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Ram 1500 TRX Has Been Named “Texas Truck of the Year” At TxMPA Off-Road Invitational! Jeep® Also Takes Home Three Top Honors... Since 2019, the Texas Motor Press Association (TxMPA) has been holding their Off-Road Invitational event where automotive industry journalists rate the best off-road vehicles the industry has to offer in a number of categories. So it was no surprise that several Stellantis vehicles were scored at the top of their class for the 2021 edition of the event. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-1500-trx-has-been-named-texas-truck-of-the-year-at-txmpa-off-road-invitational/

Meet The Entire Off-Road-Oriented 2022 Ram 2500 Power Wagon Lineup! There Is A Power Wagon For Everyone... The 2022 Ram 2500 Power Wagon continues its title as the most capable production off-road truck in the market. With its unique suspension, locking front and rear differentials, disconnecting sway bar, WARN Zeon-12 12,000-lb. winch, and factory suspension lift, the Power Wagon offers the advanced off-road ability not found in other 3/4-ton pickups. With the 2022 models arriving on dealer lots, we figured we would take an in-depth look at the Power Wagon lineup for the new model year. https://moparinsiders.com/meet-the-entire-off-road-oriented-2022-ram-2500-power-wagon-lineup/

WHAT A GAS! The 1999 Dodge Charger R/T Concept Ran On Compressed Natural Gas: Dodge Has Been Looking At Alternatives To The Gasoline-Powered Muscle Car For Some Time! Back in 1999, Dodge shook up the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit with the introduction of the Dodge Charger R/T Concept. While the Charger nameplate had been important during the 1960s and 1970s, the nameplate had been absent from the brand’s portfolio since the last turbocharged 1987 Dodge Shelby Charger rolled off the production line at the Belvidere, Illinois. Now while the 1999 concept showed a more modern take to return to the original Charger’s past of rear-wheel-drive, it introduced a four-door layout to the nameplate for the first time...

Stellantis Halts Production Of It’s Jeep® Cherokee For The Rest Of October! Semiconductors Stop Production Of The Jeep Midsize Once Again... It appears that Stellantis’ Belvidere Assembly Plant in Illinois will continue to be shut down throughout the rest of the month of October due to the ongoing semiconductor shortage. Stellantis confirmed the decision earlier this week and United Auto Workers (UAW) employees were notified by their representatives. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-halts-production-of-its-jeep-cherokee-for-the-rest-of-october/

Stellantis Announces Plans To Reorganize Its Italian Manufacturing Operations! Maserati Models Will Make Move! Stellantis announced earlier this week, a massive realignment of its Italian operations as the automaker shifts to selling more electrified vehicles. The company states the changes will help safeguard jobs and increase efficiency in the region. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-announces-plans-to-reorganize-its-italian-manufacturing-operations/

Michigan Judge Throws Out GM Lawsuit Against Former FCA Identity! The Battle Isn't Over Just Yet... A Wayne County Circuit Court judge has thrown out one of General Motors (GM) lawsuits against the former Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), which now operates under Stellantis. The lawsuit was related to the corruption scandal between several former United Auto Workers (UAW) officials and executives from the company, which GM called “fraud and unfair competition”. https://moparinsiders.com/michigan-judge-throws-out-gm-lawsuit-against-former-fca-identity/

2022 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer (WS) Models Are Now Starting To Arrive At Dealers! The Escalade & Navigator Fighter, Is Finally Here... It's been just a couple of weeks that we started to see the initial batches of 2022 Jeep® Wagoneer (WS) arriving on dealer lots across the country. The all-new Wagoneer builds on almost 30-years of heritage, premium American craftsmanship, and refinement in a true full-size SUV package offering a new level of comfort and legendary 4x4 capability. However, absent from the new WS lineup arriving on dealer lots was the more ultra-premium offering - the Grand Wagoneer. https://moparinsiders.com/2022-jeep-grand-wagoneer-ws-models-are-now-starting-to-arrive-at-dealers/

BREAKING: Stellantis Is Cutting The Second-Shift At Its Windsor Assembly Plant In 2022! Could Mean The Loss Of 1,800 Jobs... Stellantis announced late Friday afternoon to Unifor Local 444, the Canadian labor union representing the Windsor Assembly Plant (WAP) that it will be moving to a one-shift operation starting on Sunday, April 17th, 2022. The news was a shocker to the union and workers at the plant, as it could mean a loss of around 1,800 jobs. https://moparinsiders.com/breaking-stellantis-is-cutting-the-second-shift-at-its-windsor-assembly-plant-in-2022/

Stellantis Brands Are Ready For The 2021 Miami International Auto Show! Camp Jeep® Returns To Miami Beach... The Miami International Auto Show is one of the south’s most premier automotive expositions, so it’s no surprise that the Stellantis North American portfolio of brands (Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, FIAT, Jeep®, and Ram) will be showcased in a variety of displays and interactive experiences like the popular Camp Jeep off-road experience. It will be one of the first times, that the public will have a hands-on chance to see and experience the newest Jeep vehicles that have been launched recently. So what will Stellantis bring to the event...

