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ELECTRIFIED: The 2022 Jeep® Grand Cherokee 4xe Is Finally Here! Here Is What You Need To Know About The New 4xe Powertrain... It was nearly 30 years ago, the Jeep® Grand Cherokee began its legacy as the most awarded SUV in history. Following four groundbreaking generations of the vehicle, countless industry accolades, and more than 7 million in global sales, the Jeep brand continues to shatter expectations of the full-size E-segment SUV segment with today’s launch of all-new two-row 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WL74). https://moparinsiders.com/electrified-the-2022-jeep-grand-cherokee-4xe-is-finally-here/

Ram TRX Heads To Europe For International Pick-Up Awards (IPUA)! The Apex Predator Is Ready For The World Stage... Now in its second year, the TRX has now been officially presented to the European media and will be showcased for the rest of the International Pick-Up Awards (IPUA) near Zadar, Croatia. Over the two days of the event, the attending pickups, contend for the main prize will be put through their paces both on- and off-road. Before electing the overall winner, the nominated trucks are tested and analyzed by the expert panel from the International Van Of The Year (IVOTY) jury during a special group test. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-trx-heads-to-europe-for-international-pick-up-awards-ipua/

How Did Stellantis Do In The U.S. During The Q3 Of 2021? Semiconductor Shortages Cause Huge Losses For The Automaker... Stellantis U.S. released its total sales for the third quarter of 2021 this past Friday, with somewhat disappointing results. The ongoing semiconductor shortage has caused a major rift in the automotive industry this summer with continuous production shutdowns and product launch delays. A total of 410,917 vehicles were sold during the quarter, with 15% of that total being sold to fleets. When compared to the same time last year, the company sold 507,351 vehicles during the same time, resulting in a loss of 19%. “While the various supply chain issues facing our industry continue to impact available inventory, we...

CAUGHT: 2022 Fiat Strada Ranch With New CVT Transmission: FIAT's Smallest Pickup, Looks To Be Getting An Aisin CVT... The second generation of the Fiat Strada has become something of a sales phenomenon since hitting the Brazilian market in July 2020. Over 40,000 units were sold during the first full month of sales, in the Brazilian market. The subcompact Sport Utility Pickup (SUP) has since taken the Latin American world by storm in both its form of the Fiat Strada and its rebranded Ram 700 persona. https://moparinsiders.com/caught-2022-fiat-strada-ranch-with-new-cvt-transmission/

2022 Jeep® Wagoneer (WS) Models Are Starting To Arrive At Dealers! After A Long Wait, Wagoneer Has Landed... The initial batches of 2022 Jeep® Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer (WS) models are finally arriving at dealers. We had written to Jeep last week, asking about the pending delay of their all-new ultra-premium SUV offerings which had hundreds of already built units sitting on holding lots around the Metro Detroit and Windsor, Ontario areas when we spotted one freshly delivered to our local dealer this weekend. https://moparinsiders.com/2022-jeep-wagoneer-ws-models-are-starting-to-arrive-at-dealers/

Here Is What Is New For The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Lineup! Reduced Options, AWD Gone From Base Model, FWD Now Available Across The Lineup... Since launching it’s updated 2021 Chrysler Pacifica minivan, there has been one decision we have been questioning the Chrysler brand for. Why does Chrysler offer the Pacifica Limited and Pinnacle models with both front-wheel-drive (FWD) and all-wheel-drive (AWD), while the U.S. market only comes with AWD? https://moparinsiders.com/here-is-what-is-new-for-the-2022-chrysler-pacifica-lineup/

Ram Trucks Barely Outsells Silverado During Q3 2021! The Difference Is Less Than 1,000 Units... Inventory shortages and production delays have hit automakers hard during the third quarter of this year. We are still waiting for Ford to report their sales numbers but let’s take an early look at how the full-sized truck sales war is shaping up. RAM sold 121,074 trucks in the U.S. market during the third quarter, down 22% compared to the third quarter of 2020. The Chevrolet Silverado trailed RAM by fewer than 1,000 units with the lowest year-over-year decline during Q3 with 120,856 trucks finding new homes, down 17% for the three-month period between July and October...

