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Dodge Supercharges 2026 Durango With SRT HELLCAT Jailbreak Over Six Million Customization Options For The Ultimate Muscle SUV When it comes to blending family practicality with unapologetic muscle, no SUV does it quite like the Dodge Durango SRT HELLCAT. And for 2026, Dodge is turning the volume all the way up with the new Durango SRT HELLCAT Jailbreak, a wild new variant that throws the rulebook out the window. Inspired by the success of the 2022 and 2023 Challenger and Charger SRT Jailbreak models, this three-row muscle SUV unlocks over six million potential customization combinations—letting owners build the exact high-horsepower hauler of their dreams...

Ram Launches Build & Price Tool for 2026 Ram 1500 Build Your HEMI®, Express, or Warlock Exactly How You Want The wait is over—Ram has officially opened up the Build & Price configurator on RamTrucks.com for the 2026 Ram 1500, and it’s packed with updates fans have been asking for. Whether you’re chasing the return of the legendary 5.7-liter (345 cubic-inch) HEMI® V8 or want to spec out a new Warlock or Express trim, it’s all online now and ready for you to play with. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-launches-build-price-tool-for-2026-ram-1500/

REPORT: Ram Has NASCAR Discussion With At Least One Cup Team Joining Forces With An Established Cup Team Would Eliminate Growing Pains Ram is quietly laying the groundwork for its major return to NASCAR, and the pieces are starting to fall into place. Jordan Bianchi of The Atlantic reports that Ram has already spoken with multiple teams, both current and prospective, and at least one existing Cup Series organization about potential partnerships. https://moparinsiders.com/report-ram-has-nascar-discussion-with-at-least-one-cup-team/

2027 Jeep® Avenger Launching in Brazil with Four Trims Subcompact Hybrid SUV Offers Local Styling and Entry-Level Capability The Jeep® Avenger, the brand’s smallest SUV, is officially heading to Brazil as a 2027 model year vehicle, marking a new chapter for Jeep in South America. According to our friends at Autos Segredos, the subcompact SUV will roll off the Stellantis Porto Real Assembly Plant in Rio de Janeiro starting in May 2026, making it the fourth Jeep to be produced in Brazil, joining the Renegade, Compass, and Commander. https://moparinsiders.com/2027-jeep-avenger-launching-in-brazil-with-four-trims/

Fitch Cuts Stellantis Outlook To Negative Amid Turnaround Struggles Automaker Faces Cash Burn, Tariff Pressures, And Market Headwinds Stellantis is facing new financial pressure as Fitch Ratings has revised the automaker’s outlook from “stable” to “negative,” even as it affirmed the company’s long-term “BBB” issuer default rating and senior unsecured rating. The agency later withdrew all ratings for what it called “commercial reasons,” according to a report by Investing.com. https://moparinsiders.com/fitch-cuts-stellantis-outlook-to-negative-amid-turnaround-struggles/

1996 Dodge Viper GTS Indy 500 Pace Car with 45 Miles Hits Auction Rare Low-Mileage Viper GTS Heads to BringATrailer.com at No Reserve A rare opportunity has arisen for collectors and performance car enthusiasts alike—up for auction at BringATrailer.com is a 1996 Dodge Viper GTS Indy 500 Pace Car Edition with only 45 miles on the odometer. This example is an absolute gem, showing off the signature Viper GTS Blue finish with white stripes and Indianapolis 500 Official Pace Car graphics. The car was originally sold in May 2021 but has since become part of the Silver Arrow Cars Barn Find Viper Collection, and now, it’s being offered at no reserve. https://moparinsiders.com/1996-dodge-viper-gts-indy-500-pace-car-with-45-miles-hits-auction/

