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BREAKING: Stellantis Is Cutting The Second-Shift At Its Windsor Assembly Plant In 2022! Could Mean The Loss Of 1,800 Jobs... Stellantis announced late Friday afternoon to Unifor Local 444, the Canadian labor union representing the Windsor Assembly Plant (WAP) that it will be moving to a one-shift operation starting on Sunday, April 17th, 2022. The news was a shocker to the union and workers at the plant, as it could mean a loss of around 1,800 jobs. https://moparinsiders.com/breaking-stellantis-is-cutting-the-second-shift-at-its-windsor-assembly-plant-in-2022/

Stellantis Brands Are Ready For The 2021 Miami International Auto Show! Camp Jeep® Returns To Miami Beach... The Miami International Auto Show is one of the south’s most premier automotive expositions, so it’s no surprise that the Stellantis North American portfolio of brands (Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, FIAT, Jeep®, and Ram) will be showcased in a variety of displays and interactive experiences like the popular Camp Jeep off-road experience. It will be one of the first times, that the public will have a hands-on chance to see and experience the newest Jeep vehicles that have been launched recently. So what will Stellantis bring to the event...

The HELLEPHANT In The Room – 1968 Dodge “Dumbo Charger”! This Charger Is Ready To Fly... When you hear the name “Dumbo”, your brain might automatically gravitate to thinking about the 1941 Walt Disney classic film about an elephant that is ridiculed for its oversized ears. But when it comes to Mopars, there is one elephant that no one will be making fun of. Nicknamed “Dumbo”, this 1968 Dodge Charger might be one of the meanest builds we have ever seen. https://moparinsiders.com/the-hellephant-in-the-room-1968-dodge-dumbo-charger/

Just How Rare Was The 2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Daytona 50th Anniversary Edition? Here Are The Production Numbers... In late 2019, the Dodge brand released a trio of new 2020 Dodge Charger Widebody models. This included the limited 2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Daytona 50th Anniversary Edition, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the iconic 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona. Just like the 1969 model, Dodge produced only 501 units of the performance muscle … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/just-how-rare-was-the-2020-dodge-charger-srt-hellcat-widebody-daytona-50th-anniversary-edition/

Jeep® Releases Its Brazilian Q3 2021 Results And Its Quite Impressive: Brazil Loves Its Jeep Vehicles... Brazil has been the Jeep® brand’s second-largest global market behind the United States for some time now. Despite a global semiconductor shortage that is plaguing the automotive industry and ongoing pandemic restrictions, Jeep continues to achieve success in the Brazilian market. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-releases-its-brazilian-q3-2021-results-and-its-quite-impressive/

Dodge Mexico Opens Up Pre-Orders For Initial 500 Units Of The All-New Dodge Journey! Special Insurance, Warranty Extension, And Finance Options Are Included With Pre-Orders... Dodge Mexico has opened up pre-ordering for its all-new 2022 Dodge Journey. The pre-ordering is open to the initial batch of 500 units and requires a deposit of $25,000 MXN (or about $1,200 USD). Those first 500 units will include special benefits such as… Free insurance for the first year or warranty extension Mopar Vehicle Protection at no cost for up to 5 years or 100,000 kilometers (or about 62,140 miles), whichever comes first. Financing plans, with special interest rates. The first deliveries will take place at the end of October...

RECALL: Ram Trucks Brazil Issues Two New Recalls For Ram 2500 Laramie Pickups! Side Curtain Airbags & Software Updates... Ram Trucks has issued two recalls for its Ram 2500 Laramie models in the Brazilian marketplace. One recall is for side curtain airbags, while the other is about a software update for engine calibration to the 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel. https://moparinsiders.com/recall-ram-trucks-brazil-issues-two-new-recalls-for-ram-2500-laramie-pickups/

Mopar Teases Upcoming Concepts For 2021 SEMA Show! Less Than A Month Till The SEMA Show... Yesterday, the Mopar brand released a series of concept sketches of a new series of customized vehicles for the upcoming 2021 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, which is scheduled for November 2nd through the 5th in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Las Vegas Convention Center. https://moparinsiders.com/mopar-teases-upcoming-concepts-for-2021-sema-show/

