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Once again, thanks to our friends at Abbotsford Chrysler I had the opportunity to review the 2018 Ram 1500 Rebel. What makes this particular Rebel special, is the fact that it has a dealer installed 4-inch BDS lift kit and is riding on 20-inch Fuel wheels with 35×12.50R20 tires. Lift kits for air suspension equipped Rams … (read full article...)

Last month we added a new vehicle to the MoparInsiders fleet, and now it’s time to show it to all of you. With the rise of popularity of off-roading and off-the-grid exploration, we wanted to get in on the fun, too, enter our new 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. While I haven’t really publicly admitted … (read full article...)

RAM Quietly Introduces Power Wagon Off-Road Package For Its 2021 Models: Adding Bead-Lock Wheels & New Rock Rails To Lineup... The new 2021 Ram 2500 Power Wagon 75th Anniversary Edition has answered a lot of enthusiasts’ demands for a more luxury-oriented version of the most capable off-road pickup on the market. The new special edition package not only adds more luxury content to the Power Wagon but several new features not pervious offered on the … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/ram-quietly-introduces-power-wagon-off-road-package-for-its-2021-models/

Maserati Takes Its MC20 Super SportsCar Cold-Weather Testing: Fine Tuning Continues... The Maserati brand continues to tease its all-new mid-engined MC20 super sportscar as Stellantis engineers continue to fine-tune the vehicle. Last week, we showed you pictures of the MC20 in light camouflage testing at the famed Autodromo di Modena Circuit in Italy. Now, the premium Italian brand has taken its new halo car to the … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/maserati-takes-its-mc20-super-sportscar-cold-weather-testing/

CAUGHT: Jeep® Is Testing The Three-Row Grand Cherokee L In Brazil: Looks Like The Three-Row Grand Cherokee Might Be Headed To South America... The 2021 Jeep® Grand Cherokee L (WL) is expanding the most award-winning SUV nameplate by offer a three-row option for the first time. The three-row variant is part of a trio of offerings that the Jeep brand plan on showcasing under the Grand Cherokee nameplate, with two-row and electrified variants coming later this fall. But, … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/caught-jeep-is-testing-the-three-row-grand-cherokee-l-in-brazil/

This Ram 1500 May Be The Ram Brand’s Best-Kept Secret: Tradesman Sport, Offers Good Looks On A Budget... While the 2021 Ram 1500 continues to be the most luxurious full-size pickup in the segment, prices for the Ram 1500 can easily reach $60,000 USD without checking off every option. But there are still a number of truck buyers who could care less about all the bells and whistles and just want a durable, … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/this-ram-1500-may-be-the-ram-brands-best-kept-secret/

Seven Stellantis Vehicles Make Car And Driver’s Editors’ Choice List: Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Ram, & Jeep® Brands Make The Cut... Car and Driver magazine has released their annual Editors’ Choice honors list. With more than 400 new cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans to choose from in 2021, 7 vehicles from the Stellantis North America portfolio made the cut. The Editors’ Choice list covers 96 vehicles over 32 market segments. Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Ram, and Jeep® brands all had vehicles represented in the list (sorry, Dodge and FIAT fans). So which vehicles made the cut from the Stellantis brands? Let’s take a look… … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/seven-stellantis-vehicles-make-car-and-drivers-editors-choice-list/

YouTuber Faces 18 Criminal Charges Over Ram 1500 TRX Antics: State of Pennsylvania Issues Charges For Antics Done With TRX... Designed to outperform every other production half-ton pickup on the market, the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX has been the most talked-about pickup of 2021. The performance off-roader has 13-inches of suspension travel as well as a supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® HELLCAT V8 under its hood pumping out 702 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft. of torque. While it … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/youtuber-faces-18-criminal-charges-over-ram-1500-trx-antics/

Alfa Romeo USA Relaunches Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Website: Mopar Reconditioned Vehicles Are Now Easier To Find... The Alfa Romeo brand has announced that it has launched an updated version of its certified pre-owned vehicles (CPOV) website. The CPOV website allows prospective buyers to easily locate, research and purchase late-model certified pre-owned Alfa Romeo vehicles, all from the comfort of their home. The announcement comes as a recent shift to provide more … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/alfa-romeo-usa-relaunches-certified-pre-owned-vehicle-website/

This Dodge Durango Harkens Back To Its Power Wagon Roots: One-Of-A-Kind Dodge Durango Available On eBay! We have seen a number of crazy Dodge Durango builds over the years, but this may be one of the most outlandish. When it debuted in 2004, the 2004 to 2006 Dodge Durango (ND) was touted to channel “the design DNA of the original 1946 Dodge Power Wagon through its drop fender design and powerful grille”. One particular Dodge Durango on eBay! has proven has taken that quote to the extreme. … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/this-dodge-durango-harkens-back-to-its-power-wagon-roots/

