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Betim Automotive Pole Produces Its 1,000,000th GSE Turbo Engine A Major Milestone for Stellantis South America Stellantis just hit a significant production milestone in South America, coming from one of the region’s most important automotive hubs: the Betim Automotive Pole in Minas Gerais, Brazil. The company has officially built its 1,000,000th Global Small Engine (GSE) Turbo engine, marking a massive achievement for a powertrain family that’s quickly become one of the pillars of Stellantis’ efficiency-focused strategy for global and emerging markets. https://moparinsiders.com/betim-automotive-pole-produces-its-1000000th-gse-turbo-engine/

Abarth Unleashes The 2026 600e Competition Edition Milano Cortina Ultra-Limited Electric Hot Hatch Honors Italy’s Olympic Spirit Abarth is charging into the EV performance world with a serious statement piece: the 2026 Abarth 600e Competition Edition Milano Cortina. Built to celebrate the upcoming Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, this tiny electric missile shows off everything the Scorpion brand stands for—attitude, performance, and unapologetic fun. Only 50 units will be made, all exclusively for Italy, but it’s the kind of car that grabs the attention of enthusiasts everywhere, including here in the U.S. https://moparinsiders.com/abarth-unleashes-the-2026-600e-competition-edition-milano-cortina/

Fiat Grande Panda Wins “Auto Europa 2026” FIAT’s Newest Global Small Car Scores A Major Industry Win Fiat’s all-new Grande Panda just earned one of Europe’s biggest automotive honors: “Auto Europa 2026.” Presented by the Italian Union of Automotive Journalists (UIGA), this award has been recognizing standout vehicles for 40 years. For FIAT, this latest win signals something bigger than just a trophy—it shows that the brand’s newest generation of vehicles is hitting the mark with both the industry and everyday drivers. https://moparinsiders.com/fiat-grande-panda-wins-auto-europa-2026/

Family-Owned 1973 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Hits Auction Restored Texas Classic With Upgraded 318 V8 And Vintage Style A well-preserved and tastefully upgraded 1973 Plymouth Satellite Sebring is now on the market, offered on BringATrailer.com. Originally purchased new from River Oaks Chrysler-Plymouth in Houston, Texas, this Mopar has remained in the same family since day one—an increasingly rare claim for a 1970s B-body. The seller, who inherited the car from his parents in 1998, oversaw an extensive refurbishment that stretched from 2001 through 2008. https://moparinsiders.com/family-owned-1973-plymouth-satellite-sebring-hits-auction/

Dodge Adds 2026 Charger Lineup To Build & Price Configurator Both Daytona And SIXPACK Scat Pack Models Are Now Live On Dodge.com After months of anticipation and plenty of fan impatience, Dodge has finally updated its Build & Price configurator to include the new 2026 Dodge Charger lineup. The update now features the two-door Charger Daytona Scat Pack, two-door Charger SIXPACK Scat Pack, and the four-door Charger Daytona Scat Pack—marking the first time fans can officially build and price both the electric and ICE versions of the next generation Charger on Dodge.com. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-adds-2026-charger-lineup-to-build-price-configurator/

Jeep® Compass (J4U) Earns Popular Jury Prize at Auto Europa 2026 Jeep’s All-New Third-Generation Compass Wins Public Acclaim In Italy The all-new Jeep® Compass (J4U) is already turning heads, and now it’s taking home hardware. The compact SUV has been awarded the “Popular Jury Prize” at the Auto Europa 2026 Awards, organized by the Italian Automobile Journalists’ Union (UIGA) in Turin. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-compass-j4u-earns-popular-jury-prize-at-auto-europa-2026/

Maserati Brings GranTurismo And GranCabrio Production Back Home The Trident Brand's GT Cars Return To Modena Maserati is officially bringing production of its iconic GranTurismo and GranCabrio models back to their birthplace in Modena, Italy—marking a symbolic homecoming that ties modern technology to over a century of heritage. The move celebrates the deep connection between the Trident brand and the heart of Italy’s Motor Valley, where passion, performance, and artistry continue to define the company’s DNA. https://moparinsiders.com/maserati-brings-granturismo-and-grancabrio-production-back-home/