Pricing For 2022 Jeep® Grand Cherokee Lineup Will Get A Significant Hike! Both Two- And Three-Row Models Will Get Price Increases... It was nearly 30 years ago, the Jeep® Grand Cherokee began its legacy as the most-awarded SUV in history. After four groundbreaking generations, the newest iteration kicked off with the first-ever three-row variant called the Grand Cherokee L (WL75). The introduction of a three-row model answered a lot of Grand Cherokee enthusiasts calls for a larger model offering more passenger room. But, it wasn't until September 29th that we finally got to see the two-row Grand Cherokee (WL74) offering that ultimately replaces the previous (WK2) generation...

Ram Trucks Reduces The Complexity Of Its 2022 Ram 1500 Lineup! Quad Cab Models Are Only Available On Tradesman & Big Horn Trims... As the RAM brand gears up for the production launch of its 2022 Ram 1500 pickup, our sister site 5thGenRams.com is now learning about the new methods that RAM is taking to ensure that production remains intact as the current semiconductor shortage continues. This includes RAM’s plan to reduce the complexity of its offerings for several models. So what can we expect? https://moparinsiders.com/ram-trucks-reduces-the-complexity-of-its-2022-ram-1500-lineup/

More Details Drop On The New 2022 Fiat Pulse Crossover! Vehicle Will Make Official Debut On October 19th... Thanks to our good friends at the Brazilian automotive site Autos Segredos, we are learning more details surrounding the launch of the all-new 2022 Fiat Pulse. Known internally as “Project 363”, it wasn’t until recently that FIAT unveiled the vehicle production name after fans voted for it on social media. The Pulse is the FIAT Brazil brand’s first compact crossover and is mechanically linked to the popular Argo small hatchback and the Cronos sedan. https://moparinsiders.com/more-details-drop-on-the-new-2022-fiat-pulse-crossover/

“Back To The Future – Part II” Movie Inspires Latest Ad Campaign For Wrangler 4xe In Korea! New 3D Advertising Is Quite Eye-Catching... The 2021 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited 4xe is undoubtedly the most capable, technically advanced, and eco-friendly Wrangler ever. Its plug-in electric (PHEV) powertrain allows up to 21 miles (or about 34 kilometers) of nearly silent, zero-emission, electric-only propulsion, making it commuter-friendly as an all-electric daily driver without range anxiety and the most capable and eco-friendly Jeep vehicle off-road – combined with the open-air freedom that only Jeep Wrangler offers. https://moparinsiders.com/back-to-the-future-part-ii-movie-inspires-latest-ad-campaign-for-wrangler-4xe-in-korea/

Stellantis Makes $229 Million Investment In Kokomo, For PHEV & mHEV Transmissions! Helps To Push Stellantis' Electrified Future In Motion... Stellantis announced earlier this week, that it would invest a total of $229 million in three of its Kokomo, Indiana, plants to help the company reach its goal of achieving 40% low-emission vehicle sales in the U.S. by 2030. This announcement, which will retain 662 jobs, comes three months after the company laid out its long-term electrification strategy, where it committed to investing $35 billion through 2025 in electrification and software. Stellantis Head of Powertrain Operations, Brad Clark made the announcement during an event at the Kokomo Transmission Plant attended by Indiana Governor...

Jeep® Grand Cherokee L Named One Of Wards 10-Best Interiors For 2021! New Grand Cherokee Is Most Technologically Equipped Yet... It appears that the all-new fifth-generation three-row 2021 Jeep® Grand Cherokee L (WL75) is continuing its nameplate’s legacy as the most-awarded SUV ever by being named one of the Wards’ 10-Best Interiors for 2021. The Wards editorial staff selected the 10 winners after evaluating 33 vehicles. The contenders for the award were completely new or significantly redesigned for the 2021 model year. Each vehicle was scored by the editors on ergonomics, comfort, fit-and-finish, material quality, and aesthetics. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-grand-cherokee-l-named-one-of-wards-10-best-interiors-for-2021/

