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Stellantis Adds Third Shift in Windsor as Charger Production Ramps Up Windsor Expands While Brampton Remains In Limbo Despite ongoing political and labor tensions tied to the relocation of Jeep® Compass (J4U)production to the U.S. and uncertainty surrounding the future of the Brampton Assembly Plant, Stellantis Canada is pressing forward with a major expansion at its Windsor Assembly Plant. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-adds-third-shift-in-windsor-as-charger-production-ramps-up/

Fiat Argo Hits 700,000 Units Built In Brazil Compact Hatchback Cements Its Role As One Of Brazil’s Strongest-Selling Car From its launch, the Argo was designed to appeal to a wide range of consumers. Fiat positioned the hatchback as a versatile solution for urban commuters, young buyers, and small families alike. Its compact dimensions make it easy to maneuver in crowded cities, while its interior layout and equipment levels provide everyday comfort and usability. https://moparinsiders.com/fiat-argo-hits-700000-units-built-in-brazil/

2026 Jeep® Wrangler Moab 392 Launches “Twelve 4 Twelve” Celebration Jeep Brings Back The 6.4-liter HEMI® With Power, Heritage, and Attitude Jeep® fans can breathe a sigh of relief—the HEMI® V8 isn’t going anywhere just yet. The American off-road icon has officially unveiled the 2026 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Moab 392, a limited-edition model that not only brings back the mighty 6.4-liter (392 cubic-inch) HEMI V8 but also marks the first vehicle in Jeep’s brand-new “Twelve 4 Twelve” campaign. https://moparinsiders.com/2026-jeep-wrangler-moab-392-launches-twelve-4-twelve-celebration/

Jeep® Returns To Taiwan After 15 Years An American Icon Officially Re-Enters The Taiwanese Market After a 15-year hiatus, Jeep® is officially back in Taiwan, marking one of the most significant automotive brand returns the region has seen in more than a decade. Announced this past week, Jeep’s re-entry goes far beyond a simple product launch—it represents a renewed long-term commitment to Taiwanese consumers who value authentic off-road capability, heritage, and lifestyle-driven vehicles. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-returns-to-taiwan-after-15-years/

V10 Fury: Rare 2011 Challenger Drag Pak Heads To BringATrailer Factory-Built Dodge Drag Weapon Up For Auction A truly rare piece of modern Mopar racing history is about to change hands. A 2011 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak—No. 16 of roughly 70 examples built for that model year—is currently up for grabs on BringATrailer, with bidding set to close Monday, December 15 at 3:11 p.m. EDT. This is not a street car, a showpiece, or a lightly modified muscle coupe. This is a purpose-built, factory-backed drag racing machine, and one of the most extreme Challengers Dodge has ever produced. https://moparinsiders.com/v10-fury-rare-2011-challenger-drag-pak-heads-to-bringatrailer/

First 2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK Scat Pack Reaches Dealer Showroom Dodge's New Twin-Turbo Muscle Car Has Officially Arrived The rollout of Dodge’s all-new internal-combustion Charger has officially moved from the factory floor to the showroom. Just days after the first 2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK Scat Pack rolled off the line at the Windsor Assembly Plant on December 3rd, the very first dealer-delivered example has now landed on showroom soil. That milestone car arrived yesterday at Provincial Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, and FIAT in Windsor, Ontario—marking the beginning of a new chapter for Dodge muscle. https://moparinsiders.com/first-2026-dodge-charger-sixpack-scat-pack-reaches-dealer-showroom/

Stellantis Surpasses Italy Supplier Spending Goal Automaker Outpaces Its Own Commitment As Italian Production Rebound Begins Stellantis is putting real money behind its pledge to rebuild its manufacturing footprint in Italy. Speaking at an event in Rome, Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa confirmed that the company will close 2025 having spent over €7 billion ($8.1 billion) with Italian suppliers—far above the €6 billion ($6.9 billion) target it originally announced. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-surpasses-italy-supplier-spending-goal/

