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Alfa Romeo Opens Up Ordering Of The Turbodiesel Tonale For Europe! New 1.6-liter Multijet Turbodiesel Model Is Now Available... Alfa Romeo has announced that it has opened up orders for its 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale with the new 1.6-liter Multijet turbodiesel inline-four-cylinder engine for the European market. The 1.6-liter is paired with a 6-speed Alfa Romeo TCT dual-clutch automatic transmission. The combination is good for 130 horsepower and 236 ft.-lbs. (320 Nm) of torque and is only available on front-wheel-drive models. https://moparinsiders.com/alfa-romeo-opens-up-ordering-of-the-turbodiesel-tonale-for-europe/

Tickets Are Now Available For The 7th Annual MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered By Dodge! Event Comes To Woodward Avenue On August 13th... Tickets are now available for the 7th edition of MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge. The annual event is leveling up from years past by adding a new twist on last year’s popular online automotive builder showdown, won by drag racer, mechanic, and automotive content creator Alex Taylor. This year, competitors will use Dodge Direct Connection parts in building a drag-race machine under a tight deadline before bringing it to Woodward Avenue to go head-to-head on the strip...

Stellantis Idles Production At The Windsor Assembly Plant Once Again! Production Stopped For The Rest Of The Week... Production has been idled once again at the Windsor Assembly Plant in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The 4.4 million square feet facility manufacturers the entire lineup of Chrysler minivans (Chrysler Pacifica, Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and Chrysler Grand Caravan). https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-idles-production-at-the-windsor-assembly-plant-once-again/

Jeep® Brazil Will Unveil Gladiator To Brazilian Market On August 4th! Rubicon & Overland Models Appear To Be Coming... Jeep® has confirmed that it will launch its Gladiator (JT) pickup in the Brazilian marketplace on August 4th. The Gladiator arrives in Brazil, as the most capable off-road pickup truck in its segment. Loaded with technology, versatility, and attributes to face any challenge, the Gladiator will no doubt redefine the segment in Brazil. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-brazil-will-unveil-gladiator-to-brazilian-market-on-august-4th/

This 2017 Dodge Viper GTS-R Commemorative Edition ACR Goes For $301,000! Limited Edition Viper, Shows Its True Worth... The Dodge Viper was undoubtedly one of America’s greatest performance cars. Going through five generations of the V-10 powered snake, Dodge hand-built Vipers for 25 model years, before calling it quits in 2017. To help close out the Viper’s historic life, Dodge//SRT released five exclusive limited-edition models for collectors. Among them was GTS-R Commemorative Edition ACR. https://moparinsiders.com/this-2017-dodge-viper-gts-r-commemorative-edition-acr-goes-for-301000/

FCA Canada Announces An 17% Increase In Sales For Q2 2022! Chrysler, Jeep®, Ram, and Alfa Romeo Brands Show Increases... Stellantis (FCA Canada) has reported its Q2 2022 sales numbers, with 47,184 units sold in total. The number is an increase of 17% when compared to the same period last year. Retail sales were up 18% when compared with the results from Q2 2021. Through the end of June (2022), FCA Canada sales were up 4% with 89,771 units sold, versus the same period in 2021. “I’m proud of the work our team is doing every day to counteract supply chain and shipping headwinds in order to deliver vehicles to our customers nationwide,” said David Buckingham, President and CEO, FCA Canada. “Demand continues to be very strong for our...

July 4th, Marked The 65th Anniversary Of The Beloved Fiat 500! Cinquecento Turns 65! While the U.S. was celebrating its Independence Day on July 4th, the FIAT brand was celebrating the 65th Anniversary of its beloved 500 nameplate. https://moparinsiders.com/july-4th-marked-the-65th-anniversary-of-the-beloved-fiat-500/

AUCTION: 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon HPE1200! 1,200 Horsepower Demon Is Up For Grabs... The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon became an instant icon. The limited-edition street-legal drag racer was the fastest mass-produced production car, upon its release. But there is a rare breed of enthusiasts out there, who believe that 840 horsepower just isn’t enough for them. So, those usually look for more performance elsewhere. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-2018-dodge-challenger-srt-demon-hpe1200/

AUCTION: Custom-Built 2006 Chrysler 300C SRT8 UTE: Custom Chrysler Performance UTE Goes Up For Sale... For the past several decades, both Australians and New Zealanders have embraced the UTE culture. UTE’s offered passenger car performance and pickup truck utility. While America has had similar offerings throughout the years with vehicles like the Chevrolet El Camino, Ford Ranchero, and Dodge Rampage, none of them took off in the market as the Australian offerings did in Australia and New Zealand. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-custom-built-2006-chrysler-300c-srt8-ute/

Chrysler’s 300 Sedan Could Live On In The Age Of Electrification! New Teaser Shows Us What The Next Chrysler Sedan Will More Than Likely Look Like... Despite zero investment in marketing or any major updates since 2015, the Chrysler 300 Series continues to put up strong sales numbers in its segment. While the current Chrysler 300 has been drastically updated since its initial debut in 2004, it has remained on the same LX architecture. With that architecture scheduled to come to an end in 2024, a lot of people have questioned the future of the 300 nameplate. https://moparinsiders.com/chryslers-300-sedan-could-live-on-in-the-age-of-electrification/

