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Stellantis North America Product Design Office Kicks Off Annual “Drive For Design” Contest: Will Choose Three Finalists From Entries... The Stellantis North America Product Design Office is kicking off its 9th Annual Drive for Design Contest. Kicking off in 2013, the Product Design Office created its Drive for Design contest as an innovative way to educate young artists about careers in automotive design. Originally starting exclusively for students in Detroit, the Drive for Design contest has grown to become a national contest that awards talented students with prizes and unique opportunities to further develop their design skills. … (read full article...)...

Ram & Jeep® Make KBB’s 2021 Best Resale Value Awards List: 2021 Marks The 11th Consecutive Win For The Jeep Wrangler... When people are looking at purchasing a new vehicle, resale value is something some people consider as an important part of their decision. Understanding a vehicle’s resale value or what the vehicle will be worth down the line when going to sell or trade it in, can make the difference of hundreds, if not thousands, … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/ram-jeep-make-kbbs-2021-best-resale-value-awards-list/

Here Is The New Management Team To Lead Alfa Romeo Into The Future: Looking To Expand In North America & China... With the recent merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Peugeot S.A. (PSA) completed forming Stellantis. The new corporate identity is shuffling around some management within its portfolio, hoping to widen the range on the global market for some of its brands that have been struggling in certain markets. This includes the Alfa Romeo brand. … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/here-is-the-new-management-team-to-lead-alfa-romeo-into-the-future/

Holley Performance Shows Us How To 392 HEMI Swap A Dakota R/T: Here Is How To Do It & What You Will Need... In 1999, the Dodge brand released a performance package for its midsized Dakota that would change the brand’s direction into what we know today. Known for its limited-edition performance trucks of 1970s like the popular Warlock and Lil’ Red Express pickups, the Dakota 5.9 R/T offered modern-day performance in a rear-wheel-drive architecture (before the … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/holley-performance-shows-us-how-to-392-hemi-swap-a-dakota-r-t/

Jeep® Wagoneer & Grand Wagoneer Will Feature Amazon Fire TV For Auto: First Vehicles In Industry To Feature Fire TV For Auto, Available In Fall Of 2021... The Jeep® brand has announced that the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer will be the first vehicles in the automotive industry to integrate the popular Amazon Fire TV application into its vehicles. Fire TV will give Wagoneer passengers access to their favorite shows, movies, apps, Alexa, and some unique in-vehicle features. According to Jeep, … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-wagoneer-grand-wagoneer-will-feature-amazon-fire-tv-for-auto/

New Sub-Compact Jeep® To Join New FIAT & Alfa Romeo Vehicles: Should Be Based On The Compact Modular Platform (CMP)... The Jeep® brand has been hinting for some time now, that it has planned on building a sub-compact model for certain markets outside North America beneath its compact Renegade model. Automotive News Europe is now reporting that the upcoming Jeep, will be one part of a trio of new vehicles going into production at the … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/new-sub-compact-jeep-to-join-new-fiat-alfa-romeo-vehicles/

Tavares Responds To Cherokee Nation Chief Request To End “Cherokee” Nameplate: If There Is A Problem "We Will Solve It"! In a recent article from Car and Driver magazine, the automobile magazine is reporting that the Cherokee Nation is asking the Jeep® to stop using the “Cherokee” nameplate across its lineup of award-winning sport utility vehicles (SUVs). “I’m sure this comes from a place that is well-intended, but it does not honor us by having our … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/tavares-responds-to-cherokee-nation-chief-request-to-end-cherokee-nameplate/

“Tiki Bob” Returns On 2021 Jeep® Wrangler & Renegade Islander Models: Beach-Themed Models Are In Dealers Now... With only a few weeks until spring, the Jeep® brand is promoting its beach-themed “Islander” lineup for 2021. Originally launched in 1988, the Wrangler Islander celebrated the brand’s 4×4 capability paired with unique, beach-themed accents, upbeat style, and summer-fun features. While “Tiki Bob” returns on the iconic Wrangler nameplate for the 2021 model year, Jeep … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/tiki-bob-returns-on-2021-jeep-wrangler-renegade-islander-models/

Jeep® Will Unveil Its New Wagoneer Portfolio Of Vehicles, Next Week! Grand Wagoneer & Wagoneer Will Debut Next Thursday... Earlier this week, we showed you a more detailed look at the upcoming 2022 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer (WS) as it was caught testing near the Stellantis North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The series of new photos revealed more details about the ultra-premium Grand Wagoneer that is aimed to kick off production this summer … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-will-unveil-its-new-wagoneer-portfolio-of-vehicles-next-week/

The Cherokee Nation Wants Jeep® To Get Rid Of Its Iconic Nameplate: Native American Tribe Tells Car and Driver It Wants Jeep To Stop... In a recent article from Car and Driver magazine, the automobile magazine is reporting that the Cherokee Nation is asking the Jeep® to stop using the “Cherokee” nameplate across its lineup of award-winning sport utility vehicles (SUVs). It comes as the Jeep brand is getting ready to launch its all-new Grand Cherokee (WL) models, kicking … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/the-cherokee-nation-wants-jeep-to-get-rid-of-its-iconic-nameplate/