Opel Previews The New Astra Ahead Of Brussels Debut New Tech, New Style, New Attitude For Opel’s Compact Bestseller Opel is gearing up for a major year. After launching a wave of SUVs throughout 2025—including fresh entries like the new Frontera and updated Grandland —the brand is now shifting its attention back to its bread-and-butter compact car: the Astra. And at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show (January 9–18), Opel will pull the covers off the most advanced, most modern Astra lineup yet. https://moparinsiders.com/opel-previews-the-new-astra-ahead-of-brussels-debut/

Chrysler Isn’t Dead: Big Changes And New Vehicles Coming In 2026 A Revived Lineup, Fresh Direction, and Straight Talk From Chrysler’s CEO For years, people have speculated that Chrysler was on its last legs. With no all-new models since the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica and a lineup limited to the Voyager, Pacifica, and Pacifica Hybrid, the brand looked like it was fading into the background. But after spending the summer covering event after event and hearing directly from Chrysler CEO Christine Feuell, I can confidently say this: Chrysler is not only alive and well—2026 is shaping up to be one of its biggest years in decades. https://moparinsiders.com/chrysler-isnt-dead-big-changes-and-new-vehicles-coming-in-2026/

Hagerty’s 2026 Bull Market List Spotlights Three Stellantis Icons Poised To Rise Charger, GTV, and Ramcharger Earn Prime Real Estate On Hagerty’s Newest Value-Climber Forecast Hagerty is back with its ninth annual Bull Market List, a data-driven snapshot of enthusiast vehicles the company believes are primed for value growth in the coming year. For 2026, the list leans heavily into the 1990s and early 2000s—an era many collectors now view as the final stand of analog performance. https://moparinsiders.com/hagertys-2026-bull-market-list-spotlights-three-stellantis-icons-poised-to-rise/

Ram Becomes Official Truck Partner Of WWE, UFC & PBR Three Powerhouse Worlds, One Truck Brand Ram is taking center stage in American sports and entertainment with a bold new move. The truck brand has officially announced a sweeping, multi-year partnership with TKO Group Holdings, making Ram the official truck partner of WWE, UFC, and PBR beginning January 2026. It marks the first time an automotive brand has secured a unified sponsorship across all three organizations under TKO ownership—an unprecedented alignment of power, performance, and fan energy. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-becomes-official-truck-partner-of-wwe-ufc-pbr/

PROMETHEUS: EXOMOD Unleashes Its Wildest Carbon-Fiber Charger Yet The Ultimate Fusion Of 1968 Charger Style and HELLCAT Redeye Firepower EXOMOD is back—only this time, the Retromod leader has pushed beyond anything they’ve ever created. Their newest masterpiece, known as PROMETHEUS, takes the soul of a 1968 Dodge Charger and merges it with the brute force and reliability of a modern 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT HELLCAT Redeye Jailbreak “Last Call.” The result? A fully carbon-fiber reimagining that doesn’t just blur categories—it creates its own. https://moparinsiders.com/prometheus-exomod-unleashes-its-wildest-carbon-fiber-charger-yet/

56K-Mile 1998 Dodge Viper GTS GT2 Up For Grabs On BaT Rare, Iconic Viper On Popular Automotive Auction Website Few ’90s performance cars wear their motorsports heritage as boldly as the 1998 Dodge Viper GTS GT2 Championship Edition. Built for one model year to celebrate Chrysler’s 1997 FIA GT2 championship and a class win at the 1998 24 Hours of Le Mans, these cars weren’t simple appearance packages—they were factory-built tributes packed with real aerodynamic upgrades and one of the most iconic paint schemes ever to leave Detroit. This particular example, No. 32 of just 100 produced, is now up for grabs on BringATrailer, giving collectors a rare chance to own one of the most desirable modern Mopars ever made...

