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Jeep® India Named Most Trusted SUV Brand in TRA’s 2025 Report Four-Year Streak Cements Jeep’s Leadership in Indian SUV Market Jeep® India has just been crowned the Most Trusted SUV Manufacturer in the TRA Brand Trust Report 2025, marking another major milestone for the American-born brand in one of the world’s fastest-growing auto markets. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-india-named-most-trusted-suv-brand-in-tras-2025-report/

One-Of-None 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Sedan Heads to Mecum Again Custom Four-Door Plymouth Set to Cross the Block July 12th When you think of a 1970 Plymouth Barracuda, chances are a snarling two-door muscle car comes to mind—maybe a HEMI, maybe a Six Barrel. But what if someone built a four-door version? That’s exactly what the late Dave Walden did, and now his one-of-a-kind creation is set to hit the auction block at Mecum’s Spring Special 2025 in Florida on Saturday, July 12th. https://moparinsiders.com/one-of-none-1970-plymouth-barracuda-sedan-heads-to-mecum-again/

Five-Minute Fix: Fiat 500e and Ample Launch Battery Swapping in Madrid New Partnership Shows How EV Charging Doesn’t Need To Take Forever FIAT just flipped the EV game on its head by making “recharging” happen in less time than it takes to grab a coffee. In a bold partnership with battery-swap startup Ample and car-sharing service Free2move, FIAT has launched its first battery-swapping station in Madrid, Spain. And get this: the all-electric Fiat 500e fleet can fully “refuel” in under five minutes. https://moparinsiders.com/five-minute-fix-fiat-500e-and-ample-launch-battery-swapping-in-madrid/

Big Red Rides Again: The Return Of The 1952 Chrysler Air Raid Siren Chrysler's Great-Grandson Restores Cold War Icon and Mounts It To A Vintage Dodge Truck Every once in a while, a piece of American history roars back to life—and in this case, it screams back. Meet the fully restored 1952 Chrysler Air Raid Siren, one of the loudest sirens ever built, now mounted to a beautifully preserved 1940 Dodge COE truck thanks to the passion of Frank Rhodes, Jr., the great-grandson of Chrysler founder Walter P. Chrysler. https://moparinsiders.com/big-red-rides-again-the-return-of-the-1952-chrysler-air-raid-siren/

Radford Racing School Launches New Defensive Driving Academy Exciting, Hands-On Driver Training Now Available For All Ages Radford Racing School, the top name in high-performance driver training in the U.S., has just launched a brand-new Defensive Driving Academy designed for drivers of all ages and experience levels. Known for teaching the limits of performance behind the wheel of Dodge muscle cars, Radford is now taking its same high-quality approach and applying it to defensive driving in a way that’s anything but boring. https://moparinsiders.com/radford-racing-school-launches-new-defensive-driving-academy/

Ram Doubles Down on American Grit with New ‘Never Stop Being American’ Campaign New Tagline "Nothing Stops Ram" Roars To Life with V8s, NASCAR, and Patriotic Pride The Ram brand just fired up a bold new marketing campaign that screams stars, stripes, and HEMI-powered attitude. Called “Never Stop Being American,” the campaign dropped on Flag Day and comes packed with everything you’d expect from a brand that’s as red, white, and blue as it gets — V8 engines, mullets, burnouts, rodeos, and even a few tattooed grandmas. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-doubles-down-on-american-grit-with-new-never-stop-being-american-campaign/

OFFICIAL: The 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 Returns To The Ram 1500 For 2026 "Ram Screwed Up When We Dropped The HEMI" People were straight-up furious with Ram after it was announced that the 5.7-liter (345 cubic-inch) HEMI® V8 would be going off into the sunset after the 2024 model year to make way for the new twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter (183 cubic-inch) HURRICANE I6 engines. While the HURRICANE engines produce more power, Ram fans love the HEMI V8, and many of those fans vowed never to buy a Ram again for abandoning the V8 in their award-winning light-duty pickups. https://moparinsiders.com/official-the-5-7-liter-hemi-v8-returns-to-the-ram-1500-for-2026/

