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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...

Rare 1993 Dodge Ramcharger Canyon Sport 4×4 Hits BringATrailer Low-Mile Lifted SUV Showcases Dodge’s Rugged Early-’90s Styling and V8 Muscle A seldom-seen piece of Dodge truck history has surfaced on BringATrailer.com — a 1993 Dodge Ramcharger Canyon Sport 4×4, one of roughly 200 examples built for that model year. This rare trim was a short-lived special edition that combined two-tone paint, sporty graphics, and full-time 4WD capability with Dodge’s tried-and-true 5.9-liter MAGNUM V8. https://moparinsiders.com/rare-1993-dodge-ramcharger-canyon-sport-4x4-hits-bringatrailer/

Stellantis Eyes $10 Billion Investment Push in U.S. Automaker Reportedly Plans Major Reinvestment in American Plants, Jobs, and New Models Stellantis is reportedly preparing a massive $10 billion investment plan, with a focus squarely on the United States — its most profitable and strategically vital market. According to multiple reports, the automaker may soon announce about $5 billion in new investments, adding to a similar amount earmarked earlier in the year. The plan would target key manufacturing states, such as Michigan and Illinois, signaling a renewed commitment to domestic production, job creation, and product expansion after years of focusing on lower-cost markets...

Jeep® Recalls 320,065 4xe PHEVs Over Battery Fire Risk Owners Urged to Park Outdoors and Suspend Charging Until Fix Arrives Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) has announced a major safety recall affecting an estimated 320,065 Jeep® plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUVs across the United States due to a potential battery fire risk. The recall covers 2020–2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and 2022–2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe models, both powered by a high-voltage lithium-ion battery pack that may fail internally and ignite while parked or driving. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-recalls-320065-4xe-phevs-over-battery-fire-risk/

2027 Ram Dakota Warlock Makes Its Grand Debut In Argentina Ram’s New Midsize Pickup Takes Center Stage at the Argentine Polo Open Ram officially pulled the wraps off its all-new 2027 Dakota Warlock this past weekend during the 132nd Argentine Polo Open in Palermo, Argentina. The debut marked the midsize truck’s first public showing, where it stood proudly among the Ram 1500, 2500, and Rampage — alongside displays from other Stellantis brands like Jeep®, FIAT, and Peugeot. But it was clear the spotlight belonged to Ram, as the brand showcased its complete South American lineup for the very first time. https://moparinsiders.com/2027-ram-dakota-warlock-makes-its-grand-debut-in-argentina/

Radford And Forgeline Unveil Exclusive Demon 170 Package At SEMA Carbon+Forged Performance Meets The World’s Most Powerful Muscle Car Radford Racing School is turning heads at the 2025 SEMA Show in Las Vegas with the reveal of its new partnership with Forgeline Motorsports—introducing an exclusive Carbon+Forged wheeland Mickey Thompson tire package designed specifically for the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170. Displayed right now at booth #80120 in the Racing and Performance Silver Lot, the collaboration brings together two industry leaders in performance and precision engineering. https://moparinsiders.com/radford-and-forgeline-unveil-exclusive-demon-170-package-at-sema/

Fiat 500e Recalled For Headlight Adjustment Noncompliance Over 2,000 Units Affected For Improper Headlamp Aim Under FMVSS No. 108 Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) is recalling approximately 2,195 units of its 2024 to 2025 Fiat 500e battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) due to a potential noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.” https://moparinsiders.com/fiat-500e-recalled-for-headlight-adjustment-noncompliance/

Tim Kuniskis Teases Massive Ram Reveal on SEMA Live Ram CEO Says He’s “Playing on House Money” and “Bringing It All Back” as He Promises a Return to Passion and Performance When Tim Kuniskis showed up on the SEMA Live stage presented by AutoZone alongside Chris Jacobs — best known for Overhaulin’ and Long Lost Family — the Ram CEO wasn’t there to blend in with the crowd. He was there to make a statement. https://moparinsiders.com/tim-kuniskis-teases-massive-ram-reveal-on-sema-live/

Alfa Romeo and Maserati Unite for a New Era of Italian Excellence A New Creative Hub Blending Heritage, Performance, and Bespoke Craftsmanship In a bold move that redefines the essence of Italian automotive artistry, Alfa Romeo and Maserati have joined forces under a new project called BOTTEGAFUORISERIE — a name that translates roughly to “Custom Workshop.” Announced in Modena, the initiative unites two of Italy’s most legendary marques to celebrate craftsmanship, design, and performance across Italy’s expanded Motor Valley, stretching from Modena to Turin and Arese in the Milan province. https://moparinsiders.com/alfa-romeo-and-maserati-unite-for-a-new-era-of-italian-excellence/