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Three-Row Jeep® Grand Cherokee L Matches Last Generation’s MPG Rating: The New WL75 Matches WK2's MPG For Pentastar... It was 29 years ago today, that the Jeep® brand shook up the SUV segment with the introduction of the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ). Fast forward to 2021, Jeep is launching its fifth-generation Grand Cherokee (WL). The iconic American brand is getting ready to launch the all-new 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, the first three-row vehicle to carry the Grand Cherokee nameplate. It also marks the brand’s return to the three-row offerings in the SUV E-Segment since the discontinuation of the Jeep Commander (XK) after the 2010 model year...

Chrysler Celebrates National Pet Day With The Chrysler Pacifica: Here Are The Brand's Favorite Pet-Friendly Features... Today is National Pet Day and the Chrysler Pacifica is celebrating by showing off its newest pet-friendly features on the redesigned 2021 Chrysler Pacifica. The Chrysler Pacifica, the most awarded minivan over the last five years, is no stranger to garnering a “paws up” from the pet set. Last year, Pacifica was named to Autotrader’s list of the 10-Best Cars for Dog Lovers, one of the 145 honors and industry accolades the Pacifica has earned since its introduction as a minivan. https://moparinsiders.com/chrysler-celebrates-national-pet-day-with-the-chrysler-pacifica/

CAUGHT: 2022 Jeep® Grand Cherokee Overland Off-Road (WL74): Another "Trail Rated" Two-Row, Enters The Fray... In January, the Jeep® brand unveiled its all-new three-row Grand Cherokee L lineup. Grand Cherokee fans were soon to point out that there was only one off-road-oriented model and it wasn’t the Trailhawk. Instead, the Grand Cherokee L got a “Trail Rated” luxury-oriented Overland with the Off-Road Group, which disappointed a lot of people who wanted more Trail Rated options from the brand. https://moparinsiders.com/caught-2022-jeep-grand-cherokee-overland-off-road-wl74/

Rocky Mountain Automotive Press Names Ram TRX As Its “Truck Of The Year”! 702 Horsepower Pickup Was The 'Run-Away' Winner... The Rocky Mountain Automotive Press (RMAP) has named the all-new 2021 Ram 1500 TRX its 2021 “Truck of the Year”. RMAP is a professional association comprised of 95 automotive media members in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico, Arizona, Nebraska, and Kansas. This year marks the 15th annual Rocky Mountain Vehicle of the Year awards event. The goal is to recognize trucks that are all-new or significantly revised for the 2021 model year. In order to be eligible for the award, vehicles must be in the Rocky Mountain regional press fleet and available for RMAP members to test...

Jeep® Brazil Sells Out Of It’s 2022 Jeep Compass 80th Anniversary Edition: All 1,000 Units Sold Out In Just Over 48 Hours... According to Jeep® Brazil, all of the 1,000 units of pre-ordered 2022 Jeep Compass 80th Anniversary Edition models have been accounted for in their first 48 hours and 20 minutes of opening orders. The first 48 hours were exclusively open for current Jeep customers, with most of those units snapped up in that time frame. However, it only took 20 minutes for non-Jeep customers to snatch up the rest. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-brazil-sells-out-of-its-2022-jeep-compass-80th-anniversary-edition/

SPOTTED: North American-Spec 2022 Jeep® Compass High Altitude: Premium Compass Shows Off Its Stylish Good Looks... The Jeep® brand is already receiving praise from automotive publications and fans alike for its updated Compass for the 2022 model year. While the American brand has pulled the covers off of new C-segment SUV in the China, India, and the European markets, it has yet to release anything for the Americas. Our spy photographer … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/spotted-north-american-spec-2022-jeep-compass-high-altitude/

EMEA-Region 2021 Jeep® Compass Lineup Makes Its Debut: Electrified 4xe Models Continue To Be A Huge Success In European Market... Jeep® Europe unveiled its updated Jeep Compass lineup this morning for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. The Compass is the first Jeep truly developed for the entire global market. Antonella Bruno, Head of the Jeep brand Europe, unveiled the updated Compass, the first Jeep SUV launched in Europe by the Stellantis Group. The launch marks a major step in the importance of the brand around the world and especially in Europe. https://moparinsiders.com/emea-region-2021-jeep-compass-lineup-makes-its-debut/

