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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/

Emelia Hartford’s 1970 Plymouth Superbird Soars Past 210 MPH From Barn Find To Goodyear Proving Grounds Legend YouTuber and racer Emelia Hartford has done it again—this time breathing life into a once-forgotten 1970 Plymouth Superbird NASCAR stock car that had spent nearly three decades collecting dust in a barn. What began as a rust-covered shell has become a fully restored, 200-mph-capable piece of American racing history. And when Goodyear Corporate caught wind of the build, they called Hartford with an offer too good to refuse—test it at their legendary high-performance proving grounds in San Angelo, Texas. https://moparinsiders.com/emelia-hartfords-1970-plymouth-superbird-soars-past-210-mph/

Filosa Makes More Management Moves In North America Stellantis Strengthens Leadership With New Appointments In Canada And Fleet Operations Stellantis CEO and North America COO Antonio Filosa continues to reshape the company’s leadership structure with another round of key executive appointments—this time focused on Canada and fleet strategy. The automaker announced the appointment of Trevor Longley as the new President of Stellantis Canada, succeeding Jeff Hines, who has been named Head of North America Fleet Solutions. Both transitions will take place over the next several weeks, marking another step in Filosa’s ongoing effort to align Stellantis’ North American operations with its global growth plan...

Massive Neon Plymouth Road Runner Sign Soars Onto BringATrailer 10-Foot-Tall Tribute To One Of Plymouth’s Most Iconic Muscle Car Mascots A massive reproduction Plymouth Road Runner neon sign has hit BringATrailer.com this week, and it’s sure to catch the eye of Mopar fans everywhere. Standing an impressive 10 feet tall, this custom-built piece celebrates one of the most legendary names in American muscle car history. It pays homage to the genius behind the original Road Runner campaign that helped define late-1960s performance culture. https://moparinsiders.com/massive-neon-plymouth-road-runner-sign-soars-onto-bringatrailer/

Fiat Unveils Abarth Pulse “Stranger Things” Edition Limited-Run Model Brings "The Upside Down" To Brazil With Just 511 Units To mark the end of one of Netflix’s biggest global sensations, Fiat has created just 511 units of the special edition — a nod to the series’ main character, Eleven. The partnership symbolizes the connection between two worlds: one of entertainment and another of high-octane mobility. Much like Stranger Things explores the mysterious “Upside Down,” Fiat’s Abarth division represents the brand’s own inverted world — where everyday cars transform into performance machines. The Pulse Abarth Stranger Things Edition embodies that duality perfectly, balancing thrilling power with design elements inspired by the...

2026 Dodge Journey Continues Its Winning Formula in Mexico Dodge's Popular Family SUV Maintains Strong Sales with Value, Comfort, and Modern Tech The Dodge Journey continues to prove its strength in Mexico’s highly competitive compact SUV market. For 2026, the Chinese-built model remains a top seller, thanks to its focus on practicality, comfort, and technology — elements that resonate strongly with Mexican families. Although not an entirely new vehicle, the Journey continues to evolve through refinement and consistent performance, reinforcing its reputation as one of Stellantis Mexico’s most successful nameplates. https://moparinsiders.com/2026-dodge-journey-continues-its-winning-formula-in-mexico/

Morgan Olson Unveils Jeep® Gladiator-Based Kestrel Work Truck New Morgan Olson's Newest Work Truck Focuses On Ruggedness and Versatility Morgan Olson, North America’s leading manufacturer of walk-in step vans, officially unveiled its all-new Jeep® Gladiator-based Kestrel Work Truck at the 2025 Utility Expo in Louisville, Kentucky. Designed to meet the evolving needs of commercial, emergency, and service fleets, the Kestrel blends Morgan Olson’s durability with Jeep’s legendary off-road capability, creating a rugged and adaptable compact work truck ready for virtually any job. https://moparinsiders.com/morgan-olson-unveils-jeep-gladiator-based-kestrel-work-truck/

Ram’s Upcoming Midsize Pickup Will Be Body-On-Frame No Unibody Here—Ram’s New Truck Targets Real Truck Buyers After years of speculation, Ram is finally getting back into the midsize pickup game. And here’s the kicker—it’s going body-on-frame, not unibody like some expected. https://moparinsiders.com/rams-upcoming-midsize-pickup-will-be-body-on-frame/

Ram And Jeep® Owners Say Birds Have Declared War On Their Rides 24% Of Americans Spend Over $500 Each Year On Car Washes and Repairs Due To Bird Droppings When it comes to frustrating car problems, few things annoy drivers more than walking out to find a fresh pile of bird droppings splattered across their vehicle. A new nationwide survey from Alan’s Factory Outlet reveals just how widespread the problem is — and which brands and colors seem to be hit the hardest. According to the findings, Ram and Jeep® owners are taking the brunt of nature’s unwanted “gifts,” with Chevrolet rounding out the top three. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-and-jeep-owners-say-birds-have-declared-war-on-their-rides/

