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READY TO ROCK! Jeep® Red Bare Gladiator Rubicon Concept: This EcoDiesel Gladiator Is Ready To Rock Crawl... The 2021 Moab Easter Jeep® Safari is almost here, so earlier this week, both the Jeep and Mopar brands showed off their new lineup of specialty-built concept vehicles for the annual event showcasing what both brands have to offer the Jeep community. Jeep enthusiasts from all over the world will gather from March 27th to … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/ready-to-rock-jeep-red-bare-gladiator-rubicon-concept/

LIFE’S A BEACH: The Jeep® Jeepster Beach Concept: The Ultimate Retro-Mod Beach Machine... The 2021 Moab Easter Jeep® Safari is almost here, so yesterday both the Jeep and Mopar brands showed off their new lineup of specialty-built concept vehicles for the annual event showcasing what both brands have to offer the Jeep community. Jeep enthusiasts from all over the world will gather from March 27th to April 4th in Moab … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/lifes-a-beach-the-jeep-jeepster-beach-concept/

Jeep® Introduces Gladiator Mojave As A Limited-Edition For Mexico: Will Be Only Available In "Manta-Ray" Gray With Black Interior... Known for its “Trail Rated” capability, the Jeep® brand introduced the Jeep Gladiator (JT) in 2019 with much excitement. Following in the footsteps of the iconic Wrangler, the Gladiator quickly earned praise for its off-road prowess. But that wasn’t enough for the Jeep brand, so halfway through the 2020 model year, they announced the introduction of … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-introduces-gladiator-mojave-as-a-limited-edition-for-mexico/

Semiconductor Shortage Hits Stellantis Where It Hurts: Ram 1500 Classics Will Be Built And Held For Missing Parts... The global semiconductor shortage has dealt another blow to Stellantis, with the automaker announcing new production issues. 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. With … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/semiconductor-shortage-hits-stellantis-where-it-hurts/

Mopar and Dodge//SRT Will Present The NMCA HEMI® Shootout: Fourth Consecutive Year With Backing From Factory... For a fourth consecutive year, Mopar and Dodge//SRT will present the HEMI® Shootout at all six 2021 National Muscle Car Association (NMCA) events, which began this past weekend at the 19th annual Muscle Car Mayhem at Bradenton Motorsports Park in Florida. The brands have partnered to bring back the popular program that provides enthusiasts and … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/mopar-and-dodge-srt-will-present-the-nmca-hemi-shootout/

Ram TRX Launch Edition VIN #001 Going To Auction Friday: Here Is Your Chance To Own The First-Ever TRX... The Ram Truck brand will be auctioning off its Ram 1500 TRX Launch Edition VIN #001, this Friday at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction. The entire sale price benefitting the United Way for Southeastern Michigan’s 2-1-1 helpline to provide services to veterans and their families. The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Launch Edition is a limited production … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/ram-trx-launch-edition-vin-001-going-to-auction-friday/

Does Your Charger Or 300 Have Interior Issues? Delaminating Door Panels? Delaminating Consoles? https://moparinsiders.com/does-your-charger-or-300-have-interior-issues/

Ram Launches It’s New ‘I’m A Ram’ Advertising Campaign: Featuring Grammy-Winning Singer & Songwriter Chris Stapleton... The Ram Truck brand is kicking off its next chapter in its ‘Built to Serve’ movement with a new campaign called ‘I’m A Ram’. The new series of commercials start this week and feature music from five-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Chris Stapleton. “Class-leading features and industry recognitions continue to validate our dedication to redefining … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/ram-launches-its-new-im-a-ram-advertising-campaign/

We Take A Look At The 2021 Dodge Durango SXT & SXT Plus: A Durango That Won't Break The Bank... While the 2021 Dodge Durango has been one of the most talked-about vehicles for the 2021 model year. While most attention has been focused on the limited production run of the 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat, the more affordable models have been overshadowed. This includes the entry-level Durango SXT. For those of us working on … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/we-take-a-look-at-the-2021-dodge-durango-sxt-sxt-plus/

MILESTONE: Tychy Assembly Plant Builds Its 2.5 Millionth Fiat 500: Fiat 500 Hybrid Marks The Milestone... Stellantis’ Tychy Assembly Plant in Poland celebrated producing its 2.5 millionth modern day Fiat 500 or “Cinquecento” on Monday. Since the debut of the first generation in 1957, over 6.7 million 500 units have been sold worldwide. This serves as a confirmation of the extent to which the Fiat icon has become part of the … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/milestone-tychy-assembly-plant-builds-its-2-5-millionth-fiat-500/