SOLD OUT: 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA & GTAm: All 500 Units Are Sold... The very limited edition 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA and GTAm are officially SOLD OUT! After being delayed due to the ongoing pandemic, the ultimate expression of Alfa Romeo’s best performance sedan was finally released to the first batch of owners back in May. With only 500 units in total of both variants, the GTA may be the last limited edition internal combustion engine (ICE) powered performance sedan that the brand will ever produce. https://moparinsiders.com/sold-out-2021-alfa-romeo-giulia-gta-gtam/

Meet The 2022 Jeep® Grand Cherokee (WL74) Lineup! Here Is The Entire Lineup Of Two-Row Grand Cherokee Offerings... Earlier today, the Jeep® brand introduced the two-row variant of its all-new 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WL74). It has been nearly three decades since Jeep unveiled the original Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ). The nameplate has gone on to become the most awarded SUV in history. Following four groundbreaking generations of the vehicle, countless industry accolades, and more than 7 million in global sales. https://moparinsiders.com/meet-the-2022-jeep-grand-cherokee-wl74-lineup/

Ram 3500/4500/5500 Chassis Cab Get Minor Updates For 2022 Model Year! Uconnect 5, All-Terrain Tire Packages, & Updated Limited Trim... The Ram 3500/4500/5500 Heavy Duty Chassis Cabs represent Class 3, 4, and 5, Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR), with a unique Ram 3500 Chassis Cab 10,000 lb. GVWR model for Class 2 customers. As we enter the 2022 model year, we are learning about a few changes that the RAM brand is making to its Ram 3500/4500/5500 Heavy Duty Chassis Cab lineup and we thought we would go through the biggest changes. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-3500-4500-5500-chassis-cab-get-minor-updates-for-2022-model-year/

State of Michigan Files Violations For Air Quality At New Mack Facility: Local Residents Complain About Odors Coming From New Plant... According to an article released last week by The Detroit News, the State of Michigan has filed a violation notice against Stellantis’ brand-new Detroit Assembly Complex – Mack facility on the eastside of Detroit. The Mack facility was a $1.6 billion investment from Stellantis to convert two of its smaller engine plants into a state-of-the-art assembly facility for the company’s all-new fifth-generation Jeep® Grand Cherokee (WL). The new assembly complex was part of a $4.5 billion investment that impacted five existing facilities in Michigan and aimed at creating 6,500 new jobs for the area...

LIVE: Watch The 2022 Jeep® Grand Cherokee (WL74) Unveiling: Two-Row & Electrified Models Are Here... THE WAIT IS OVER! Nearly 30 years ago, the Jeep® Grand Cherokee began its legacy as the most awarded SUV in history. Following four groundbreaking generations of the vehicle, countless industry accolades and more than 7 million in global sales, the Jeep brand continues to shatter expectations of the full-size SUV segment with the recently launched 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L (WL75) – the first-ever three-row Grand Cherokee. https://moparinsiders.com/live-watch-the-2022-jeep-grand-cherokee-wl74-unveiling/

Jeep® Expands Its Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Lineup For 2022 Model Year! Traditional Or Electrified - How Do You Like Your Trailhawk? The Jeep® brand introduced the “Trailhawk” name on the Grand Cherokee concept vehicle that first appeared at the 2012 Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. The idea was to deliver a unique and more rugged appearance, with a host of functional features that resulted in an increased level of off-road 4×4 capability. In 2017, Jeep unveiled the Grand Cherokee Trailhawk, a production version of the concept that put the best off-road capability in the hands of Grand Cherokee owners. Since then, the Jeep brand has embraced the Trailhawk name for most of its off-road-oriented Trail Rated models...