Mopar Gives Fiat Titano The Personal Touch In Argentina New Mopar Accessories and After-Sales Care Land For Argentina-Built Pickup Just weeks after Mopar rolled out an extensive lineup of accessories for the Fiat Titano in Brazil, the Stellantis performance and parts brand is bringing that same energy home—this time to Argentina, the country where the Titano is actually built. This move isn’t just about accessories. It’s part of a broader after-sales strategy designed to give Titano owners real tools for personalization, along with long-term peace of mind through a new maintenance program. https://moparinsiders.com/mopar-gives-fiat-titano-the-personal-touch-in-argentina/

UAW Vice President Rich Boyer Breaks Silence On Shawn Fain Boyer Says Union Culture Is “Fear And Retaliation” Under Current Leadership The ongoing drama inside the United Auto Workers (UAW) leadership is spilling into public view as Vice President Rich Boyer is now speaking out against President Shawn Fain, describing a “toxic” environment at the top of the union. In an exclusive interview with the Detroit Free Press, Boyer pulled no punches, accusing Fain of creating a culture of “fear and retaliation” while sidelining veteran leaders like himself. https://moparinsiders.com/uaw-vice-president-rich-boyer-breaks-silence-on-shawn-fain/

Brampton Plant Workers Growing “Concerned” Over Stellantis Production Pause Months-Long Delay Leaves Thousands In Limbo As Retooling Remains On Hold Workers at Stellantis’ Brampton Assembly Plant are sounding the alarm. What was supposed to be a short production pause has now stretched into several months, and the automaker still isn’t saying when work will resume. https://moparinsiders.com/brampton-plant-workers-growing-concerned-over-stellantis-production-pause/

Dodge Slammed For Instagram Post Promoting Street Takeovers Deleted Post Draws Immediate Backlash From Car Community Dodge just learned the hard way that some “edgy” social media ideas aren’t worth the likes. Over the weekend, the automaker found itself at the center of controversy after posting a now-deleted Instagram slide that appeared to glorify illegal street takeovers. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-slammed-for-instagram-post-promoting-street-takeovers/

Agnelli Family Shifts Gears: Iveco Sale Marks End Of Fiat Truck Era Exor Pivots From Heavy Trucks To Luxury, Tech, and Biotech The Agnelli family, long synonymous with Italy’s automotive and industrial backbone, is officially closing the book on its truck-building legacy. According to The Detroit News, family holding company Exor NV is selling off Iveco Group NV, marking a historic shift from the roar of diesel engines to the quieter hum of high-tech and luxury investments. https://moparinsiders.com/agnelli-family-shifts-gears-iveco-sale-marks-end-of-fiat-truck-era/

Chase Classic Motors Rescues 1975 Plymouth Gran Fury From 20-Year Sleep Former Prosecutor’s Mopar Heads To Detroit For Some TLC Chase Classic Motors is back with another big Mopar adventure. This season, Ross Urtel and Eric Laesch left Detroit and headed to Atlantic City, New Jersey, to rescue a 1975 Plymouth Gran Fury Custom—a full-size C-Body Mopar that had spent the last 20 years parked and forgotten. https://moparinsiders.com/chase-classic-motors-rescues-1975-plymouth-gran-fury-from-20-year-sleep/

1999 Chrysler Viper GTS-R C20: ORECA’s Race-Winning American Beast Historic FIA GT Champion Heads To Monterey Auction If there’s a single race car that defines Chrysler’s dominance in international GT racing during the late 1990s, it’s the Viper GTS-R. And among the Vipers that helped write that story, chassis C20 stands tall. This 1999 Chrysler Viper GTS-R ORECA Works car is headed to Broad Arrow’s Monterey Jet Center auction on Thursday, August 14, 2025, with an estimated hammer price of $850,000 to $1,250,000. https://moparinsiders.com/1999-chrysler-viper-gts-r-c20-orecas-race-winning-american-beast/

Jeep® Compass Hits 500,000 Sales Milestone In Brazil Compact SUV Keeps Dominating Nearly A Decade After Launch Since rolling off the assembly line in Goiana, Pernambuco, back in September 2016, the Jeep® Compass has carved out a massive name for itself in Brazil. This month, Jeep is proudly celebrating a major milestone—over 500,000 units of the Compass sold in Brazil. That’s no small feat for any SUV, and it reinforces just how much Brazilians trust the Jeep brand when it comes to mixing rugged performance with everyday comfort. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-compass-hits-500000-sales-milestone-in-brazil/

