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WATCH: 2022 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer Series III Highway MPG Test! Can We Beat The EPA Estimates? I recently had the opportunity to spend a week with the all-new 2022 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer Series III, the brand’s entry into the ultra-competitive full-size body-on-frame SUV segment. As part of our testing, we put the Grand Wagoneer through our highway MPG loop, a 109 mile (174 kilometer) loop at 70 MPH (112 KM/H), to see whether we could meet or exceed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy number for the large SUV. https://moparinsiders.com/watch-2022-grand-wagoneer-highway-mpg-test/

Jeep® Shows Off It’s New Electrified Renegade & Compass Lineup For Europe! There Are Now Electrified Options For Both 4x2 & 4x4 Configurations... This week, the international media was given a chance to spend some time with the new 2022 Jeep® Renegade and Compass e-Hybrid and 4xe models. It marks the first time that both electrified Renegade and Compass models were together for the first time in public. All four models mark a huge step in the electrification strategy of the Jeep brand to move to the “Zero Emission Freedom”. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-shows-off-its-new-electrified-renegade-compass-lineup-for-europe/

This Hennessey TRX-Based Mammoth 1000 Has A Top Speed Of 55 MPH! Finnish-Bound TRX Finds A Tax Loophole... Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) created a monster with their limited edition Mammoth 1000 package for the 2021 and 2022 Ram 1500 TRX. The Mammoth 1000 package features the HPE1000 performance upgrade package, which has already seen its way under the hood of several Dodge Charger and Challenger HPE builds. https://moparinsiders.com/this-hennessey-trx-based-mammoth-1000-has-a-top-speed-of-55-mph/

CAUGHT: 2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio & Giulia Estrema Special Edition Models! We Will See These Special Edition Models In North America... There has been a lot of exciting news surrounding the Alfa Romeo brand as of lately. With the addition of the all-new Tonale C-SUV, a new B-SUV on the way, and some updates for the Stelvio and Giulia models to help hold the vehicles over until the next-generation cars are ready in 2025 and 2026. But thanks to the keen eyes of the GabetzSPYUnit team, we are getting our first look at a new trim package. https://moparinsiders.com/caught-2023-alfa-romeo-stelvio-giulia-estrema-special-edition-models/

Alfa Romeo’s First Fully-Electric SUV Will Wear The Brenner Nameplate! New Subcompact SUV To Join Lineup In 2024 MY... of the brand’s first fully-electric vehicle in 2023. The first fully-electric Alfa Romeo will be a subcompact SUV sharing much of its design with the recently unveiled Jeep® SUV shown during the Stellantis “Drive Forward 2030” strategic plan presentation. Internally known as the Alfa “Kid” project, the new subcompact SUV will wear the Brenner nameplate when it arrives in dealers next year. The Brenner will be manufactured alongside the new Jeep SUV and a new Fiat 500 5-door at the Stellantis assembly plant in Tychy, Poland. Making it the first Alfa Romeo product to be produced abroad...

AUCTION: This Beautiful 1971 Plymouth Cuda Convertible Crosses The Block Next Weekend! Rallye Red & Black Cuda Convertible Looks Beautiful... The Plymouth Barracuda is undoubtedly one of the best-looking cars to come out of Detroit, during the “muscle car” era. The E-body Mopar especially looked breathtaking in its convertible form, which was only available during the 1970 and 1971 model years. The Barracuda E-body itself only lasted for five years on the market, yet one of the best-known nameplates from the iconic former Plymouth brand. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-this-beautiful-1971-plymouth-cuda-convertible-crosses-the-block-next-weekend/

Could This Jeep® “Junior”-Based Pickup Design Take On Ford’s Maverick? Digital Designer Shows Potential Of New All-Electric Jeep SUV... Last week, during Stellantis’ “Dare Forward 2030” strategic plan presentation, Carlos Tavares, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Stellantis, revealed images of the first-ever 100% battery-electric Jeep® SUV, as the brand continues its global initiatives toward the full electrification of its SUV portfolio. The unnamed vehicle (internally known as the Jeep Junior), will officially be launched in the first half of next year. https://moparinsiders.com/could-this-jeep-junior-based-pickup-design-take-on-fords-maverick/

