Mopar Insiders Articles

CAUGHT: 2019 Ram 2500 Laramie Crew Cab 4×4: Big Rig Styling Meets New Technology... We have been talking a lot about the upcoming Ram Heavy Duty models lately. While many of us love the all-new Ram 1500, there are some people that still miss the much more distinct “big rig” styling of the previous generation. Well spy photographers have caught another variant of the heavily updated 2019 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty pickups testing on public roads, and for those who still want that aggressive “big rig” styling this truck is for you. Caught testing on public highways with minimal camouflage, this Ram 2500 Heavy Duty (since the windshield has the “DJ” platform code on it, stating it is indeed a 2500) is our first look at an upper trim level...

Inside The Ram ProMaster Pit Stop / BrewMaster Concept: Meet Mopar's Pub On Wheels... Back at the 2016 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, Mopar showed off a unique concept that would eventually return this year’s show as well. With Ram Commercial’s Class 2 full-size van being “highly customizable,” which puts it right in the Mopar brand’s wheelhouse, resulting in the cleverly modified, entertainment-ready Ram ProMaster Pit Stop Concept. To click the link below to read the article... https://moparinsiders.com/inside-the-ram-promaster-pit-stop-brewmaster-concept/

CAUGHT: 2020 Jeep Wrangler Truck (JT) Night Testing: Off-Road Variant Testing On The Street... We have been talking about the upcoming 2020 Jeep Wrangler Truck (JT) a lot lately. With the truck making its official public debut later this month at the L.A. Auto Show, there have more Jeep (JT) prototypes testing than ever. To read the rest of the article, click the link below... https://moparinsiders.com/caught-2020-jeep-wrangler-truck-jt-night-testing/

SPIED: 2019 Jeep Wrangler Truck (JT) Base Model: Base Trim Level Of Production-Spec Wrangler Truck Caught... In the past few months, we have talked in-depth a couple of times about the upcoming Jeep Wrangler Truck or (JT) as it is codenamed. As we said before, we aren’t calling the Jeep Scrambler just yet as nothing official has been released yet about the upcoming Jeep mid-size reviving the original Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler name. For the complete article and more pictures, click the link below... https://moparinsiders.com/spied-2019-jeep-wrangler-truck-jt-base-model/

FCA US Year-End “Big Finish” Campaign Puts A Spin On Holiday Classics: Gwen Stefani, OneRepublic & Actress Kathryn Hahn Featured... FCA’s year-end “Big Finish” advertising campaign launched on television, social and digital channels on Monday. The “Big Finish” campaign includes actress Kathryn Hahn and features musical renditions of holiday classics by artists, including multiplatinum, Grammy®-nominated band OneRepublic (Interscope Records), and features an original track from Gwen Stefani from her newly released deluxe holiday album “You Make it Feel Like Christmas.” FCA Year-End “Big Finish” Campaign. (FCA US). “We set out to accomplish three objectives with our Big Finish campaign – it must be unique to each brand personality...

Is The Jeep Wrangler Truck (JT) Coming To The L.A. Auto Show? L.A. Auto Show Press Release Says Yes! The organizers of the L.A. Auto Show have released an official press release of their upcoming show on November 26th to 29th. But one detail about this particular press release stands out. To read the complete article, click the link below... https://moparinsiders.com/is-the-jeep-wrangler-truck-jt-coming-to-the-l-a-auto-show/

2019 Dodge Charger SXT AWD Models Showing Up On Dealer Lots: New AWD Is Arriving To Dealers Just Before The Snow Flies... It’s the Fall season. That means it won’t be long before snow starts falling and winter will be here. For the most of the northern United States and Canada, snow is regular occurrence to deal with on your daily commute to work, to family functions, and the local run to the store. But there is some good news. The 2019 Dodge Charger SXT AWD models are showing up into dealer inventories as we speak. For more pictures and the rest of the article, click on the link below... https://moparinsiders.com/2019-dodge-charger-sxt-awd-models-showing-up-on-dealer-lots/

