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Rare 2023 Challenger SRT Super Stock Heads To Barrett-Jackson Sublime-Colored Dodge Muscle Car Goes To Auction In Palm Beach While the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 may have grabbed headlines with its record-breaking horsepower, another drag strip warrior from Dodge quietly became one of the rarest and most potent muscle cars of the modern era—the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock “Last Call.” And now, one finished in high-impact Sublime green is headed to the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach auction tomorrow, on April 26th, selling with No Reserve. https://moparinsiders.com/rare-2023-challenger-srt-super-stock-heads-to-barrett-jackson/

Stellantis & Factorial Energy Hit Solid-State Battery Breakthrough New Tech Promises Faster Charging, Better Range, and More Durable EV Performance Stellantis and Factorial Energy just hit a major milestone in the development of next-gen electric vehicle batteries. The two companies have successfully validated automotive-sized solid-state battery cells using Factorial’s FEST® (Factorial Electrolyte System Technology), bringing solid-state batteries one step closer to the vehicles we’ll actually see on the road. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-factorial-energy-hit-solid-state-battery-breakthrough/

Toledo Assembly Produces Its 250,000th Jeep® Wrangler 4xe America’s Best-Selling PHEV Wrangler 4xe Hits Major Milestone in Ohio Stellantis’ Toledo Assembly Complex has reached a huge milestone—rolling out the 250,000th Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited 4xe. That’s a quarter of a million Wranglers (JL) plug-in hybrid (PHEV)vehicles built in Ohio since production kicked off in December 2020. https://moparinsiders.com/toledo-assembly-produces-its-250000th-jeep-wrangler-4xe/

2026 Fiat Cronos Brings Bigger Style and Smarter Tech Refreshed Subcompact Sedan Leads with Bold Looks, and More Features Fiat has updated its best-selling sedan for South America, the 2026 Cronos, with a cleaner, more sophisticated look and smarter tech inside and out. Aimed at everyday drivers who value practicality, efficiency, and modern design, the new Cronos strengthens its appeal in the subcompact sedan category with bold styling updates, enhanced lighting, and new interior conveniences. https://moparinsiders.com/2026-fiat-cronos-brings-bigger-style-and-smarter-tech/

SPOTTED: 2026 Jeep® Compass (J4U) Limited 4xe All-New Electric Jeep Compass, Makes An Appearance Before European Debut With just weeks to go until its official debut in Europe, we’re getting our clearest look yet at the all-new 2026 Jeep® Compass (J4U). Spotted testing in Italy, this prototype appears to be the upcoming all-electric Compass Limited 4xe—and it’s bringing a bold new direction for the C-segment SUV. https://moparinsiders.com/spotted-2026-jeep-compass-j4u-limited-4xe/

Ram Rumored To Team With GMS Racing For 2026 NASCAR Comeback Spencer Gallagher Tipped as Potential Driver in Bold new Ram-Backed Revival The NASCAR rumor mill is running wide open, and one of the hottest storylines right now involves the possible return of the Ram brand to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. According to a report from The Daily Downforce, Ram may have locked in its first partner for its long-rumored 2026 comeback — GMS Racing. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-rumored-to-team-with-gms-racing-for-2026-nascar-comeback/

2025 Jeep® Gladiator Rubicon Now Available In South Korea American Off-Road Icon Lands with Style, Power, and Open-Air Freedom The 2025 Jeep® Gladiator Rubicon (JT) is officially on sale in South Korea, bringing rugged trail performance, open-air adventure, and modern tech to a growing crowd of pickup enthusiasts abroad. https://moparinsiders.com/2025-jeep-gladiator-rubicon-now-available-in-south-korea/

Michael Ferreira Tapped to Lead Stellantis U.S. Fleet Sales Stellantis Names Industry Vet to Boost Fleet and Commercial Business Stellantis North America has just brought in a heavy-hitter to lead its U.S. fleet sales division. Michael Ferreira, a seasoned veteran in the fleet and mobility space, has officially been named Senior Vice President of U.S. Fleet Sales — and he’s jumping into the role immediately. https://moparinsiders.com/michael-ferreira-tapped-to-lead-stellantis-u-s-fleet-sales/

Digital Artist Creates An Affordable Eagle Premier Wagon AWD Blake Noble Reimagines A Legend For Modern American Roads The Eagle brand has a unique place in American automotive history. Born from Chrysler’s acquisition of American Motors Corporation (AMC) in 1987, the brand served as a platform for European-inspired vehicles marketed to enthusiast drivers. Unlike its corporate cousins from Dodge and Plymouth, Eagle aimed to blend import-style handling with American practicality. https://moparinsiders.com/digital-artist-creates-an-affordable-eagle-premier-wagon-awd/

Leapmotor C10 REEV Lands in Australia with Game-Changing Range Stellantis-Backed Chinese Brand Makes its Hybrid Electric Debut Down Under Leapmotor, the fast-rising Chinese electric vehicle (EV) startup now backed by Stellantis, has officially launched its new C10 REEV (Range Extender Electric Vehicle) in Australia. The C10 REEV is Leapmotor’s first model to combine pure EV driving with a gasoline-powered range extender, offering an impressive combined driving range of up to 1,150 kilometers (714 miles) under NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) testing. https://moparinsiders.com/leapmotor-c10-reev-lands-in-australia-with-game-changing-range/