Meet The 2022 Dodge Journey For The Mexican Market! Chinese-Built GAC Trumpchi GS5 Underpins Dodge's Newest Crossover... Since its introduction to the market in 2009, the Dodge Journey had become a family favorite crossover for Mexican families. For 2022, the Journey returns in a totally new package thanks to the Stellantis’ Chinese connections with Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd (GAC) and their Trumpchi GS5. Instead of being the family-oriented three-row that everyone who was budget-minded loved, it is now a five-passenger two-row crossover. https://moparinsiders.com/meet-the-2022-dodge-journey-for-the-mexican-market/

AUCTION: This 1 Of 1 1973 Dodge Coupe Is Headed To Mecum This Week! 1973 Dodge Colt Is The Muscle Car Subcompact That Got Overshadowed... Introduced in 1970 as a 1971 model, the Dodge Colt was Dodge’s response to the AMC Gremlin, Chevrolet Vega, and Ford Pinto. Based on the first-generation Mitsubishi Colt Galant, it was one of the first captive imports and offered the Mitsubishi brand its first federalized product to be sold in the United States. The Dodge Colt never received the attention it deserved, being overshadowed by Dodge’s muscle car lineup consisting of Coronets, Chargers, Challengers, Monacos, Polaras, and Darts. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-this-1-of-1-1973-dodge-coupe-is-headed-to-mecum-this-week/

Chrysler Repositions Its 2022 Chrysler Voyager Minivan Lineup: New Infotainment, New Standard, & Now Offered Only For Fleets... While the Chrysler Pacifica tends to get most of the attention in the brand’s minivan lineup, the Chrysler Voyager returns for the 2022 model year. However, in a bold move, the Chrysler brand is making the Voyager a fleet-only model. Gone are the various L, LX, and LXi (the LXi being last year’s fleet model) in a favor of a single LX model. So with that being said, let’s take a deeper look into the 2022 Chrysler Voyager LX that might just be your next rental vehicle. https://moparinsiders.com/chrysler-repositions-its-2022-chrysler-voyager-minivan-lineup/

Four Mopars Worth $329,000 Stolen From Michigan Dealership! Four Have Been Arrested... Two Michigan men were charged in connection with the theft of four Dodge and Ram Trucks from a Highland Township, Michigan dealership, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) last week. Cameron Powell, 22, and Ronnie Smith, 19, were arraigned in District Court on charges of receiving and concealing stolen property on Friday. The OCSO says that four vehicles were taken from Szott Dodge on Wednesday. Four vehicles had been stolen – a black 2017 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat, a black 2021 Dodge Durango GT, a white 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat, and a black 2021 Ram 1500 TRX, officials said. The vehicles were valued at $329,000...

Jeep® Is Backing Three Teams For This Year’s Rebelle Rally Competition! The 1,400+ Mile Event Kicks Off Tomorrow... The Rebelle Rally is the longest competitive off-road rally in the United States. Made up of more than 1,400 miles (or about 2,250 kilometers) through Nevada and California’s iconic terrain, it is an endurance competition for women consisting of precision driving and navigating, and not by the fastest speed. The competition is innovative and unique, using maps, compass, road books, and strategy which is known as Rebelle Format. GPS and other electronic devices are strictly prohibited. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-is-backing-three-teams-for-this-years-rebelle-rally-competition/

Jeep® Mexico Adds Grand Cherokee L Summit Reserve To It’s Lineup! Ultra-Premium Offering Will Be The Only Grand Cherokee L Model Offered... It was just about 30 years ago, that the Jeep® brand introduced the first-generation Grand Cherokee (WL). The nameplate would begin an unrivaled legacy as the most awarded SUV in history. As the American adventure brand has unveiled a trio of new models including the electrified 4xe and three-row “L”. Now Jeep Mexico is ready to announce its plans to bring the newest generation of Grand Cherokee to the Mexican market. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-mexico-adds-grand-cherokee-l-summit-reserve-to-its-lineup/