One-Owner 1969 Dodge HEMI® Charger Daytona Surfaces In Colorado 43K-Mile B5 Blue Icon Seeks $2.2 Million... You don’t often get the chance to cover something this important to the Mopar world. A one-owner, 43K-mile 1969 Dodge HEMI® Charger Daytona has been listed for sale — and this isn’t just any wing car. It’s believed to be the only B5 Blue (Bright Blue Metallic) HEMI Daytona ever built and quite possibly the last one-owner HEMI Daytona left on the planet. Offered by Cars Remember When Auto Sales in Englewood, Colorado, the asking price sits at $2,200,000 or best offer. https://moparinsiders.com/one-owner-1969-dodge-hemi-charger-daytona-surfaces-in-colorado/

LEGO® Introduces Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon Technic™ Builder Set: 665-Piece Kit Is The First Time Jeep Has Had An Officially Licensed Kit... Earlier this week, the LEGO Group and the Jeep® brand revealed its new model for the LEGO® Technic™ series of building kits – the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. The new model is designed to take on the iconic look and design of the most iconic off-road vehicle in the Jeep portfolio. The Technic sets are designed for more advanced builders and feature more complex technical functions, compared to the LEGO building bricks we are familiar with. https://moparinsiders.com/lego-introduces-jeep-wrangler-rubicon-technic-builder-set/

2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK R/T Now Available To Order In Canada Canada’s Gas-Powered Muscle Car Returns Dodge has officially opened ordering for the 2026 Charger SIXPACK R/T in Canada — marking the long-anticipated return of a Canadian-built muscle car to Canadian roads. Production of the higher-output SIXPACK Scat Pack is already underway at Windsor Assembly Plant in Ontario. With the addition of the SIXPACK R/T to the order books, the full internal-combustion lineup is now in motion, alongside the all-electric Charger Daytona Scat Pack. https://moparinsiders.com/2026-dodge-charger-sixpack-r-t-now-available-to-order-in-canada/

426 HEMI Belvedere II Blends Classic Style with Modern Muscle Restored California Mopar Hits the Auction Block The 1966 Plymouth Belvedere II has long represented the pure, no-nonsense side of Mopar performance history. Simple lines, a straightforward interior, and a power-to-weight balance that made it a favorite among weekend racers in the late ’60s. But every so often, one of these cars is taken far beyond what Plymouth ever imagined. That’s exactly the case with this stunning Belvedere II now listed on BringATrailer.com. https://moparinsiders.com/426-hemi-belvedere-ii-blends-classic-style-with-modern-muscle/

Jeep® Avenger Stargazer Concept Takes Nighttime Adventure To New Heights A Unique UK-Built Avenger 4xe That Blends Off-Road Capability With Cosmic Exploration Jeep® has always been about freedom—freedom to roam, freedom to explore, and freedom to experience the world in ways most vehicles can’t. Now the iconic adventure brand is pointing that passion toward the sky. Meet the Avenger Stargazer Concept: a one-off Jeep designed in the United Kingdom that turns every remote campsite into a personal observatory. While it’s based on the Avenger 4xe hybrid, the Stargazer pushes the boundaries of what a small SUV can be, combining capability with astronomy-focused innovation that’s truly out of this world...

Jeep® Europe Launches North Star Edition Models Compass and Renegade Limited Edition Models, Showcase 1,000,000 Sales In Europe... Jeep® is marking a significant milestone by introducing a special North Star Limited Edition for its European Renegade and Compass models. By the end of 2024, Jeep will celebrate the sale of 1,000,000 units across Europe. This exclusive edition combines Jeep’s rugged, adventurous spirit with refined design, cutting-edge features, and the brand’s latest hybrid powertrain technology. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-europe-launches-north-star-edition-models/

Wicked Custom 1979 AMC Spirit AMX Hits BringATrailer This Isn't Your Average AMX... American Motors Corporation (AMC) might not be around anymore, but cars like this 1979 AMC Spirit AMX prove the passion behind the brand never really faded. Today, the subcompact Spirit isn’t as widely known as its Javelin or Rebel Machine siblings, but this custom-built AMX, currently up for grabs on BringATrailer.com, aims to change that conversation entirely. Someone took AMC’s lightest performance offering of 1979 and injected it with classic V8 muscle—exactly what the AMX badge deserved. https://moparinsiders.com/wicked-custom-1979-amc-spirit-amx-hits-bringatrailer/