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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 SS/T Roars Onto the Auction Block Low-Mileage Mopar Muscle Truck Channels ’90s Attitude on BaT Back in the ’90s, Dodge made a bold move in the truck world—injecting muscle car attitude into a full-size pickup. After the 1996 Dodge Ram Indy 500 Official Truck turned heads with its Viper-inspired stripes and brawny 5.9-liter V8, Dodge followed it up in 1997 with something even more widely available but no less aggressive: the Ram 1500 SS/T, or Super Sport Truck. https://moparinsiders.com/1997-dodge-ram-1500-ss-t-roars-onto-the-auction-block/

Ram Society Launches in Argentina to Bring Owners Together New Loyalty Platform Rewards Ram Owners with Exclusive Perks and Off-Road Experiences Ram Argentina is rolling out a brand-new loyalty platform called Ram Society, designed to bring Ram truck owners closer to the brand—and to each other. With the slogan “The power to belong,” the program is all about creating a tight-knit, enthusiastic Ram community across the country. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-society-launches-in-argentina-to-bring-owners-together/

1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Convertible Pilot Car Heads to Auction First 440 Six Pack Convertible, 1 of 61 Made If you’re a Mopar fan or a muscle car collector, this is the kind of car you dream about. On Saturday, July 26th, 2025, a piece of Dodge history is rolling across the Mecum Harrisburg auction block—a 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Convertible Pilot Car, believed to be the first 440 Six Pack convertible ever produced. https://moparinsiders.com/1970-dodge-challenger-r-t-convertible-pilot-car-heads-to-auction/

Dodge Desperately Needs a New FWD Passenger Car A Turbocharged Comeback Under $35K Could Win Back Young Buyers Dodge has muscle cars, SUVs, and electric performance, but what it doesn’t have is a true entry-level car that speaks to younger drivers or people who just want something fast, fun, and affordable. It’s time for Dodge to build a new front-wheel-drive (FWD) car that revives the spirit of the old Avenger and Stratus, but with modern power and attitude. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-desperately-needs-a-new-fwd-passenger-car/

Stellantis Shareholders Back New CEO Antonio Filosa 99.2% Vote Confirms Filosa's Leadership at July EGM Stellantis has officially confirmed Antonio Filosa as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following a resounding vote of confidence during the company’s 2025 Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on July 18 in Amsterdam. Filosa’s appointment to the Board of Directors and as an executive director was approved by an overwhelming 99.2% of shareholders in attendance. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-shareholders-back-new-ceo-antonio-filosa/

Jeep® Add Two New Wagoneer Models For 2025 Limited and Super Trims Bring More Style, Features, and Value Jeep is expanding its full-size SUV lineup with two new special edition trims for 2025: the Wagoneer Limited and Wagoneer Super. Each one caters to a different type of buyer, but both deliver more standard features, bolder styling, and serious capability. And yes, both are still built with that go-anywhere Jeep DNA. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-add-two-new-wagoneer-models-for-2025/

One-of-One 1969 HEMI® Charger 500 Set for Mecum Auction Only White and Red HEMI Charger 500 Known to Exist Crossing the Block July 26th When it comes to legendary Mopar muscle, it doesn’t get much more serious than this. Crossing the block at Mecum Harrisburg 2025 on Saturday, July 26th, is one of the rarest aero cars Chrysler ever built — a 1969 Dodge HEMI® Charger 500, and not just any version. This is a factory J-Code HEMI car, 1 of only 67 produced, and the only known example finished in White with a Red interior, according to the Chrysler Registry. https://moparinsiders.com/one-of-one-1969-hemi-charger-500-set-for-mecum-auction/

Stellantis Supercharges Moroccan Plant to Build More EVs and Hybrids Kenitra Facility Set to Double Output, Build New EV Tuk-Tuk, and Add Hybrid Engine Production Stellantis is ramping things up in a big way at its Kenitra Assembly Plant in Morocco. The automaker announced plans on Wednesday to more than double the plant’s production capacity—from around 230,000 vehicles per year to 535,000. The move would also add around 3,100 new jobs. That’s a big leap, especially for a plant that only opened in June 2019. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-supercharges-moroccan-plant-to-build-more-evs-and-hybrids/

Twin-Turbo “Chief” Cherokee Set to Shake Up Mecum Harrisburg Custom 1975 Jeep SUV Blends Classic Style with LS-Powered Street Muscle There’s no shortage of wild custom Jeep® builds out there, but every now and then, one comes along that completely redefines expectations. Nicknamed “Chief”, this one-of-a-kind 1975 Jeep Cherokee is far from your typical off-road crawler or trail-happy classic. Built by the talented team at Weaver Customs in West Jordan, Utah, this full-size SUV is a purpose-built street machine—and it’s rolling across the auction block at Mecum Harrisburg 2025 on Friday, July 25th. https://moparinsiders.com/twin-turbo-chief-cherokee-set-to-shake-up-mecum-harrisburg/

Jeep® Mexico Releases Wrangler Rubicon JOOSE Limited Edition Only 60 Units Will Be Produced For The Mexican Marketplace... Jeep® Mexico just dropped something bold, bright, and seriously exclusive—the 2025 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon JOOSE. Drenched in a new, attention-grabbing exterior color called “JOOSE,” this special Rubicon is limited to just 60 units, making it one of the rarest Wrangler editions ever offered in Mexico. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-mexico-releases-wrangler-rubicon-joose-limited-edition/

