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Could This Jeep® “Junior”-Based Pickup Design Take On Ford’s Maverick? Digital Designer Shows Potential Of New All-Electric Jeep SUV... Last week, during Stellantis’ “Dare Forward 2030” strategic plan presentation, Carlos Tavares, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Stellantis, revealed images of the first-ever 100% battery-electric Jeep® SUV, as the brand continues its global initiatives toward the full electrification of its SUV portfolio. The unnamed vehicle (internally known as the Jeep Junior), will officially be launched in the first half of next year. https://moparinsiders.com/could-this-jeep-junior-based-pickup-design-take-on-fords-maverick/

Could This Be What The 2024 Ram 1500 BEV Will Look Like? Digital Artist Transforms TRX Into Next-Generation Ram 1500 BEV... Love it or hate it, the automotive industry has embraced electrification to combat the global upshift in emission restrictions. The Ram Truck brand has made it no secret that it plans to enter the electrified pickup truck market by 2024, with its upcoming Ram 1500 BEV or battery-electric vehicle. The American automaker has also said, that the Ram 1500 BEV will be accompanied by a new Range Electric Paradigm Breaker (REPB) model. The REPB will feature everything from the BEV truck but will have an internal combustion engine (ICE) on board to help recharge that system to extended the vehicle’s range and cut down...

READY TO WORK: Meet The Updated 2023 Ram ProMaster Lineup! New Exterior Styling, More Technology, Roll Up Door Option, & Even Taller Roof Option... The Ram Commercial brand surprised the attendance at the National Truck Equipment Association’s (NTEA) Work Truck Week trade show in Indianapolis, Indiana this morning, by introducing its updated full-size 2023 Ram ProMaster. After updating the powertrain and interior for the 2022 model year, Ram has now updated what most have criticized to be the weak point of the ProMaster – it’s exterior styling. https://moparinsiders.com/ready-to-work-meet-the-updated-2023-ram-promaster-lineup/

What Is Ram’s Upcoming Range Electric Paradigm Breaker (REPB) Pickup? Ram CEO Interview With Autoblog Sheds Some Light On Upcoming Propulsion System... Since Stellantis’ EV Day 2021 presentation, the Ram brand has been pushing around a new electrified term that not many people have understood – Range Electric Paradigm Breaker (REPB). But thanks to the automotive online publication Autoblog and an interview with Ram CEO Mike Koval Jr., at the Chicago Auto Show, we are truly understanding what REPB will mean for the Ram Truck brand. https://moparinsiders.com/what-is-rams-upcoming-range-electric-paradigm-breaker-repb-pickup/

Jeep® To Introduce New GME-T6 H.O. Engine In New York, Next Month! Turbocharged 3.0-liter Inline-Six-Cylinder Is Almost Here... As a premium extension of the Jeep® brand, the Grand Wagoneer marks the return of a premium American icon. So what better vehicle to introduce one of the most anticipated new propulsion systems in recent decades from the Chrysler Group. The all-new turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder, known internally as the “GME-T6” will make its world debut this month at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). The new GME-T6 is part of the Stellantis Global Medium Engine family and is the first inline-six-cylinder to find itself under the hood of a Jeep product since the discontinuation of the legendary...

BACK TO THE BADLANDS: Tuscany Motor Company’s Ram 2500 “Badlands” Pickup! 6-Inch Lift, FOX Shocks, 22-Inch Wheels, & More Aggressive Appearance... Located in South Dakota, the Badlands is one of the most ruggedly beautiful places in all the United States. The area is known for its dramatic landscapes, layered rock formations, towering spires, and steep canyons. One of the animals that call the Badlands its home, is the Bighorn Sheep (also known as a Ram). Hince, a perfect name for a special lineup of lifted special edition Ram pickups from Tuscany Motor Company. https://moparinsiders.com/back-to-the-badlands-tuscany-motor-companys-ram-2500-badlands-pickup/

AUCTION: “1 Of 1” Dodge Viper GTC In Heritage Blue Is Ready To Be Yours! This Eye-Catching Color, Was Part Of The Viper "1 Of 1" Program... Back in 2016, the Dodge//SRT brand introduced a new “1 of 1” customization program for its beloved Viper nameplate. The program introduced more than 50 million unique configurations with the introduction of matte-finish paint across all exterior colors and stripes. Customers can choose from more than 16,000 unique paint colors and more than 48,000 unique stripe combinations from the 1 of 1 customization program, for a true one-of-a-kind, hand-built American supercar. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-1-of-1-dodge-viper-gtc-in-heritage-blue-is-ready-to-be-yours/

SPECIAL EDITION: Meet The 2022 Maserati MC Edition Lineup! Sorry North America, You Have To Sit This One Out... Known for its special edition models globally, the Maserati brand released another limited edition series for its current trio of offerings (Ghibli, Levante, and Quattroporte) called the MC or “Maserati Corse”. The new MC Edition celebrates the Italian marque’s performance and racing spirit. https://moparinsiders.com/special-edition-meet-the-2022-maserati-mc-edition-lineup/

FIAT Gives Japan Its Own Limited Edition Giallissima Model! "Happy Yellow" Makes Us Ready For Spring... The FIAT brand is looking to take Japan by storm. Just before the Italian marque releases its award-winning third-generation all-electric 500e onto the Japanese marketplace, it is unveiling a limited edition model of its beloved second-generation 500. https://moparinsiders.com/fiat-gives-japan-its-own-limited-edition-giallissima-model/

Stellantis Gives Us A Sneak Peek At The Upcoming Jeep® Junior Mini-Compact SUV! Vehicle Will Be Available In EMEA... In a surprising move during Stellantis’ “Strategic Plan” presentation, CEO Carlos Tavares showed a couple of slides showcasing a new Jeep® battery-electric vehicle (BEV). The new BEV will slot below the globally popular Renegade model and will ultimately bring an even more affordable electric vehicle offering to the masses. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-gives-us-a-sneak-peek-at-the-upcoming-jeep-junior-mini-compact-suv/

NHRA Has Now Legalized The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon! New Rule Change Allows For New Wave Of Sub-10-Second Vehicles To Run In Competition... When the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon was launched back in April 2017, the Dodge//SRT brand boasted that the limited-edition 840-horsepower, supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® Demon V8-powered muscle car was quick that it was “too fast for the strip” and banned by the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). Although that was a clever gimmick from the American performance brand, the car was never banned from competition. Instead, it simply did not comply with NHRA rules due to the lack of safety for its NHRA-certified 9.65-second run...

