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Mopar Unleashes the Dodge Charger SIXPACK Concept A Bold Fusion of Heritage, Performance, and Modern Muscle When it comes to blending factory-backed muscle with aftermarket attitude, no one does it quite like Mopar. At this year’s 2025 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, Mopar is showing off its latest creation — the Moparized 2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK Concept — a performance-driven showpiece that takes the already menacing Charger to an entirely new level of power and style. https://moparinsiders.com/mopar-unleashes-the-dodge-charger-sixpack-concept/

Stellantis Partners With NVIDIA, Uber, And Foxconn On Robotaxis Global Alliance Targets Scalable Level 4 Autonomous Ride-Hailing Fleet Stellantis is stepping deeper into the future of autonomous mobility with a new global collaboration alongside NVIDIA, Uber, and Foxconn. The partnership, announced on Tuesday, will focus on developing and deploying a new generation of Level 4 (driverless) robotaxis — vehicles capable of full self-driving operation without human input — across major cities worldwide. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-partners-with-nvidia-uber-and-foxconn-on-robotaxis/

Mopar Revives ‘The Dude’ With Retro-Inspired Ram 1500 Concept A Modern Sport Truck Throwback That Channels 1970s Attitude Mopar is bringing vintage swagger back to Las Vegas for the 2025 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show with one of its boldest builds yet — The Dude Ram 1500 Concept. Reviving a nameplate that once captured the essence of the early-’70s sport truck craze, this modern reinterpretation blends nostalgia with modern performance in unmistakable Mopar fashion. https://moparinsiders.com/mopar-revives-the-dude-with-retro-inspired-ram-1500-concept/

Filosa Confirms Ram’s Upcoming Full-Size SUV For Warren Truck New Ram SUV To Share Architecture With Grand Wagoneer, Offer ICE And REEV Options Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa has officially confirmed what we first reported earlier this month — Ram will be getting its own full-size body-on-frame (BoF) SUV built right here in the U.S. The announcement came during Stellantis’ Q3 2025 shipments and revenue investment call this morning, cementing Ram’s next major product expansion as part of the company’s $13 billion investment in its American manufacturing footprint. https://moparinsiders.com/filosa-confirms-rams-upcoming-full-size-suv-for-warren-truck/

Everything You Need To Know About The 2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale Tonale Sprint Starts At $36,495 (Before Destination) For 2026 The 2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale arrives as a much-needed refresh for the Italian brand’s smallest SUV in the U.S.—one that finally aligns with what enthusiasts expect from the Alfa nameplate. After a slower-than-expected sales start in the U.S. and Canada, Alfa Romeo is using this mid-cycle update to sharpen the Tonale’s styling, simplify its lineup, and, most importantly, make it feel more like an Alfa should. https://moparinsiders.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2026-alfa-romeo-tonale/

TSR Nitro Teams Ready To Rock At Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals Tony Stewart and Matt Hagan In The Thick Of The Countdown Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) is gearing up for a high-stakes weekend at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series heads into the fifth race of the Countdown to the Championship — the 25th Annual Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by Direct Connection. The event, running from October 30 through November 2, marks the second to last stop of the 2025 NHRA season, and both Tony Stewart and Matt Hagan are firmly in the hunt for championship hardware. https://moparinsiders.com/tsr-nitro-teams-ready-to-rock-at-dodge-nhra-nevada-nationals/

Mopar To Unveil Festive “Ugly Sweater” Trail Armor For Jeep® Wrangler Holiday-Themed Armor From MEK Magnet Brings Seasonal Fun To Off-Road Protection With the holidays fast approaching, Mopar is gearing up to spread some cheer at the upcoming 2025 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show with an all-new and exclusive “Ugly Sweater” trail armor setup from MEK Magnet. Designed specifically for the Jeep® Wrangler (JL) Unlimited four-door models, this limited-edition armor blends holiday spirit with rugged off-road functionality in a way only Jeep and Mopar could pull off. https://moparinsiders.com/mopar-to-unveil-festive-ugly-sweater-trail-armor-for-jeep-wrangler/

Jeep® Unveils Refreshed 2026 Grand Cherokee Lineup New Hurricane4 Engine, Updated Design, and Enhanced Tech Lead the Way For 2026, the Jeep® Grand Cherokee lineup (WL) has been given a fresh dose of refinement and innovation. Launched in 2021, the fifth-generation model has proven to be one of the brand’s most versatile and capable SUVs to date. Now, halfway through its life cycle, Jeep has pulled the covers off an updated Grand Cherokee that adds a new powertrain option, new interior tech, and design updates to help it stay ahead of the competition in the midsize SUV segment. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-unveils-refreshed-2026-grand-cherokee-lineup/

Chrysler Joins Forces With PEANUTS For New Pacifica Campaign Snoopy and the Gang Help Showcase Chrysler’s Family-First Minivan Chrysler is taking a nostalgic turn this fall, partnering with the legendary PEANUTS franchise in a new multi-installment marketing campaign for the Pacifica. The collaboration brings Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Woodstock, and the rest of the iconic comic strip crew into Chrysler’s world, reminding families why the Pacifica remains America’s best-selling minivan. https://moparinsiders.com/chrysler-joins-forces-with-peanuts-for-new-pacifica-campaign/

Everything You Need To Know About The 2026 Jeep® Cherokee New-Look, Gutsy Hybrid Adventure SUV After a brief pause, the Jeep® Cherokee nameplate returns for 2026 with a complete redesign—inside, outside, and under the hood. Known for blending everyday practicality with authentic off-road capability, the Cherokee (KM) now rides into a new era as a fuel-efficient hybrid SUV built to tackle both highways and trails. https://moparinsiders.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2026-jeep-cherokee/

