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Ram Launches It’s New ‘I’m A Ram’ Advertising Campaign: Featuring Grammy-Winning Singer & Songwriter Chris Stapleton... The Ram Truck brand is kicking off its next chapter in its ‘Built to Serve’ movement with a new campaign called ‘I’m A Ram’. The new series of commercials start this week and feature music from five-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Chris Stapleton. “Class-leading features and industry recognitions continue to validate our dedication to redefining … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/ram-launches-its-new-im-a-ram-advertising-campaign/

We Take A Look At The 2021 Dodge Durango SXT & SXT Plus: A Durango That Won't Break The Bank... While the 2021 Dodge Durango has been one of the most talked-about vehicles for the 2021 model year. While most attention has been focused on the limited production run of the 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat, the more affordable models have been overshadowed. This includes the entry-level Durango SXT. For those of us working on … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/we-take-a-look-at-the-2021-dodge-durango-sxt-sxt-plus/

MILESTONE: Tychy Assembly Plant Builds Its 2.5 Millionth Fiat 500: Fiat 500 Hybrid Marks The Milestone... Stellantis’ Tychy Assembly Plant in Poland celebrated producing its 2.5 millionth modern day Fiat 500 or “Cinquecento” on Monday. Since the debut of the first generation in 1957, over 6.7 million 500 units have been sold worldwide. This serves as a confirmation of the extent to which the Fiat icon has become part of the … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/milestone-tychy-assembly-plant-builds-its-2-5-millionth-fiat-500/

Stellantis Kicks Off Production Of GSE “Firefly” Turbo Engines In Betim: Betim Is Now Largest Powertrain Production Plant In Latin America... This past week, Stellantis kicked off production of its Global Small Engine (GSE) turbo engine family at the company’s newest production plant located at the Fiat Automotive Complex in Betim, Minas Gerais (MG), Brazil. The production launch was celebrated with Stellantis CEO, Carlos Tavares, Head of the Americas, Mike Manley, and Antonio Filosa, Stellantis’ COO … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-kicks-off-production-of-gse-firefly-turbo-engines-in-betim/

It’s Here! 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Models Are Arriving At Dealers: Limited-Edition 710 Horsepower Three-Row SUV Is Here... After years of waiting, they are finally here. The first batch of 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat models is starting to arrive in dealer showrooms. The Durango SRT Hellcat is the most powerful SUV ever, delivering 710 horsepower and 645 lb.-ft. of torque from the proven supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® Hellcat V8 engine and is being built alongside its corporate sibling the 2021 Jeep® Grand Cherokee Trackhawk at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit. … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/its-here-2021-dodge-durango-srt-hellcat-models-are-arriving-at-dealers/

Jeep® Gears Up For This Year’s Moab Easter Jeep Safari: All-New Battery Electric Vehicle Will Make Its Debut... The Jeep® brand will return to Moab at the end of this month for the return of the Moab Easter Jeep Safari. The news comes after last year’s event was canceled due to the start of the pandemic, forcing the Jeep brand to keep several of its concept vehicles under wraps from last year. But … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-gears-up-for-this-years-moab-easter-jeep-safari/

Once again, thanks to our friends at Abbotsford Chrysler I had the opportunity to review the 2018 Ram 1500 Rebel. What makes this particular Rebel special, is the fact that it has a dealer installed 4-inch BDS lift kit and is riding on 20-inch Fuel wheels with 35×12.50R20 tires. Lift kits for air suspension equipped Rams … (read full article...)

Last month we added a new vehicle to the MoparInsiders fleet, and now it’s time to show it to all of you. With the rise of popularity of off-roading and off-the-grid exploration, we wanted to get in on the fun, too, enter our new 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. While I haven’t really publicly admitted … (read full article...)

RAM Quietly Introduces Power Wagon Off-Road Package For Its 2021 Models: Adding Bead-Lock Wheels & New Rock Rails To Lineup... The new 2021 Ram 2500 Power Wagon 75th Anniversary Edition has answered a lot of enthusiasts’ demands for a more luxury-oriented version of the most capable off-road pickup on the market. The new special edition package not only adds more luxury content to the Power Wagon but several new features not pervious offered on the … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/ram-quietly-introduces-power-wagon-off-road-package-for-its-2021-models/

Maserati Takes Its MC20 Super SportsCar Cold-Weather Testing: Fine Tuning Continues... The Maserati brand continues to tease its all-new mid-engined MC20 super sportscar as Stellantis engineers continue to fine-tune the vehicle. Last week, we showed you pictures of the MC20 in light camouflage testing at the famed Autodromo di Modena Circuit in Italy. Now, the premium Italian brand has taken its new halo car to the … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/maserati-takes-its-mc20-super-sportscar-cold-weather-testing/

