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2018 Ram 1500 Rebel (MoparInsiders) We take a quick look at the outgoing Ram 1500 Once again, thanks to our friends at Abbotsford Chrysler, I had the opportunity to review the 2018 Ram 1500 Rebel. What makes this particular Rebel special is the fact that it has a dealer installed 4 inch BDS lift kit and is riding on 20 inch Fuel wheels with 35×12.50R20 tires. Lift kits for air suspension equipped Rams have become a bit of a hot topic lately. Many new customers are taking interest in the Ram brand with the introduction of the all new 2019 Ram 1500 which combined with the air suspension being available on more trim levels, has created a lot of questions about whether or not you can lift an air suspension equipped truck. While BDS had...

2019 Dodge Challenger SRT HELLCAT Options and Pricing: The Upgraded Bad Kitty Comes Into 2019 With New Upgrades... If you have been paying attention to the news in the Mopar world as of lately, you have probably heard of the new SRT HELLCAT Redeye for the 2019 model year. The 797-horsepower version of the Challenger, got the powerplant from the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon and has been making all of the headlines as of late. However, the original supercharged bad kitty got some important upgrades for the 2019 model year and has had to play back set to its Redeye twin. For the 2019 model year, the most obviously difference on the Dodge Challenger SRT HELLCAT is the dual-snorkel hood. The change to this hood design allows for more...

Inside Design: 2017 Jeep Grand One Concept: The Heritage Concept Grand Cherokee... 2017 Jeep® Grand One Concept. (Jeep) The Jeep Grand One Concept celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Grand Cherokee with a modernized spin on a classic 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ). 2017 Jeep® Grand One Concept. (Jeep) Jeep’s Grand One Concept was built on a white 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo purchased off of Craigslist from Pennsylvania. For more pictures and video, click the link below... https://moparinsiders.com/inside-design-2017-jeep-grand-one-concept/

Mike Manley And The Future Of FCA… Forums & Bloggers Question FCA's Decision... Mike Manley Talks With The Press After The Ram 1500 Launch At NAIAS in Detroit. (Ram) Automotive forums and blogs are melting Cat-6 cable trying to figure out what is going on at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) after the surprising and tragic announcement of Sergio Marchionne’s passing. Mike Manley is now the face of FCA, and everything he does or says from this point on will be over-analyzed to the nth degree, just like Sergio’s words have been. As the head of Jeep, Manley has already been beaten up on enthusiast forums due to decisions he (and others) have made for Jeep. There is nothing he can say right now that will suddenly make the FCA/Sergio...

CAUGHT: 2019 Jeep Wrangler “Scrambler” Pickup: Wrangler-Based Pickup On The Roads Of Metro Detroit... 2019 Jeep Wrangler Pickup (JT). (Real Fast Fotography) One of the highly most anticipated vehicles from FCA has to be the 2019 Jeep Wrangler Pickup (codenamed JT). The new Wrangler-based pickup truck will be the first pickup in the brand’s lineup since the mid-size Jeep Comanche left the lineup after the 1992 model year. This also marks the first time since the 2011, that FCA US will offer a pickup smaller than the full-size Ram 1500 after the slightly bigger mid-sized Dodge Dakota ended production. 2019 Jeep Wrangler Pickup (JT). (Real Fast Fotography) The new JT will share most of its body with the all-new 2018 Jeep Wrangler...

2019 Dodge Durango GT Pricing & Options List: SRT Looks, 295 Horsepower and Room For The Whole Family... The well-equipped Durango GT sits at the midpoint of the Dodge Durango lineup. Available in rear-drive and all-wheel-drive configurations, the seven-passenger Durango GT equipment list includes leather-trimmed bucket seats with suede inserts and optional heated first- and second-row seats and power liftgate. The Durango GT model is powered by a standard 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine that generates 295 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque with dual exhaust mated to a TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission. Equipped with the V-6, Durango can tow a best-in-class 6,200 pounds. 2019 Dodge Durango GT. (Dodge) New for 2019...

This article will be available at 8:00am EST on 7/27/2018... Balancing Act: Dodge’s Muscle & Mainstream Conundrum: The Fine Line Between Performance & Volume: By Ryan Dodd From left to right: 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT HELLCAT Widebody, 2018 Dodge Durango SRT and 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon. (Dodge) After years of offering cheaper versions of Chrysler products, Dodge has begun the slow transformation into a muscle car brand. This began with the introduction of the new Charger in 2006 and continued a few years later with the debut of the new Challenger new iterations of the Viper soon after. In 2015, the transformation really began to kick off, though, as the HELLCAT siblings emerged to cement Dodge as the muscle car king. 2017...

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...