New Details Emerge On Ram’s Upcoming Midsize Pickup Truck Will Feature Unique Chassis Design Ram is officially gearing up to re-enter the midsize pickup market, and fresh details are shedding light on what’s to come. Following Stellantis’ recent $13 billion investment in its U.S. manufacturing operations, we’ve learned that the long-awaited Ram midsize truck will roll off the line at the Toledo Assembly Complex in Ohio. The same facility currently produces the Jeep® Wrangler and Gladiator. https://moparinsiders.com/new-details-emerge-on-rams-upcoming-midsize-pickup/

Low-Mile 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10 Hits BringATrailer Only 1,600 Miles, Flame Red Paint, and 6-Speed Manual, Make This A Collector's Dream Few trucks have ever blurred the line between muscle car and pickup like the 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10. Built by Chrysler Group’s Street and Racing Technology (SRT) division, this performance powerhouse took the already bold Ram and stuffed a Viper’s heart under the hood. Now, one of the cleanest examples you’ll find anywhere—a Flame Red Regular Cab with just 1,564 original miles—is up for grabs on BringATrailer.com with no reserve, and bidding wraps up tomorrow, Tuesday, October 28th, at 2:42 p.m. EDT. https://moparinsiders.com/low-mile-2004-dodge-ram-srt-10-hits-bringatrailer/

Citroën Dispatch VTR: A Sporty New Take on the Everyday Work Van Citroën Revives Its VTR Performance Heritage as Sporty Vans Surge Across the UK Just after we discussed the Fiat Scudo Onyx Limited Edition, Citroën has stepped into the same spotlight with its own bold offering — the Dispatch VTR Special Edition. Designed to blend practicality with performance-inspired design, this sporty new version of Citroën’s mid-sized van shows that the “white box” days of commercial vehicles are officially over. https://moparinsiders.com/citroen-dispatch-vtr-a-sporty-new-take-on-the-everyday-work-van/

Canada Slashes Tariff-Free Vehicle Imports for Stellantis & GM Ottawa Clamps Down After Automakers Scale Back Canadian Production In a decisive move, Canada’s federal government has cut the number of U.S.-assembled vehicles that Stellantis and General Motors (GM) are allowed to import into the country tariff-free—an action taken in response to the manufacturers’ recent decisions to reduce their footprint in Canadian production. https://moparinsiders.com/canada-slashes-tariff-free-vehicle-imports-for-stellantis-gm/

52-Mile 1977 Chrysler Newport Hits BringATrailer Nearly Untouched For Five Decades Few classics can truly be called “brand new” after nearly 50 years, but this Belvidere-built 1977 Chrysler Newport sedan might be the exception. Showing just 52 miles on its odometer, this time capsule has spent almost its entire life parked indoors, untouched and unaltered since it rolled off the showroom floor. https://moparinsiders.com/52-mile-1977-chrysler-newport-hits-bringatrailer/

Jeep® Commander Expands Into The Middle East Three-Row SUV Blends Family Comfort, Technology, and Authentic Jeep Capability The Jeep® brand has officially brought its three-row Commander SUV to the Middle East, marking a bold new chapter for the off-road icon in one of its fastest-growing global markets. Following strong success in Latin America and Asia, the Commander now enters the region’s competitive D-segment with a clear mission — to deliver premium comfort, space for seven, and legendary Jeep off-road capability in one package. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-commander-expands-into-the-middle-east/

OPINION: Dodge Missed the Mark With Its 2026 Durango Lineup Why an All-HEMI® Strategy Could Backfire and How a Scat Pack Rebrand Could Save It When Dodge announced that the 2026 Durango lineup would go all-HEMI®, it felt like a bold move—but not necessarily a smart one. As someone who’s been very vocal about this on my The Mopar Junkie YouTube channel, I have to say this decision leaves a lot of longtime Dodge fans scratching their heads. Instead of clarifying the lineup, it adds confusion—and risks alienating buyers who have been the backbone of Durango sales for years. https://moparinsiders.com/opinion-dodge-missed-the-mark-with-its-2026-durango-lineup/

Jeep® Will Replace The Wrangler With The Recon In Europe For 2026 Iconic Off-Roader Will End Ordering Soon In Europe The Jeep® Wrangler (JL) — one of the most iconic 4x4s in the world — is officially on its way out in Europe. According to Auto Express UK, Jeep will stop taking orders for the Wrangler before the end of this year, with the last units reaching customers in the first half of 2026. The decision marks the end of an era for European Jeep fans, as the brand prepares to replace its long-running off-road icon with the all-electric Jeep Recon (EJ). https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-will-replace-the-wrangler-with-the-recon-in-europe-for-2026/

Carlos Tavares Warns Stellantis Could Split Apart In The Future Former CEO Says Tensions Between France, Italy, and the U.S. Could Push Break Up Ten months after being ousted from Stellantis, former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Carlos Tavares is sounding alarms about the company’s long-term future. In a new book published in France this week, Tavares warns that the multinational automaker he helped form could eventually be broken apart if growing political and cultural tensions within the organization continue to escalate. https://moparinsiders.com/carlos-tavares-warns-stellantis-could-split-apart-in-the-future/

Carve With Attitude: Dodge Releases More Halloween Stencils Turn Your Pumpkin Into A Muscle Machine This Halloween Halloween just got a whole lot more sinister thanks to Dodge. The brand known for roaring engines and tire smoke is helping gearheads light up the spooky season with an all-new lineup of Dodge-themed pumpkin carving stencils. The downloadable designs let fans turn their ordinary jack-o’-lanterns into glowing tributes to the Brotherhood of Muscle. https://moparinsiders.com/carve-with-attitude-dodge-more-unleashes-halloween-stencils/