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Jeep® Commander Makes Its Debut In The Argentine Marketplace! The Seven-Passenger D-SUV Expands Outside Of Brazil... After obtaining the premium vehicle of the year award in Brazil, the new 2022 Jeep® Commander (H1), the largest and most sophisticated Jeep produced in the region, reaches the Argentine market. It comes to bring a new level of sophistication to the brand of the seven slots in the country and make the range of products even more complete. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-commander-makes-its-debut-in-the-argentine-marketplace/

Run Run Rudolph – Looking Back At The 2019 Dodge Challenger Hellcat “Redeye Express”! Santa's 797 Horsepower Sleigh... The Dodge//SRT brand launched a series of commercials across both digital and social media that featured former pro wrestler, NFL player, automobile aficionado, and Dodge spokesman, Bill Goldberg as “the Jolly Fast Man”. The advertising campaign showcased Santa overhauling his sleigh – called the “Redeye Express”, a 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye modified into a 797 horsepower ride for Mr. and Mrs. Claus (played by “All Girls Garage” host and automotive enthusiast, Cristy Lee). https://moparinsiders.com/run-run-rudolph-looking-back-at-the-2019-dodge-challenger-hellcat-redeye-express/

Maserati Showcases The 1 Of 1 MC20 Fuoriserie Edition For David Beckham! Beckham Customizes His Own MC20... A letter written to the magical city of Miami – this is how MC20 Fuoriserie Edition for David Beckham was born. The ambassador of the Italian automotive brand becomes a designer with the help of the Maserati Centro Stile. Thanks to this union, the passion of the British champion for his second home city takes shape in a customized car that exemplifies the concepts of performance and sportiness with the MC20 super sportscar. https://moparinsiders.com/maserati-showcases-the-1-of-1-mc20-fuoriserie-edition-for-david-beckham/

Chrysler Will Officially Present It’s Airflow Concept At CES 2022! The Brand Will Also Share It's Roadmap For The Future... For the past several years, the automotive press, insiders, fans, and even Walter P. Chrysler’s great-grandson have been left wondering what will happen to the Chrysler brand. The 96-year old automaker has gone from being the blue-collar worker’s luxury brand to a mainstream people mover brand, which has been reduced to just 8 distinct models in 2001 to only 3 today. Made of the award-winning Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager (Grand Caravan in Canada) minivans and the beloved Chrysler 300 Series sedan, the future of the brand has been in question for several years...

Jeep® Brings Its PHEV Compass 4xe To The United Kingdom For 2022! Plug-In Hybrid 4x4 Capability Is The Compass' Specialty... The Jeep® brand is finally unveiling its 2022 Jeep Compass lineup for the United Kingdom. It marks a major step in the importance of the American adventurer brand around the world and especially in the European market. While the Renegade 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV) has been on sale in the UK since 2020, the electrified Compass 4xe has not. That has changed for 2022, with the introduction of the mid-cycle-action (MCA) of the Jeep Compass. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-brings-its-phev-compass-4xe-to-the-united-kingdom-for-2022/

RECALL: 2021 Jeep® Grand Cherokee L For Smart Lighting Software Issues! Incomplete Software Can Result In A Loss Of One Or Both Headlamps... Stellantis North America (FCA US, LLC) is recalling approximately 36,929 units in the United States (1,300 units in Canada) of its all-new 2021 Jeep® Grand Cherokee L (WL75). The recall states that vehicles equipped with a smart lighting module (“SLM”) may have received an incomplete software update which could result in one or both headlamps being inoperable. https://moparinsiders.com/recall-2021-jeep-grand-cherokee-l-for-smart-lighting-software-issues/

Maserati Teases It’s New 2023 MC20 Cabrio Super Sportscar! New Maserati Convertible Will Feature Power-Retractable Hardtop... As Maserati’s all-new MC20 super sportscar is finding its way into garages in North America, the Italian marque is teasing the second iteration of its newest halo vehicle – the MC20 Cabrio (convertible). Described as an “early prototype” the convertible was teased with a very unique camouflage wrap showcasing clouds. https://moparinsiders.com/maserati-teases-its-new-2023-mc20-cabrio-super-sportscar/