AUCTION: 1987 Dodge Shelby Charger GLHS Limited-Edition Shelby Charger GLHS Now Up for Bids... A rare piece of turbocharged American muscle history is up for auction, as an immaculate 1987 Dodge Shelby Charger GLHS (#698 of 1,000) takes the spotlight on BringATrailer.com. This limited-edition hatchback, developed by Carroll Shelby in collaboration with Dodge, is one of the few turbocharged Chargers produced, making it a fitting predecessor to Dodge’s upcoming 2025 Charger SIXPACK. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-1987-dodge-shelby-charger-glhs/

Jeep® Wrangler 4xe Over-The-Air (OTA) Update Leaves Owners Stranded Faulty Uconnect OTA Update Causes Power Loss And Bricked SUVs Over-the-air (OTA) updates are meant to make owning a modern vehicle easier. But for some Jeep® Wrangler (JL) 4xe owners this past weekend, the latest software patch had the opposite effect—leaving them stranded after an update gone wrong. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-wrangler-4xe-over-the-air-ota-update-leaves-owners-stranded/

Hallmark Honors The Dodge Super Bee In Latest Keepsake Ornament Series Awesome Coronet Super Bee A12 Package Can Hang On Your Tree... For 2025, Hallmark’s popular Classic American Cars Keepsake Ornament series shifts into high gear with one of Mopar’s most iconic muscle cars — the 1969 Dodge Coronet Super Bee SIX PACK. This 35th edition in the long-running collectible lineup perfectly blends holiday cheer with pure Detroit performance heritage. https://moparinsiders.com/hallmark-honors-the-dodge-super-bee-in-latest-keepsake-ornament-series/

Jeep® Dominates Again As Team No. 129 Wins Fourth Rebelle Rally In Five Years Nena Barlow and Teralin Petereit Prove Their Off-Road Mastery in the Gladiator Mojave The Jeep® brand has once again proven its unmatched off-road dominance, taking the crown at the 10th annual Rebelle Rally. Team No. 129 — made up of off-road veterans Nena Barlow and Teralin Petereit — claimed the overall title for the fourth time in five years, solidifying their legacy as one of the most successful duos in the event’s history. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-dominates-again-as-team-no-129-wins-fourth-rebelle-rally-in-five-years/

Everything You Need To Know About The 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack Charger Daytona Returns For 2026 With Two- and Four-Door Configurations Dodge’s all-electric Charger Daytona Scat Pack returns for 2026 with both a two-door coupe and a four-door sedan, combining high performance with modern technology and all-wheel-drive (AWD) capability. The new Charger Daytona is engineered to deliver authentic e-muscle performance with 670 horsepower, dual electric drive modules (EDMs), and an aggressive design that pays tribute to classic Charger heritage while advancing Dodge into the next era of performance. https://moparinsiders.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2026-dodge-charger-daytona-scat-pack/

24K-Mile 2004 Jeep® Liberty Limited 4×4 Hits BringATrailer With No Reserve Only 24,000 Miles On This Well-Preserved KJ-Generation Liberty If you’re looking for an early-2000s Jeep® that still carries that classic rugged charm before the crossover craze took over, this 2004 Jeep Liberty Limited 4×4 now listed on BringATrailer might be your perfect find. With only 24,000 miles on the odometer and offered at no reserve, this well-kept example gives collectors and Jeep enthusiasts a rare glimpse back to when the brand’s SUVs were still unapologetically boxy and trail-ready. Bidding ends Tuesday, October 21, at 1:32 p.m. EDT. https://moparinsiders.com/24k-mile-2004-jeep-liberty-limited-4x4-hits-bringatrailer-with-no-reserve/

Michigan Family Sues Jeep® Over Grand Cherokee 4xe Failure Grand Cherokee 4xe Lost Power On Highway, Sparks Months Of Frustration A Michigan family is taking Stellantis to court after their 2023 Jeep® Grand Cherokee 4xe suddenly lost power on the highway — an issue that has since led to a massive recall of more than 91,000 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUVs. https://moparinsiders.com/michigan-family-sues-jeep-over-grand-cherokee-4xe-failure/

Ex-Penske 2011 Dodge Charger NASCAR Cup Car Hits BringATrailer Former Kurt Busch and Brad Keselowski Cup Car Ready for Track Days or Display Race fans and Mopar enthusiasts have a rare opportunity to own a piece of Dodge and NASCAR history, as a 2011 Dodge Charger NASCAR Sprint Cup Series car once campaigned by Penske Racing has just surfaced for sale on BringATrailer. This particular Gen5 Cup car competed in two races during the 2011 season with driver Kurt Busch behind the wheel and later carried Brad Keselowski’s name and the familiar #2 Miller Lite livery that made Dodge’s final years in NASCAR so memorable. https://moparinsiders.com/ex-penske-2011-dodge-charger-nascar-cup-car-hits-bringatrailer/