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Sublime 2023 Dodge Challenger HELLCAT Drop-Top Goes To Indy Supercharged Mopar Muscle with Open-Air Attitude Heads To Mecum There’s no missing this one. A head-turning 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT HELLCAT Jailbreak Convertible in eye-popping Sublime green is set to cross the auction block at =Indy+2025|1746748800|1747440000&configure[filters]=&configure[ruleContexts][0]=pin_items']Mecum Indy 2025on Thursday, May 15th—and it’s far from your average HELLCAT. https://moparinsiders.com/sublime-2023-dodge-challenger-hellcat-drop-top-goes-to-indy/

Trump Offers Tariff Relief on Auto Parts During Michigan Stop Move Aims to Ease Cost Pressures on Stellantis and Other U.S. Automakers During a visit to Warren, Michigan yesterday, former President Donald Trump rolled out a new policy aimed at easing some of the tariff burden on automakers that build vehicles in the United States—particularly those like Stellantis with a strong domestic footprint. The announcement, made during a rally marking Trump’s first 100 days in office this term, focuses on imported auto parts and was crafted to give U.S. auto assembly plants some breathing room as they navigate a complex and often shifting trade landscape. https://moparinsiders.com/trump-offers-tariff-relief-on-auto-parts-during-michigan-stop/

Stellantis Rolls Out Fix for Charger Daytona & Wagoneer S New Update May Finally Fix EV Glitches If you’re one of the early buyers or lessees of a 2024+ Dodge Charger Daytona or Jeep® Wagoneer S, chances are you’ve run into some EV headaches—like random warning lights, “Not Drive Ready” mode, or even full-on limp mode that leaves your car undriveable. Yeah, it’s been frustrating. But there’s good news on the horizon. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-rolls-out-fix-for-charger-daytona-wagoneer-s/

Tornado Nearly Totaled This 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda, But Its Back! Former Drag Racer Survives Disaster, Restored to Glory When you think about tough cars, old-school Mopars are right up there. But few stories show just how tough they really are like what happened to Mike Wyse’s 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340 — a former drag racing champ that beat the odds after getting crushed by a tornado and came out shining. https://moparinsiders.com/tornado-nearly-totaled-this-1973-plymouth-cuda-but-its-back/

The Jeep® brand has showcased many interesting concepts over the past decade at the annual Easter Jeep Safari. While the brand has enjoyed considerable success with its Jeep Gladiator (JT) pickup lineup, a smaller concept caught the eye of many mini truck buyers a few years back. The Jeep Comanche Concept paid homage to the compact pickup the brand offered from 1986 to 1992 while utilizing the underpinnings of the brand’s subcompact Renegade. Based on the Jeep Renegade Trailhawk, the Jeep Comanche Concept was designed to be off-road-ready and feature practical utility. The Comanche takes styling cues from the military and … (read the full article...)

Fully Restored 1943 Dodge WC-57 Command Car Up For Auction Refreshed WWII-Era Military Vehicle Loaded With Gear And Ready To Roll This 1943 Dodge WC-57 Command Car is a real piece of American military history. Out of only about 6,000 built, this one has been fully refurbished and is now looking for a new home. It’s currently listed on BringATrailer.com with bidding ending tomorrow, Wednesday, April 30, at 2:15 p.m. EDT. https://moparinsiders.com/fully-restored-1943-dodge-wc-57-command-car-up-for-auction/

Stellantis Eyes Leapmotor To Bring Affordable EVs To India Chinese Electric Cars May Hit Indian Roads By Year’s End Stellantis is partnering with Leapmotor, its Chinese joint venture, to target India’s fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) market. Tianshu Xin, the Stellantis China Regional COO and CEO of the Leapmotor International joint venture, confirmed during the Shanghai Auto Show that the two companies are accelerating plans to sell Leapmotor-branded EVs in India, potentially beginning by the end of 2025. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-eyes-leapmotor-to-bring-affordable-evs-to-india/

Ram Trucks Facing Surge In Infotainment Screen Thefts Thieves Are Stealing Uconnect 5 Screens Faster Than Ever If you own a newer Ram pickup, you might want to be extra cautious these days. Over the past several months, there’s been a big spike in thieves breaking into these trucks and ripping out their big Uconnect 5 dashboard screens. It’s happening fast, and it’s a lot easier than you probably think. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-trucks-facing-surge-in-infotainment-screen-thefts/

haq’s Custom “Shaqcat” Charger HELLCAT Is Hitting The Auction Block 900 Horsepower Owned By The NBA Legend, Goes Up For Auction TODAY! If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a piece of NBA and muscle car history, now’s your chance. Shaquille O’Neal’s custom 2022 Dodge Charger SRT HELLCAT Widebody — better known as the “Shaqcat” — is officially up for grabs at SBX Cars. https://moparinsiders.com/shaqs-custom-shaqcat-charger-hellcat-is-hitting-the-auction-block/

Next-Gen Alfa Romeo Stelvio Design Leaks Through Patent Images Fresh Designs Hint at Major Changes Coming for Alfa’s Sporty SUV The cat’s officially out of the bag. After early spy shots showed heavily camouflaged prototypes back in March 2025, the first leaked images of the next-generation Alfa Romeo Stelvio have surfaced — this time straight from patent filings. While these designs might not show the finished product down to the last detail, they give us our best look yet at what’s coming next for Alfa’s popular SUV. https://moparinsiders.com/next-gen-alfa-romeo-stelvio-design-leaks-through-patent-images/