Could The New “Direct Connection” Catalog Tell Us TSR’s Manufacturer Direction? The New Tony Stewart Racing Driver Featured In "Direct Connection" Catalog... The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) was shaken up last month when three-time NASCAR Cup champion, Tony Stewart announced he would be fielding two nitro entries (1 for Top Fuel, 1 for Funny Car) for the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. Stewart also announced his Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) driver lineup which consists of his now wife and the NHRA 2018 Factory Stock Showdown Champion Leah Pruett and three-time NHRA Funny Car champion Matt Hagan. https://moparinsiders.com/could-the-new-direct-connection-catalog-tell-us-tsrs-manufacturer-direction/

Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm Wins Readers Election Of AUTO BILD SPORTSCARS! Limited-Edition Italian High-Performance Sedan Impresses Germany Voters... With its unmistakable Italian design, combined with 540 horsepower engine power, convinced the readers of AUTO BILD SPORTSCARS. The leading German automotive publication has announced the 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm – the most powerful car ever produced with the Italian by Alfa Romeo as the “2021 AUTO BILD SPORTSCAR of the Year”. https://moparinsiders.com/alfa-romeo-giulia-gtam-wins-readers-election-of-auto-bild-sportscars/

We Take A Look At Dodge’s New “Direct Connection” Lineup! Hellephant Crate Engine Returns In Q2 2022... Dodge//SRT, along with the Mopar brand are now starting to roll out their new factory-backed Direct Connection performance parts list. The new Direct Connection lineup will consist of new performance “Tuner” and “Stage” kits for America’s favorite muscle car – the Dodge Challenger, as well as introduce new race-ready performance kits for grassroots racers for the Dodge Challenger Mopar Drag Pak. Ordering for Direct Connection parts will open in late Q1 2022. The Dodge Power Brokers dealer network, which will serve as the exclusive source for all Direct Connection performance parts, will also begin operation in late Q1 2022...

Tuscany Motor Company’s 2022 Ram 1500 “Badlander” Pickup! 6-Inch Lift, FOX Shocks, 22-Inch Wheels, & More Aggressive Appearance... The Badlands is one of the most ruggedly beautiful places located in the United States. Located in South Dakota, the area is known for its dramatic landscapes, layered rock formations, towering spires, and steep canyons. Among the animals that call the Badlands home is the Bighorn Sheep (also known as Rams), a fitting name for the latest lifted special edition Ram 1500 from Tuscany Motor Company. https://moparinsiders.com/tuscany-motor-companys-2022-ram-1500-badlander-pickup/

Jeep® Takes Home “Best 4×4” & “Best SUV” Titles At GearJunkie Adventure Vehicle Awards! Grand Cherokee & Wrangler Take Home Awards... The awards keep on coming for the Jeep® brand. This time the all-new 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WL) and the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe (JL) have taken home titles at the “Adventure Vehicles of the Year” honors. The Grand Cherokee was named “Best SUV” and the Wrangler 4xe was named “Best 4×4” at the annual Adventure Vehicle of the Year awards presented by GearJunkie. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-takes-home-best-4x4-best-suv-titles-at-gearjunkie-adventure-vehicle-awards/

Here Is Everything New On The 2022 Jeep® Grand Cherokee L (WL75)! A Few New Features Have Been Added... The Jeep® brand has finally officially announced its changes to the three-row 2022 Grand Cherokee L (WL75), just days after both MoparInsiders.com and its sister site WLJeepForum.com broke the news a few of the upcoming changes in recent days. The changes for the Grand Cherokee L include Amazon Fire TV for Auto capability, the new 10.25-inch front passenger touchscreen display, two new dark appearance packages, and a few new exterior colors to the lineup for 2022. https://moparinsiders.com/here-is-everything-new-on-the-2022-jeep-grand-cherokee-l-wl75/

Jeep® Middle East Creates #GladiatorRoute Adventure With XDubai In UAE! Three Extreme Athletes Take On The Desert In The Gladiator Sand Runner... Jeep® Middle East has announced that it has partnered with sports and destination brand XDubai, famous for numerous world firsts and the XLine in Dubai Marina, to launch a breath-taking journey across some of the UAE’s most spectacular desert landscapes and rugged terrain, in the #GladiatorRoute adventure. On the way, they will encounter the extreme conditions of the legendary Rub’ Al Khali (the Empty Quarter), where temperatures can reach up to 50°C (122°F), in the world’s most off-road capable mid-size pickup, the Jeep Gladiator Sand Runner (also known as the Gladiator Mojave in North...

