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Dodge Charger Daytona Earns Wards 10-Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Honor 670-HP Electric Muscle Car Blends Speed, Sound, and Everyday Usability When you think about muscle cars, the first things that usually come to mind are tire smoke, loud exhaust notes, and straight-line speed. Dodge has managed to carry all those traits into the electric age with the new Charger Daytona Scat Pack, which has just been named to the 2025 Wards 10-Best Engines & Propulsion Systems list. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-charger-daytona-earns-wards-10-best-engines-propulsion-systems-honor/

Low-Mileage 1999 Jeep® Grand Cherokee Limited 4×4 Hits BringATrailer California-Owned WJ With Just 36k Miles When it comes to finding a clean, original second-generation Jeep® Grand Cherokee (WJ), it doesn’t get much better than this. A 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4×4, showing only 36,000 miles, has surfaced on BringATrailer, and it’s turning heads with its condition and history. https://moparinsiders.com/low-mileage-1999-jeep-grand-cherokee-limited-4x4-hits-bringatrailer/

Moroccan Workers Brought In To Boost Fiat Grande Panda Production In Serbia Stellantis Looks Abroad To Help Ramp Up Output At Tts Kragujevac Plant When Stellantis set out to launch the new Fiat Grande Panda in Serbia, the company knew the small-car project was a big deal. The Grande Panda, built on Stellantis Smart Car platform, is supposed to lead a new generation of affordable and practical vehicles for the FIAT brand. But while the car is ready, the workforce in Serbia hasn’t been enough to keep up with Stellantis’ production goals. https://moparinsiders.com/moroccan-workers-brought-in-to-boost-fiat-grande-panda-production-in-serbia/

Jeep® Grand Cherokee 4xe Stop-Sale Issued Over Safety Recall Software Glitch Prompts Stop-Sale Of One Of America's Best-Selling PHEVs Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) has issued a stop-sale order for its popular Jeep® Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid models, built between 2022 and 2026. The move comes after federal regulators flagged a potentially dangerous software problem in the SUV’s hybrid system, according to documents now published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-grand-cherokee-4xe-stop-sale-issued-over-safety-recall/

Mopar Launches Over 30 Accessories for Citroën Aircross XTR 7 in Brazil Locally Developed Lineup Brings Style, Practicality, and Adventure-Ready Options When it comes to personalization, Mopar knows how to deliver. The brand has just unveiled a lineup of over 30 accessories designed for the new Citroën Aircross XTR 7 Turbo 200 in Brazil. This new package offers buyers the opportunity to tailor their SUVs for everyday convenience, weekend getaways, and everything in between. https://moparinsiders.com/mopar-launches-over-30-accessories-for-citroen-aircross-xtr-7-in-brazil/

Here Is What The 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack H.O. Costs Twin-Turbo, Two-Door, 550 HP, AWD Scat Pack Starts at $56,990 Dodge is preparing to roll out the internal combustion (ICE) version of its all-new Charger, and this launch may be the most important in years. Brand sales tumbled nearly 50% in the first half of 2025, and the all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona has struggled to find an audience in a market still wary of EV adoption. That puts a lot of weight on the shoulders of the 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack SIXPACK H.O. two-door. Dodge is betting heavily that this car will reignite interest in the brand by bringing back a true muscle car formula — big power, aggressive styling, and attainable pricing...

UAW Local Questions If Ram Midsize Pickup Will Come To Belvidere Union Pushes For Clarity As Speculation Swirls The future of Stellantis’ Belvidere Assembly Plant remains clouded in uncertainty, with UAW Local 1268 leadership now questioning whether the long-rumored Ram midsize pickup will actually be built there. https://moparinsiders.com/uaw-local-questions-if-ram-midsize-pickup-will-come-to-belvidere/

Chrysler Readies Overland-Ready Pacifica Concept Pacifica Goes Off-Grid for Overland Expo Chrysler is taking a bold new direction with its beloved Pacifica minivan—this time, venturing off the pavement and into the world of overlanding. During the Chrysler Carlisle Nationals, Chrysler CEO Chris Feuell let it slip that the company is building a brand-new concept vehicle based on the Pacifica, specifically tailored for the upcoming Overland Expo. https://moparinsiders.com/chrysler-readies-overland-ready-pacifica-concept/

HEMI®-Powered 1967 Kaiser-Jeep M715 Restomod Hits BringATrailer Blacksmith Garage Builds a 392 Cubic-Inch Beast When it comes to military trucks turned custom builds, few can match the presence of the Kaiser-Jeep M715. Originally designed as a U.S. military vehicle in the late 1960s, the M715 was built for rugged durability, not luxury or performance. Fast forward to today, and Blacksmith Garage has completely reimagined this 1967 M715 into a modern powerhouse with a 6.4-liter HEMI® V8 under the hood, and it’s now up for auction on BringATrailer. https://moparinsiders.com/hemi-powered-1967-kaiser-jeep-m715-restomod-hits-bringatrailer/

Gen4 Dodge Viper V10 Crate Engine Hits the Auction Block 600-HP Viper Heart Offered at No Reserve The heart of a fourth-generation Dodge Viper SRT-10 has made its way to the auction block, and it’s not attached to a car. One of the legendary 8.4-liter (512 cubic-inch) naturally aspirated V10 crate engines has surfaced for sale, still sitting in its original shipping crate. This particular motor, once stored away at Gandrud Chrysler Dodge Jeep® Ram in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is now being offered on BringATrailer.com with no reserve. https://moparinsiders.com/gen4-dodge-viper-v10-crate-engine-hits-the-auction-block/