Stellantis Mexico Releases Its March 2021 Sales Numbers: Ram 700 Has Its Best March Sales Month Ever... Stellantis Mexico has reported its sales results for March 2021 with a total of 6,203 units sold. That is a growth of 20% when compared to March 2020. Leading the way in Mexico was the Ram brand, with over 42% of total sales for Stellantis Mexico. The Jeep® brand was the second best-selling brand for Stellantis, followed by the Peugeot brand in a close third. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-mexico-releases-its-march-2021-sales-numbers/

QUICK LOOK: 2021 Dodge Durango Citadel HEMI AWD: Luxury Meets Performance In Dodge's Third-Row SUV... Even though the current generation Dodge Durango has been on the market for the past decade, it has undergone two major updates to help keep the E-segment SUV towards the forefront of the pack in value, performance, and in technology. With the 2021 Dodge Durango getting its most recent update this year, the Durango continues to offer the most bang for your buck in the segment. But while most people including Dodge would like you to think of the 2021 Dodge Durango as the “Dodge Charger of SUVs”, the Durango can still meet the needs of those looking for a third-row budget-friendly luxury SUV. Enter the Dodge Durango Citadel...

Maserati MC20 Wins “Best Of The Best” At Red Dot Awards! Super Sportscar Struts Its Stuff In The Design Category... The Red Dot Awards is an international design competition run by Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen in Germany, which has been assessing and selecting the most aesthetically exciting, functional, intelligent, innovative products from all over the world since 1955. Every year, this prestigious competition rewards excellence in the field of product and brand design and communication at the global level, with criteria constantly updated to the socio-cultural context. A jury of 50 international experts chooses products in almost fifty different categories, from fashion to accessories and from furnishings to vehicles...

Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited 4xe Models Arrive In Dealer Showrooms: The New Electrified Wrangler Is Here... After months of waiting, dealers are finally taking delivery of the highly-anticipated 2021 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited 4xe models this week. Customers who ordered their new electrified Wranglers back in November are now taking their vehicles home after almost five months of waiting. Among the models being delivered to dealers are the Sahara 4xe, the luxury-oriented Sahara High Altitude 4xe, and the off-road-oriented Rubicon 4xe (an entry-level Sport-based 4xe model will come at a later date). https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-wrangler-unlimited-4xe-models-arrive-in-dealer-showrooms/

GOING GLOBAL: HGB Imports The Ram 1500 Rebel To Cambodia: Half-Ton Off-Roader Going To Asia In Limited Numbers... The Ram Truck brand is continuing to expand the global presence of its fifth-generation Ram 1500 lineup. Ram Cambodia has announced that the addition of the popular Ram 1500 Rebel to its growing portfolio. Currently, Ram Cambodia offers a trio of models including the Limited Longhorn, Laramie, and Laramie Night Edition pickups through Ram officially licensed importer HGB Group. https://moparinsiders.com/going-global-hgb-imports-the-ram-1500-rebel-to-cambodia/

Is The Last Jeep® Grand Cherokee (WK2) Special Edition Model? Freedom Edition, Only 2,500 Units Will Be Made... As the clock ticks down on the 2021 Jeep® Grand Cherokee (WK2), the Jeep brand is getting ready to launch what will be the WK2’s last special edition. Enter the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition. Jeep is paying honors to the United States military members by expanding its popular Freedom Edition package from the Wrangler lineup across the brand’s portfolio in 2001. https://moparinsiders.com/is-the-last-jeep-grand-cherokee-wk2-special-edition-model/

CAUGHT: Maserati’s New GranTurismo Is Wearing Alfa Romeo Giulia Disguise! New Coupe Will Be On Giorgio EVO Platform... The Maserati brand is in the process of reinventing itself. Starting with the launch of its new mid-engined 2022 Maserati MC20 super sportscar, a new portfolio of luxury performance vehicles is in development for the ‘trident’ brand. One of the most anticipated vehicles in that upcoming portfolio is the new GranTurismo Grand Tourer (GT) coupe. https://moparinsiders.com/caught-maseratis-new-granturismo-is-wearing-alfa-romeo-giulia-disguise/