Ram 1500 Classic Returns For 2022 With These Changes: Here's What's New... The Ram 1500 Classic returns for the 2022 model year and an initial look at dealer ordering guides detail some additions and deletions for the new year. Once again, buyers will choose Regular, Quad, or Crew Cab in two-wheel-drive (4×2) and four-wheel-drive (4×4) configurations. Regular cabs will be available with the 6’4 bed or 8′ bed, Quad Cabs will have the 6’4 bed, and Crew Cabs will be available with the 5’7 or 6’4 bed. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-1500-classic-returns-for-2022-with-these-changes/

Is The New Jeep® Grand Cherokee (WL) More Of A Spiritual Successor To The Grand Wagoneer (SJ)? We Think So... With the iconic Wagoneer nameplate returning to production for the 2022 model year, a lot of people have been talking about how nostalgia will play a factor in the new full-size SUVs’ role within the Jeep lineup. We know Jeep® is marketing the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer as the ultimate premium extension of the American brand, by its series of touching marketing campaigns aimed to tug on the childhood memories of many fans of its original Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer (SJ) models. But if you are a true SJ diehard like myself, you know that the all-new Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer are a far different cry from the original SJ...

CAUGHT: Export 2022 Jeep® Grand Cherokee Limited 4xe! Electrified Grand Cherokee Will Make Its Debut Tomorrow... Tomorrow will mark one of the most important dates for the Jeep® brand over the past decade. As one of the brand’s most popular nameplates, the all-new Grand Cherokee (WL) looks to bring the most-awarded SUV ever into its next chapter by offering a trio of offerings to its customer base. The first part of the trio, the three-row Grand Cherokee L (WL75) has already been making its way into customers’ garages. Tomorrow should show us the highlights of the rest of the Grand Cherokee’s all-new lineup scheduled for the 2022 model year. https://moparinsiders.com/caught-export-2022-jeep-grand-cherokee-limited-4xe/

RECALL: 2021 Jeep® Grand Cherokee L Backup Camera Issues! New Software Update Will Address Early Production Software Bug Issues... Stellantis has issued a safety recall for the recently launched 2021 Jeep® Grand Cherokee L (WL) for a radio update. The recall was issued as a safety recall since it addresses backup camera concerns, amongst other things. As expected in most early production build vehicles, there are several software bugs to work out. https://moparinsiders.com/recall-2021-jeep-grand-cherokee-l-backup-camera-issues/

Jeep® Argentina Will Unveil Its Version Of The 2022 Compass On Wednesday! Should Get 1.3-liter Turbo Upgrade... The Jeep® brand celebrates 80 years of adventure, passion, and freedom in 2021. What has become the most successful nameplate globally for the brand is the Jeep Compass. The nameplate made its global debut back in 2007 and served as an entry-level vehicle for the brand, but never caught the attention the brand was hoping for. In 2016, Jeep introduced an all-new second-generation 2017 Jeep Compass, which was designed with a global mindset and worldwide success has followed ever since. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-argentina-will-unveil-its-version-of-the-2022-compass-on-wednesday/

FIAT Brazil Introduces Two New Appearance Packages For The 2022 Fiat Toro Volcano! Chrome Edition & Black Editions Are Here... As the pickup market continues to grow at a rapid rate in Brazil, the FIAT brand continues to dominate to show its dominance with the all-new subcompact 2022 Fiat Strada and the recently updated compact 2022 Fiat Toro. The Toro which received its first major update back in April has expanded on its success in the market since then, by selling 47,815 units from the beginning of the year to the month of August. https://moparinsiders.com/fiat-brazil-introduces-two-new-appearance-packages-for-the-2022-fiat-toro-volcano/

BREAKING: Jeep® Will Finally Unveil Its New Grand Cherokee (WL74) Next Week! This Includes The New Electrified 4xe Models... The Jeep® brand announced this morning, that it plans on unveiling its highly-anticipated all-new two-row 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WL74) next week. The announcement comes as many have been wondering when the Jeep brand would unveil the fifth-generation replacement of one of its biggest nameplates after the initial unveiling at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) was canceled last month. https://moparinsiders.com/breaking-jeep-will-finally-unveil-its-new-grand-cherokee-wl74-next-week/