CAUGHT: Jeep® Is Testing The Three-Row Grand Cherokee L In Brazil: Looks Like The Three-Row Grand Cherokee Might Be Headed To South America... The 2021 Jeep® Grand Cherokee L (WL) is expanding the most award-winning SUV nameplate by offer a three-row option for the first time. The three-row variant is part of a trio of offerings that the Jeep brand plan on showcasing under the Grand Cherokee nameplate, with two-row and electrified variants coming later this fall. But, … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/caught-jeep-is-testing-the-three-row-grand-cherokee-l-in-brazil/

This Ram 1500 May Be The Ram Brand’s Best-Kept Secret: Tradesman Sport, Offers Good Looks On A Budget... While the 2021 Ram 1500 continues to be the most luxurious full-size pickup in the segment, prices for the Ram 1500 can easily reach $60,000 USD without checking off every option. But there are still a number of truck buyers who could care less about all the bells and whistles and just want a durable, … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/this-ram-1500-may-be-the-ram-brands-best-kept-secret/

Seven Stellantis Vehicles Make Car And Driver’s Editors’ Choice List: Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Ram, & Jeep® Brands Make The Cut... Car and Driver magazine has released their annual Editors’ Choice honors list. With more than 400 new cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans to choose from in 2021, 7 vehicles from the Stellantis North America portfolio made the cut. The Editors’ Choice list covers 96 vehicles over 32 market segments. Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Ram, and Jeep® brands all had vehicles represented in the list (sorry, Dodge and FIAT fans). So which vehicles made the cut from the Stellantis brands? Let’s take a look… … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/seven-stellantis-vehicles-make-car-and-drivers-editors-choice-list/

YouTuber Faces 18 Criminal Charges Over Ram 1500 TRX Antics: State of Pennsylvania Issues Charges For Antics Done With TRX... 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. The performance off-roader has 13-inches of suspension travel as well as a supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® HELLCAT V8 under its hood pumping out 702 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft. of torque. While it … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/youtuber-faces-18-criminal-charges-over-ram-1500-trx-antics/

Alfa Romeo USA Relaunches Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Website: Mopar Reconditioned Vehicles Are Now Easier To Find... The Alfa Romeo brand has announced that it has launched an updated version of its certified pre-owned vehicles (CPOV) website. The CPOV website allows prospective buyers to easily locate, research and purchase late-model certified pre-owned Alfa Romeo vehicles, all from the comfort of their home. The announcement comes as a recent shift to provide more … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/alfa-romeo-usa-relaunches-certified-pre-owned-vehicle-website/

This Dodge Durango Harkens Back To Its Power Wagon Roots: One-Of-A-Kind Dodge Durango Available On eBay! We have seen a number of crazy Dodge Durango builds over the years, but this may be one of the most outlandish. When it debuted in 2004, the 2004 to 2006 Dodge Durango (ND) was touted to channel “the design DNA of the original 1946 Dodge Power Wagon through its drop fender design and powerful grille”. One particular Dodge Durango on eBay! has proven has taken that quote to the extreme. … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/this-dodge-durango-harkens-back-to-its-power-wagon-roots/

CAUGHT: “Trail Rated” 2022 Jeep® Grand Cherokee Trailhawk: Two-Row Grand Cherokee Will Get New "Trail Rated" Model... Recently the Jeep® brand unveiled its all-new three-row Grand Cherokee L lineup. Grand Cherokee fans were soon to point out that the popular off-road-oriented Trailhawk trim-level was absent from the Grand Cherokee L’s offerings. It left many questioning if the fifth-generation would ditch its “Trail Rated” Trailhawk model in favor of the luxury-oriented Overland with … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/caught-trail-rated-2022-jeep-grand-cherokee-trailhawk/

RAM’s “Long-Hauler” Concept Is The Ultimate Cross Country Hauler: Towing, Comfort, & Range... Back in February, we briefly about the growing occupation of expediting or “hot shot trucking”. While there are several different options now available to the commercial trucking world, not many people realize that RAM was actually working on building a truck for those who haul heavy loads across the country... https://moparinsiders.com/rams-long-hauler-concept-is-the-ultimate-cross-country-hauler/

Ram Has Ended Some Of Its Low-Production Colors For 2021 Heavy Duty Models: Several Colors Have Been Cut... When it comes to the pickup truck market, manufacturers seem to offer more and more choices each year. While the 2021 Ram Heavy Duty and Chassis Cab lineup offer more choices than ever before, there are additional color options for those who choose certain trim levels and who are willing to custom order their trucks.… (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/ram-ends-production-of-certain-low-production-colors-for-2021-heavy-duty-models/

Meet The Ultra-Premium 2022 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer: Fully-Loaded Will Set You Back $111,000 USD... The 2022 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer marks the rebirth of the classic nameplate of the premium American icon. The newest vision of the Grand Wagoneer is a more modern expression than the original premium SUV that we all know and love. While some Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer traditionalist will struggle to find that connection between the … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/meet-the-ultra-premium-2022-jeep-grand-wagoneer/