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Killing The Renegade Was Big Mistake By Jeep® Affordable, Fun, and Winter-Ready, The Renegade Shouldn't Have Been Dropped Like It Was For the past two years, a 2020 Jeep® Renegade Limited 4×4 has sat in my garage, serving as my wife’s go-to ride after her 2014 Ford Mustang Convertible was unexpectedly totaled. What seemed like a minor accident ended with a write-off, and with Michigan winters to contend with, the fun-focused convertible gave way to a small SUV with legitimate 4×4 chops—the Renegade. Now, with Jeep pulling the plug on the Renegade in North America, I can’t help but think the brand made a massive mistake. https://moparinsiders.com/killing-the-renegade-was-big-mistake-by-jeep/

Jeep® Will Build Its Subcompact Avenger In Brazil Too! The Brand's Smallest SUV Will Join Renegade, Compass, and Commander In Brazil Jeep® is gearing up to expand its presence in Brazil by bringing production of its smallest SUV—the Avenger—to the country starting in 2026. This move marks a significant milestone as the Avenger becomes the fourth Jeep model produced in Brazil, joining the Renegade, Compass, and Commander. It also celebrates Jeep’s 10 years of local manufacturing, which began in 2015 with the Renegade. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-will-build-its-subcompact-avenger-in-brazil-too/

Jeep® Recon To Spawn Unique Dodge Nitro Model For 2028 Dodge's New STLA Large D-Segment SUV Will Have Multi-Energy Strategy With only three models in its lineup, many have wondered what Dodge will do next to expand its brand. Today, we’ve got our answer. Dodge is officially making a return to the D-SUV segment with an all-new, no-nonsense, high-performance machine: the 2028 Dodge Nitro. Yes, the Nitro is back, and it’s coming in hotter than ever for the 2028 model year. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-recon-to-spawn-unique-dodge-nitro-model-for-2028/

Jeep® ARTT Rooftop Tent Concept Debuts at Overland Expo West All-In-One Carbon-Fiber Tent and Awning Built for Wrangler 4xe Adventurers This past weekend at Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Arizona, Jeep® Performance Parts (JPP) by Mopar pulled the covers off a seriously cool new concept—the Awning and Rooftop Tent (ARTT) system. Designed specifically for the four-door Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (JL), this sleek setup is a lightweight, low-profile, all-in-one solution for hardcore overlanders and casual weekend warriors alike. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-artt-rooftop-tent-concept-debuts-at-overland-expo-west/

Jeep® Joins Forces with Mission: Impossible for High-Octane Summer Campaign 2025 Jeep Wrangler Stars in Movie Tie-In with Tom Cruise’s Final Reckoning Adventure This summer, Jeep® is bringing the action to the streets and the screen. The legendary American brand is teaming up with Paramount Pictures to promote the upcoming blockbuster “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” starring none other than Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt. In this high-profile partnership, Jeep is putting the 2025 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4xe in the Hollywood spotlight—marking the brand’s first-ever appearance in the iconic Mission: Impossible franchise. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-joins-forces-with-mission-impossible-for-high-octane-summer-campaign/

Stellantis Hits Pause on Dealer Overhaul Across Europe Company Keeps Traditional Sales Model in Place for Most EU Countries Stellantis is putting the brakes on a major shift in how it sells vehicles across Europe. The company has officially frozen its plan to overhaul its dealer network using the controversial “agency model,” according to a report from Reuters. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-hits-pause-on-dealer-overhaul-across-europe/

Jeep® Avenger Tops Italy’s SUV Charts Again In April Compact Jeep Continues Record-Breaking Sales Streak in April 2025 The Jeep® Avenger (JJ) just keeps winning—this time by locking in its spot as the best-selling SUV in Italy for April 2025. According to fresh numbers from Dataforce, the Avenger wasn’t just the top SUV last month, but also led the category across the entire first quarter of the year. And it gets better: the subcompact Jeep also landed as the second-best-selling vehicle overall in April and fourth overall since January. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-avenger-tops-italys-suv-charts-again-in-april/

Digital Artist Reimagines Three-Row Jeep® Commander Kleber Silva Previews A Bold Future For Jeep’s Global Three-Row SUV With the official debut of the all-new Jeep® Compass (J4U), attention has naturally turned to its bigger sibling in the global lineup—the Jeep Commander (H1). Sold in markets like Brazil and India, the Commander is a three-row SUV that’s been a hit with families looking for space, ruggedness, and a premium feel without stepping up to a full-size vehicle. https://moparinsiders.com/digital-artist-reimagines-three-row-jeep-commander/

Stellantis Design Cars + Coffee Returns to Auburn Hills This Weekend Meet the Designers, See Concept Rigs, and Celebrate Car Culture The Stellantis Product Design Office (PDO) is bringing back its fan-favorite Cars + Coffee event this weekend, and if you’re anywhere near Auburn Hills, Michigan, this is something you won’t want to miss. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-design-cars-coffee-returns-to-auburn-hills-this-weekend/

720 Horsepower Dodge Challenger T/A Shreds Monza Big-Block American Muscle Invades Italian Asphalt... You don’t normally see old-school Mopars tearing up tracks like Monza in Italy, but when you do—it’s something you won’t forget. This isn’t your average 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A. No, sir. This is a straight-up beast built for battle, cranking out 720 horsepower from a massive 9.4-liter (572-cubic-inch) V8. And thankfully, the YouTube channel AlwinSV was there to catch it all. https://moparinsiders.com/720-horsepower-dodge-challenger-t-a-shreds-monza/