Rare 2009 Dodge Durango Limited Hybrid Surfaces on BringATrailer Low-Mile SUV Blends HEMI® Power with Two-Mode Hybrid Tech Every once in a while, a piece of Mopar history shows up that makes enthusiasts do a double take. That’s exactly what we have with this 2009 Dodge Durango Limited Hybrid now live on BringATrailer with no reserve. With just 26,000 miles on the clock, this three-row SUV combines old-school HEMI® V8 muscle with a rare two-mode hybrid system developed in partnership with GM, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW. https://moparinsiders.com/rare-2009-dodge-durango-limited-hybrid-surfaces-on-bringatrailer/

Rumors Tie Toni Breidinger And Cleetus McFarland To Ram Racing Plans Instagram Chatter Sparks New Speculation Around Kaulig Racing’s Five-Truck Lineup The 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season may be winding down, but the rumor mill is only heating up. With Ram Trucks set to officially return to NASCAR in 2026 through a five-truck partnership with Kaulig Racing, the question on everyone’s mind is simple: Who gets the seats? https://moparinsiders.com/rumors-tie-toni-breidinger-and-cleetus-mcfarland-to-ram-racing-plans/

More Details Emerge On The South American Ram Dakota Body-On-Frame Toughness Meets Modern Refinement Ram is preparing to grow its footprint in South America with the introduction of the 2027 Ram Dakota, a mid-size pickup designed to slot between the compact Rampage and the full-size Ram 1500. First previewed with the Dakota Nightfall Concept in São Paulo, the new truck is now inching closer to reality. https://moparinsiders.com/more-details-emerge-on-the-south-american-ram-dakota/

Meet The Twin-Turbo 2026 Dodge Charger R/T and Scat Pack Dodge Brings The R/T and Scat Pack Names Back To ICE Power Dodge didn’t just show up to this year’s Roadkill Nights in Pontiac, Michigan—they dropped the hammer. As tire smoke fills the air and engines roar along Woodward Avenue, the brand has just pulled the wraps off its all-new internal combustion-powered 2026 Dodge Charger R/T and Scat Pack. And no, they’re not electric. These new muscle machines run on pure, high-octane attitude, each one powered by a beastly twin-turbo 3.0-liter HURRICANE inline-six (I6)—now branded as the SIXPACK. https://moparinsiders.com/meet-the-twin-turbo-2026-dodge-charger-r-t-and-scat-pack/

Turbo Minivan Time Capsule: 1989 Dodge Caravan SE Turbo Hits Cars & Bids A Rare Turbocharged Twist On Chrysler’s People Mover The Dodge Caravan is best remembered as the family hauler that defined the American minivan craze, but every so often, Chrysler sprinkled in some unexpected performance. One of the quirkiest examples is now live on Cars & Bids: a 1989 Dodge Caravan SE Turbo, finished in Twilight Blue Pearl (FC8) with a matching blue interior. https://moparinsiders.com/turbo-minivan-time-capsule-1989-dodge-caravan-se-turbo-hits-cars-bids/

Project HELLCAT Reborn: Demon 170 Swap Brings Our Project HELLCAT Back to Life After Years Of Issues, We Replaced Basically Everything On The Car... It’s no secret that our 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT HELLCAT project car has been a rollercoaster since day one. From the moment we picked it up, the car fought us every step of the way—electrical gremlins, supercharger issues, and a transmission that just couldn’t handle the abuse. Just when things finally started coming together, we ripped off a personal best of 9.48 @ 147 MPH… only for the stock 8HP90 to wave the white flag. https://moparinsiders.com/project-hellcat-reborn-demon-170-swap-brings-our-project-hellcat-back-to-life/

Jeep® Brings Back Reign for 2026 Wrangler and Gladiator Bold Purple Returns to Make Adventure Stand Out Jeep® is once again turning heads with the official return of the Reign (PHT) exterior color, now available on the 2026 Wrangler (JL) and, for the very first time, the Gladiator (JT). Known for rolling out high-impact colors that grab attention, Jeep is giving enthusiasts another chance to order one of the boldest factory shades ever to grace its lineup. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-brings-back-reign-for-2026-wrangler-and-gladiator

Jeep® Cancels Gladiator 4xe Plug-In Hybrid Plans America's Adventure Brand Focusing On What Buyers Want Jeep® has officially pulled the plug on its long-anticipated Gladiator 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV). The decision, revealed to dealers on September 19, marks another course correction as Stellantis continues to rethink the electrification roadmap set by former CEO Carlos Tavares. This news comes after Stellantis confirmed the discontinuation of the fully electric Ram 1500 REV in favor of the range-extending Ram 1500 Ramcharger, which will now carry the REV name. While electrified vehicles aren’t disappearing completely—the Jeep Recon EV is still on track—the Gladiator 4xe will not be part of the lineup...

Stellantis Reports Data Breach at Third-Party Provider Automaker Alerts North American Customers After Security Incident Stellantis has confirmed that it recently detected unauthorized access to a third-party service provider that supports its North American customer service operations. The company emphasized that the breach was limited in scope, affecting only basic contact details, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and emails. Importantly, Stellantis said no financial information or sensitive personal data was exposed. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-reports-data-breach-at-third-party-provider

1982 Dodge Turbo Charger Concept Heads To Mecum Rare PPG Indy Car Pace Car From Klairmont Kollections Every once in a while, a concept car comes along that perfectly captures the spirit of its era. The 1982 Dodge Turbo Charger Concept is one of those rare gems, and it’s now looking for a new home as part of Mecum’s Larry’s Legacy Auction this September. Coming straight out of the legendary Klairmont Kollections Automotive Museum, this wild piece of Mopar history will cross the block with no reserve. https://moparinsiders.com/1982-dodge-turbo-charger-concept-heads-to-mecum/