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Dodge Omni O24: Retro Comeback We Didn’t Know We Needed
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/
Jeep® Wrangler 4xe Bug Out Concept Goes Wild at EJS2025
Jeep® Wrangler 4xe Bug Out Concept Goes Wild at EJS2025 Lightweight, Off-Grid Ready Wrangler Debuts in Moab... Every year, Jeep fans and off-road junkies flock to Moab, Utah, for the Easter Jeep® Safari (EJS)—and for the 59th annual event, Jeep is cranking things up a notch. Among the seven new concept rigs rolling out this weekend, the Jeep® Wrangler 4xe Bug Out Concept stands out as the most stripped-down, backcountry-ready machine of the bunch. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-wrangler-4xe-bug-out-concept-goes-wild-at-ejs2025/
Jeep® Shows Off Wrangler 4xe Blueprint Concept in Moab
Jeep® Shows Off Wrangler 4xe Blueprint Concept in Moab PHEV Packed with 40 Different Proven Parts Through JPP Every year, Jeep® uses the Easter Jeep® Safari in Moab, Utah, as a proving ground and playground to show off what the brand can really do. And for the 59th annual event, they’re coming in hot with seven new concepts. First up is the 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Blueprint Concept — a rolling showcase of nearly 40 factory-tested Jeep® Performance Parts (JPP), all wrapped in bright Mopar Blue. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-shows-off-wrangler-4xe-blueprint-concept-in-moab/
Stellantis Halts Leapmotor EV Production in Poland
Stellantis Halts Leapmotor EV Production in Poland Future of Chinese EVs in Europe Now Uncertain Stellantis has pulled the plug on building Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) at its Tychy Assembly Plant in Poland. As of March 30th, the company officially stopped assembling the Leapmotor T03, a small four-door EV city car. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-halts-leapmotor-ev-production-in-poland/
SPOTTED: 2027 Jeep® Wagoneer 4xe REEV Engineering Mule
SPOTTED: 2027 Jeep® Wagoneer 4xe REEV Engineering Mule Range-Extended Electric Wagoneer Caught With New Headlamp Design The next evolution of the Jeep® Wagoneer (WS) is underway, and it’s going electric — with a twist. Recently, our spy photographer’s lenses caught a camouflaged 2027 Wagoneer 4xe engineering mule out and about near the Chelsea Proving Grounds in Michigan, giving us our first real-world look at Jeep’s upcoming Range-Extending Electric Vehicle (REEV). https://moparinsiders.com/spotted-2027-jeep-wagoneer-4xe-reev-engineering-mule/
Stellantis Design and Formitalia Unveil Joker-Inspired Furniture Collection
Stellantis Design and Formitalia Unveil Joker-Inspired Furniture Collection A Bold Furniture Line Where Chaos Meets Italian Craftsmanship Stellantis Design Studio has taken a wild turn—straight into Gotham City. In a bold collaboration with high-end Italian furniture maker Formitalia and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP), they’ve just unveiled The Joker Collection, a luxury furniture line inspired by the one and only Clown Prince of Crime. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-design-and-formitalia-unveil-joker-inspired-furniture-collection/
Mustang Mach-E GT vs. Charger Daytona Scat Pack
Mustang Mach-E GT vs. Charger Daytona Scat Pack Edmunds Puts To Modern EVs Takes On Classic Muscle Car Nameplates For Their U-Drags In a fresh twist on an old-school rivalry, Edmunds.com recently lined up two of the most iconic American nameplates — the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack Stage 2 and the 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance — for a head-to-head battle on their U-Drags course. This wasn’t your typical rumble; both cars are fully electric, marking a new chapter in muscle car history. https://moparinsiders.com/mustang-mach-e-gt-vs-charger-daytona-scat-pack/
Jeep® Will Update Its 2026 Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer Lineup
Jeep® Will Update Its 2026 Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer Lineup New Transmission, Updated Styling, and a Range-Extending 4xe Model Jeep® is preparing to roll out a mid-cycle refresh (MCA) for its Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer (WS) models for 2026. The update brings subtle design changes, an improved transmission, and the introduction of a Range-Extending Electric Vehicle (REEV) variant to expand the lineup. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-will-update-its-2026-wagoneer-grand-wagoneer-lineup/
Ramcharger the Better Fit for Australia, Says Ram Trucks Australia
Ramcharger the Better Fit for Australia, Says Ram Trucks Australia Hybrid Beats EV for the Outback, Claims Ram Truck Australia Boss The upcoming all-electric 2026 Ram 1500 REV seems to be losing popularity before it hits the market. According to Ram Trucks Australia General Manager Jeff Barber, the range-extending electric vehicle (REEV) 2026 Ram 1500 Ramcharger is better suited for the unique demands of the Australian market. https://moparinsiders.com/ramcharger-the-better-fit-for-australia-says-ram-trucks-australia/
Windsor Assembly Shutdown Impacts Thousands as Stellantis Reassesses Plans
Windsor Assembly Shutdown Impacts Thousands as Stellantis Reassesses Plans Two-Week Halt Affects Local Jobs Amid Tariff Tensions The Windsor Assembly Plant has officially gone dark for at least two weeks, leaving 4,000 workers temporarily out of work and sending shockwaves through the local auto industry. The shutdown began on Monday, April 7th, and was triggered by a chain reaction of global trade decisions—most notably, new tariffs on automobiles following U.S. President Donald Trump’sannouncement. https://moparinsiders.com/windsor-assembly-shutdown-impacts-thousands-as-stellantis-reassesses-plans/
Ram Canada Opens Orders for the 2025 Ram ProMaster EV Cargo Van
Ram Canada Opens Orders for the 2025 Ram ProMaster EV Cargo Van First-Ever All-Electric Ram Commercial Van Is Ready For Canada Ram has officially opened orders for the highly anticipated 2025 Ram ProMaster EV in Canada, marking a significant step in the brand’s electrification journey. Canadian businesses can now build and price their all-electric cargo van at www.ramtruck.ca and connect with dealerships to complete their purchase. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-canada-opens-orders-for-the-2025-ram-promaster-ev-cargo-van/
Stellantis May Step In To Help Suppliers Shoulder Tariff Costs
Stellantis May Step In To Help Suppliers Shoulder Tariff Costs Automaker Explores Program To Ease Trade War Burden Stellantis is reportedly working on a plan to help its suppliers deal with the steep costs tied to the latest round of tariffs under former President Donald Trump’s renewed trade war policies. According to a Bloomberg report, the automaker has quietly laid out a program where eligible suppliers could apply for financial help to make monthly tariff payments directly to the U.S. government. The effort was outlined by Marlo Vitous, Stellantis’ North American Head of Purchasing, during a closed-door meeting with suppliers in Detroit last week, a person familiar with the matter told Bloomberg...
