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Murder Suspect Gives Chase In Grand Caravan Minivan Through Metro Detroit! Chase Ends With Wild Ending... ***NOTE*** Video contains explicit language towards the end of the video that might not be safe for work. While minivans continue to be a popular choice of people mover for many American and Canadian families out there, the last generation of Dodge Grand Caravan was the best-selling offering in both countries. So with 15 million minivans on the road, it is bound that a few of the beloved family haulers would end up on the wrong side of the law. https://moparinsiders.com/murder-suspect-gives-chase-in-grand-caravan-minivan-through-metro-detroit/

Jeep® Unveils Its Updated 2022 Grand Commander (K8) Lineup For China: Is New Looks Enough To Compete In A Very Competitive Market? With the focus being on the Jeep® brand’s newest entry for the Brazilian market with the launch of the all-new seven-passenger Commander (H1), many missed the official launch of the updated 2022 Jeep Grand Commander (K8) for the Chinese market earlier this week at the 2021 Chengdu Auto Show. It marks the first revision for the seven-passenger Grand Commander since its initial debut in 2018. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-unveils-its-updated-2022-grand-commander-k8-lineup-for-china/

Ram Trucks Is Bringing The Longhorn Southfork Back, For The 2022 Model Year! Premium Western Pickup Has Even More Premium Touches... As the 2022 model year quickly approaches, our sister site 5thGenRams.com has been trying to inform our readers about the changes coming for the 2022 Ram 1500 lineup. While RAM introduced a trio of new packages over the summer which included the all-new BackCountry (Big Horn & Lone Star), G/T Package (Rebel, Canadian Sport, & Laramie), and the 10th Anniversary Edition (Limited), 5thGenRams also broke the news about RAM’s plan to reduce the complexity of its offerings for several models for 2022. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-trucks-is-bringing-the-longhorn-southfork-back-for-the-2022-model-year/

Semiconductor Shortage Idles Four Stellantis North America Assembly Plants: Sterling Heights, Belvidere, Brampton, & Windsor Go Idle... The global semiconductor shortage has dealt another huge 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. This time, the shortage is affecting production for several of the company’s most popular vehicles in North America. According to several United Auto Workers (UAW) local union websites and a report from the Automotive News, several Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, and Ram Truck vehicles will be...

SPOTTED: 2022 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer Obsidian (WS): Dark Side Of The All-New Grand Wagoneer... While there has been a lot of excitement surrounding the launch of the all-new 2022 Jeep® Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer (WS) models, there has been one vehicle in the lineup that Jeep hasn’t released much information on – the Grand Wagoneer Obsidian. https://moparinsiders.com/spotted-2022-jeep-grand-wagoneer-obsidian-ws/

Alfa Romeo Makes Huge Changes To Its 2022 Model Year Lineup! A New Marketing Strategy Leads To More Standard Content, Less Options, And Global Standardization... Thanks to our dealer connections, we are now learning more about the 2022 Alfa Romeo lineup and the changes the brand is making for its Giulia sedan and Stelvio SUV for the U.S. marketplace. According to our source, Alfa Romeo has begun a new simplified lineup marketing strategy for 2022, this consists of realigning the lineup to focus on the fastest-turning packages, and price positioning on higher trims. So what does that mean to the customer? https://moparinsiders.com/alfa-romeo-makes-huge-changes-to-its-2022-model-year-lineup/

Jeep® Unveils Its New Three-Row Commander D-SUV For Brazil: Will Slot Between Compass & Grand Cherokee... This morning we talked about the critical success that the Jeep® brand is having in Brazil, the second best-selling market for the brand behind the United States. While a majority of the success is due to the Renegade and Compass models due to the fact they are manufactured there, Jeep has continued to look at expanding its lineup in that market with other models. Recently, we saw the all-new Grand Cherokee L on public roads within Brazil. But now, Jeep has launched another all-new model, something to fill in the gap from the Compass to the Grand Cherokee which will be manufactured within the country...

What Is Under The Hood Of The Upcoming 2023 Dodge Hornet C-SUV? New Turbocharged SUV Is Coming... For the past two years, we have discussed the Dodge brand’s intentions of bringing a new performance SUV to the market to replace the gap in the lineup left by the successful but outdated Dodge Journey. As Dodge continues to boast itself as a “muscle car” brand in the United States and Canada, the American automaker is set to launch a new two-year enthusiast plan called “Never Lift” in the fourth quarter of this year. The plan is to give the public a look at the brand’s product and action plans for the next two years. One of those all-new products is a new SUV – called the Hornet...

SPOTTED: 2022 Jeep® Meridian Three-Row Has Been Caught Testing In Europe: Indian Version Of New Commander Will Debut In April... Just a few days ago, Jeep® Brazil gave us our first peek at its all-new three-row Commander (H1) D-segment SUV. While the new seven-passenger SUV is based on the Compass, it is aimed at giving the brand a true family hauler where vehicles like the three-row Grand Cherokee L might simply be out of reach for many buyers. While it is unlikely that the North American market will be able to obtain one of these new SUVs, Jeep has big plans for the new Commander on a global scale. https://moparinsiders.com/spotted-2022-jeep-meridian-three-row-has-been-caught-testing-in-europe/

HELLCAT The World: HEMI HELLCAT Hauler Goes To Auction At Mecum Dallas: 1978 Dodge D-300 Adventurer Now Packs HELLCAT Power! Over the past several years, we have seen a number of custom builds featuring the awesome supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® HELLCAT V8. It seems that everyone is throwing a HELLCAT V8 into something these days. But this might be one of our favorite builds, simply because it is in a vehicle that you would expect to see such an engine in. https://moparinsiders.com/hellcat-the-world-hemi-hellcat-hauler-goes-to-auction-at-mecum-dallas/

YouTuber Fined $53,000 For Ram 1500 TRX Jump Over Creek! Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Charges StreetSpeed717 For Jump... Designed to outperform every other production half-ton pickup on the market, the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX has been the most talked-about pickup of 2021. But back in January, one YouTuber was able to be one of the first people to get his truck delivered and it wasn’t soon after that some crazy antics began. Michael Hyssong, also known as StreetSpeed717, jumped his brand-new 2021 Ram 1500 TRX over a small creek, and damage ensued. The Ram 1500 TRX, proved that it could still run and drive as normal after the massive landing, despite damage to the front bumper, front shock reservoir mounts, a broken rear window...