Will 2022 Be The Last Year For The Maserati Ghibli Sedan? The Automotive News Says So... The Maserati Ghibli has offered customers an Italian executive tourer sedan capable of taking on the Germans. Over the years, the Ghibli helped increase the global presence of the Italian marque. But now, the Automotive News is reporting that the Ghilbi will more than likely be discontinued after the 2022 model year. Assuming that the Automotive News is right, the Ghibli would have been in production for a decade after it made its initial debut at the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show. https://moparinsiders.com/will-2022-be-the-last-year-for-the-maserati-ghibli-sedan/

FIAT Professional Opens Ordering For New 2022 Fiat E-Scudo Van! Scudo Offers Battery-Electric & Diesel Options... The FIAT Professional brand has opened up ordering in the main European markets for its all-new 2022 Fiat Scudo midsized light commercial van. About to go into production at the historic Stellantis plant in Hordain, near Valenciennes in Northern France, the Scudo will later be joined by a passenger-based sibling the 2022 Fiat Ulysse MPV. https://moparinsiders.com/fiat-professional-opens-ordering-for-new-2022-fiat-e-scudo-van/

RECALL: 2,903 Units Of 2021 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited 4xe’s For Odometer Issues! Software Problem Does Not Display Mileage After 13,342 Miles... Stellantis North America (FCA US, LLC) is recalling approximately 2,903 of its 2021 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited 4xe models. The recall states that after reaching 13,342 miles (21,473 kilometers), the odometer will no longer display the vehicle’s mileage. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, “Control and Displays.” https://moparinsiders.com/recall-2903-units-of-2021-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-4xes-for-odometer-issues/

FIRST LOOK: Brazilian-Spec 2023 Jeep® Renegade Trailhawk 4×4: Turbo 1.3, Updated Looks, & More Technology... The Jeep® Renegade continues to be the hottest-selling SUV in Brazil. As the American adventure brand’s second-biggest market, Jeep takes Brazil very seriously. In August, our friends from the Brazilian automotive website “AutosSegredos” sent us some spy photos and details of a 2023 Jeep Renegade prototype in camouflage aimed at the Brazilian marketplace. https://moparinsiders.com/first-look-brazilian-spec-2023-jeep-renegade-trailhawk-4x4/

Another Dark Themed Package Is Coming For The 2022 Jeep® Grand Cherokee L! Limited Models Will Get New "Limited Black" Model... The new three-row Jeep® Grand Cherokee L (WL75) has been proven to be an instant success for the American adventure brand. Offering Grand Cherokee owners the ability to carry 6 or 7 passengers is a game-changer for the nameplate and has now opened up the Grand Cherokee to many people who wouldn’t have considered the vehicle before. https://moparinsiders.com/another-dark-themed-package-is-coming-for-the-2022-jeep-grand-cherokee-l/

Citroën Introduces My Ami Buggy Concept For Beach Goers! Electric Quadricycle Aims To Please Beach Adventurers... We have talked a lot about Stellantis’ two-passenger electric quadricycle, which is sold under the automaker’s Citroën and Opel brands. As a Citroën, the Ami has been developed to be a cheap, efficient, and user-friendly mode of transportation in urban landscapes. Weighing in at 85 kg (or about 1,069 lbs) with its 5.5 kWh lithium-ion battery, housed flat under the floor, the Ami doesn’t have the lightning performance like most electric vehicles on the market. The Ami only has a 6.5 kW electric motor that operates at 48-volts (or about 8 horsepower) driving its front wheels, which lets the Ami travel up to a top speed of...