Stellantis Will Idle Production At 5 North American Plants Starting This Week! Shutdown Due To Continuing Semiconductor Issue... Stellantis will temporarily close five North American assembly plants starting this week through early- or mid-April due to the ongoing semiconductor chip shortage. Semiconductors are the backbone of today’s automotive industry, controlling electronic features like driver-assist technologies, hybrid-electric systems, and even infotainment connectivity. With that being said, the semiconductor shortage has now affected production for several Stellantis North America vehicles. … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-will-idle-production-at-5-north-american-plants-starting-this-week/

Jeep® Brazil Introduces 80th Anniversary Editions To Its Lineup: New Compass 80th Anniversary Edition Is Now Open... It’s Jeep® week! With the past Easter Sunday falling on April 4th also known in the Jeep community known as ‘4×4 Day’, the news cycle has surrounded the American adventure brand with the updated Compass, a teaser of the all-new three-row D-SUV for the Brazilian market, and the Moab Easter Jeep Safari. With the Jeep brand celebrating its 80th Anniversary in 2021, the American brand is spreading love across the globe by introducing special 80th Anniversary Edition vehicles. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-brazil-introduces-80th-anniversary-editions-to-its-lineup/

Stellantis Releases Q1 2021 Sales Results For United States: Jeep® Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango, and Ram Pickups Have Strong Sales... Stellantis has reported its first-quarter sales results for 2021 and thanks to strong retail demand, there was a 5% increase during the quarter with 469,651 units sold. Retail sales rose 25% when compared to the first quarter of 2020 and Stellantis’ focus on growing its commercial fleet business continues to pay dividends with fleet commercials sales up 24% compared to the same time last year. Fleet sales accounted for 19% of total sales for the quarter. “In spite of what started out as a strong start last year, before COVID shocked us all, this quarter was a very strong rebound for retail sales year...

Could The Jeep® Commander Be The Name Of Brazil’s Newest Three-Row SUV? Commander Name Could Be Coming To New Three-Row Compass-Based D-SUV... Jeep® Brazil shared a quick 19-second teaser video earlier today, of its upcoming Compass-based three-row SUV for the Brazilian and Indian marketplace which is codenamed ‘Project 598’. The video shows us a quick silhouette, which looks quite similar to other Jeep unibody-based vehicles. But the biggest news about the teaser is the name of the new vehicle. Showing us the letters ‘E’ and ‘R’, leads us to think that they will be calling this new vehicle the Commander. https://moparinsiders.com/could-the-jeep-commander-be-the-name-of-brazils-newest-three-row-suv/

Stellantis Canada Releases Its Official Sales Numbers For Q1 2021: Grand Cherokee & Wrangler Tie For Best-Selling Jeep® In Canada... Stellantis Canada has reported its first-quarter 2021 total sales of 46,077 vehicles, an increase of 4% from 44,140 sold in Q1 2020. For the calendar year, retail sales are up 28% versus this time last year. “As the new sales year opened, our dealerships nationwide remained focused on customer care, safety, and enhanced sales and service convenience, as evidenced by a double-digit boost in retail sales,” said David Buckingham, President & CEO, Stellantis Canada. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-canada-releases-its-official-sales-numbers-for-q1-2021/

New Jeep® Compass Trailhawk 4xe Looks Good On The Street: Makes An Appearance Just Before Its Official Debut... Just hours before the Jeep® brand unveils its updated Jeep Compass lineup for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), we are seeing uncamouflaged test models for the new electrified off-road-oriented Compass Trailhawk take to the streets in Europe. GabetzSPYUnit has caught two refreshed Jeep Compass Trailhawk 4xe models out in the wild. While we have seen the updated Chinese market Jeep Compass Trailhawk testing on the roads of Metro Detroit, this is the first time we have seen the updated electrified off-roader without camo. https://moparinsiders.com/new-jeep-compass-trailhawk-4xe-looks-good-on-the-street/