Ram Launches Midsize 1200 Chassis Cab In Mexico Expands Lineup, And Debuts With A New Turbo Motor Ram continues to strengthen its foothold in the Mexican marketplace by introducing the all-new 2026 Ram 1200 Tradesman Chassis Cab — the brand’s first-ever midsize cab chassis offering in the region. Built in China and imported for the Mexican market, this new configuration is designed to appeal to commercial operators, builders, and fleets that need a tough, adaptable platform for their business needs. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-launches-midsize-1200-chassis-cab-in-mexico/

BraunAbility Recalls 1,571 Chrysler Pacifica Wheelchair Vans Over Restraint Issue Faulty Wheelchair Retractors May Fail To Lock, Posing A Serious Safety Risk BraunAbility, a leading manufacturer of wheelchair-accessible vehicles, has issued a safety recall for 1,571 units of its Chrysler Pacifica wheelchair vans from model years 2021 through 2025. The recall is part of a broader campaign affecting about 2,810 vehicles in total, including select Toyota Sienna (2022–2025) and Honda Odyssey (2022–2026) models modified for wheelchair use. https://moparinsiders.com/braunability-recalls-1571-chrysler-pacifica-wheelchair-vans-over-restraint-issue/

Vigilante 4×4 Reveals First All-Electric Jeep® (SJ) Chassis Legendary Jeep Heritage Transformed Through Modern Electric Engineering Vigilante 4×4, the Texas-based builder renowned for its premium Jeep® SJ restomods, has officially unveiled its first all-electric Wagoneer (SJ) chassis. Known for restoring and reengineering vintage Jeep models with modern HEMI® powertrains, Vigilante’s latest project marks a significant step toward electrified performance while preserving the soul of classic American design. https://moparinsiders.com/vigilante-4x4-reveals-first-all-electric-jeep-sj-chassis/

Dodge Opens Orders For 2026 Charger Scat Pack SIXPACK Four-Door 550-HP AWD Sedan Becomes The Most Powerful Four-Door Under $60K Dodge is wasting no time proving that muscle cars aren’t dead — they’re just evolving. Yesterday, orders officially opened for the all-new 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack SIXPACK four-door. Packing 550 horsepower, standard all-wheel drive (AWD), and classic Dodge attitude, this sedan is now the most powerful four-door you can buy for under $60,000. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-opens-orders-for-2026-charger-scat-pack-sixpack-four-door/

Fox Factory™ & Jeep® Honor America’s Heroes With Exclusive Wrangler Commando 392 Limited To 250 Units, This Retro-Inspired Off-Roader Celebrates Jeep’s 85 Years In a patriotic nod to its legendary military roots, Jeep® has partnered with Fox Factory™ to create a very special off-road machine — the limited-edition Wrangler Commando 392. Unveiled in time for Veterans Day, this custom-built vehicle blends Jeep’s 85-year military legacy with cutting-edge aftermarket engineering for an authentic, retro-modern salute to America’s servicemen and women. https://moparinsiders.com/fox-factory-jeep-honor-americas-heroes-with-exclusive-wrangler-commando-392/

Dodge Expects 2026 Durango SRT HELLCAT To Be 50-State Legal Soon Dealer Documents Suggest Certification For All CARB States Is Nearly Complete At this year’s Roadkill Nights event in Pontiac, Michigan, Dodge dropped a bombshell for muscle SUV enthusiasts. The automaker announced that every 2026 Dodge Durango ordered after August 13th would now come standard with a HEMI® V8 engine for U.S. retail customers. While the familiar Pentastar V6 remains in production, it’s now reserved exclusively for government and fleet buyers. For everyday consumers, it’s all HEMI, all the time. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-expects-2026-durango-srt-hellcat-to-be-50-state-legal-soon/