HURRICANE H/O-Powered Chrysler Conquest Is A Retro Rocket Reimagined @AbimelecDesign Fuses '80s Style with Modern Dodge Power If there’s one thing Oscar Abimelec (@AbimelecDesign) is known for, it’s bringing bold, nostalgic ideas to life through pixel-perfect design—and his latest creation might be one of his most inspired yet. Rather than just slapping the new HURRICANE engine into the modern Dodge Charger like everyone else is talking about, Oscar went in a different direction entirely. He asked: what if Dodge dropped their latest twin-turbocharged I6 into one of their most underrated cars of the 1980s—the Conquest? https://moparinsiders.com/hurricane-h-o-powered-chrysler-conquest-is-a-retro-rocket-reimagined/

Jeep® Celebrates 10 Years In Brazil With Special Renegade 4×4 Edition Exclusive 4x4 Renegade Celebrates A Decade Of Jeep In Brazil Jeep® is marking a major milestone in Brazil with the Renegade Willys 10th Anniversary Edition launch, a special model that honors a decade of local production at the Goiana plant in Pernambuco. The compact SUV that launched a nationwide SUV movement is now being celebrated with a limited run of 1,010 exclusive units. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-celebrates-10-years-in-brazil-with-special-renegade-4x4-edition/

Tough as Nails: 1965 Dodge W200 Power Wagon Rolls Into Mecum Indy Former Ray Evernham 4x4 Ready to Make Its Mark Again If you’re a fan of old-school American trucks that were built to work and built to last, then keep an eye on this 1965 Dodge W200 Power Wagon crossing the block at Mecum Indy 2025 on Friday, May 16th. https://moparinsiders.com/tough-as-nails-1965-dodge-w200-power-wagon-rolls-into-mecum-indy/

Elkann Joins President Trump and the Saudi Crown Prince in Riyadh Meeting Highlighted Artificial Intelligence (AI), Energy, and Advanced Technology Stellantis Chairman John Elkann is making headlines this week after traveling to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of a U.S. business delegation led by former President Donald Trump. The American-born Italian industrialist joined a high-profile group of American business leaders, including tech giants like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and OpenAI’s Sam Altman. https://moparinsiders.com/elkann-joins-president-trump-and-the-saudi-crown-prince-in-riyadh/

Antonio Filosa Reportedly Frontrunner for Stellantis CEO Job Bloomberg Says Decision Could Come Soon as Internal Pressure Builds It looks like Stellantis may finally be nearing the end of its long and complex search for a new CEO. According to a Bloomberg report, sources close to the matter say Antonio Filosa—currently Stellantis’ Chief Operating Officer (COO) for North America—is emerging as the top candidate to replace former CEO Carlos Tavares. https://moparinsiders.com/antonio-filosa-reportedly-frontrunner-for-stellantis-ceo-job/

Popular Mechanics’ Jeep® Grand Wagoneer “Durangoneer” Is For Sale Grand Wagoneer-Bodied, 2004 Dodge Durango HEMI 4x4 Is Up For Auction When Popular Mechanics set out to build a one-of-a-kind display vehicle for the 2006 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, they didn’t just slap on wheels and graphics—they created something truly unique. Dubbed the “Durangoneer”, this rig combines the timeless body of a 1988 Jeep® Grand Wagoneer with the modern chassis and drivetrain of a 2004 Dodge Durango 4×4. The result? Classic Jeep style with modern-day Mopar muscle. https://moparinsiders.com/popular-mechanics-jeep-grand-wagoneer-durangoneer-is-for-sale/

Stolen ATV Chase Ends at Stellantis CTC Campus Police Pursuit on I-75 Leads to Arrests Near Chrysler Technical Center... A high-speed chase involving stolen four-wheelers ended early Tuesday morning (May 13) near Stellantis’ Chrysler Technical Center (CTC) in Auburn Hills, Michigan. https://moparinsiders.com/stolen-atv-chase-ends-at-stellantis-ctc-campus/

High School Talent Shines in 2025 Stellantis Drive for Design Contest Young Designers Reimagine Chrysler’s Future, Earn Big Opportunities The winners of the 2025 Stellantis Drive for Design contest have just been announced, and once again, high school students across the U.S. have impressed with their creativity and vision for the future of the Chrysler brand. https://moparinsiders.com/high-school-talent-shines-in-2025-stellantis-drive-for-design-contest/

GR8TOPS JTRUK Kits Transforms Your Jeep® Gladiator Into A Regular Cab Bolt-On-Kit Turns Gladiator Into An 8-Foot-Bed Regular Cab Without Cutting The Frame If you’ve ever wished the Jeep® Gladiator (JT) came in a classic Regular Cab configuration with a full 8-foot bed, you’re not alone—and now, thanks to GR8TOPS, your wish can become reality. The South Carolina-based Jeep conversion specialist has developed the JTRUK Truck Cab Kit, a bolt-on fiberglass cab conversion that fits 2020 to 2025 Jeep Gladiator models. https://moparinsiders.com/gr8tops-jtruk-kits-transforms-your-jeep-gladiator-into-a-regular-cab/

Rare 1996 Dodge Viper Carroll Shelby Roadster Pops-Up On Hagerty Only 9k-Miles On This One-Of-Nineteen Ultra Rare Viper When it comes to American performance icons, few names carry more weight than Carroll Shelby and the Dodge Viper. Now imagine a car that blends both legacies into one hand-built, fire-breathing roadster. That’s exactly what’s up for grabs right now on Hagerty Marketplace—a 1996 Dodge Viper RT/10 Carroll Shelby Limited Edition Roadster, one of just 19 ever produced, and bidding ends Thursday, May 15th, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. EDT. https://moparinsiders.com/rare-1996-dodge-viper-carroll-shelby-roadster-pops-up-on-hagerty/