1968 Dodge “Hellacious™” Charger By SpeedKore! The First Widebody Mid-Engine 1968 Dodge Charger With Hellcat HEMI Power! We talked last week about the new mid-engined 1968 Dodge Charger in the latest installment of the “Fast and the Furious” franchise (F9). But now our friends at SpeedKore Performance Group, are releasing details about the actual car that their team in Grafton, Wisconsin for the movie which they call, – “Hellacious™”! https://moparinsiders.com/meet-the-mid-engined-1968-dodge-hellacious-charger-by-speedkore/

2022 Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon To Get New “Xtreme Recon” Package: Will More Than Likely Make Its First Public Appearance At The Chicago Auto Show... If you are an avid reader of MoparInsiders.com, you might remember back in May we showed you exclusive photos of a particular Wrangler Rubicon test vehicle wearing a new 35-inch tire and wheel combination. But now thanks to some new leaked details online, we now are learning more about the upcoming off-road package aimed squarely at Ford's Bronco Sasquatch package. https://moparinsiders.com/2022-jeep-wrangler-rubicon-to-get-new-xtreme-recon-package/

Kimi Räikkönen Gives The New 2021 Alfa Romeo GTA & GTAm, His Blessing: Alfa's Hottest Sedan Gets Approval From Former F1 Champion... Last year, Kimi Räikkönen and Antonio Giovinazzi, from the Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN F1 team took part in a day of testing of the new Alfa Romeo super sports sedans, the Giulia GTA and GTAm. The testing took place on the famous Balocco Proving Grounds, where all Alfa Romeo sports cars have undergone development since the 1960s. The test secession allowed the F1 drivers to push the cars to their limit and provide real-time feedback. https://moparinsiders.com/kimi-raikkonen-gives-the-new-2021-alfa-romeo-gta-gtam-his-blessing/

Black Or White? Maserati & Fragment Create Two New Ghibli Special Editions: Japanese Streetwear Legend Hiroshi Fujiwara Creates His Ideal Ghiblis... The Maserati brand and Hiroshi Fujiwara, the Japanese godfather of street culture, have been partnered to create two unique special edition models for the Maserati Ghibli. Known as a trendsetter, one of the first DJs to import hip hop to Japan, and a producer/musician working with international recording artist, Fujiwara is known for expressing aspects of urban experience moods. https://moparinsiders.com/black-or-white-maserati-fragment-create-two-new-ghibli-special-editions/

Autocar India, Tells Us Details About The New 2022 Jeep® H6 (Commander) For India: New RHD Model Will Have 48-Volt Mild-Hybrid Diesel... While we have seen spy photos and teaser shots of the all-new three-row Jeep® Commander (H1) D-SUV in Brazil, our good friends at Autocar India are now sharing with us some new photos and information of the Indian-spec (H6) variant. The H6 is the right-hand-drive (RHD) version of the brand's newest three-row SUV, based on the globally popular Compass. https://moparinsiders.com/autocar-india-tells-us-details-about-the-new-2022-jeep-h6-commander-for-india/

Abarth 595/695 Takes Home Best Cars “Mini Cars/Import” For Sixth Time: Germans Love The Mini Performance Car... For the sixth 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 101,000 readers cast … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/abarth-595-695-takes-home-best-cars-mini-cars-import-for-sixth-time/

Peugeot Brazil Adds The Updated 2022 Peugeot 3008 To Its Lineup! Compact Crossover Adds More Sportiness To Its South American Portfolio... The Peugeot brand has unveiled its new 3008 SUV for the Brazilian market, yesterday. The updated showcases the new global look for the 3008, which was shown off last year in Europe. It combines a redesigned front, full LED taillights, new exciting exterior colors, and a new exclusive option for the GT Pack model dubbed the “Black Pack” adding black accents. https://moparinsiders.com/peugeot-brazil-adds-the-updated-2022-peugeot-3008-to-its-lineup/

Stellantis Begins Shipping The All-New 2021 Jeep® Grand Cherokee L To Dealers: The Newest Jeep SUV Is Officially On Its Way... The Jeep® Grand Cherokee is one of Stellantis’ most popular vehicles, selling more than 7 million units worldwide since its introduction in 1992, as a 1993 model. As the most-awarded SUV nameplate ever, Stellantis has been taking extra precautions surrounding the launch of the fifth-generation Grand Cherokee (WL). https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-begins-shipping-the-all-new-2021-jeep-grand-cherokee-l-to-dealers/

