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DESIGN: Chrysler Airflow Convertible Digital Design Looks Sleek! A Chrysler Convertible For A New Age... The convertible market is shrinking. As manufacturers move towards pickups, SUVs, and crossovers, the convertible is shrinking more and more every year. It was that long ago, that the Chrysler brand proclaimed itself as “America’s Convertible Company” with a trio of convertibles like the retro-themed PT Cruiser Convertible, affordable Sebring Convertible, and the sporty Crossfire Roadster. https://moparinsiders.com/design-chrysler-airflow-convertible-digital-design-looks-sleek/

Dealers Can Order Three Models Of The New 2022 Jeep® Grand Cherokee WL74! 4xe Is One Of Them, With One Big Surprise... Coming off the highly successful launch of the all-new 2021 Jeep® Grand Cherokee L (WL75), the Jeep brand is amping up for its launch of the direct replacement for the Grand Cherokee (WK2) with its all-new two-row 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WL74). Both the WL74 and WL75, make up a new trio of SUVs from the American adventure brand which will also include the new electrified Grand Cherokee 4xe. So with three new model variants of the most-awarded SUV nameplate ever, there is a lot of pressure on Jeep to deliver the best iteration yet going into the 2022 model year...

Chrysler CEO, Chris Feuell Spills Some Details About Additional Chrysler Vehicles! Motor Tend Interview Confirms Minivan Will Stay, But "Fresh Perspective"... With many people questioning the future of the Chrysler brand in recent years, this past week the 96-year-old automaker’s new CEO, Chris Feuell announced a plan for the brand to go completely electrified by 2028. She also showed off the sharp-looking new Chrysler Airflow Concept, a peek at where the brand is headed in the very near future at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. But she did refrain from giving out too many new details about the brand’s upcoming new product...

Jeep® Brings Back The Popular Renegade Bronze Edition For Mexico! 2022 Jeep Renegade Limited Bronze Edition Is Back Once Again... Since its arrival in the Mexican marketplace, the Jeep® Renegade has positioned itself as the only option in the compact SUV segment, staying ture to the adventurous lifestyles that Jeep vehicles are known for. Inspired by the iconic elements that are from the heritage of the Jeep Wrangler, without neglecting the elements of freedom and open-air comfort. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-brings-back-the-popular-renegade-bronze-edition-for-mexico/

FIAT Dominated The Brazilian Marketplace In 2021! Strada, Toro, Argo, & Mobi Were All Strong Sellers In 2021... FIAT has released its official sales numbers for the country of Brazil and they might surprise you. While the Italian marque only has one vehicle in its showrooms in the United States and Canada, its Brazilian operations are expanding and dominating the Brazilian marketplace. At the end of December, the brand led the Brazilian market for the 12th consecutive month selling 430,938 units (about 125,000 more units than the second-place automaker) in total for 2021. FIAT Brazil’s numbers are impressive and makeup 21.7% of the industry’s market share in Brazil. That is a growth of 5.2% over the year it had in 2020...

VICIOUS! 1,000 Horsepower Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye From Hennessey! Over 1,000 Horsepower On Tap For Dodge's Big Four-Door... The 2022 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody is no joke! The monster sedan packs 797 horsepower (807 horsepower on Jailbreak models), making it hard not to just smoke a set of rear tires once you hammer down the throttle. While 797 horsepower seems crazy, there are still a number of people who crave more power and to have the top barging rights at the local car meet and that is where Texas-tuner Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) comes into the picture. https://moparinsiders.com/vicious-1000-horsepower-charger-srt-hellcat-redeye-from-hennessey/

Dodge’s “Retro” Challenger Muscle Car Outsells Camaro & Mustang In 2021! Challenger Takes The Best-Selling Muscle Car Crown... As the automotive industry focuses on the future of electrification, America’s pony car segment has continued to be competitive between the iconic Ford Mustang and the retro-loving Dodge Challenger. With the Chevrolet Camaro continuing to take a back seat to the other Detroit offerings, 2021 seemed to be Dodge’s year as the Challenger was the best-selling “pony car” of the year. https://moparinsiders.com/dodges-retro-challenger-muscle-car-outsells-camaro-mustang-in-2021/