SPOTTED: 2026 Ram 1500 Ramcharger Laramie
SPOTTED: 2026 Ram 1500 Ramcharger Laramie Unmistakable R-A-M Lighting and Unique Wheels Gave It Away Earlier this week, my daughter and I were finishing up a late grocery run when we stumbled upon something totally unexpected in the parking lot. Just a few spots down from our car sat what appeared to be a prototype of the upcoming 2026 Ram 1500 Ramcharger Laramie — and once I spotted the new backlit R-A-M grille logo, I knew exactly what it was. https://moparinsiders.com/spotted-2026-ram-1500-ramcharger-laramie/
Ram Dominates Brazil’s Full-Size Truck Market in Early 2025
Ram Dominates Brazil’s Full-Size Truck Market in Early 2025 Ram Trucks Now Hold Over 70% of the Segment with 1500, 2500, and 3500 Ram is flexing its muscles in Brazil’s full-size pickup truck segment, kicking off 2025 with more than 70% market share thanks to its 1500, 2500, and 3500 models. Ram is considered a premium marque in the Brazilian market. However, the American brand continues to lead the segment by a wide margin. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-dominates-brazils-full-size-truck-market-in-early-2025/
2025 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Recalled for Brake Caliper Bolt Issue
2025 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Recalled for Brake Caliper Bolt Issue Only 8 Minivans Affected Due to Improperly Torqued Bolts Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) is recalling approximately eight units of its 2025 Chrysler Pacifica Hybridplug-in hybrid (PHEV) minivans because the bolt securing the front brake caliper bracket may not be properly tightened. This could result in reduced steering control, a brake fluid leak, and a loss of front brake function. https://moparinsiders.com/2025-chrysler-pacifica-hybrid-recalled-for-brake-caliper-bolt-issue/
Chrysler Still Leads Minivan Sales in Q1 2025 Despite Market Shifts
Chrysler Still Leads Minivan Sales in Q1 2025 Despite Market Shifts Pacifica Remains America's Best-Selling Minivan, But Competition is Gaining Ground Chrysler continues to prove its dominance in the minivan segment, with the Pacifica once again leading U.S. sales in the first quarter of 2025. Despite an aging design, the Pacifica remains the go-to choice for families and fleet buyers, outselling rivals from Toyota, Honda, and Kia. https://moparinsiders.com/chrysler-still-leads-minivan-sales-in-q1-2025-despite-market-shifts/
Stellantis Pauses Warren Truck Production Over Engine Shortage
Stellantis Pauses Warren Truck Production Over Engine Shortage Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer Halted as HURRICANE I6 Supply Redirected to Ram 1500 Stellantis will pause production at its Warren Truck Assembly Plant starting April 14, 2025, due to a shortage of twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter HURRICANE I6 engines. The temporary shutdown, which will impact the Jeep® Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer SUVs built at the facility, is expected to last several weeks, with production resuming in early May. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-pauses-warren-truck-production-over-engine-shortage/
Roy Sjöberg, Father of the Viper, Has Passed Away
Roy Sjöberg, Father of the Viper, Has Passed Away He Built A V10-Powered Legend That Rewrote the Rules of American Performance There are legends, and then there are firestarters. Roy Sjöberg was both. Known across the automotive world as the “Father of the Dodge Viper,” Roy passed away on March 30, 2025, at age 86. But anyone who ever saw or heard a Viper in motion knows—this man didn’t just create a car, he created an icon. https://moparinsiders.com/roy-sjoberg-father-of-the-viper-has-passed-away/
FCA Canada Post Its Disappointing Q1 2025 Results
FCA Canada Post Its Disappointing Q1 2025 Results Canada See A Decline Of 18% Over The Same Period Last Year Stellantis (FCA Canada) Canada has released its first-quarter (Q1) 2025 sales figures, reporting a total of 26,354 vehicles sold, marking an 18% decline compared to the same period last year.Despite the overall decrease, several brands within the Stellantis portfolio experienced notable sales increases. https://moparinsiders.com/fca-canada-post-its-disappointing-q1-2025-results/
AUCTION: 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 Jailbreak
AUCTION: 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 Jailbreak 1-Of-1 Panther Pink Demon 170 Is Up For Grabs... If you’re a Mopar fan, buckle up—this is the ultimate unicorn. This 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 is not just another high-horsepower muscle car; it’s a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. As part of Dodge’s exclusive Jailbreak 170 Program, this beast was painted in Panther Pink (M3)—a heritage color that originally appeared on the 1970 Challenger. Out of the near 3,300 Demon 170s built, this is the only one in Panther Pink, making it a true collector’s dream. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-2023-dodge-challenger-srt-demon-170-jailbreak/
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