Canada-Only 2019 Ram 1500 Sport Get Mid-Model Year Update: Ram 1500 Rebel "12" Package Also Joins Canadian Lineup... We have been talking a lot about the Canada-only 2019 Ram 1500 Sport as of lately. While many Americans are jealous of our friends to the North of getting a unique package of the all-new 2019 Ram 1500, they are about to getting even more jealous. For the complete article, click the link below... https://moparinsiders.com/canada-only-2019-ram-1500-sport-get-mid-model-year-update/

Jeep® Wrangler Earns Ninth Consecutive SEMA ‘4×4/SUV of the Year’ Award: Jeep Wrangler Only Vehicle To Earn “4x4/SUV of the Year” Honor Since Launch Of SEMA Awards In 2010... For the ninth consecutive year, Jeep® Wrangler is celebrating “4×4/SUV of the Year” honors at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, following announcement of the 2018 award winners at the SEMA Vehicle Reveal event held outside of the Las Vegas Convention Center on Monday evening, October 29. Jeep Wrangler remains the only vehicle to earn the trophy since the 2010 launch of the SEMA Awards. Wrangler earned its customization crown in recognition as the most accessory-friendly vehicle in its class, as voted on by SEMA Show...

Trio Of Challenger Widebodies Invade Jay Leno’s Garage: Leno Takes The SRT HELLCAT Redeye For A Ride On The Street... Steve Beahm, Head of Parts & Service (Mopar) and Passenger Car Brands, FCA – North America recently visited Jay Leno’s Garage to show off the latest lineup of Challenger widebodies that are available for the 2019 model year. Leno, himself has owned a couple of Dodge Vipers and has even owned a couple of modern-day Dodge Challengers since their debut in 2008, amongst other classic Mopars. Read about this here: https://moparinsiders.com/trio-of-challenger-widebodies-invade-jay-lenos-garage/

Another New Jeep Wrangler Truck (JT) Model Has Been Spotted: Prototype Looks To Be On Par With Wrangler Unlimited Sahara Models... Last week, we showed you pictures of a production-spec base model Jeep Wrangler Truck (JT) prototype. Well our friends at Real Fast Fotography have caught another variant of the upcoming Jeep truck. We still aren’t calling it Scrambler just yet, since nothing official has been announced. Click the link below for more information and more pictures... https://moparinsiders.com/another-new-jeep-wrangler-truck-jt-model-has-been-spotted/

Inside Design: 2016 Dodge Durango Shaker Concept: 6.4-liter HEMI, Shaker, & A Whole Lot Of Attitude... As if the already aggressive styling, performance and driving dynamics of the Dodge Durango wasn’t enough to make enthusiasts quake, Mopar “shook up” the Dodge Charger of the SUV segment for the 2016 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show by creating the Dodge Durango Shaker Concept. In the performance department, the custom Shaker hood fed a 485 horsepower 6.4-liter SRT HEMI V8 mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission, with further upgrade courtesy of a functional Mopar cold-air intake. In another Dodge Durango first, the rumble of the Shaker was delivered by customized chrome Mopar cat-back dual exhausts located...

2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody Models Now Arriving In Dealers: The All-New Naturally Aspirated Widebody Is Showing Up In Dealer Inventories... For the past week and a half, Dodge dealers have been taking in new 2019 inventory of Dodge Chargers and Dodge Challengers. Over the summer we talked a lot about the all-new 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody. Well now, the 485 horsepower 6.4-liter HEMI SRT V8 powered beast is now showing up in showrooms. With the R/T Scat Pack Widebody model, it turns the 485 horsepower Challenger into a great canyon carver. For the R/T Scat Pack Widebody, SRT engineers completely retuned the suspension to make it specifically unique than the rest of the Challenger Widebody models...

Why Have Cherokee Sales Been Lagging In Europe? Evaluating The Situation And Exploring Other Options... by @Bili Ever since it appeared on the European market, Jeep Cherokee (KL) has not exactly lit the world on fire with its sales numbers. Even the larger and more premium Grand Cherokee is outselling the Cherokee in Europe. Jeep has attempted to remedy the situation by refreshing the Cherokee for 2019, tying it visually to the Grand Cherokee and offering slightly more upscale amenities, but it may be too late for this generation of Cherokee to become successful in Europe. There are several reasons that the Cherokee is in this situation. First of all, the Cherokee and other compact US-wide (CUSW) platform vehicles were not...