China-Built 2022 Dodge Journey, Best-Selling Dodge In Mexico For December! New Crossover Proves To Be Important Part Of Mexican Lineup... Since its introduction to the market in 2009, the Dodge Journey had become a family favorite crossover for Mexican families. The Mexican-built Dodge Journey was one of the more popular options in the Dodge lineup until its discontinuation after the 2020 model year. With the three-row Dodge Durango being out of the financial reach for a majority of Mexican families, it left the Dodge brand without a viable crossover / SUV option for the Mexican market. https://moparinsiders.com/china-built-2022-dodge-journey-best-selling-dodge-vehicle-in-mexico-december/

Ram Breaks Sales Records In South America For 2021 Model Year! Ram Truck Brand Continues To Grow Outside North American Market... Ram continues on its successful trajectory in the country of Brazil, breaking another sales record. Last year, 2,760 vehicles were licensed, representing a growth of 87.1% compared to 2020, which had been the best for the brand so far. This performance places Ram as the premium manufacturer that grew the most in Brazil throughout 2021, with a large advantage (the second-highest increase in this segment was 26%). https://moparinsiders.com/ram-breaks-sales-records-in-south-america-for-2021-model-year/

Jeep® Renegade Is Argentina’s Best-Selling SUV In 2021! Following Up On Renegade Success In Brazil... With more than 6,900 units sold so far in 2021, the Jeep® Renegade (B1) was crowned the best-selling SUV in Argentina. Since its launch in 2016, the Renegade has stood out as the brand’s first Jeep in the B-SUV segment, expanding the brand’s production line and staying true to 4×4 features and styling. of adventurous life that identifies it. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-renegade-is-argentinas-best-selling-suv-in-2021/

AUCTION: 1970 Dodge Challenger HEMI Convertible Resto-Mod! This E-Body Packs A 6.4-liter 392 SRT HEMI V8... In today’s world of car collecting, resto-mods are becoming more of a common occurrence. Modern performance, dependability, and reliability are just a few of the reasons why we are seeing more and more of these types of builds of some of our favorite muscle cars of the 1960s and 1970s. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-1970-dodge-challenger-hemi-convertible-resto-mod/

Dodge//SRT Officially Announce Partnership With Tony Stewart Racing In NHRA! Hagan & Pruett To Return To Be Ambassadors For Dodge//SRT & Mopar Brands... Dodge//SRT and Mopar announce their support of the newest team in the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Camping World Drag Racing Series, Tony Stewart Racing (TSR). Dodge//SRT and Mopar will be primary sponsors for Top Fuel driver Leah Pruett and three-time Funny Car World Champion Matt Hagan in TSR’s inaugural 2022 NHRA season. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-srt-officially-announce-partnership-with-tony-stewart-racing-in-nhra/

Trending 1996 Dodge Viper GTS Coupe Goes For $148,000 At Mecum Kissimmee! Iconic 1990s Coupe, Shows Its Still A Solid Investment For Collectors... The Viper GTS Coupe is one of the most iconic American vehicles of the 1990s. The second-generation (GEN II) Viper coupe was more than a coupe version of the Viper R/T10 roadster. It featured an updated chassis, revised A-arm, coil-spring suspension, dual airbags, a new steering wheel, power windows, a unique wheel design, and an updated 8.0-liter VIPER V-10 engine producing 450 horsepower and 490 lb.-ft. of torque (up 50 horsepower and 25 lb.-ft. of torque over its roadster sibling for the 1996 model year)...