Could This Be What The 2024 Ram 1500 BEV Will Look Like? Digital Artist Transforms TRX Into Next-Generation Ram 1500 BEV... Love it or hate it, the automotive industry has embraced electrification to combat the global upshift in emission restrictions. The Ram Truck brand has made it no secret that it plans to enter the electrified pickup truck market by 2024, with its upcoming Ram 1500 BEV or battery-electric vehicle. The American automaker has also said, that the Ram 1500 BEV will be accompanied by a new Range Electric Paradigm Breaker (REPB) model. The REPB will feature everything from the BEV truck but will have an internal combustion engine (ICE) on board to help recharge that system to extended the vehicle’s range and cut down...

READY TO WORK: Meet The Updated 2023 Ram ProMaster Lineup! New Exterior Styling, More Technology, Roll Up Door Option, & Even Taller Roof Option... The Ram Commercial brand surprised the attendance at the National Truck Equipment Association’s (NTEA) Work Truck Week trade show in Indianapolis, Indiana this morning, by introducing its updated full-size 2023 Ram ProMaster. After updating the powertrain and interior for the 2022 model year, Ram has now updated what most have criticized to be the weak point of the ProMaster – it’s exterior styling. https://moparinsiders.com/ready-to-work-meet-the-updated-2023-ram-promaster-lineup/

What Is Ram’s Upcoming Range Electric Paradigm Breaker (REPB) Pickup? Ram CEO Interview With Autoblog Sheds Some Light On Upcoming Propulsion System... Since Stellantis’ EV Day 2021 presentation, the Ram brand has been pushing around a new electrified term that not many people have understood – Range Electric Paradigm Breaker (REPB). But thanks to the automotive online publication Autoblog and an interview with Ram CEO Mike Koval Jr., at the Chicago Auto Show, we are truly understanding what REPB will mean for the Ram Truck brand. https://moparinsiders.com/what-is-rams-upcoming-range-electric-paradigm-breaker-repb-pickup/

Jeep® To Introduce New GME-T6 H.O. Engine In New York, Next Month! Turbocharged 3.0-liter Inline-Six-Cylinder Is Almost Here... As a premium extension of the Jeep® brand, the Grand Wagoneer marks the return of a premium American icon. So what better vehicle to introduce one of the most anticipated new propulsion systems in recent decades from the Chrysler Group. The all-new turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder, known internally as the “GME-T6” will make its world debut this month at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). The new GME-T6 is part of the Stellantis Global Medium Engine family and is the first inline-six-cylinder to find itself under the hood of a Jeep product since the discontinuation of the legendary...

BACK TO THE BADLANDS: Tuscany Motor Company’s Ram 2500 “Badlands” Pickup! 6-Inch Lift, FOX Shocks, 22-Inch Wheels, & More Aggressive Appearance... Located in South Dakota, the Badlands is one of the most ruggedly beautiful places in all the United States. The area is known for its dramatic landscapes, layered rock formations, towering spires, and steep canyons. One of the animals that call the Badlands its home, is the Bighorn Sheep (also known as a Ram). Hince, a perfect name for a special lineup of lifted special edition Ram pickups from Tuscany Motor Company. https://moparinsiders.com/back-to-the-badlands-tuscany-motor-companys-ram-2500-badlands-pickup/

AUCTION: “1 Of 1” Dodge Viper GTC In Heritage Blue Is Ready To Be Yours! This Eye-Catching Color, Was Part Of The Viper "1 Of 1" Program... Back in 2016, the Dodge//SRT brand introduced a new “1 of 1” customization program for its beloved Viper nameplate. The program introduced more than 50 million unique configurations with the introduction of matte-finish paint across all exterior colors and stripes. Customers can choose from more than 16,000 unique paint colors and more than 48,000 unique stripe combinations from the 1 of 1 customization program, for a true one-of-a-kind, hand-built American supercar. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-1-of-1-dodge-viper-gtc-in-heritage-blue-is-ready-to-be-yours/

