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We have seen pretty remarkable Dodge Challenger builds over the years. But there is one particular one that has caught our eye. This Dodge Challenger SRT-8 not only has a 6.1-liter HEMI V8 with a 426 cubic-inch stroker kit but an amazing story behind the car. Owner Darla Kimak (also known as the “HEMI Kid”), … (read full article...)

One of the most coveted awards in the automotive industry has to be Car and Driver's 10Best list. For the third consecutive time, Car and Driver combined 10Best Cars and 10Best Trucks and SUVs into a single list; Previous winners were invited to defend their place on the list and with the … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/ram-1500-makes-car-and-drivers-10best-list-for-third-straight-year/

The Jeep® brand has released two new versions of its iconic off-roader going into the 2021 model year. The two variants, couldn’t be at the opposite ends of the spectrum. One is environmental friendly with a gas/electric powertrain, while the other is a HEMI V8 performance monster. So we thought we would compare to two … (read full article...)

The shareholders of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Peugeot S.A. (Groupe PSA) are scheduled to meet virtually on January 4th, 2021 to discuss the proposed merger between the two companies. Both Brazil and European regulatory commissions have approved the deal as leaders from both companies are looking to complete the merger before the end of … (read full article...)

We have been getting hundreds of e-mails asking when Dodge//SRT would be updating its Build & Price configurator for the 2021 Dodge Durango since models are now arriving on dealer lots across the United States. Well, we are happy to report that Dodge//SRT has made its 2021 Dodge Durango Build & Price configurator now available … (read full article...)

Without a doubt, the RAM brand has the best pickup truck offerings in the market right now. We might seem biased, however, the brand has been racking up awards since the introduction of the fifth-generation 2019 Ram 1500 in January 2018. Since then, the brand has released an updated fourth-generation Ram Heavy Duty lineup which … (read full article...)

The Dodge//SRT is getting ready for the holiday season by gearing up for Black Friday by offering its “Dodge Power Dollars” program on the 2021 Dodge Durango. That’s right, Dodge is offering its $10-per-horsepower cash allowance toward the purchase of its revamped 2021 Dodge Durango which is now arriving in dealerships. But there is a … (read full article...)

For the sixth consecutive year, RAM has been named the Official Truck of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®. Originally started in 1924,  the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is the world’s largest parade and will continue on despite the ongoing global pandemic. However, this tradition will be marching on down iconic 34th Street in New York … (read full article...)

It’s Black Friday! So that means millions of people are shopping online and at retailers throughout the day. For those of you who are looking for some special for that Jeep® enthusiast in your family, the Jeep brand has now started its own official Jeep Store by Amazon. This means you can now get authentic … (read full article...)

We all know that the Jeep® brand loves their special edition vehicles. Just the other day we taled about the return of the famed Islander nameplate on the 2021 Jeep Wrangler, which the Jeep brand is spreading the love and the beach-theme to the Renegade lineup as well. Enter the 2021 Jeep Renegade Islander, the … (read full article...)

While the limited production 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat has been catching all the attention of the media, it’s high-performance 6.4-liter (392 cubic-inch) HEMI V8 powered sibling is already arriving in dealerships. Adding the “392” to the name of the Dodge Durango SRT this year, the 2021 Dodge Durango SRT392 will offer a cheaper alternative … (read full article...)

The Jeep® brand is known for bringing numerous special edition or “buzz” models to fold across its lineup. The Jeep Renegade is no different, despite being the smallest offering for the brand. While we have talked about the Jeepster and Islander special editions that will be part of the American and Canadian markets, however, there … (read full article...)

Back in August, we broke the news about the Ram Truck brand adding another special edition appearance package for the Big Horn (also known as the Lone Star in Texas) trim-level of its Heavy Duty lineup. Fast forward a couple of months and the newest addition to the Ram Heavy Duty lineup has been hitting … (read full article...)

The one-ton Ram 3500 returns to the lineup for 2021, as the segment’s most powerful and most capable pickup thanks to an increase of power and towing capacity. Now boasting a towing capacity of 37,100 lbs. with a gooseneck hitch and a conventional hitch maximum trailer weight rating of 23,000 lbs., Ram Trucks takes back … (read full article...)

The 2021 Ram 1500 Crew Cab has earned a 2020 Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). According to IIHS, the rating applies to the Crew Cab models that come equipped with the optional Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking technology and adaptive LED projector headlamps with high-beam assist, like the Limited … (read full article...)

Article doesn't go up until tomorrow but here it is early for the forum: Last year the Ram Truck brand hit a massive milestone when they were able to finally steal the second place sales spot from the Chevrolet Silverado for the first time. Ram pickup sales were up 18% over 2018 with 633,394 Ram trucks sold in the U.S, while perennial second-place sales finisher Silverado was down 2.55% with 570,639 trucks sold. 2020 Ram 2500 Power Wagon and 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie Sport Crew Cab 4x4. (HDRams). The tide has changed through the third quarter of this year, with the Silverado taking back the second place spot ever so slightly. From January up until October, Chevrolet has sold 409,967 Silverados, compared to 402,410 Ram pickups giving...

The 2020 model year marks the end of the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider. The mid-engined sports car relaunched the Italian performance brand in the North American market back in 2015. Alfa Romeo dropped the 4C Coupe from its lineup after the 2018 model year, leaving many to wonder if the Spider model was buying time … (read full article...)

There is a lot of excitement surrounding the launch of the 2022 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer/Wagoneer (WS) models. The all-new full-size sport-utility opens up the automaker in a segment that it hadn't been competitive in since the early 1990s. While Jeep has been pretty quiet about the production variant of its new full-size segment offering, there … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/long-wheelbase-models-of-the-jeep-wagoneer-grand-wagoneer-are-coming/

Ram Trucks Brazil is celebrating after a successful launch of the 2021 Ram 1500 Rebel in the Brazilian market. The initial batch of 100 units which went on sale on Thursday, December 12th at 7:30 p.m., sold out at exactly at 1:44 p.m. on Friday, a little more than 18 hours later. To guarantee their … (read full article...)

The Ram Truck brand has been present in the Brazilian market since 2005, which is four years before it became a standalone brand separate from Dodge. While the 3/4-ton Ram 2500 Crew Cab Laramie 4×4 has been the only available vehicle in the brand’s lineup, the most recent update to the fourth-generation Heavy Duty become … (read full article...)