Dodge Charger Daytona Lands Spot on Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX List Dodge's Newest Muscle Car Makes The List For Best Interiors Dodge has done it again. The 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona (LB29) has snagged a spot on the prestigious Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX list, thanks to its bold blend of performance-driven design and cutting-edge tech. While it’s already turning heads with its all-electric muscle credentials, this award proves that Dodge didn’t stop at horsepower—they made sure every inch of the interior hits just as hard. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-charger-daytona-lands-spot-on-wards-10-best-interiors-ux-list/

HEMI® Day Throwback: Jeep® Quicksand Concept The Ultimate HEMI® Off-Road Hot Rod... Today’s HEMI® Day, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by spotlighting one of the boldest Jeep® concepts ever built—the Jeep Quicksand Concept. Originally revealed at the 2017 Easter Jeep Safari, this sand-slinging monster blends hot rod attitude with rugged off-road DNA. It’s raw, loud, and absolutely unforgettable. https://moparinsiders.com/hemi-day-throwback-jeep-quicksand-concept/

HEMI®-Powered 1933 Dodge Six Sedan Restomod Set For Mecum Classic Dodge Style Meets Modern Mopar Muscle in This Show-Stopping Custom Sedan When it comes to blending pre-war style with modern muscle, it doesn’t get much better than this fully custom 1933 Dodge Six Sedan heading to the Mecum Indy 2025 auction on Thursday, May 15th. With just 3,762 miles showing on the odometer, this one-of-a-kind restomod is a bold statement piece built for the street and the show floor. https://moparinsiders.com/hemi-powered-1933-dodge-six-sedan-restomod-set-for-mecum/

1968 B029 HEMI® Barracuda Prototype Heads to Mecum Indy 2025 The Car That Launched Super Stock History is Hitting the Auction Block One of the most significant Mopars in drag racing history is finally crossing the auction block — and it’s not just any old HEMI® car. On Saturday, May 17th, 2025, at Mecum Indy, the legendary 1968 Plymouth Barracuda B029 Prototype — known as “The Mule” — will go under the hammer. This isn’t just a Super Stocker. It’s the Super Stocker — the very prototype Chrysler Engineering used to develop the 1968 HEMI Super Stock Barracuda program. https://moparinsiders.com/1968-b029-hemi-barracuda-prototype-heads-to-mecum-indy-2025/

Start Defender Theft System Now Protecting HEMI® Muscle Cars Dodge Rolls Out New Anti-Theft Tech for Charger and Challenger Owners Just In Time for HEMI® Day Just in time for HEMI® Day, the team at Dodge’s Direct Connection (via Mopar) brand has introduced a new way to keep your HEMI-powered muscle car safer: the Start Defender. This new theft-deterrent system is designed for 2018 to 2023 Dodge Charger and Challenger owners and gives you extra peace of mind when it comes to protecting your ride. https://moparinsiders.com/start-defender-theft-system-now-protecting-hemi-muscle-cars/

Stellantis Says Its Still On Track To Reopen Belvidere Assembly Tariffs or Not, Reopen Is Still On Schedule For 2027 Despite all the chaos surrounding the auto industry lately—tariff battles, production pauses, temporary layoffs—Stellantis says it’s still full speed ahead on reopening its Belvidere Assembly Plant in 2027. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-says-its-still-on-track-to-reopen-belvidere-assembly/

AUCTION: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe Convertible Beautiful Vitamin C-Colored Convertible Is Head To Auction Tomorrow... When it comes to classic Mopar muscle with style, few cars do it better than this 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe Convertible. Coated in bold Vitamin C Orange (K2) and loaded with comfort, performance, and rarity, this head-turner is set to cross the auction block at Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach tomorrow, April 26, 2025. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-1970-plymouth-barracuda-gran-coupe-convertible/

Mopar Opens New High-Tech Parts Hub in East Fishkill, NY $64M PDC Brings Speed, Tech, and Jobs to the Northeast Mopar just reached a major milestone with the grand opening of its state-of-the-art Parts Distribution Center (PDC) in East Fishkill, New York. Backed by a $64 million investment from Stellantis, this massive 534,000-square-foot facility is designed to streamline parts delivery and improve service across the entire Northeast region. https://moparinsiders.com/mopar-opens-new-high-tech-parts-hub-in-east-fishkill-ny/

Rare 2023 Challenger SRT Super Stock Heads To Barrett-Jackson Sublime-Colored Dodge Muscle Car Goes To Auction In Palm Beach While the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 may have grabbed headlines with its record-breaking horsepower, another drag strip warrior from Dodge quietly became one of the rarest and most potent muscle cars of the modern era—the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock “Last Call.” And now, one finished in high-impact Sublime green is headed to the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach auction tomorrow, on April 26th, selling with No Reserve. https://moparinsiders.com/rare-2023-challenger-srt-super-stock-heads-to-barrett-jackson/

Stellantis & Factorial Energy Hit Solid-State Battery Breakthrough New Tech Promises Faster Charging, Better Range, and More Durable EV Performance Stellantis and Factorial Energy just hit a major milestone in the development of next-gen electric vehicle batteries. The two companies have successfully validated automotive-sized solid-state battery cells using Factorial’s FEST® (Factorial Electrolyte System Technology), bringing solid-state batteries one step closer to the vehicles we’ll actually see on the road. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-factorial-energy-hit-solid-state-battery-breakthrough/