SPECIAL EDITION: Meet The 2022 Maserati MC Edition Lineup! Sorry North America, You Have To Sit This One Out... Known for its special edition models globally, the Maserati brand released another limited edition series for its current trio of offerings (Ghibli, Levante, and Quattroporte) called the MC or “Maserati Corse”. The new MC Edition celebrates the Italian marque’s performance and racing spirit. https://moparinsiders.com/special-edition-meet-the-2022-maserati-mc-edition-lineup/

FIAT Gives Japan Its Own Limited Edition Giallissima Model! "Happy Yellow" Makes Us Ready For Spring... The FIAT brand is looking to take Japan by storm. Just before the Italian marque releases its award-winning third-generation all-electric 500e onto the Japanese marketplace, it is unveiling a limited edition model of its beloved second-generation 500. https://moparinsiders.com/fiat-gives-japan-its-own-limited-edition-giallissima-model/

Stellantis Gives Us A Sneak Peek At The Upcoming Jeep® Junior Mini-Compact SUV! Vehicle Will Be Available In EMEA... In a surprising move during Stellantis’ “Strategic Plan” presentation, CEO Carlos Tavares showed a couple of slides showcasing a new Jeep® battery-electric vehicle (BEV). The new BEV will slot below the globally popular Renegade model and will ultimately bring an even more affordable electric vehicle offering to the masses. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-gives-us-a-sneak-peek-at-the-upcoming-jeep-junior-mini-compact-suv/

NHRA Has Now Legalized The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon! New Rule Change Allows For New Wave Of Sub-10-Second Vehicles To Run In Competition... When the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon was launched back in April 2017, the Dodge//SRT brand boasted that the limited-edition 840-horsepower, supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® Demon V8-powered muscle car was quick that it was “too fast for the strip” and banned by the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). Although that was a clever gimmick from the American performance brand, the car was never banned from competition. Instead, it simply did not comply with NHRA rules due to the lack of safety for its NHRA-certified 9.65-second run...

Dodge “Temporarily” Dumps 6-Speed Manual From Challenger SRT HELLCAT Lineup! No Timeline On When It Will Return... As the automotive world presses forward, manual transmission offerings are becoming more of a rarity in the North American market. While many vehicles have abandoned the traditional stick shift, there are a few vehicles that have continued to build models with them. One of those vehicles has been the beloved Dodge Challenger. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-temporarily-dumps-6-speed-manual-from-challenger-srt-hellcat-lineup/

2022 Ram 1500 Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Rating For 2022! Ram Crew Cab Upper Trim Levels Get Top Ratings... The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has given the 2022 Ram 1500 (DT) pickup its TOP SAFETY PICK rating. The rating applies to those Ram 1500 models equipped with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) technology and adaptive LED projector headlamps with high-beam assist, and it reprises the truck’s performance from 2020 and 2021. https://moparinsiders.com/2022-ram-1500-earns-iihs-top-safety-pick-rating-for-2022/

Stellantis Teases 2024 Ram 1500 BEV’s New Design Direction! Should Be Best-In-Class For Range, Towing, Payload, & Charge Time... The Ram brand has made it no secret as of late, that it will bring an all-electric half-ton pickup to market in 2024. Over the past month, Ram has released its new “Ram Revolution” program, which serves as a hub to provide consumers with a closer connection with the brand and its electric-vehicle (EV) philosophy, meaningful updates with unique visuals, content, and an ongoing dialogue that will include the opportunity to provide input as Ram EV trucks are developed. This includes vehicles beyond just the Ram 1500 BEV. This morning, Stellantis held its “Drive Forward 2030” presentation and we were treated...