This 2011 Dodge Charger Mopar ’11 Only Has 34 Miles On The Odometer! Mint Condition Limited Edition Could Be Yours... Over the last 11 years, the Mopar brand has released a limited edition each year outfitted with select high-performance parts and appearance items straight from the Mopar parts catalog. One of the most popular vehicles from the Mopar lineup was the 2011 Dodge Charger Mopar ‘11. https://moparinsiders.com/this-2011-dodge-charger-mopar-11-only-has-34-miles-on-the-odometer/

This Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Convertible Is Going To Auction Next Month! Rare Custom Challenger Convertible Will Cross The Auction Block In Dallas... The Dodge Challenger continues to be the most popular two-door muscle car on the market right now. With the quickest, fastest, and most powerful offerings in the segment, there is one thing that the Challenger doesn’t offer that the competitors do – a convertible variant. https://moparinsiders.com/this-challenger-srt-hellcat-redeye-widebody-convertible-is-going-to-auction-next-month/

Jeep® Adds New Pink Color To Its Wrangler Lineup For A Limited Time! Tuscadero Is Furious Fuschia Reborn For The Jeep Brand... With the Jeep® brand celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, the American adventure brand has been doing several limited-edition models to help build excitement and keep its lineup fresh. For the iconic Jeep Wrangler, this has meant that three iconic high-impact colors have returned from the past, for limited production runs on the legendary off-roader. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-adds-new-pink-color-to-its-wrangler-lineup-for-a-limited-time/

Three Chrysler Group Vehicles Make AutoPacific’s Vehicle Satisfaction Awards: Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep® Grand Cherokee, and Ram 1500... For the past 35 years, AutoPacific has been a future-oriented automotive marketing research and product-consulting firm that publishes a wide variety of syndicated studies on the automotive industry. With that being said, AutoPacific recently published its 2021 AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards recognizing the most satisfying vehicles on the market as rated by consumers. https://moparinsiders.com/three-chrysler-group-vehicles-make-autopacifics-vehicle-satisfaction-awards/

Ram Unveils It’s Updated ProMaster Commercial Van Series For The 2022 Model Year! Updated Powertrain, New Connectivity, All-New Interior, More Safety Features... The Ram Commerical brand has pulled back the covers on its updated Ram ProMaster for the 2022 model year. It marks the first major update for the ProMaster since the Class 2 commercial van hit the market in October 2013. Based on the successful European Fiat Ducato, the Ram ProMaster was given a North American-based powertrain amongst other small tweaks to help establish it in North America. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-unveils-its-updated-promaster-commercial-van-series-for-the-2022-model-year/

CAUGHT: 2022 Fiat Tipo 1.5-liter Turbo Mild-Hybrid: New Turbo Engine Appears To Be Coming To The Tipo Lineup... Since its original launch, the Fiat Tipo has become one of the most admired vehicles in its segment across Europe. FIAT has sold almost three-quarters of a million units since its introduction, with sales continuing to grow each year since. The Tipo continues to be an important part of the FIAT Europe lineup, with 70% of its sales coming from outside the Italian market. So with the Tipo receiving its first mid-cycle-action (MCA) or refresh this year, there seems to be a lot more promise for the C-segment offering. https://moparinsiders.com/caught-2022-fiat-tipo-1-5-liter-turbo-mild-hybrid/

Chrysler Pacifica & Jeep® Wrangler Named On “10-Best Cars For Dog Lovers”: AutoTrader Adds Pacifica & Wrangler Their Best Cars Lists... For the third consecutive year, AutoTrader is honoring the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica and the 2021 Jeep® Wrangler on its list of “10-Best Cars for Dog Lovers“. https://moparinsiders.com/chrysler-pacifica-jeep-wrangler-named-on-10-best-cars-for-dog-lovers-2/

Ram Brazil Introduces Exclusive 2021 Ram 2500 Laramie Quarter Horse Edition Special Edition: Saddle Up Once Again... The RAM brand continues to push its presence in the Brazilian marketplace with another new special-edition Ram 2500 offering for the 2021 model year. Coming hot off the successful launch of the 2021 Ram 2500 Laramie Rodeo, the 2021 Ram 2500 Laramie Quarter Horse continues the partnership between Ram Brazil and the Brazilian Quarter Horse Breeders Association (ABQM) which is celebrating its 52nd anniversary. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-brazil-introduces-exclusive-2021-ram-2500-laramie-quarter-horse-edition-special-edition/

Matt Hagan Takes Home The Wally At The Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals: Mopar Team Takes Over The Funny Car Points Lead... It was an all-Dodge final at the 39th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals with Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) pilot Matt Hagan powering the Mopar Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat to his first victory at Brainerd International Raceway by defeating fellow HEMI®-powered driver Cruz Pedregon. It was Hagan’s 38th career Wally trophy and his second win of the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season. https://moparinsiders.com/matt-hagan-takes-home-the-wally-at-the-lucas-oil-nhra-nationals/