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2026 Dodge Durango SRT HELLCAT Spotted Filming In Detroit Supercharged SUV Returns with Fresh Color and Classic Attitude It looks like Dodge is cooking up something exciting again—and it’s loud, fast, and mean. Just a couple of days after the new 550-horsepower 2026 Dodge Charger Outlaw was spotted shooting a commercial, a brand-new 2026 Dodge Durango SRT HELLCAT was also seen filming in downtown Detroit. The sighting was shared by the “Metro Detroit News” Facebook page, and it’s got Mopar fans buzzing for good reason. https://moparinsiders.com/2026-dodge-durango-srt-hellcat-spotted-filming-in-detroit/

One-of-One 1969 Dodge HEMI® Charger R/T Sells for $176K Bright Green Metallic Automatic Sets Auction Record at Mecum Harrisburg 2025 This 1969 Dodge Charger R/T HEMI® just shattered records at Mecum Harrisburg 2025, selling for a staggering $176,000 with buyer premiums included. That makes it the most expensive 1969 HEMI Charger with an automatic transmission ever sold at public auction. https://moparinsiders.com/one-of-one-1969-dodge-hemi-charger-r-t-sells-for-176k/

Chrysler Recalls 21 Pacifica Minivans for Rearview Camera Issue Incorrect Radio Installation Causes Rearview Image Failure Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) is recalling approximately 21 units of its 2024 to 2025 Chrysler Pacifica (RU) minivansthat were built with an incorrect radio, which may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 111, “Rear Visibility.” https://moparinsiders.com/chrysler-recalls-21-pacifica-minivans-for-rearview-camera-issue/

One-Off Jensen Interceptor “Viperceptor” Stuns at Auction Viper V10-Powered 1973 Jensen Interceptor Sells for £75,000 When you think of iconic British GT cars, the Jensen Interceptor usually isn’t the first to come to mind—but maybe it should be. Especially when someone goes and stuffs a massive 8.3-liter (505 cubic-inch) VIPER V10 from a Dodge Viper SRT-10 under the hood, hand-builds the entire thing from the ground up, and dubs it the “Viperceptor.” That’s exactly what happened with this one-of-one 1973 Jensen Interceptor restomod, and it just sold at auction for a surprising £75,000 (or about $96,000 USD). https://moparinsiders.com/one-off-jensen-interceptor-viperceptor-stuns-at-auction/

Mopar Madness Set to Invade M1 Cars & Coffee on August 2nd SRT, HELLCATs, and Jeep® Legends to Take Over Woodward’s M1 Concourse Mark your calendars, Mopar fans—Saturday, August 2, 2025, is shaping up to be one of the biggest mornings of the summer for car enthusiasts across Metro Detroit. That’s when M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan, hosts its next Cars & Coffee event, and this time it’s all about Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, Plymouth, Ram, and everything Mopar. https://moparinsiders.com/mopar-madness-set-to-invade-m1-cars-coffee-on-august-2nd/

Sources Say Ram 1500 TRX Will Return In Early 2026 Updated TRX Will Make Start Production In Late-January Back in March, we reported that Ram was working behind the scenes to bring back its apex predator, the Ram 1500 TRX. Now, our well-placed sources within the company have confirmed that the high-performance off-roader is indeed set to return, with production (Job #1) expected to begin in late January 2026. While Ram has not officially announced the TRX’s comeback, everything we’re hearing points to a serious return—one that will also mark the first vehicle launch under the newly relaunched Street and Racing Technology (SRT) division. https://moparinsiders.com/sources-say-ram-1500-trx-will-return-in-early-2026/

Tiny Topolino Touches Down In The U.S. FIAT’s Quirky City EV Visits Select Dealers For American Feedback Since 2021, Stellantis has been pushing the boundaries of urban mobility with its trio of all-electric quadricycles: the Citroën Ami, Opel Rocks-e, and the Fiat Topolino. Originally designed for dense European city centers and Ultra Low Emission Zones (ULEZs), these pint-sized EVs are getting a surprising test run—right here in the U.S. Recently, Stellantis quietly sent 20 Fiat Topolinos to select American dealerships, including Golling Alfa Romeo Fiat in Birmingham, Michigan, to gauge public interest. https://moparinsiders.com/tiny-topolino-touches-down-in-the-u-s/

EXOMOD “Goldfinger” Blends ’68 Charger Style with HELLCAT Fury One-Off C68 Carbon Redeye with 797 HP Hits the BringATrailer Auction Block Just one day after we spotted EXOMOD’s D69 Carbon Daytona up for auction, another wild build from the Pennsylvania-based shop has surfaced — and this one is just as jaw-dropping. Meet “Goldfinger,” a 2022 Dodge Challenger SRT HELLCAT Redeye rebodied in full carbon fiber to mimic the iconic 1968 Dodge Charger, with EXOMOD’s signature twist. https://moparinsiders.com/exomod-goldfinger-blends-68-charger-style-with-hellcat-fury/

Stellantis Teams Up with 4screen to Boost In-Car Convenience New Real-Time Service Helps Drivers Find What They Need, Right From The Dash Stellantis is stepping up its tech game once again—this time teaming up with 4screen, a German-based mobility platform, to bring real-time, location-based services directly into the infotainment screens of select vehicles. This new partnership is all about giving drivers a smarter, more helpful in-car experience without pulling their attention off the road. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-teams-up-with-4screen-to-boost-in-car-convenience/