Dodge “Temporarily” Dumps 6-Speed Manual From Challenger SRT HELLCAT Lineup! No Timeline On When It Will Return... As the automotive world presses forward, manual transmission offerings are becoming more of a rarity in the North American market. While many vehicles have abandoned the traditional stick shift, there are a few vehicles that have continued to build models with them. One of those vehicles has been the beloved Dodge Challenger. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-temporarily-dumps-6-speed-manual-from-challenger-srt-hellcat-lineup/

2022 Ram 1500 Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Rating For 2022! Ram Crew Cab Upper Trim Levels Get Top Ratings... The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has given the 2022 Ram 1500 (DT) pickup its TOP SAFETY PICK rating. The rating applies to those Ram 1500 models equipped with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) technology and adaptive LED projector headlamps with high-beam assist, and it reprises the truck’s performance from 2020 and 2021. https://moparinsiders.com/2022-ram-1500-earns-iihs-top-safety-pick-rating-for-2022/

Stellantis Teases 2024 Ram 1500 BEV’s New Design Direction! Should Be Best-In-Class For Range, Towing, Payload, & Charge Time... The Ram brand has made it no secret as of late, that it will bring an all-electric half-ton pickup to market in 2024. Over the past month, Ram has released its new “Ram Revolution” program, which serves as a hub to provide consumers with a closer connection with the brand and its electric-vehicle (EV) philosophy, meaningful updates with unique visuals, content, and an ongoing dialogue that will include the opportunity to provide input as Ram EV trucks are developed. This includes vehicles beyond just the Ram 1500 BEV. This morning, Stellantis held its “Drive Forward 2030” presentation and we were treated...

AUCTION: This Beautiful 1970 Dodge Charger HEMI R/T Will Go To Auction In March! Powered By A Built 511 Cubic-Inch HEMI Stroker V8... One of the most iconic cars during the “muscle car” era, has to be the Dodge Charger. Dodge’s B-body coupe was the star of several car-related television shows and movies and is easily one of the most recognized vehicles of the period. Whilst we have seen some awesome resto-rod Dodge Charger builds over the past couple of years, there are some that prefer their cars to have that same look and appeal as they did when they rolled off of the assembly line. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-this-beautiful-1970-dodge-charger-hemi-r-t-will-go-to-auction-in-march/

Stellantis Has 71 Employees In Ukraine As The Russian Continue To Invade! Stellantis Has Been In Contact With Them, But Has Lost Contact With 3 Of Them Since Yesterday... This morning during its “Strategic Plan” press conference, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares kicked off the event by talking about the 71 company Ukrainian employees, who are stuck inside their country during the invasion by Russia. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-has-71-employees-in-ukraine-as-the-russian-continue-to-invade/

FIAT Brazil Cuts Its Strada Double Cab Entry-Level Model For The 2022 Model Year! Cabin Plus (Regular Cab) Is Only Configuration Available On Entry-Level Endurance Model... The Brazilian-built Fiat Strada subcompact pickup has become a sales phenomenon in the Latin American marketplace. You would think with such a successful formula, FIAT would leave Strada’s lineup alone. However, FIAT has eliminated its Double Cab (Crew Cab) entry-level Endurance model from Strada’s lineup for 2022. https://moparinsiders.com/fiat-brazil-cuts-its-strada-double-cab-entry-level-model-for-the-2022-model-year/

CAUGHT: Fully-Camouflaged Ram 1500 Classic In Brazil! Fourth-Generation Ram 1500 Could Find Its Way To Brazilian Market... The Ram 1500 Classic (DS) continues to prove itself as an integral part of the Ram Truck lineup in the North American marketplace, thanks to its affordability. But outside of North America, the Ram 1500 Classic is offered in several markets globally, from Australia to Argentina, and continues to sell fairly well. https://moparinsiders.com/caught-fully-camouflaged-ram-1500-classic-in-brazil/

Jeep® Wagoneer Models With The Advanced All-Terrain Group Are Arriving In Dealer Inventories! It May Not Be Trail Rated, But Its The Most Off-Road Ready Full-Size SUV Out There... When you think of the Jeep® brand, you usually think about off-road capability. But while the new 2022 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer (WS) are often thought of as a premium extension of the Jeep brand, many people forget that the off-road capability extends to those vehicles. That is even without having the brand’s “Trail Rated” badge on their fenders. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-wagoneer-models-with-the-advanced-all-terrain-group-are-arriving-in-dealer-inventories/

How Many 2022 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited High Tide Models Will Be Built? Budget-Friendly Xtreme Recon Package Wrangler Will Only Have 5,000 Built... Earlier this month, Jeep® introduced two new buzz models for its iconic Wrangler. The 2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited High Tide and Beach models are virtually identical, however, one celebrates one of the biggest Jeep events in the United States. Both models offer an affordable way to get the new Xtreme Recon Package, without having to jump into the Willys trim. https://moparinsiders.com/how-many-2022-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-high-tide-models-will-be-built/