Stellantis’ 2025 Factory Booster Day Showcases Technology Detroit Event Spotlights Tech-Driven Solutions For Smarter Car-Making Stellantis is proving once again that it’s not just in the business of building cars—it’s in the business of building the future of how cars are made. The company’s 2025 Factory Booster Day, held at the Conner Center in Detroit, showcased more than 100 manufacturing innovations developed in partnership with 80 different suppliers and startups. The event underscored Stellantis’ ongoing transformation into a tech-driven manufacturer, with artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and sustainable solutions leading the charge. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-2025-factory-booster-day-showcases-technology/

B5 Blue Returns To The 2026 Dodge Durango Lineup Classic High-Impact Color Brings Heritage Style Back To The Muscle SUV Dodge is bringing back one of its most recognizable heritage colors for 2026 — B5 Blue. This legendary hue, part of the brand’s original lineup of “High Impact” colors from the late 1960s and early ’70s, is making its long-awaited return to the Dodge Durango lineup for the first time since 2018. https://moparinsiders.com/b5-blue-returns-to-the-2026-dodge-durango-lineup/

Stellantis Ends Nickel-Cobalt Deal with Alliance Nickel Automaker Terminates Australian Supply Contract Amid Market and Milestone Pressures Stellantis announced Friday that it will end its supply deal with Australia’s Alliance Nickel Ltd. for battery-grade nickel and cobalt from the company’s NiWest project in Western Australia, effective December 3. The decision comes after delays and poor market conditions stalled progress on the mine’s development. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-ends-nickel-cobalt-deal-with-alliance-nickel/

Jeep® Japan Launches Limited 2026 Wrangler Rubicon Two-Door Compact Off-Roader Celebrates Jeep’s Heritage With Special Military Green Finish Jeep® Japan is introducing a new limited-run model for 2026 — the Wrangler Rubicon (JL) two-door ‘41 Edition.’ Only 150 units will be offered exclusively in the Japanese market, each priced at ¥8,540,000 (approximately $55,000). The model pays tribute to Jeep’s deep military roots, blending off-road capability with a compact, nostalgic design. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-japan-launches-limited-2026-wrangler-rubicon-two-door/

1-Of-1 EXOMOD “Silver Bullet” C69 Carbon Charger Hits BaT A Carbon-Fiber 1969 Charger Rebody With HELLCAT Power Looks For A New Home A truly unique piece of modern Mopar craftsmanship is now up for grabs. Known as the “Silver Bullet,” this 2022 Dodge Challenger SRT HELLCAT was transformed when new by EXOMOD Concepts of Greenville, Pennsylvania, into a one-of-one C69 Carbon Charger—a full carbon-fiber reinterpretation of the legendary 1969 Dodge Charger. Now, the bespoke build has surfaced for sale on BringATrailer.com, with bidding scheduled to end Thursday, November 13th, at 2:46 p.m. EDT. https://moparinsiders.com/1-of-1-exomod-silver-bullet-c69-carbon-charger-hits-bat/

2026 Dodge Durango Roars Into Canada With Revised Lineup From Pentastar V6 to Supercharged HELLCAT V8, Canadians Will Get A Touch Of Everything The 2026 Dodge Durango is roaring back into Canada with a refreshed lineup that blends raw muscle, everyday versatility, and even more personalization than before. Designed for performance-loving families, the three-row SUV continues to deliver best-in-class towing and the unmistakable attitude that defines Dodge. https://moparinsiders.com/2026-dodge-durango-roars-into-canada-with-revised-lineup/

Yeah, This Charger Is Packing A HEMI® Under The Hood Meet The 2026 Dodge Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak... Dodge is about to break the internet with this one. The Brotherhood of Muscle just pulled the wraps off one of the wildest factory-built race cars we’ve ever seen — the 2026 Dodge Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak. This isn’t your average Charger, not by a long shot. This is a purpose-built, track-only drag car packing a supercharged 5.8-liter (354 cubic-inch) HEMI® V8 under the hood, built to dominate the NHRA Factory Stock Showdown series. And with only 50 serialized units planned, it’s bound to be one of the rarest, most coveted Dodge muscle machines ever produced...