The HELLEPHANT In The Room – 1968 Dodge “Dumbo Charger”! This Charger Is Ready To Fly... When you hear the name “Dumbo”, your brain might automatically gravitate to thinking about the 1941 Walt Disney classic film about an elephant that is ridiculed for its oversized ears. But when it comes to Mopars, there is one elephant that no one will be making fun of. Nicknamed “Dumbo”, this 1968 Dodge Charger might be one of the meanest builds we have ever seen. https://moparinsiders.com/the-hellephant-in-the-room-1968-dodge-dumbo-charger/

Just How Rare Was The 2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Daytona 50th Anniversary Edition? Here Are The Production Numbers... In late 2019, the Dodge brand released a trio of new 2020 Dodge Charger Widebody models. This included the limited 2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Daytona 50th Anniversary Edition, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the iconic 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona. Just like the 1969 model, Dodge produced only 501 units of the performance muscle … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/just-how-rare-was-the-2020-dodge-charger-srt-hellcat-widebody-daytona-50th-anniversary-edition/

Jeep® Releases Its Brazilian Q3 2021 Results And Its Quite Impressive: Brazil Loves Its Jeep Vehicles... Brazil has been the Jeep® brand’s second-largest global market behind the United States for some time now. Despite a global semiconductor shortage that is plaguing the automotive industry and ongoing pandemic restrictions, Jeep continues to achieve success in the Brazilian market. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-releases-its-brazilian-q3-2021-results-and-its-quite-impressive/

Dodge Mexico Opens Up Pre-Orders For Initial 500 Units Of The All-New Dodge Journey! Special Insurance, Warranty Extension, And Finance Options Are Included With Pre-Orders... Dodge Mexico has opened up pre-ordering for its all-new 2022 Dodge Journey. The pre-ordering is open to the initial batch of 500 units and requires a deposit of $25,000 MXN (or about $1,200 USD). Those first 500 units will include special benefits such as… Free insurance for the first year or warranty extension Mopar Vehicle Protection at no cost for up to 5 years or 100,000 kilometers (or about 62,140 miles), whichever comes first. Financing plans, with special interest rates. The first deliveries will take place at the end of October...

RECALL: Ram Trucks Brazil Issues Two New Recalls For Ram 2500 Laramie Pickups! Side Curtain Airbags & Software Updates... Ram Trucks has issued two recalls for its Ram 2500 Laramie models in the Brazilian marketplace. One recall is for side curtain airbags, while the other is about a software update for engine calibration to the 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel. https://moparinsiders.com/recall-ram-trucks-brazil-issues-two-new-recalls-for-ram-2500-laramie-pickups/

Mopar Teases Upcoming Concepts For 2021 SEMA Show! Less Than A Month Till The SEMA Show... Yesterday, the Mopar brand released a series of concept sketches of a new series of customized vehicles for the upcoming 2021 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, which is scheduled for November 2nd through the 5th in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Las Vegas Convention Center. https://moparinsiders.com/mopar-teases-upcoming-concepts-for-2021-sema-show/

Pricing For 2022 Jeep® Grand Cherokee Lineup Will Get A Significant Hike! Both Two- And Three-Row Models Will Get Price Increases... It was nearly 30 years ago, the Jeep® Grand Cherokee began its legacy as the most-awarded SUV in history. After four groundbreaking generations, the newest iteration kicked off with the first-ever three-row variant called the Grand Cherokee L (WL75). The introduction of a three-row model answered a lot of Grand Cherokee enthusiasts calls for a larger model offering more passenger room. But, it wasn't until September 29th that we finally got to see the two-row Grand Cherokee (WL74) offering that ultimately replaces the previous (WK2) generation...

Ram Trucks Reduces The Complexity Of Its 2022 Ram 1500 Lineup! Quad Cab Models Are Only Available On Tradesman & Big Horn Trims... As the RAM brand gears up for the production launch of its 2022 Ram 1500 pickup, our sister site 5thGenRams.com is now learning about the new methods that RAM is taking to ensure that production remains intact as the current semiconductor shortage continues. This includes RAM’s plan to reduce the complexity of its offerings for several models. So what can we expect? https://moparinsiders.com/ram-trucks-reduces-the-complexity-of-its-2022-ram-1500-lineup/

More Details Drop On The New 2022 Fiat Pulse Crossover! Vehicle Will Make Official Debut On October 19th... Thanks to our good friends at the Brazilian automotive site Autos Segredos, we are learning more details surrounding the launch of the all-new 2022 Fiat Pulse. Known internally as “Project 363”, it wasn’t until recently that FIAT unveiled the vehicle production name after fans voted for it on social media. The Pulse is the FIAT Brazil brand’s first compact crossover and is mechanically linked to the popular Argo small hatchback and the Cronos sedan. https://moparinsiders.com/more-details-drop-on-the-new-2022-fiat-pulse-crossover/

“Back To The Future – Part II” Movie Inspires Latest Ad Campaign For Wrangler 4xe In Korea! New 3D Advertising Is Quite Eye-Catching... The 2021 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited 4xe is undoubtedly the most capable, technically advanced, and eco-friendly Wrangler ever. Its plug-in electric (PHEV) powertrain allows up to 21 miles (or about 34 kilometers) of nearly silent, zero-emission, electric-only propulsion, making it commuter-friendly as an all-electric daily driver without range anxiety and the most capable and eco-friendly Jeep vehicle off-road – combined with the open-air freedom that only Jeep Wrangler offers. https://moparinsiders.com/back-to-the-future-part-ii-movie-inspires-latest-ad-campaign-for-wrangler-4xe-in-korea/

Stellantis Makes $229 Million Investment In Kokomo, For PHEV & mHEV Transmissions! Helps To Push Stellantis' Electrified Future In Motion... Stellantis announced earlier this week, that it would invest a total of $229 million in three of its Kokomo, Indiana, plants to help the company reach its goal of achieving 40% low-emission vehicle sales in the U.S. by 2030. This announcement, which will retain 662 jobs, comes three months after the company laid out its long-term electrification strategy, where it committed to investing $35 billion through 2025 in electrification and software. Stellantis Head of Powertrain Operations, Brad Clark made the announcement during an event at the Kokomo Transmission Plant attended by Indiana Governor...