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Dodge//SRT Brings Back SRT Black & Redline Stripe Packages For 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Lineup: Two Appearance Packages Were Only Available For A Short Time In 2020... Back in January, the Dodge//SRT brand introduced two new appearance packages for the brand’s high-performance 2020 Dodge Durango SRT. The Black Package and Redline Dual Stripe Package made their official debut at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show and were scheduled for production the following month. Unfortunately, the pandemic hit causing production to be shut down and it wasn’t until June when Dodge//SRT opened ordering for the two new packages. (read full article...)...

Maserati Shows Off Its New 2021 Quattroporte For North America: Minor Updated Styling & New Technology, Bring The Quattroporte Into The New Year... As Maserati’s flagship, the Quattroporte enters the 2021 model year with several updates. Featuring a modified front grille, a new taillamp design, and updated technology, the 2021 Maserati Quattroporte is hoping to keep the brand’s success moving forward into the new year. (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/maserati-shows-off-its-new-2021-quattroporte-for-north-america/

The 2021 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited 4xe Has Been Named “Hybrid Technology Solution of the Year”: New Electrified Wrangler Already Gaining Praise... The new 2021 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited 4xe, has been named “Hybrid Technology Solution of the Year” by the AutoTech Breakthrough Awards program. The AutoTech Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring excellence in automotive technologies, services, companies, and products. The AutoTech Breakthrough Awards program provides a forum for public recognition around the achievements of AutoTech companies and solutions in categories, including Connected Car, Electric Vehicles, Engine Tech, Automotive CyberSecurity, Sensor Technology, Traffic Tech, Vehicle Telematics, and more. (read full...

FCA CEO Mike Manley, Will Lead Operations For Americas After Stellantis Merger: Statement Sheds Light On Manley's New Role... There have been a lot of questions surrounding the upcoming 50/50 merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Peugeot S.A. (Groupe PSA). One of the biggest questions centered around the current FCA CEO, Mike Manley’s position in the new company called “Stellantis” (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/fca-ceo-mike-manley-will-lead-operations-for-americas-after-stellantis-merger/

Good move by Alfa Romeo... The Alfa Romeo brand has been pretty quiet about its 2021 model offerings for the North American market. The Italian performance brand has struggled to gain traction in the North American segment, despite hitting record sales this year. Realizing this, Alfa Romeo has revamped its 2021 model year lineup for both of its Giulia and Stelvio models starting with its entry-level offerings. https://moparinsiders.com/the-sprint-nameplate-returns-to-the-2021-alfa-romeo-giulia/

2021 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Shaker Widebody Models Have Arrived: New Buzz Model Hits Dealer Lots... Just days ago, we told you about how 2021 Dodge Challenger models were finally arriving in dealer showrooms. With the launch of the 2021 model year, Dodge has introduced two new buzz models for the popular Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody. One of those models is the 2021 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Shaker Widebody and is now arriving on dealer lots. (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/2021-dodge-challenger-r-t-scat-pack-shaker-widebody-models-have-arrived/

SPOTTED: The 2022 Jeep® Compass Limited Hits Public Roads: Chinese-Spec Model Caught In Metro Detroit... The Jeep® brand recently pulled the covers off of its mid-cycle-action (MCA) for the 2022 Jeep Compass at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition in Guangzhou, China. The 2022 model offering brings several technologies found in the brand’s more upscale models to the compact SUV, as well as a modest exterior and interior styling update. (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/spotted-the-2022-jeep-compass-limited-hits-public-roads/

2021 Ram 1500 TRX Production Begins At Sterling Heights Assembly Plant: VIN #001 Rolls Off The Assembly Line... The Ram Truck brand has announced this morning that production of the 2021 MotorTrend “Truck of the Year®” – the Ram 1500 TRX performance off-roader has begun at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (SHAP) in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Production began with VIN #001 of the quickly sold out, Launch Edition in Anvil Gray, rolling down the assembly line. The truck will be auctioned off for charity, with more details coming early next year. (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/2021-ram-1500-trx-production-begins-at-sterling-heights-assembly-plant/

We are only a week away from the debut of the mid-cycle-action (MCA) for the 2022 Jeep® Compass. While we have seen previews of the new design thanks to Chinese registration photos, we are now seeing the first teasers from the automaker themselves. In a new series of teaser images, we are finally getting a … (read full article...)

The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Limited comes into the 2021 model year, with new looks, new drivetrain options, and loads of new equipment. The Pacifica Limited used to be the top-tier in the minivan’s lineup, but with the new Pinnacle trim-level taking the reigns the Limited can focus on offering premium content in a revised package … (read full article...)

As one of the most recognized brands in the world, the Jeep® brand continues to push forward with expanding its presence globally. The iconic American automaker is trying to capitalize on certain marketplaces around the globe where it has struggled to gain market share in the past. One of those markets is the “land down … (read full article...)

We have seen pretty remarkable Dodge Challenger builds over the years. But there is one particular one that has caught our eye. This Dodge Challenger SRT-8 not only has a 6.1-liter HEMI V8 with a 426 cubic-inch stroker kit but an amazing story behind the car. Owner Darla Kimak (also known as the “HEMI Kid”), … (read full article...)

One of the most coveted awards in the automotive industry has to be Car and Driver's 10Best list. For the third consecutive time, Car and Driver combined 10Best Cars and 10Best Trucks and SUVs into a single list; Previous winners were invited to defend their place on the list and with the … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/ram-1500-makes-car-and-drivers-10best-list-for-third-straight-year/

The Jeep® brand has released two new versions of its iconic off-roader going into the 2021 model year. The two variants, couldn’t be at the opposite ends of the spectrum. One is environmental friendly with a gas/electric powertrain, while the other is a HEMI V8 performance monster. So we thought we would compare to two … (read full article...)

The shareholders of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Peugeot S.A. (Groupe PSA) are scheduled to meet virtually on January 4th, 2021 to discuss the proposed merger between the two companies. Both Brazil and European regulatory commissions have approved the deal as leaders from both companies are looking to complete the merger before the end of … (read full article...)

We have been getting hundreds of e-mails asking when Dodge//SRT would be updating its Build & Price configurator for the 2021 Dodge Durango since models are now arriving on dealer lots across the United States. Well, we are happy to report that Dodge//SRT has made its 2021 Dodge Durango Build & Price configurator now available … (read full article...)

Without a doubt, the RAM brand has the best pickup truck offerings in the market right now. We might seem biased, however, the brand has been racking up awards since the introduction of the fifth-generation 2019 Ram 1500 in January 2018. Since then, the brand has released an updated fourth-generation Ram Heavy Duty lineup which … (read full article...)

The Dodge//SRT is getting ready for the holiday season by gearing up for Black Friday by offering its “Dodge Power Dollars” program on the 2021 Dodge Durango. That’s right, Dodge is offering its $10-per-horsepower cash allowance toward the purchase of its revamped 2021 Dodge Durango which is now arriving in dealerships. But there is a … (read full article...)

For the sixth consecutive year, RAM has been named the Official Truck of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®. Originally started in 1924,  the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is the world’s largest parade and will continue on despite the ongoing global pandemic. However, this tradition will be marching on down iconic 34th Street in New York … (read full article...)

It’s Black Friday! So that means millions of people are shopping online and at retailers throughout the day. For those of you who are looking for some special for that Jeep® enthusiast in your family, the Jeep brand has now started its own official Jeep Store by Amazon. This means you can now get authentic … (read full article...)