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Article below will be available at 10:32am EST on 7/27/2018... 2019 Dodge Charger R/T Pricing and Options List: We Look At All The Standard Features And New Options On The Entry Level HEMI: 2019 Dodge Charger R/T. (Mopar Insiders) The 2019 Dodge Charger R/T returns for 2019, still powered by the iconic 5.7-liter HEMI V-8, rated at 370 horsepower and 395 lb.-ft. of torque and mated to the standard TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission. For 2019, the Charger R/T adopts new performance looks and features standard, including the performance hood, fascia, sculpted side sills, spoiler and seats. Race-bred chassis upgrades, including a standard performance suspension, 2.62 rear axle ratio, enhanced steering, steering wheel with...

FCA Still Competes in Dying Passenger Car Segments! For Those Who Think The Complete Focus Is On Trucks, SUVs & Crossovers... By Ryan Dodd 2018 Chrysler 300S. (Chrysler) It has been well documented that mainstream sedan sales have plummeted in the past few years. Consumers are choosing crossovers and other utility vehicles much more often as they have begun to value the benefits of higher ground clearance, all-weather capability, and additional cargo and passenger room. The hatchback in these utility vehicles is a huge benefit to consumers as well, many of whom complain about the small “mail slot” trunk opening of modern sedans compared to those of the past. Because of the increased value on practicality and capability, the market...

2019 Dodge Challenger GT RWD – Pricing & Options: The New Performance V6 RWD Based Challenger... 2019 Dodge Challenger GT RWD Prototype (Mopar Insiders) For the 2019 model year, Dodge has rolled out a rear-wheel drive (RWD) version of it’s performance based all-wheel drive (AWD) trim. Available on GT RWD models for 2019 is the Performance Handling Group, which brings enhanced braking and handling capabilities. On GT RWD, the Performance Handling Group features four-piston Brembo brakes (front and rear), wider 20 x 9-inch Black Noise wheels and a larger rear sway bar for improved driving experience and reduced understeer. To see the complete list and pricing, click the link below...

CAUGHT: 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 On The Street: Beware, The "Angry Bee" Is Lose On The Street... 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320. (Real Fast Fotography) Our friends at Real Fast Fotography, caught this beautiful 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 out on the streets of Auburn Hills. This is the first time the car has been seen on public roads after it’s debut this past weekend at Dodge Mile-High Nationals Powered By Mopar in Denver. We think this car looks amazing in IndiGo Blue. The 6.4-liter 392 HEMI SRT V8 still retains its 485 horsepower in this trim level, but with a bunch of drag racing goodies from the SRT Demon’s parts catalog, this package is no doubt going to be one of the most popular in the...

Georgia Sheriff’s Department Under Fire For HELLCAT Purchase: Department Of Justice Wants To Be Reimbursed For Questionable Purchase: Gwinnett County Sheriff Department 2018 Dodge Charger SRT HELLCAT. (Gwinnett County Sheriff) Gwinnett County Sheriff Butch Conway, is under fire for the recent purchase of a new 2018 Dodge Charger for his department. No, it’s not the Dodge Charger Pursuit that law enforcement agencies almost always purchase for their department; instead its the 707 horsepower SRT HELLCAT model. The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Department (which is located in the suburban Atlanta area), purchased the vehicle recently with money seized from federal drug money. However when the request for the vehicle was put forth as a...

2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320. (Dodge) We broke the news last week about the upcoming 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack based 1320 “Drag Pack”. Dodge decided to drop all the information this afternoon on the latest Challenger for the 2019 model year. This car is basically a Dodge Challenger SRT Demon for the 6.4-liter 392 HEMI SRT V8 buyer. Named for the quarter-mile distance (1,320 feet), the Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 is powered by the 392 HEMI® V-8 that delivers 485 horsepower and 475 lb.-ft. of torque and is mated to the quick-shifting TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission with class-exclusive TransBrake. It is equipped with specially developed Nexen SUR4G Drag Spec 275/40R20 street-legal drag radial...

2018 Dodge Durango SRT (Moparinsiders) We Drive Dodge's 3-Row, 475 Horsepower Rocket Ship! Thanks to our friends at Abbotsford Chrysler, I had the chance to drive and review the 2018 Dodge Durango SRT the other weekend. I had an absolute blast and thank them for the opportunities that they give us to review new FCA products for our readers. 2018 Dodge Durango SRT (Moparinsiders) While the third generation Dodge Durango made its debut for the 2011 Model year FCA has kept it fresh. For the 2014 model year the Durango received mid cycle enhancement which brought the 8 speed ZF transmission and front and rear styling enhancements including the Dodge signature “racetrack” LED taillights. For 2014 the interior was tweaked as well with a...