Here Are Some New Details About The 2022 Jeep® Compass & Renegade “e” Models! Looks Like New mHEV Powertrain Might Be For Europe Only... A new powertrain is about to find itself under the hood of some of Stellantis’ most popular models from the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) side of the company in Europe. Stellantis engineers have continued to work on a new variant of the company’s FireFly or Global Small Engine (GSE) family, with a mild-hybrid (mHEV) system to meet the ongoing increasing regulations throughout the globe. https://moparinsiders.com/here-are-some-new-details-about-the-2022-jeep-compass-renegade-e-models/

AUCTION: Gecko Green Hellephant-Powered Jeep® Gladiator Goes To Barrett-Jackson! AMW4x4's Most Awesome Build Yet, Is Set To Cross The Auction Block... One of the biggest complaints about the Jeep® Gladiator (JT) is a lack of true power from both its standard 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 and its optional 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6. Our good friends at America’s Most Wanted 4×4 (AMW4x4) in Holly, Michigan have solved that issue by offering a number of engine swap packages that include Mopar’s entire lineup of HEMI crate engines, including the limited-edition supercharged 7.0-liter (426 cubic-inch) “HELLEPHANT” HEMI V8 that delivers 1,000 horsepower and 950 lb.-ft. of torque at the crank without any modification...

Jeep® Brazil Ends 2021 As The Leader Of SUVs For Sixth Consecutive Year! Renegade, Compass, & Commander Are Hot Items In Brazil... There is no doubt, that 2021 was a remarkable year for the Jeep® brand in Brazil. The brand had numerous reasons to celebrate its 80th Anniversary, following the launch of the updated 2022 Jeep Compass, the brand launched the all-new Brazilian-built seven-passenger Jeep Commander, followed by the Renegade becoming the best-selling SUV for the country. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-brazil-ends-2021-as-the-leader-of-suvs-for-sixth-consecutive-year/

AUCTION: Sox & Martin 1965 Plymouth Belvedere A990 A/FX Funny Car Goes To Mecum! The Original "Funny Car" From Sox & Martin... In 1965, the Head of Chrysler Corporation Racing Program, Ronney Household was boycotting NASCAR after the sanctioning body banned the 7.0-liter (426 cubic-inch)”RACE” HEMI V8 from race competition. The Chrysler Racing Program then moved money to sponsor drag racers and led to two special cars being built exclusively for its factory drag racing program that year. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-sox-martin-1965-plymouth-belvedere-a990-a-fx-funny-car-goes-to-mecum/

How Did Stellantis Do In The United States In 2021? Lots Of Leftover Vehicles, Help Dealers Sell Units... As the continuing semiconductor chip shortage plays havoc with automakers, Stellantis (FCA US LLC) posted its Q4 2021 results with 411,513 units sold or an 18% decrease over Q4 2020. Overall, the automaker managed to sell 1,777,394 vehicles throughout 2021, down just 2% over 2020. “2021 had unique challenges driven by the various supply chain issues, but our dealers didn’t let that slow them down, and we’re proud of their sales performance,” said U.S. Head of Sales Jeff Kommor. “As we head into the new year, demand for our vehicles continues to be strong and our inventory is improving. We anticipate a continuation of the robust...

Ram Trucks Finish Second In U.S Sales For 2021! Ram Takes Second Spot Place Back From Chevrolets Silverado... With another year in the books, it’s time to take a look at how Ram fared in the hotly contested full-sized pickup market. Recently Ram and Chevrolet have been battling it out for the second place position, with Ram taking the second-place spot in 2019 for the first time, while Chevrolet took the spot back in 2020. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-trucks-finish-second-in-u-s-sales-for-2021/

Jeep® Brazil Gives Us A Peek At The 2023 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk! Will The Exterior Changes Make It To North America? Jeep® Brazil has unveiled its updated look for the 2023 Jeep Renegade in a second video teaser. The updated Renegade shows some new design changes both inside and out, that we hope will make it to the North American marketplace. So far, the American adventure brand has only confirmed the changes to its Brazilian-built Renegade (B1) model, which sells throughout the Latin and South American markets. https://moparinsiders.com/community/index.php?threads/jeep%C2%AE-brazil-gives-us-a-peek-at-the-2023-jeep-renegade-trailhawk.4946/