Stellantis’ Chairman Calls for Affordable ‘E Cars’ in Europe Elkann Pushes for Kei-Style Small Car Movement Stellantis Chairman John Elkann, speaking at the Automotive News Europe conference in Turin, has urged Europe to adopt a class of small, cost‑effective vehicles similar to Japan’s popular “kei cars”—coining the term “e car” as the European equivalent. Kei cars account for approximately 40% of Japan’s auto market and benefit from tax breaks and lower insurance premiums thanks to strict size and engine regulations. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-chairman-calls-for-affordable-e-cars-in-europe/

Cummins Kicks Off Diesel Recall Rewards in Florida and Oregon Ram Owners Can Get $200, Extended Warranty, and Weekly $10K Giveaway If you own a 2013 to 2018 Ram 2500 or 3500 Heavy Duty trucks with the 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel I6 engine, there’s a good chance your truck is affected by Emissions Recall 67A—a federally mandated software update designed to fix emissions system issues without hurting performance. Now, Cummins is making it easier—and a lot more rewarding—for Florida and Oregon owners to take action with a new pilot program called “Win-Win and Win Again.” https://moparinsiders.com/cummins-kicks-off-diesel-recall-rewards-in-florida-and-oregon/

2026 Abarth Pulse Heats Up Brazil With Updated Design A Performance Subcompact SUV That Leaves Us Asking: Why Not Here? While Fiat continues to fade in the U.S., its performance arm Abarth is alive and well—especially in Brazil. The updated Abarth Pulse is the first SUV ever to wear the Scorpion badge, and it’s more than just a styling exercise. With a turbocharged engine, sport-tuned hardware, and a fresh new look, this affordable compact crossover is continuing to turn heads for all the right reasons. https://moparinsiders.com/2026-abarth-pulse-heats-up-brazil-with-updated-design/

Fiat Canada Unveils 2025 500e With Wild New Tennis Ball Color Brighter, Smarter, and Still Canada’s Most Affordable EV FIAT Canada is hoping to boost interest and sales in its all-electric 500e by adding eye-catching new color options and stylish upgrades for 2025. Leading the charge is a bright new “Tennis Ball” paint color—a highlighter-like shade that ensures this urban EV won’t go unnoticed. These updates, along with more premium trims and added tech, aim to make the 500e more appealing to Canadians looking for something electric with personality. https://moparinsiders.com/fiat-canada-unveils-2025-500e-with-wild-new-tennis-ball-color/

Jeep® Launches Renegade Altitude e-HYBRID in Japan Compact SUV Meets Mild-Hybrid Tech in Global Push Jeep® is expanding its hybrid lineup with the launch of the Jeep Renegade e-HYBRID in Japan. This marks the first time a mild-hybrid system has been offered in a Jeep model for the Japanese market. Built on the foundation of the popular compact SUV, the new e-HYBRID combines Jeep’s signature design with cutting-edge fuel-saving technology, blending everyday performance with improved efficiency. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-launches-renegade-altitude-e-hybrid-in-japan/

Chrysler’s Firepower GT Car Still Looks Good After 25 Years Dodge Viper-Based Concept, Makes Rare Public Appearance Last week, while celebrating Chrysler’s 100th Anniversary at the beautiful Detroit Yacht Club (DYC) on Belle Isle, I got to see something truly special: the 2005 Chrysler Firepower Concept. It’s not every day you come face-to-face with this Viper-based HEMI® V8-powered beauty, and let me tell you—this car still looks like it came straight from the future. https://moparinsiders.com/chryslers-firepower-gt-car-still-looks-good-after-25-years/

Next-Gen Alfa Romeo Stelvio & Giulia Delayed Alfa Shifts Gears Toward Hybrids and Gas, Pushes New Models to 2026 If you’ve been patiently waiting for the next-generation Alfa Romeo Stelvio or Giulia, you’ll need to wait a bit longer. Alfa Romeo has officially postponed the debut of both models as the brand pivots away from a fully electric strategy. https://moparinsiders.com/next-gen-alfa-romeo-stelvio-giulia-delayed/