This article will be available on 7/24/2018 at Noon EST... 2019 Dodge Durango SRT Pricing & Options List: HEMI Muscle, AWD, 8700lbs Towing & 4.4sec 0-60MPH: 2019 Dodge Durango SRT. (Dodge) The 2019 Durango SRT remains America’s fastest, most powerful and most capable three-row SUV with the proven 392-cubic-inch HEMI® V-8 delivering 475 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque, allowing it to go from 0-60 miles per hour (mph) in 4.4 seconds and covering the quarter-mile in 12.9 seconds as certified by the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), all while outhauling every three-row full-size SUV on the road with a best-in-class towing capability of 8,700 pounds. All Durango SRT come standard with a performance based all-wheel drive system...

This story will run tomorrow morning... 2019 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus Gets More Standard Equipment: Trim Package Gets SafetyTec Group As Standard Halfway Through Model Year... 2019 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus 4x2 (Prestige Jeep) The Jeep brand has quietly released some mid-year updates to one of it’s most popular packages. Jeep has decided to include the SafetyTec Group Package (AC5) as standard equipment on the 2019 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus 4×2 models with the 2.4-liter engine. What exactly is included in the SafetyTec Group… Blind-Spot & Cross-Path Detection Exterior Mirrors with Turn Signals Exterior Mirrors with Courtesy Lamps Parksense Rear Park-Assist with Stop Power Multi-Function Mirrors with Manual Fold-Away 2019...

2019 Ram 1500 Is First Vehicle To Offer SiriusXM 360L Programing: Exclusive On 12-Inch UConnect Touchscreen Systems... 2019 Ram 1500 Limited Interior. (Ram) The 2019 Ram 1500’s high-tech features include a new class-exclusive and easy-to-use 12-inch fully configurable touchscreen display; the first-time debut of the all-new SiriusXM with 360L. SiriusXM is transforming the next generation of in-car audio entertainment with the debut of the all-new SiriusXM with 360L, delivering a personalized listening experience with more variety, smart content recommendations and thousands of hours of on-demand streaming audio. The 2019 Ram 1500 is the first vehicle to have access to the new SiriusXM listening experience, which showcases the...

17th Annual Mopar Big-Block Party, Is A Huge Success! Fans Get To Meet Their Favorite Mopar Drivers, See The Latest Dodge Cars & Check Out Vintage Mopars... Mopar Big-Block Party in Golden, Colorado. (Mopar) For the 17th consecutive year, the Mopar Big Block Party Presented by Pennzoil, was held Thursday, and served as the “Official Starter” of the Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals Powered by Mopar race weekend. The popular free-admission event, held on the streets of downtown Golden, Colorado, provided race fans the opportunity to meet their favorite Mopar Dodge Pennzoil NHRA drag racing stars in an hour-long autograph session. Attendees experienced virtual “rides” down the drag strip in Dodge Challenger SRT Demon simulators and...

FCA Chairman John Elkann’s Letter About CEO Change To FCA Employees: Emotional Letter To Employees Explains Company Change... (from left to right) FCA Former CEO Sergio Marchionne, Chairman John Elkann, and NYSE Chairman Tom Farley in 2014. (FCA) Saturday was a very emotional day for the board members at the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). With their 66-year old CEO Sergio Marchionne in the hospital and in grave health, the board members met to discuss promoting a new CEO to replace Marchionne. Their choice was Jeep and Ram brand CEO Mike Manley. Manley who has been being groomed for the position for the past couple of years, took the helm of the company Saturday afternoon. FCA Chairman John Elkann, wrote a very emotional letter...

CAUGHT: 2021 Jeep Grand Commander PHEV Mule: Cherokee Based Chinese Model Goes Electric, But What Does That Mean For North America? By Mike Volkmann 2021 Jeep Grand Commander PHEV Mule. (Real Fast Fotography) The Jeep Grand Commander, which debuted this year, goes on sale in China at the end of the summer. Our friends at Real Fast Fotography caught this forbidden-fruit Jeep being driven around on Michigan streets. Thanks to platform and parts sharing, the recently announced Grand Commander PHEV (plug-in hybrid) will use many of the components and lessons learned from the popular Pacifica Hybrid. The Grand Commander PHEV will use a similar continuously variable transmission with two motors, but instead of using the 3.6-liter V6...