CAUGHT: “Trail Rated” 2022 Jeep® Grand Cherokee Trailhawk: Two-Row Grand Cherokee Will Get New "Trail Rated" Model... Recently the Jeep® brand unveiled its all-new three-row Grand Cherokee L lineup. Grand Cherokee fans were soon to point out that the popular off-road-oriented Trailhawk trim-level was absent from the Grand Cherokee L’s offerings. It left many questioning if the fifth-generation would ditch its “Trail Rated” Trailhawk model in favor of the luxury-oriented Overland with … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/caught-trail-rated-2022-jeep-grand-cherokee-trailhawk/

RAM’s “Long-Hauler” Concept Is The Ultimate Cross Country Hauler: Towing, Comfort, & Range... Back in February, we briefly about the growing occupation of expediting or “hot shot trucking”. While there are several different options now available to the commercial trucking world, not many people realize that RAM was actually working on building a truck for those who haul heavy loads across the country... https://moparinsiders.com/rams-long-hauler-concept-is-the-ultimate-cross-country-hauler/

Ram Has Ended Some Of Its Low-Production Colors For 2021 Heavy Duty Models: Several Colors Have Been Cut... When it comes to the pickup truck market, manufacturers seem to offer more and more choices each year. While the 2021 Ram Heavy Duty and Chassis Cab lineup offer more choices than ever before, there are additional color options for those who choose certain trim levels and who are willing to custom order their trucks.… (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/ram-ends-production-of-certain-low-production-colors-for-2021-heavy-duty-models/

Meet The Ultra-Premium 2022 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer: Fully-Loaded Will Set You Back $111,000 USD... The 2022 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer marks the rebirth of the classic nameplate of the premium American icon. The newest vision of the Grand Wagoneer is a more modern expression than the original premium SUV that we all know and love. While some Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer traditionalist will struggle to find that connection between the … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/meet-the-ultra-premium-2022-jeep-grand-wagoneer/

VIDEO: Taking A Look At The Ram 1500 TRX Suspension Components: We Head Over To Epic Adventure Outfitters To Put A TRX On The Hoist... Last month, we got to spend some time with a brand-new 2021 Ram 1500 TRX performance off-roader. We have posted our full written review here and needless to say, we were very impressed with the truck. … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/video-taking-a-look-at-the-ram-1500-trx-suspension-components/

Meet Peugeot’s 2021 Midsized Landtrek Pickup For The Middle East & Africa: Could It Lead To A Ram 1200-Badged Replacement For The Middle East? Peugeot recently pulled the covers off of its new 2021 Peugeot Landtrek pickup truck for the Middle-East and Africa regions. The new pickup offering showcases the other side of Stellantis’ truck portfolio, with a vehicle that has been missing in the region from the former Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) side since the discontinuation of the … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/meet-peugeots-2021-midsized-landtrek-pickup-for-the-middle-east-africa/

Jeep® UK Brings Back The Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 1941 Edition: Only 41 Units Will Be Available... Back in 2019, the Jeep® brand unveiled a custom Wrangler Rubicon 1941 Edition of its popular Wrangler (JL) lineup for the EMEA region. Based on the standard Wrangler Rubicon model, the 1941 Edition utilized the Jeep Performance Parts (JPP) catalog for the EMEA market, creating a unique package that ultimately paying homage to the original … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-uk-brings-back-the-wrangler-unlimited-rubicon-1941-edition/

The Iconic Jeep® Wagoneer Nameplate Returns For 2022 Model Year: This Isn't Your Father Or Grandpa's Wagoneer... After a hiatus of 30 years, the iconic Jeep® Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer nameplate has returned. It comes over a decade wait since Jeep announced its intentions to bring the nameplate back to its portfolio of sport-utility vehicles. The new Wagoneer duo comes into the 21st century with a whole new outlook and agenda, so … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/the-iconic-jeep-wagoneer-nameplate-returns-for-2022-model-year/

Molten Orange 2021 Ram 2500 Power Wagons Are Now Arriving At Dealers: Available On Power Wagon & 75th Anniversary Edition Models... As one of the hottest new products of the year, the 2021 Ram 2500 Power Wagon 75th Anniversary Edition celebrates the first-ever mass-produced 4×4 pickup. The Power Wagon 75th Anniversary Edition adds premium luxury to the most capable production off-road truck in the industry for the first time. Besides adding a ton of additional content, … (read full article...) https://www.moparinsiders.com/molten-orange-2021-ram-2500-power-wagons-are-now-arriving-at-dealers/

Maserati Tests It’s All-New MC20 Super Sports Car At Modena: Fine Tuning Being Done, Before Production Launch... This past week, the Maserati brand posted some photos of its all-new 2022 Maserati MC20 super sports car testing at the Autodromo di Modena Circuit in Italy. It marks the first time that the latest Maserati has been spotted track testing since December when it was caught making laps at Ferrari’s Fiorano test track. The … (read full article...) https://moparinsiders.com/maserati-tests-its-all-new-mc20-super-sports-car-at-modena/