Ready To Tackle The Wild – 2021 Jeep® Gladiator Rubicon AEV JT370: The Ultimate Base Package To Start Building Your Overlanding Vehicle... American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) is known as a leader in the off-road industry. Over the past two decades, the Michigan company has worked alongside companies like Chrysler and General Motors to manufacturer some incredible off-road and Overlanding machines. https://moparinsiders.com/ready-to-tackle-the-wild-2021-jeep-gladiator-rubicon-aev-jt370/

Alfa Romeo Gears Up For Its 111th Anniversary Celebration This Week: Fans In Italy Will Be Able To Get Into The Festivities... This Thursday, June 24th, the Alfa Romeo brand turns 111 years old. It was on that same day in 1910 the brand was founded in Milan the Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili (A.L.F.A.), which would become Alfa Romeo in 1918 following its acquisition by the Campanian engineer and entrepreneur Nicola Romeo. https://moparinsiders.com/alfa-romeo-gears-up-for-its-111th-anniversary-celebration-this-week/

Jeep® Opens Ordering For Sunrider Option For Hard-Top Wrangler & Gladiator Models: Also Available For Current Owners Through Bestop... With the production of the all-new Ford Bronco underway, the Jeep® brand isn't holding back by introducing new options and accessories for its iconic Wrangler and Gladiator models. Just this week, our dealer sources told us that Jeep had opened ordering of a new Gorilla Glass option for both Wrangler and Gladiator, answering many complaints about stone chips from owners. Now, Jeep is looking at more open-air options for both of Jeep's off-road duo. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-opens-ordering-for-sunrider-option-for-hard-top-wrangler-gladiator-models/

DSR Performance Is Now The Officially Licensed Supplier For Challenger Drag Pak Parts: Online Catalog Offers Premium Racing Parts, DSR To Offer Support To Racers... Mopar unveiled earlier this week, that it has named Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) Performance as its official licensed engine parts components for its 2015 and 2021 Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak race cars. Last year, DSR officially launched a modern webshop offering racers and automotive enthusiasts performance racing parts and lifestyle gear. https://moparinsiders.com/dsr-performance-is-now-the-officially-licensed-supplier-for-challenger-drag-pak-parts/

Dom’s Fast 9 Mid-Engined 1968 Dodge Charger R/T, Might Be The Best Yet! Hellcat-Power, Mid-Engined B-Body Dodge Charger... The ninth installment of the “Fast & Furious” franchise is already in international theaters, while we in the United States have to wait just under two weeks to get a chance to see it on the big screen. Over the years, the franchise has gotten away from the street racing scene that the original film invoked, to become a series of far-fetched action-packed heist movies. Although they don’t play as big of a role as they did in the first few movies, cars continue to play an important part in the movie. https://moparinsiders.com/doms-fast-9-mid-engined-1968-dodge-charger-r-t-might-be-the-best-yet/

Sources Say Melfi Plant To Get New Lineup Of SUVs To Produce In 2024: Plant To Build Jeep®, DS Automobiles, Opel, and Lancia Products... As an integral part of the Jeep® and FIAT brands, the Melfi Assembly Plant in Melfi, Italy, is the production home of the popular Jeep® Renegade and Fiat 500X (for the European and North American markets) as well as the Jeep Compass (for the European market). But now, thanks to various Italian unions associated with Stellantis, we are starting to learn new details about the future of the products to be produced at Melfi in 2024. https://moparinsiders.com/sources-say-melfi-plant-to-get-new-lineup-of-suvs-to-produce-in-2024/

HELLCAT The World: Chrysler Pacifica SRT Hellcat Is BACK! Digital Artist Shows His A More In-Depth Look At His Ultimate Minivan... In December, a digital designer on Instagram got the car world buzzing with his interpretation of designing a Hellcat-powered Chrysler Pacifica. It wasn't the first time we had seen the idea, as Head of Design for Stellantis, Ralph Gilles sketched such a machine while out for dinner in January 2016. But Abimelec Arellano (@AbimelecDesigns), has fascinated us once again by creating even more digital images of his proposal for the supercharged minivan. https://moparinsiders.com/hellcat-the-world-chrysler-pacifica-srt-hellcat-is-back/

TFLTruck Pits The Ram 1500 HEMI eTorque Against The Ford F-150 PowerBoost: Hybrid Half-Tons Tackle The Ike Gauntlet... As gas prices continue to rise, automakers continue to come up with more electrified options for their lineups. This includes the half-ton pickup segment with both RAM and Ford. While RAM continues to offer its popular eTorque mild-hybrid system on both of its Pentastar V6 and HEMI V8 powertrains, Ford has entered the 2021 model year with its new Ford F-150 with an all-new 3.5-liter PowerBoost full-hybrid V6. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-opens-ordering-for-sunrider-option-for-hard-top-wrangler-gladiator-models/