Stellantis Kicks Off Production Of GSE “Firefly” Turbo Engines In Betim: Betim Is Now Largest Powertrain Production Plant In Latin America... This past week, Stellantis kicked off production of its Global Small Engine (GSE) turbo engine family at the company’s newest production plant located at the Fiat Automotive Complex in Betim, Minas Gerais (MG), Brazil. The production launch was celebrated with Stellantis CEO, Carlos Tavares, Head of the Americas, Mike Manley, and Antonio Filosa, Stellantis’ COO … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-kicks-off-production-of-gse-firefly-turbo-engines-in-betim/

It’s Here! 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Models Are Arriving At Dealers: Limited-Edition 710 Horsepower Three-Row SUV Is Here... After years of waiting, they are finally here. The first batch of 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat models is starting to arrive in dealer showrooms. The Durango SRT Hellcat is the most powerful SUV ever, delivering 710 horsepower and 645 lb.-ft. of torque from the proven supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® Hellcat V8 engine and is being built alongside its corporate sibling the 2021 Jeep® Grand Cherokee Trackhawk at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit. … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/its-here-2021-dodge-durango-srt-hellcat-models-are-arriving-at-dealers/

Jeep® Gears Up For This Year’s Moab Easter Jeep Safari: All-New Battery Electric Vehicle Will Make Its Debut... The Jeep® brand will return to Moab at the end of this month for the return of the Moab Easter Jeep Safari. The news comes after last year’s event was canceled due to the start of the pandemic, forcing the Jeep brand to keep several of its concept vehicles under wraps from last year. But … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-gears-up-for-this-years-moab-easter-jeep-safari/

Once again, thanks to our friends at Abbotsford Chrysler I had the opportunity to review the 2018 Ram 1500 Rebel. What makes this particular Rebel special, is the fact that it has a dealer installed 4-inch BDS lift kit and is riding on 20-inch Fuel wheels with 35×12.50R20 tires. Lift kits for air suspension equipped Rams … (read full article...)

Last month we added a new vehicle to the MoparInsiders fleet, and now it’s time to show it to all of you. With the rise of popularity of off-roading and off-the-grid exploration, we wanted to get in on the fun, too, enter our new 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. While I haven’t really publicly admitted … (read full article...)

RAM Quietly Introduces Power Wagon Off-Road Package For Its 2021 Models: Adding Bead-Lock Wheels & New Rock Rails To Lineup... The new 2021 Ram 2500 Power Wagon 75th Anniversary Edition has answered a lot of enthusiasts’ demands for a more luxury-oriented version of the most capable off-road pickup on the market. The new special edition package not only adds more luxury content to the Power Wagon but several new features not pervious offered on the … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/ram-quietly-introduces-power-wagon-off-road-package-for-its-2021-models/

Maserati Takes Its MC20 Super SportsCar Cold-Weather Testing: Fine Tuning Continues... The Maserati brand continues to tease its all-new mid-engined MC20 super sportscar as Stellantis engineers continue to fine-tune the vehicle. Last week, we showed you pictures of the MC20 in light camouflage testing at the famed Autodromo di Modena Circuit in Italy. Now, the premium Italian brand has taken its new halo car to the … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/maserati-takes-its-mc20-super-sportscar-cold-weather-testing/

CAUGHT: Jeep® Is Testing The Three-Row Grand Cherokee L In Brazil: Looks Like The Three-Row Grand Cherokee Might Be Headed To South America... The 2021 Jeep® Grand Cherokee L (WL) is expanding the most award-winning SUV nameplate by offer a three-row option for the first time. The three-row variant is part of a trio of offerings that the Jeep brand plan on showcasing under the Grand Cherokee nameplate, with two-row and electrified variants coming later this fall. But, … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/caught-jeep-is-testing-the-three-row-grand-cherokee-l-in-brazil/

This Ram 1500 May Be The Ram Brand’s Best-Kept Secret: Tradesman Sport, Offers Good Looks On A Budget... While the 2021 Ram 1500 continues to be the most luxurious full-size pickup in the segment, prices for the Ram 1500 can easily reach $60,000 USD without checking off every option. But there are still a number of truck buyers who could care less about all the bells and whistles and just want a durable, … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/this-ram-1500-may-be-the-ram-brands-best-kept-secret/

Seven Stellantis Vehicles Make Car And Driver’s Editors’ Choice List: Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Ram, & Jeep® Brands Make The Cut... Car and Driver magazine has released their annual Editors’ Choice honors list. With more than 400 new cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans to choose from in 2021, 7 vehicles from the Stellantis North America portfolio made the cut. The Editors’ Choice list covers 96 vehicles over 32 market segments. Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Ram, and Jeep® brands all had vehicles represented in the list (sorry, Dodge and FIAT fans). So which vehicles made the cut from the Stellantis brands? Let’s take a look… … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/seven-stellantis-vehicles-make-car-and-drivers-editors-choice-list/