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Stellantis Reshuffles North American Production to Sidestep U.S. Tariffs New Tariff Rules Push Stellantis to Boost U.S. Content and Shift Truck Production Facing a wave of new U.S. auto tariffs, Stellantis is taking aggressive steps to restructure its North American operations—shifting pickup truck production from Mexico to Michigan and ramping up efforts to source more parts from within the United States. The move aims to dodge the financial blow of President Donald Trump’s latest trade measures, which place a 25% tariff on imported vehicles and auto components not meeting updated content thresholds. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-reshuffles-north-american-production-to-sidestep-u-s-tariffs/

1964 Dodge 330 Lightweight HEMI® Headed to Mecum Indy Ultra-Rare Factory Race Car—1 of 55—Crosses the Block May 17th There’s rare, and then there’s this. Rolling across the auction block at Mecum Indy 2025 on Saturday, May 17th, is one of the most significant factory race cars Chrysler Corporation ever built—the 1964 Dodge 330 Lightweight. This car is more than a relic; it’s a fire-breathing tribute to an era when Detroit was all-in on drag racing. https://moparinsiders.com/1964-dodge-330-lightweight-hemi-headed-to-mecum-indy/

SPOTTED: 2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK H/O Two-Door Big Power, Blacked-Out Style, and AWD Muscle Caught Lurking in the Suburbs Dodge fans have something big to look forward to this summer—and it’s not just electric. A 2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK H/O prototype has been spotted quietly resting in a suburban Ontario driveway, packing heat in all the right ways. https://moparinsiders.com/spotted-2026-dodge-charger-sixpack-h-o-two-door/

EVENT: 27th Annual NOMM All-Mopar Swap Meet & Car Show All Mopars, All Day at the Historic Packard Proving Grounds If you’re in the Detroit area and love Mopars, mark your calendar for Sunday, May 4th, 2025. That’s when the North Oakland Mopar Muscle (NOMM) group hosts their 27th Annual All Mopar Car Show and Swap Meet at the historic Packard Proving Grounds in Shelby Township, Michigan. https://moparinsiders.com/event-27th-annual-nomm-all-mopar-swap-meet-car-show/

1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340 Set to Cross the Block at Mecum Indy One-Year-Only Classic with Bold Looks and Matching Numbers If there was ever a Mopar that packed big attitude in a small-block package, it’s this one: a 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340. Set to roll across the auction block at Mecum Indy on Thursday, May 15th, this striking E-Body serves as a textbook example of how factory styling and performance came together for just one unforgettable model year. https://moparinsiders.com/1971-plymouth-cuda-340-set-to-cross-the-block-at-mecum-indy/

Stellantis to Halt Windsor Minivan and Charger Production for One Week 3,800 Workers Temporarily Laid Off as Stellantis Reacts to U.S. Tariff Fallout Stellantis will pause production at its Windsor Assembly Plant in Ontario, Canada, for the week of May 5, temporarily laying off about 3,800 workers. The announcement came in an official notice sent Thursday to Unifor members—the union representing hourly employees at the plant. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-to-halt-windsor-minivan-and-charger-production-for-one-week/

The Jeep® J6 Honcho Returns With a Modern Kick Classic Honcho Style Meets Modern Jeep Grit at Moab Every year, Jeep® uses the Easter Jeep® Safari (EJS) in Moab, Utah, to unleash a fresh batch of concept vehicles that blend imagination, capability, and a whole lot of off-road attitude. For the 59th annual running of the event, Jeep rolled out seven new builds—and one that really caught our eye is the 2025 Jeep J6 Honcho Concept. https://moparinsiders.com/the-jeep-j6-honcho-returns-with-a-modern-kick/

Sublime 1970 Charger R/T 440 SIX PACK Set for Mecum Indy Iconic Muscle Car Hits the Auction Block on May 17th One of the most iconic muscle cars of the golden era, a Sublime Green 1970 Dodge Charger R/T powered by the legendary 7.2-liter (440 cubic-inch) SIX PACK V8, is coming to Mecum Indy 2025 on Saturday, May 17th. https://moparinsiders.com/sublime-1970-charger-r-t-440-six-pack-set-for-mecum-indy/

Jeep® Gladiator Production Has Been Down Due To Parts Issue Production Is Scheduled To Restart On May 6th... Production of the Jeep® Gladiator (JT) has been temporarily paused at Stellantis’ Toledo Assembly Complex South Plant due to a parts inventory issue. The plant, which operates two shifts dedicated to building the midsize pickup, has been down since Monday, April 29th. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-gladiator-production-has-been-down-due-to-parts-issue/

Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack Joins One Lap of America Daytona Hits One Lap Dodge is officially putting the rubber to the road—literally. For the first time ever, the 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack Stage 2 is entering a real-world motorsports competition, joining the 41st running of the Tire Rack One Lap of America. This isn’t just a showpiece or a concept; this is a full-on, track-ready electric muscle car hitting nine different racetracks over the course of a week, logging more than 3,500 miles across eight states from May 3 to May 10. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-charger-daytona-scat-pack-joins-one-lap-of-america/