Inside Design: The New 2019 Jeep Renegade: Jeep's Compact Gets New Looks & Tech: The 2019 Jeep Renegade might not look like an extreme redesign for the 2019 model year. However, quite a bit has been changed. Pulling elements from the all-new 2018 Jeep Wrangler (JL), the 2019 Jeep Renegade loses the cartoon-like appearance and becomes more upscale in the looks department for the new model year. Scott Krugger who is head of design for Alfa Romeo and the Jeep brand in the European market, takes us on a tour of the restyled 2019 Jeep Renegade. For those who missed our article on the details about the North American version of the 2019 Jeep Renegade, you can read that article HERE. The 2019 Jeep Renegade ordering has already started...

Jeep has pulled the wraps off of additional accessories from Mopar, two new available colors and the long awaited Sky One-Touch Top for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler (JL), which are now available for ordering this month. 2018 Jeep Wrangler Sky One-Touch Power Top. (Jeep) Many Wrangler fans have reached out to us, asking with the new Sky One-Touch Top would be available on the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. We can finally say it is available for ordering now. The Sky One-Touch Power Top (code STJ) is a $3,995 option. It comes with Body Color Hard Top and Removable Back Side Windows. While a delivery date has not been set, we are hearing from our sources around mid-September. 2018 Jeep Wrangler Colors. (Jeep) Jeep has also opened up...

2020 Ram HD rendering by Ryan at Moparinsiders (Darksky Design) Moparinsiders own contributor, moderator, forum member, @Ryan, of Darksky designs made this 2020 Ram HD rendering for us based on spy photos and some inside information. While the truck in the picture is a quad cab which we don’t expect to be available on the HDs, it does give us a good look at the possible front end design. This rendering gives us a look at the possible direction of the 2020 Ram HD keeping the “big rig” look but greatly modernizing the truck. Our sister site 5thGenRams just posted an article with more HD information and a ton of spy photos that you can view here.

Ram 1500 Special Service Vehicle (SSV) Returns For 2019 Under Classic Nameplate: DS Model Returns To Serve And Protect: 2018 Ram 1500 Special Service Vehicle (SSV). (Mopar Insiders) While the all-new 2019 Ram 1500 has been making all of the headlines under the Ram umbrella, Ram will offer both the outgoing 2019 Ram 1500, known internally as the “DS” model, and the all-new 2019 Ram 1500 (“DT”) at its North American dealers through the 2018 calendar year. The outgoing “DS” model will carry the Classic nameplate for 2019. “As we launch the all-new 2019 Ram 1500, we didn’t want to walk away from a key part of the light-duty truck market,” said Mike Manley, Head of Ram Brand — FCA. “Ram will continue to produce the 1500 Classic targeted...

Dodge Introduces Massive HEMI Power In Colorado: 10,500+ HEMI Horsepower On Tap! 2019 Dodge Charger SRT HELLCAT Funny Car and Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320. (Dodge) If you have been reading MoparInsiders.com all day, you will see we brought you two articles about two wickedly awesome vehicles the Dodge brand introduced today in Golden, Colorado. The first of those vehicles was the 10,000+ horsepower 2019 Dodge Charger SRT HELLCAT NHRA Funny Car that will be racing at the Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals Powered by Mopar at Bandimere Speedway this weekend. Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) driver Matt Hagan will be the first Dodge/Mopar driver to pilot the new body in competition. 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320. (Dodge) The...

This review will be going live on the main page on Tuesday but as always our forum members get to read it first. There will be more photos in the article and I'm currently working on a video as well. Testing out FCAs new corporate 2 liter turbo Thanks to our friends over at Abbotsford Chrysler I had the opportunity last week to test out the 2019 Jeep Cherokee with the new 2 liter 4 cylinder turbo mill. As we did a fairly extensive review already on the 2019 Jeep Cherokee Limited which can be found here I am mostly going to just focus on the powertrain for the purposes of this quick drive. 2019 Jeep Cherokee Limited 2.0T (Moparinsiders) When Jeep unveiled the 2019 Cherokee at the North American International Autoshow in Detroit...

2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Options And Pricing: We Look At All The Standard Features And New Options On The Entry Level HEMI: 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Prototype. (Mopar Insiders) If you are looking for the cheapest way to get into a V8 powered muscle car in 2019 (starting MSRP of $34,100), look no further than the 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T. We showed you what to expect of the 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T lineup a couple of weeks ago. Since then, we got a hold of the pricing guides for the 2019 model for the United States market. So let's look at the 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T in depth for the 2019 model year with it's new equipment and options list. The Challenger R/T is still powered by the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8, rated at 372 horsepower...