Stellantis Halts Grand Cherokee, Durango Production in Detroit Downtime hits Mack and Jefferson North plants April 28th Stellantis is hitting the brakes at two of its Detroit plants next week, pausing production of the Jeep® Grand Cherokee (WL) and Dodge Durango (WD)SUVs. Both the Mack and Jefferson North Assembly plants, which make the WL and WD models, respectively, will go idle starting the week of April 28th. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-halts-grand-cherokee-durango-production-in-detroit/

Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis Promises 25 New Products In Just 18 Months Ram’s Bold New Era Begins June 8th Under Kuniskis’ Horsepower-Driven Leadership Big changes are coming to Ram Trucks—and fast. In a bold statement posted to LinkedIn, Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis confirmed the brand will launch 25 new product announcements over the next 18 months, signaling a major shift for the truck-maker known best for its half-ton and Heavy Duty pickups. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-ceo-tim-kuniskis-promises-25-new-products-in-just-18-months/

Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Imported Cars Higher Prices and Potential Production Cuts Expected President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on all automobiles manufactured outside the United States, effective April 2. This marks a significant jump from the previous 2.5% rate and is part of his broader trade policy aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing. https://moparinsiders.com/trump-imposes-25-tariff-on-imported-cars/

Windsor Assembly Returning To Work — But For How Long? Stellantis Reopens Windsor Plant After Tariff-Related Shutdown, But Future Remains Uncertain Workers at the Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant will return to work starting tomorrow, Monday, April 21, after a two-week shutdown that shook the local auto industry. But with no long-term schedule in place, the big question is—for how long? https://moparinsiders.com/windsor-assembly-returning-to-work-but-for-how-long/

RECALL: 48,494 Dodge Hornet and Tonale Units for Camera Issue Backup Camera May Fail to Display Image Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) is recalling approximately 48,494 units of its 2023 to 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale (GC) and Dodge Hornet (GG) vehicles, which may have been built with a defect that can result in the rearview image not displaying during a backing event. A rearview image that is not displayed reduces the driver’s visibility of what is behind the vehicle. Instead of the rearview image, a blank screen will appear. A vehicle crash could occur if the driver does not heed the blank screen warning and fails to ensure it is safe to reverse the vehicle. https://moparinsiders.com/recall-48494-dodge-hornet-and-tonale-units-for-camera-issue/

Dragstrip DNA: 1962 Dodge Dart Ram Charger 413 Up for Auction One of Just 32 Factory-Built Max Wedge Monsters, This Rare Dart is a SoCal Drag Racing Legend If you’re a Mopar fan or a sucker for early ‘60s drag cars, there’s a seriously rare piece of muscle car history up for grabs on BringATrailer.com: a 1962 Dodge Dart Ram Charger 413 Two-Door Sedan. This isn’t just any old Dart—it’s one of just 32 examples originally factory-equipped with the legendary 413CI Max Wedge V8 and a push-button A727 TorqueFlite three-speed automatic. https://moparinsiders.com/dragstrip-dna-1962-dodge-dart-ram-charger-413-up-for-auction/

Stellantis-Backed Archer Aviation Maps Out NYC Air Taxi Network Midnight Aircraft Could Slash Travel Times Between Manhattan and Area Airports Getting to New York City’s airports from Manhattan can be a nightmare—especially during rush hour. Stellantis-backed Archer Aviation wants to change that, and they’ve just revealed a big plan to do it. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-backed-archer-aviation-maps-out-nyc-air-taxi-network/

Chrysler Confirms It’s Ditching All-Electric Plans for Multi-Energy Future Brand Will Pivots to Offer Gas, Hybrid, and Electric Powertrains In a big move that’s been building behind the scenes for months, Chrysler has officially confirmed to us, it’s no longer going all-electric by 2028. Instead, the brand is embracing what it calls a “multi-energy” future—offering customers internal combustion (gas), hybrid, and electric vehicle (EV) powertrain options. https://moparinsiders.com/chrysler-confirms-its-ditching-all-electric-plans-for-multi-energy-future/

Fixing the Dodge Charger Daytona’s A/C & Climate Button Glitch Mopar Tech Shows How to Replace the Faulty ICS Switch on Dodge’s eMuscle Car If you recently bought a 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona and noticed your A/C or defroster buttons stop working after a few minutes of driving, you’re not alone. It’s a known issue on some early-build models, and thanks to Mopar Technician Jordan Rose (@mopartechjordan), we’ve got a clear breakdown of what’s going on and how to get it fixed the right way. https://moparinsiders.com/fixing-the-dodge-charger-daytonas-a-c-climate-button-glitch/

1973 Plymouth HEMI® ‘Cuda Restomod Roars to Auction 5.7-liter HEMI Restomod Heads To Palm Beach... There’s something special about a classic American muscle car brought back to life with modern performance under the hood. That’s exactly what you get with this one-of-a-kind 1973 Plymouth Barracuda custom coupe, set to cross the auction block at the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach auction, April 24–26, 2025. And the best part? It’s selling with No Reserve. https://moparinsiders.com/1973-plymouth-hemi-cuda-restomod-roars-to-auction/