528 HEMI®-Powered 1968 Dodge Charger Hits the Auction Block Restored Muscle Car Packs Modern Punch with Classic Style Some classic muscle cars just check all the right boxes—timeless looks, a thumping HEMI® under the hood, and a meticulous restoration that blends old-school charm with modern performance. That’s exactly the case with this 1968 Dodge Charger, now up for grabs on BringATrailer.com. This car went through a multi-year build, completed in February 2025, and the results speak for themselves: a blacked-out beauty with a monster 8.7-liter (528 cubic-inch) HEMI V8 and less than 500 miles since completion. https://moparinsiders.com/528-hemi-powered-1968-dodge-charger-hits-the-auction-block/

Flower-Powered 1969 Plymouth Barracuda Heads to Mecum Rare Mod Top Mopar From Larry Klairmont’s Collection Hits the Auction Block Every once in a while, a Mopar comes along that defies the typical muscle car formula. Not because it’s the fastest or the most powerful, but because it’s bold, rare, and undeniably tied to a very specific moment in American car culture. That’s exactly what this 1969 Plymouth Barracuda “Mod Top” represents, and it’s heading to the Mecum Larry’s Legacy auction this September as part of the final chapter of Larry Klairmont’s legendary collection. https://moparinsiders.com/flower-powered-1969-plymouth-barracuda-heads-to-mecum/

Ram Brazil Simply The Rampage Lineup For 2026 Ram Trims Prices and Versions For Its Best-Selling Compact Pickup The 2026 Ram Rampage, a standout in Brazil’s red-hot compact pickup segment, is getting an update and a price cut for the new model year. According to our friends at AutosSegredos, one of Brazil’s most reliable automotive sources, Ram is simplifying its lineup and offering big discounts for rural producers and business owners registered with a CNPJ (Cadastro Nacional da Pessoa Jurídica – Brazil’s version of a business tax ID). https://moparinsiders.com/ram-brazil-simply-the-rampage-lineup-for-2026/

Maserati & Alfa Romeo Could Bring Back Manual Supercars Limited-Run V6-Powered Super-GTs Teased For Both Brands Big news for fans of pure driving: Maserati and Alfa Romeo could soon collaborate on an all-new, limited-run super-GT — one that brings back a manual transmission and celebrates their rich Italian racing heritage. https://moparinsiders.com/maserati-alfa-romeo-could-bring-back-manual-supercars/

Scott Krugger Named Head Of North America Design At Stellantis Veteran Designer Behind Gen5 Viper To Lead Dodge, Jeep®, Ram, And Chrysler Design Stellantis has just announced a big move on the design front — veteran designer Scott Kruggerhas been appointed as the new Head of North America Design. The role is brand new and puts Krugger in charge of shaping the creative direction and design strategy for four of the most iconic American brands under the Stellantis umbrella: Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, and Ram. https://moparinsiders.com/scott-krugger-named-head-of-north-america-design-at-stellantis/

AEV’s New Ram 2500 Prospector XL Is a Heavy-Duty Beast The Ultimate Ram 2500 Rebel for Overlanding When it comes to heavy-duty trucks that can handle serious off-road abuse, the 2025 Ram 2500 Rebel already checks a lot of boxes. It comes standard with off-road-focused suspension, skid plates, 33-inch tires, and a rear limited-slip differential with an electronic locker. Powered by either the 6.4-liter HEMI® “Big Gas Engine” V8 or the 6.7-liter Cummins I6 High-Output (H/O) turbodiesel, the Rebel is built to play rough. But what if you need more—much more? That’s where American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) and their Prospector XL package come in, transforming an already capable Rebel into the ultimate go-anywhere, do-anything adventure...