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We all know that the Jeep® brand loves their special edition vehicles. Just the other day we taled about the return of the famed Islander nameplate on the 2021 Jeep Wrangler, which the Jeep brand is spreading the love and the beach-theme to the Renegade lineup as well. Enter the 2021 Jeep Renegade Islander, the … (read full article...)

While the limited production 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat has been catching all the attention of the media, it’s high-performance 6.4-liter (392 cubic-inch) HEMI V8 powered sibling is already arriving in dealerships. Adding the “392” to the name of the Dodge Durango SRT this year, the 2021 Dodge Durango SRT392 will offer a cheaper alternative … (read full article...)

The Jeep® brand is known for bringing numerous special edition or “buzz” models to fold across its lineup. The Jeep Renegade is no different, despite being the smallest offering for the brand. While we have talked about the Jeepster and Islander special editions that will be part of the American and Canadian markets, however, there … (read full article...)

Back in August, we broke the news about the Ram Truck brand adding another special edition appearance package for the Big Horn (also known as the Lone Star in Texas) trim-level of its Heavy Duty lineup. Fast forward a couple of months and the newest addition to the Ram Heavy Duty lineup has been hitting … (read full article...)

The one-ton Ram 3500 returns to the lineup for 2021, as the segment’s most powerful and most capable pickup thanks to an increase of power and towing capacity. Now boasting a towing capacity of 37,100 lbs. with a gooseneck hitch and a conventional hitch maximum trailer weight rating of 23,000 lbs., Ram Trucks takes back … (read full article...)

The 2021 Ram 1500 Crew Cab has earned a 2020 Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). According to IIHS, the rating applies to the Crew Cab models that come equipped with the optional Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking technology and adaptive LED projector headlamps with high-beam assist, like the Limited … (read full article...)

Article doesn't go up until tomorrow but here it is early for the forum: Last year the Ram Truck brand hit a massive milestone when they were able to finally steal the second place sales spot from the Chevrolet Silverado for the first time. Ram pickup sales were up 18% over 2018 with 633,394 Ram trucks sold in the U.S, while perennial second-place sales finisher Silverado was down 2.55% with 570,639 trucks sold. 2020 Ram 2500 Power Wagon and 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie Sport Crew Cab 4x4. (HDRams). The tide has changed through the third quarter of this year, with the Silverado taking back the second place spot ever so slightly. From January up until October, Chevrolet has sold 409,967 Silverados, compared to 402,410 Ram pickups giving...

The 2020 model year marks the end of the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider. The mid-engined sports car relaunched the Italian performance brand in the North American market back in 2015. Alfa Romeo dropped the 4C Coupe from its lineup after the 2018 model year, leaving many to wonder if the Spider model was buying time … (read full article...)

There is a lot of excitement surrounding the launch of the 2022 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer/Wagoneer (WS) models. The all-new full-size sport-utility opens up the automaker in a segment that it hadn't been competitive in since the early 1990s. While Jeep has been pretty quiet about the production variant of its new full-size segment offering, there … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/long-wheelbase-models-of-the-jeep-wagoneer-grand-wagoneer-are-coming/

Ram Trucks Brazil is celebrating after a successful launch of the 2021 Ram 1500 Rebel in the Brazilian market. The initial batch of 100 units which went on sale on Thursday, December 12th at 7:30 p.m., sold out at exactly at 1:44 p.m. on Friday, a little more than 18 hours later. To guarantee their … (read full article...)

The Ram Truck brand has been present in the Brazilian market since 2005, which is four years before it became a standalone brand separate from Dodge. While the 3/4-ton Ram 2500 Crew Cab Laramie 4×4 has been the only available vehicle in the brand’s lineup, the most recent update to the fourth-generation Heavy Duty become … (read full article...)

There is no doubt that the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX has shaken up the performance off-road market. The 702 horsepower Ram 1500 TRX is built for all-out high-speed desert running, but it can also do rock crawling putting it at the top of some pickup buyers’ must-have lists. Since it’s unveiling, a lot of potential … (read full article...)

The Jeep® brand has announced that it has started production of its new electrified 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4xe. Production of the newest Wrangler model started on Monday, December 7th, with the first dealer orders being built. The Wrangler Unlimited 4xe is the first of two new models of the Wrangler that will be produced … (read full article...)

Back in February of last year, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced its plans to invest $1.6 billion to convert two of its smaller engine plants into the future home of the next-generation 2022 Jeep® Grand Cherokee (WL) and it’s yet to be named three-row variant. The new plant was part of a $4.5 billion investment … (read full article...)

Back in August, we told you about a recall Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) had issued to an estimated 186,233 of its 2019 to 2020 Ram 1500 (DT) pickup trucks, due to a clearance issue on trucks equipped with power-adjustable pedals and the optional Mopar all-weather floor mats. The recall followed an FCA investigation launched after … (read full article...)

The Ram 1500 Classic has played a very important role in the RAM brand's portfolio, over the past two years. While the aging fourth-generation Ram half-ton offers buyers the most affordable way to get into a full-size pickup, it still proves to be competitive in today's truck market attracting some people who thought a full-size … (read full article...)

There are only 14 more days until Santa pilots his sleigh around the globe delivering toys to children who have been good during this difficult year. It was around this time two years ago that the Dodge//SRT brand presented its Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat “Redeye Express” sleigh to the public. The heavily modified 797 horsepower … (read full article...)

More than a decade has passed since the Ram Truck brand became its own independent brand. Ram has continued to expand its offerings across the globe in several markets with such success. Back in 2005, Ram launched its Ram 2500 in the Brazilian market, giving rural buyers a Heavy Duty option to perform their jobs flawlessly. Since the introduction of the revised fourth-generation Ram 2500 Laramie Crew Cab 4x4 in the Brazilian market in 2019, sales for the Heavy Duty offering has skyrocketed. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-launching-the-2021-ram-1500-in-brazil-this-week/

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Earlier this week, the LEGO Group and the Jeep® brand revealed its new model for the LEGO® Technic™ series of building kits – the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. The new model is designed to take on the iconic look and design of the most iconic off-road vehicle in the Jeep portfolio. The Technic sets are … (read full article...)