Stellantis Announces Investment and Plans for Trenton Engine Complex: Includes $24.7 Million Investment & New Engine Program For South Plant... Stellantis North America announced future plans for the two facilities that make up its Trenton Engine Complex in Michigan last week. The complex currently assembles a number of the Pentastar V6 engines that power a number of the Chrysler Group’s current portfolio. The new plan will allow the facility to provide maximum flexibility for the company’s future operations. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-announces-investment-and-plans-for-trenton-engine-complex/

2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock Lands On Dealer Lots: For Those Still Looking To Unleash Their Inner Demons... The 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock is the world’s fastest and most powerful muscle car on the market today. While Dodge//SRT’s groundbreaking 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon was a one-year, limited production run, the new Challenger SRT Super Stock was born from its successes and will prominently be hailed as the brand’s halo car for 2020 and 2021. https://moparinsiders.com/2020-dodge-challenger-srt-super-stock-lands-on-dealer-lots/

Jeep® Introduces The 2023 Gladiator & Wrangler Freedom Edition Models! The Military Package Returns For 2023... As a tribute to members of the United States military, the Jeep® brand is releasing a military-themed, special edition Freedom package for the 2023 Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler. Both models feature military-themed exterior and interior design cues. For each unit sold, the Jeep brand will donate $250 to military charities. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-introduces-the-2023-gladiator-wrangler-freedom-edition-models/

AUCTION: 1970 Plymouth HEMI ‘Cuda Heads Into The Limelight At Barrett-Jackson! HEMI-Power, Shaker Hood, & Green With Envy... The Plymouth Barracuda is undoubtedly one of the best-looking cars to come out of Detroit, during the “muscle car” era. But when it comes to the most desired muscle cars on the planet, nothing outweighs the HEMI ‘Cuda. And this particular one will cross the Barrett-Jackson auction block this weekend. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-1970-plymouth-hemi-cuda-heads-into-the-limelight-at-barrett-jackson/

AUCTION: Beautiful 1961 Chrysler 300G Convertible! Formal Black, Golden Lion Power, & Soft Top... From 1955 to 1965, the Chrysler brand released a series of amazing high-performance luxury cars branded as the 300 letter series. Known as the “bankers hot-rod”, the luxury coupes sat below the New Yorker in the lineup and were blazing fast on the street and the race track. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-beautiful-1961-chrysler-300g-convertible/

AUCTION: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner HEMI Superbird Heads To Auction This Weekend! Crosses The Auction Block In Vegas With No Reserve... This beautiful 1970 Plymouth Road Runner HEMI Superbird is headed across the auction block at this weekend’s Barrett-Jackson event in Las Vegas. Painted in EV2 TorRed high-impact paint, the car is 1 of 135 HEMI Superbirds ever produced. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-1970-plymouth-road-runner-hemi-superbird-heads-to-auction-this-weekend/

RECALL: Ram Recalls Certain Trucks For Rear Camera Not Displaying! 8.4-Inch Uconnect 5 Infotainment System Requires A Software Update To Fix Issue... Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Model Year Ram 1500 (DT), Ram 2500 (DJ), and Ram 3500 10K LB. Chassis Cab (DF) vehicles. for radio software which may prevent the rearview image from displaying. This leads to a failure to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, “Rear Visibility.” The vehicle operator will notice that the rearview image is not displayed if attempting to reference the image while backing. If this warning is not heeded, backing without verifying it is safe to do so could lead to an increased risk of injury to...

Ultimate Summer Road Trip: Dodge Sets Course on HWY 93! Gears Up for Launch of "The Real Brotherhood of Muscle" Campaign... Dodge is charting a course along HWY 93 for its owners and enthusiasts this summer, connecting 93 Dodge-inspired events and locations across America — one for each day of summer. Dodge is curating a list of places that embody the daring, authentic spirit of Dodge. The Dodge HWY 93 campaign officially launched on June 22nd and runs through September 22nd, 2022. https://moparinsiders.com/ultimate-summer-road-trip-dodge-sets-course-on-hwy-93/

AUCTION: 1984 Chrysler Laser Turbo XE With 17,000 Original Miles! Chrysler's Premium Front-Wheel-Drive Sports Car Of The 1980s... Marketed as the first-ever Chrysler sports car, the Chrysler Laser was an upscale version of the popular front-wheel-drive Dodge Daytona. As a virtual clone of the Daytona, the Laser was only produced from 1984 to 1986 and was intended to be an “executive personal luxury coupe”. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-1984-chrysler-laser-turbo-xe-with-17000-original-miles/

Jeep® Korea Officially Launches The 2022 Jeep Compass In Seoul! American Brand Looks To Attract More Youthful Market... Jeep® Korea officially introduced the 2022 Jeep Compass to the Korean market on Thursday. Korea is one of the last markets to receive the updated Compass and hopes that the 2022 model will attract younger buyers to the American adventure brand. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-korea-officially-launches-the-2022-jeep-compass-in-seoul/