Chrysler CEO Outlines Bold Future at Chrysler Carlisle Nationals Talks SRT Revival, New Models, and Affordable Cars Are In The Works Chrysler fans at this year’s Carlisle Chrysler Nationals got a rare and exciting opportunity to hear straight from Chrysler CEO Chris Feuell about what’s next for the brand. In a candid fireside chat-style Q&A, Feuell touched on everything from performance vehicles to affordability—laying out a vision that shows Chrysler is far from done. https://moparinsiders.com/chrysler-ceo-outlines-bold-future-at-chrysler-carlisle-nationals/

Ram 1500 RHO Returns for 2026 with Familiar Power, Style, and Price New Colors Highlight an Unchanged Price for Ram’s Off-Road Halo Truck The Ram 1500 RHO is back for 2026, and to everyone’s surprise, it’s holding the line on price. That’s right, despite the recent wild fluctuations in the truck market, the RHO maintains its base U.S. Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) at $69,995, identical to that of the 2025 model. With everything going up these days, it’s refreshing to see a high-performance off-road pickup stand firm. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-1500-rho-returns-for-2026-with-familiar-power-style-and-price/

2025 Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon 2-Door Now Available in Argentina New Turbocharged Wrangler Brings Legendary Off-Road Performance to South America Jeep® Argentina has officially opened ordering for the highly anticipated 2025 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (JL) 2-Door, equipped with the turbocharged 2.0-liter Hurricane4 I4 engine. Imported directly from the Toledo North Assembly Plant in Ohio, this iconic off-roader comes with a premium price tag of $119,990 USD, or approximately ARS 109,000,000, making it one of the most upscale Jeep offerings in the Argentine market. https://moparinsiders.com/2025-jeep-wrangler-rubicon-2-door-now-available-in-argentina/

2026 Ram 1500 Pickups Are Rolling Into Dealer Lots HEMI® Returns Soon, But Pentastar and HURRICANE-Powered Trucks Are Here Now The wait is over—well, almost. The 2026 Ram 1500 (DT) pickups are officially landing on dealer lots across the country. While all eyes may be on the return of the legendary 5.7-liter HEMI® V8, the first wave of trucks showing up right now are powered by either the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 with eTorque, or one of the two flavors of the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter HURRICANE I6—standard-output (S/O) or high-output (H/O). https://moparinsiders.com/2026-ram-1500-pickups-are-rolling-into-dealer-lots/

Stellantis Pulls Plug on Hydrogen Van Plans No Mid-Term Future for Hydrogen Tech as Stellantis Doubles Down on EVs and Hybrids In a major shift for its future product strategy, Stellantis has officially announced it’s discontinuing its hydrogen fuel cell development program. The move puts an end to the company’s plans to launch hydrogen-powered Pro One commercial vans in Europe, which were slated to enter series production this summer at plants in Hordain, France, and Gliwice, Poland. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-pulls-plug-on-hydrogen-van-plans/

1986 Dodge Ram 50 Sport 4×4 Stuns With Show-Quality Restoration Rare Compact Pickup Gets Rotisserie Rebuild, Blending JDM Roots with Classic Mopar Charm If there’s one thing I’ve learned about the car world, it’s this: every vehicle has its fan base. Even the forgotten ones. Case in point: the 1986 Dodge Ram 50 Sport 4×4 currently for sale by Vanguard Motor Sales in Plymouth, Michigan. It’s not a Charger, it’s not a Road Runner, and no, it doesn’t have a V8 under the hood. But what it does have is a jaw-dropping, nut-and-bolt, rotisserie restoration that turns this little truck into the best Ram 50 on the planet. No exaggeration. https://moparinsiders.com/1986-dodge-ram-50-sport-4x4-stuns-with-show-quality-restoration/

Mopar Expands Accessories Lineup with All-New Affiliated Program Over 1,000 New Accessories Now Available for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, and Ram Mopar is taking customization to a whole new level. The parts, accessories, and service arm of Stellantis just launched its all-new Mopar Affiliated Accessories Program, bringing more than 1,000 new aftermarket accessory options to U.S. Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, and Ram customers. https://moparinsiders.com/mopar-expands-accessories-lineup-with-all-new-affiliated-program/

Sorry guys, been a busy few days driving home from the Chrysler Carlisle Nationals. Forgot I wrote this up and forgot to schedule it... Dodge Postpones Production Of The 2026 Hornet Tariff Troubles Put Future of Italy-Built Crossover in Question Dodge is tapping the brakes on the 2026 model year production of its Hornet compact crossover to “assess the effects of U.S. tariff policies,” according to a report from Automotive News. The unexpected move comes as Stellantis, Dodge’s parent company, navigates the financial hit of a 25% import tax on vehicles built outside the U.S.—a tariff that directly affects the Italy-built Hornet. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-postpones-production-of-the-2026-hornet/

Ram Rampage Keeps Brazil Charging Ahead Compact Pickup Leads the Brand’s Growth South of the Equator When it comes to momentum in Brazil, no Ram product is doing more of the heavy lifting right now than the Ram Rampage. Ram closed out the first half of 2025 with solid gains in one of South America’s most competitive markets—and it’s the Rampage that’s driving the brand forward. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-rampage-keeps-brazil-charging-ahead/

12K-Mile 2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10 Commemorative Edition Rare Performance Pickup Hits BringATrailer Website... If you’re a fan of high-performance trucks and rare Mopar builds, this 2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10 Commemorative Edition Regular Cab is a must-see. It’s No. 171 out of only 200 ever made, and with just 12,000 miles on the odometer, it’s a near-pristine example of one of Dodge’s boldest moves from the early 2000s. https://moparinsiders.com/12k-mile-2005-dodge-ram-srt-10-commemorative-edition/