More Evidence Of The Upcoming Ram Heavy Duty Are The 2019 Models: Ram Trucks Document Confirms Information... For the past several months, MoparInsiders.com and our sister 5thGenRams.com have been bringing you the most information possible about the upcoming Ram Heavy Duty models. Recently, we broke down how we felt that the upcoming Ram Heavy Duty models were actually updated version of the current fourth generation Heavy Duty trucks. Then, we told you how we believed that these new trucks would join the all-new Ram 1500 models as 2019 model year trucks. For the rest of the article, click the link below... https://moparinsiders.com/more-evidence-of-the-upcoming-ram-heavy-duty-are-the-2019-models/

SPOTTED: North American 2019 Jeep Renegade Latitude: The New Upgraded Mid-Level Renegade Out On The Streets... While Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) recently unveiled the North American 2019 Jeep Renegade models, only the Limited (which started production last month) and the Trailhawk (which started production Monday) are available thus far. The Jeep brand is still running the 2018 Sport and Latitude models until November 26th. November 27th will be the first production day for the 2019 Renegade Sport and Latitude models for North America. To read the complete article, click the link below... https://moparinsiders.com/spotted-north-american-2019-jeep-renegade-latitude/

Meet The Euro-Spec 2019 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Overland: The Luxury Version Of The Wrangler, North America Doesn't Get It... An undisputed off-road champion and a unique vehicle for everyday urban adventures, the iconic Jeep® Wrangler (JL) offers excellent levels of comfort and superior driving dynamics. With features like the fourth-generation UConnect system, the optional Sky One-Touch powertop, and LED lighting, the newest generation of Wrangler is the most luxurious ever. But what happens when that luxury, just isn’t enough? In Europe, Jeep sales has been reaching record levels this year. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced earlier this year, that Jeep shipments to the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region are up 73%...

Lone Star Mopar Fest Featured HELLCAT Redeye VS Drag Pak: Two Of The Best Known Challengers In Racing Face Off... Lone Star Mopar Fest Powered by Pennzoil is annual event that is put on Space City LX Modern Mopar Club. The club held its 8th annual event this past weekend, at the Lonestar Motorsports Park in Sealy, Texas. While the event was full of Mopars, modern Gen 3 HEMI-powered Mopars are the largest group of participants. The highlight of the event was an exhibition drag race between the two hottest current Challenger race cars. To read the rest article, click the link... https://moparinsiders.com/lone-star-mopar-fest-featured-hellcat-redeye-vs-drag-pak/

Maserati’s Bold Electrification Plan: The Race To The Industry's First 800-Volt BEV... Back in June, FCA presented a new 5-year plan. Technologically, the most ambitious part of their plan is related to the Maserati brand. They seem to be heavily betting on technologies that have not even made their way to the market yet. Don’t forget that in the past, late Sergio Marchionne said that all Maserati cars in the future will have only electrified powertrains and that the last vehicle without electrified powertrains would be the Levante. With recent managerial changes, FCA Chief Technical Officer Harald Wester took the helm of Maserati, which is a logical move from the new FCA CEO, Mike Manley. Mister Wester himself gave a lot of answers...

SPIED: Where Is The Ram 1500 Tradesman Sport? Spy Photos & Video Hint Clues Of A New Entry Level Ram 1500... In May, our sister site 5thGenRams.com showcased some spy shots of a prototype 2019 Ram 1500. What made this all-new Ram 1500 so unique was it appeared to be a Tradesman with a Sport appearance package. While their are two Sport appearance package available on Big Horn (Lone Star) and Laramie models, this package would have replaced the affordable fourth generation Ram 1500 Express model. For the past several years, Ram has been offering the very popular and affordable “Express” trim on their Ram 1500. The Express package features the 305 horsepower 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 standard (optional 5.7-liter HEMI V8), cloth split...