Dodge & MTN Dew Introduce “Charge Your Garage” Contest: Here Is Your Chance To Win A 2021 Dodge Durango R/T Tow N' Go... The Dodge brand has joined Mountain Dew (MTN DEW) and Speedway in its “Year of DEW”, with the introduction of “Charge Your Garage”. The contest allows fans to fill up at their local Speedway and go inside to scan a 20-oz MTN DEW to see if they win a number of prizes including a 5.7-liter … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-mtn-dew-introduce-charge-your-garage-contest/

Jeep® Compass Gets Freedom Edition For 2021 Model Year: Military-Themed Appearance Package Comes To Compass... Last year, the Jeep® brand brought back the Freedom Edition to its iconic Wrangler lineup. The Wrangler Freedom Edition was a tribute to the United States military service members, utilizing military-themed exterior and interior design cues. Now, the legendary American brand is expanding its Freedom Edition package to other vehicles throughout the brand’s portfolio. Enter the … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-compass-gets-freedom-edition-for-2021-model-year/

CAUGHT: Production-Spec 2022 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer Shows Us More Details: Could This Be The New Summit Reserve Model? After former Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) CEO, the late Sergio Marchionne revealed that the Jeep® brand would be bringing back the iconic Grand Wagoneer nameplate just over a decade ago, the iconic American brand is set to finally kick off production of the all-new 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer (WS) this fall. The new Grand Wagoneer will be the modern expression of the original, ultimate, premium sport utility vehicle (SUV). Grand Wagoneer will also be packed with ultra-premium, leading-edge features, and technology, unlike any Jeep product before it. … (read full article...)...

Jeep® Shows Off New Commercial To Help Kick-Off Wrangler 4xe: New Campaign Gets Back On Track... After this year’s Super Bowl ad blunder, the Jeep® brand is back on track with its latest commercial. The iconic American brand kicked off its new campaign for the launch of its new electrified plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4xe lineup. … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-shows-off-new-commercial-to-help-kick-off-wrangler-4xe/

Stellantis Lays Off 150 Employees From Its Belvidere Assembly Plant: Decreased Global Demand, Is Reason Behind Move... Stellantis has announced that it has indefinitely laid off 150 employees at its Belvidere Assembly Plant in Belvidere, Illinois earlier this week. The plant currently produces the midsized Jeep® Cherokee SUV, which has had several pauses in production recently due to decreased global demand and semiconductor chip shortages which have plagued the entire automotive industry … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-lays-off-150-employees-from-its-belvidere-assembly-plant/

Stellantis-UAW Employees Will Be Receiving $8,010 Profit-Sharing Checks: Checks Will Be Received On March 15th... Stellantis-UAW workers are receiving profit-sharing checks this year of $8,010, as a result of the financial performance of the former Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) during 2020. The news comes after a year of shutdowns and pauses in production due to the ongoing pandemic, which resulted in a fourth-quarter rebound. … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-uaw-employees-will-be-receiving-8010-profit-sharing-checks/

CAUGHT: Two-Row Jeep® Grand Cherokee Looks Different Than Its Three-Row Sibling: Our First Look At The Two-Row (WL74) Grand Cherokee... As the all-new 2021 Jeep® Grand Cherokee L (WL75) gets ready to enter production at the new Detroit Assembly Complex – Mack plant, our eagle-eyed photographers have caught the two-row version of the Grand Cherokee (WL74) out testing on public roads. The two-row model is the second part of the new Grand Cherokee (WL) portfolio … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/caught-two-row-jeep-grand-cherokee-looks-different-than-its-three-row-sibling/

FCA, Now Stellantis Will Pay $30 Million In UAW Labor Scandal: Company Pleads Guilty In District Court... Stellantis has announced that it has indefinitely laid off 150 employees at its Belvidere Assembly Plant in Belvidere, Illinois earlier this week. The plant currently produces the midsized Jeep® Cherokee SUV, which has had several pauses in production recently due to decreased global demand and semiconductor chip shortages which have plagued the entire automotive industry … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/fca-now-stellantis-will-pay-30-million-in-uaw-labor-scandal/

Ram Announces The Final Installment Of It “Built To Serve” Edition Lineup: Coast Guard Inspired Series Will Mark End Of Special Edition Lineup... Yesterday, we discussed how the first batch of the fourth installment of the Ram 1500 Big Horn “Built to Serve” Edition pickups were finally arriving in dealer showrooms. This morning, the RAM brand has announced that it is now launching its fifth and final installment of the limited edition series. (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/ram-announces-the-final-installment-of-it-built-to-serve-edition-lineup/

Fourth Installment Of “Built To Serve” Edition Trucks Are Arriving In Dealer Showrooms: Special Edition Ram Pays Tribute To The Marines... The first batch of the fourth installment of “Built to Serve” Edition pickups are starting to arrive in dealer showrooms. Based on the 2021 Ram 1500 Big Horn 4×4, the “Built to Serve Edition” pickups celebrate America’s five land, sea, and air-based armed forces. Each of the five United States military service branches has been or will be honored by RAM with two specially selected exterior paint colors that evoke the spirit, the mission, and the history of that service. Each of the brand’s “Built to Serve Edition” models will be offered in a new low-volume paint option exclusive to this program...