Dodge Omni O24: Retro Comeback We Didn’t Know We Needed Digital Design Takes Dodge's Forgotten Fastback Into The Modern Age Growing up, my mom drove a 1979 Plymouth Horizon TC3. It was the sportier sibling to the Plymouth Horizon and the Dodge Omni, and though it wasn’t fast, it had personality. That car sparked my lifelong soft spot for Chrysler’s compact oddballs. So when I stumbled across Jon Ostendorf’s digital rendering of a modern-day Dodge Omni O24 on the Facebook group AI Automotive Art, I had to stop scrolling. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-omni-o24-retro-comeback-we-didnt-know-we-needed/

1,000 HP HELLEPHANT-Powered Jeep® Gladiator Hits SBX Cars This 2023 Jeep® Gladiator AMW1000 Is As Extreme As It Gets If you think you’ve seen it all when it comes to crazy off-road builds, think again. SBX Cars — the auction site backed by YouTube star Supercar Blondie — is listing one of the wildest machines we’ve ever seen: a 2023 Jeep® Gladiator AMW1000 stuffed with a 1,000-horsepower HELLEPHANT V8. https://moparinsiders.com/1000-hp-hellephant-powered-jeep-gladiator-hits-sbx-cars/

CAUGHT: 2026 Jeep® Cherokee (KM) Latitude 4×4 Hybrid Big Changes, Bold Looks, All Hybrid... Jeep fans, this is the one you’ve been waiting for. The 2026 Jeep® Cherokee (KM) has been spotted again, with far less camouflage, revealing both the rugged exterior and a first look inside the cabin. With Jeep’s D-segment midsize SUV finally going hybrid-only, this latest prototype gives us the clearest preview yet of what’s to come. And spoiler alert—it’s looking good. https://moparinsiders.com/caught-2026-jeep-cherokee-km-latitude-4x4-hybrid/

2026 Jeep® Commander Will Get Bold Refresh New Look and Hybrid Power Transform Jeep's Largest South American SUV Big news out of Brazil—Jeep® is giving its top-of-the-line Commander (H1) a major mid-cycle refresh for the 2026 model year. Built in Pernambuco and available in both five- and seven-passenger configurations, the D-segment SUV is getting a bold new look, some serious hybrid powertrain options, and a more refined interior. https://moparinsiders.com/2026-jeep-commander-will-get-bold-refresh/

Stellantis Extends Employee Pricing for Everyone Through June 2nd Big Discounts and Bigger Opportunity as Tariffs Shake Up the Car Market In a bold move to keep sales humming during one of the most uncertain times in the auto industry, Stellantis— is extending its popular Employee Pricing for Everyone program through June 2, 2025. The discount initiative, which first kicked off under the name “Freedom of Choice,”lets everyday buyers pay what Stellantis employees pay, no negotiating required. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-extends-employee-pricing-for-everyone-through-june-2nd/

AUCTION: 17k-Mile 2007 Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track Mid-2000s Muscle Sedan That Looks Just as Sharp as the Day It Left the Showroom Here’s a clean one-owner muscle sedan that’s hard to come by these days. This 2007 Dodge Charger R/T with the Road and Track Performance Group was bought new in Oregon and later registered in Arizona, where it’s been well cared for and now shows just 17,000 original miles. Finished in striking Torred over a Dark Slate Gray interior with leather and microsuede seats, it’s a sharp, unmodified example of the modern rear-wheel-drive Charger with a proper V8 under the hood. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-17k-mile-2007-dodge-charger-r-t-road-and-track/

Last Of The Pursuit Legends: Ross Urtel’s 1977 MSP Plymouth Fury The Story Behind this Big-Block Mopar Cop Car If you’re a true gearhead, especially one with a soft spot for old-school police cars, you have to check out Chase Classic Motors‘ latest video on their YouTube channel. It spotlights a true legend—Ross Urtel’s 1977 Michigan State Police Plymouth Fury Police Pursuit. This isn’t just any classic cruiser either. It’s believed to be the last known surviving 7.2-liter (440 cubic-inch) 4-BBL Big Block V8 Fury Pursuit on the planet. https://moparinsiders.com/last-of-the-pursuit-legends-ross-urtels-1977-msp-plymouth-fury/

Stellantis Freezes 2025 Forecast Amid Tariff Chaos Automaker Blames New U.S. Import Duties for Rocky Q1 and Uncertain Outlook Stellantis has hit the brakes on its 2025 earnings forecast, citing what it calls “tariff-related uncertainties” tied to the Trump administration’s newly implemented 25% import duties on vehicles and parts. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-freezes-2025-forecast-amid-tariff-chaos/

AUCTION: 5.7-liter HEMI®-Powered 1970 Dodge Challenger 6-Speed Manual, Modern HEMI Power, and Classic Good Looks If you’re looking for a sweet mix of old-school muscle and modern performance, check out this 1970 Dodge Challenger currently listed on BringATrailer.com. This slick coupe was given a full refresh, blending vintage Mopar vibes with a Gen3 5.7-liter (345 cubic-inch) HEMI® V8 and a Tremec 5-speed manual to back it up. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-5-7-liter-hemi-powered-1970-dodge-challenger/

Stellantis Reports Q1 2025 Net Revenues and Shipments North America Still Struggling, But Europe and South America Show Encouraging Growth Stellantis reported its Q1 2025 results today, with net revenues coming in at €35.8 billion (approximately $38.3 billion USD), a 14% drop compared to Q1 2024. The decline was driven by lower vehicle shipments, an unfavorable sales mix, and softening prices across key markets—especially North America. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-reports-q1-2025-net-revenues-and-shipments/