Kevin Hart’s One-of-One Cream Sickle Demon 170 Up for Auction 1,025 Horsepower, Custom-Painted, and Signed by the Comedy Legend Himself When Dodge revealed the final chapter of its HEMI-powered era with the 2023 Challenger SRT Demon 170, it delivered the most extreme production muscle car in history. But for a select few, Dodge offered something even more exclusive—the Jailbreak 170 program, allowing buyers to custom spec a true “one-of-one.” One of those rare builds was ordered by actor and comedian Kevin Hart, and his personal Cream Sickle Demon 170 Jailbreak is now up for auction onBringATrailer.com. https://moparinsiders.com/kevin-harts-one-of-one-cream-sickle-demon-170-up-for-auction/

Stellantis Offering Buyouts at Turin Plant Ahead of Fiat 500 Hybrid Launch Voluntary Cuts Open Door for New Hires in Italy Stellantis is offering voluntary buyouts to 610 workers at its Mirafiori Assembly Plant in Turin, Italy, as part of a broader workforce reduction strategy in the country. The move is designed to make room for younger workers ahead of the production start-up for a new hybrid Fiat 500 city car, according to a report by Reuters. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-offering-buyouts-at-turin-plant-ahead-of-fiat-500-hybrid-launch/

Ram Brazil Teases Reveal at Interlagos Festival in São Paulo Could Be A New Trim or Model? Ram is about to drop something big—literally. But this time, it’s happening outside North America. Ram Brazil has confirmed it will reveal an all-new model this week during the Interlagos Festival – Carros Edition, held at the iconic Interlagos Racetrack in São Paulo from June 12 to 15. The event will serve as the backdrop for what could be the next big move in Ram’s international product strategy. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-brazil-teases-reveal-at-interlagos-festival-in-sao-paulo/

3,500-Mile 1992 Dodge Daytona IROC Heads To Auction Survivor IROC With A 5-Speed and Turbo Power Is Up For Grabs On BringATrailer There’s something special about a car that’s been barely touched by time—and this 1992 Dodge Daytona IROC might just be one of the cleanest survivors from the early ’90s performance era. Showing only 3,500 original miles, this Bright White Clear Coat IROC is currently up for grabs on BringATrailer.com, with bidding ending Wednesday, June 11 at 5:47 p.m. EDT. https://moparinsiders.com/3500-mile-1992-dodge-daytona-iroc-heads-to-auction/

Digital Artist Reimagines Chrysler ME Four-Twelve for 100th Anniversary What If Chrysler Had Built Its Ultimate Supercar to Celebrate a Century of Innovation? This past Friday, Chrysler celebrated its 100th birthday in style with a gathering at the historic Detroit Yacht Club (DYC). The automaker brought out a fleet of classic and concept cars that have defined its legacy over the decades. But as I walked the display, soaking in the Turbine Cars and other greats, I noticed one glaring omission—the legendary 2004 Chrysler ME Four-Twelve Concept. https://moparinsiders.com/digital-artist-reimagines-chrysler-me-four-twelve-for-100th-anniversary/

Chrysler’s 300 HEMI® C Drop-Top Dream Reemerges 2000 Concept Makes A Rare Appearance at Chrysler’s 100th Anniversary in Detroit Earlier this week, while celebrating Chrysler’s 100th Anniversary at the Detroit Yacht Club (DYC) on Belle Isle, the company surprised a lot of people, including me, by pulling one of its best-looking concept cars out of the vault: the 2000 Chrysler 300 HEMI C Convertible. For anyone who grew up during the late ’90s and early 2000s loving bold Mopar design, this car was a showstopper back then — and it still holds up today. https://moparinsiders.com/chryslers-300-hemi-c-drop-top-dream-reemerges/