Smyth Performance Ends Production of Jeep WJ Truck Conversion Kit Final Orders for the 1999–2004 Grand Cherokee Ute Kit Must Be Placed by August 1st If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your old Jeep Grand Cherokee (WJ) into a head-turning pickup, you probably already know about the Smyth Performance Ute kit. Built for the 1999 to 2004 Grand Cherokee platform, this do-it-yourself truck bed conversion kit has gained a cult following over the years — and now, it’s heading off into the sunset. https://moparinsiders.com/smyth-performance-ends-production-of-jeep-wj-truck-conversion-kit/

EXOMOD D69 Carbon Daytona Roars to Auction One-Off HELLCAT Redeye with Full Carbon Fiber Charger Body Hits BringATrailer If you’ve ever wished Dodge would build a modern version of the 1969 Charger Daytona with today’s HELLCAT power, this might be as close as it gets — and then some. https://moparinsiders.com/exomod-d69-carbon-daytona-roars-to-auction/

Discovering the Chrysler That Never Was A Personal Encounter with the 1996 Chrysler Lugano Concept During a recent trip to Los Angeles, I decided to break away from the usual tourist traps and spend a day immersing myself in car culture with the family. While the original plan was centered on Disneyland and family fun, I couldn’t pass up the chance to visit the Petersen Automotive Museum, a bucket-list stop for any true gearhead. https://moparinsiders.com/discovering-the-chrysler-that-never-was/

Stellantis Recalls Over 121,000 Jeep® Grand Cherokee Models Second-Row Head Restraints May Fail To Lock Upright Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) is recalling approximately 121,398 units of its 2023 to 2024 Jeep® Grand Cherokee (WL74) and Grand Cherokee L (WL75) due to a defect in the second-row head restraints. The issue involves an internal locking mechanism that may not properly secure the head restraint in the upright position, thereby violating Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 202a, “Head Restraints.” https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-recalls-over-121000-jeep-grand-cherokee-models/

Stellantis Posts Preliminary H1 2025 Financials, Signals Bumpy Start To Year Tariffs, Restructuring Costs, and Product Transitions Weigh Heavily On First-Half Performance Stellantis just released a snapshot of its preliminary and unaudited financial results for the first half of 2025, and to put it bluntly—it wasn’t pretty. While the company is staying tight-lipped on full guidance until July 29th, it’s clear the global automaker is facing some serious growing pains. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-posts-preliminary-h1-2025-financials-signals-bumpy-start-to-year/

Unlocking the Dodge Charger Daytona EV’s Race Prep Mode MoparTechJordan Breaks Down How To Prep Your Daytona For Peak EV Performance When it comes to getting the most out of your all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona, one of the most important (and misunderstood) tools is the Race Prep feature. Thankfully, certified Mopar tech and Daytona Scat Pack Stage 2 owner Jordan Rose (@mopartechjordan) is here to show us exactly how it works. https://moparinsiders.com/unlocking-the-dodge-charger-daytona-evs-race-prep-mode/

GAC-FCA Officially Declared Bankrupt In China Three Years After Breakup, Chinese Courts Accept JV Bankruptcy Well, it’s official—another chapter in the long and rocky history of Fiat Chrysler’s attempts in China has come to a close. The Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd (GAC) – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) joint venture, once seen as a promising gateway into the world’s largest auto market, has now been declared bankrupt. https://moparinsiders.com/gac-fca-officially-declared-bankrupt-in-china/

Mopar Rolls Out Full Accessory Line For 2026 Fiat Titano Over 40 Ways To Upgrade Brazil’s Newest Midsize Pickup Fiat’s rugged new Titano midsize pickup just got a whole lot more capable—and customizable—thanks to Mopar. The parts and accessories division of Stellantis has launched an extensive catalog with more than 40 factory-backed accessories designed specifically for the 2026 Fiat Titano, which is now built in Córdoba, Argentina, and sold in Brazil. https://moparinsiders.com/mopar-rolls-out-full-accessory-line-for-2026-fiat-titano/

Auto World Unveils All-New 1:64 1968 Dodge Coronet Diecast A Mopar Classic Gets The True 1:64 Treatment For The First Time Auto World has just pulled the cover off something pretty special for diecast collectors and Mopar fans alike—their all-new casting of the 1968 Dodge Coronet in TRUE 1:64 scale. This is the very first time the ’68 Coronet has been done in 1:64 with this level of accuracy and versatility, and it’s clear they went all-out to get it right. https://www.moparinsiders.com/auto-world-unveils-all-new-164-1968-dodge-coronet-diecast

Next-Gen Jeep® Renegade Could Be A Game Changer Global Subcompact SUV Designed for Today’s Drivers We’ve been hearing the rumors for a while now, and it looks like they’re starting to take shape—Jeep® is officially working on bringing the Renegade nameplate back to North America for the 2027 model year. And this time, it’s not just a facelift—it’s a complete redesign from the ground up, aimed at affordability, versatility, and electrification. https://moparinsiders.com/next-gen-jeep-renegade-could-be-a-game-changer/

Chrysler CEO Takes Future As Brand Turns 100 Christine Feuell Outlines Chrysler’s Roadmap In Milestone Year As Chrysler approaches its historic 100th birthday, speculation about the future of the brand continues to swirl. But according to Chrysler CEO Christine Feuell, there’s no need to worry. In an interview with the Detroit Free Press, Feuell pushed back on constant rumors that the iconic American brand could be on the chopping block under Stellantis, the company that formed in 2021 after the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and France’s PSA Group. https://moparinsiders.com/chrysler-ceo-takes-future-as-brand-turns-100/