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RECALL: 48,494 Dodge Hornet and Tonale Units for Camera Issue Backup Camera May Fail to Display Image Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) is recalling approximately 48,494 units of its 2023 to 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale (GC) and Dodge Hornet (GG) vehicles, which may have been built with a defect that can result in the rearview image not displaying during a backing event. A rearview image that is not displayed reduces the driver’s visibility of what is behind the vehicle. Instead of the rearview image, a blank screen will appear. A vehicle crash could occur if the driver does not heed the blank screen warning and fails to ensure it is safe to reverse the vehicle. https://moparinsiders.com/recall-48494-dodge-hornet-and-tonale-units-for-camera-issue/

Dragstrip DNA: 1962 Dodge Dart Ram Charger 413 Up for Auction One of Just 32 Factory-Built Max Wedge Monsters, This Rare Dart is a SoCal Drag Racing Legend If you’re a Mopar fan or a sucker for early ‘60s drag cars, there’s a seriously rare piece of muscle car history up for grabs on BringATrailer.com: a 1962 Dodge Dart Ram Charger 413 Two-Door Sedan. This isn’t just any old Dart—it’s one of just 32 examples originally factory-equipped with the legendary 413CI Max Wedge V8 and a push-button A727 TorqueFlite three-speed automatic. https://moparinsiders.com/dragstrip-dna-1962-dodge-dart-ram-charger-413-up-for-auction/

Stellantis-Backed Archer Aviation Maps Out NYC Air Taxi Network Midnight Aircraft Could Slash Travel Times Between Manhattan and Area Airports Getting to New York City’s airports from Manhattan can be a nightmare—especially during rush hour. Stellantis-backed Archer Aviation wants to change that, and they’ve just revealed a big plan to do it. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-backed-archer-aviation-maps-out-nyc-air-taxi-network/

Chrysler Confirms It’s Ditching All-Electric Plans for Multi-Energy Future Brand Will Pivots to Offer Gas, Hybrid, and Electric Powertrains In a big move that’s been building behind the scenes for months, Chrysler has officially confirmed to us, it’s no longer going all-electric by 2028. Instead, the brand is embracing what it calls a “multi-energy” future—offering customers internal combustion (gas), hybrid, and electric vehicle (EV) powertrain options. https://moparinsiders.com/chrysler-confirms-its-ditching-all-electric-plans-for-multi-energy-future/

Fixing the Dodge Charger Daytona’s A/C & Climate Button Glitch Mopar Tech Shows How to Replace the Faulty ICS Switch on Dodge’s eMuscle Car If you recently bought a 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona and noticed your A/C or defroster buttons stop working after a few minutes of driving, you’re not alone. It’s a known issue on some early-build models, and thanks to Mopar Technician Jordan Rose (@mopartechjordan), we’ve got a clear breakdown of what’s going on and how to get it fixed the right way. https://moparinsiders.com/fixing-the-dodge-charger-daytonas-a-c-climate-button-glitch/

1973 Plymouth HEMI® ‘Cuda Restomod Roars to Auction 5.7-liter HEMI Restomod Heads To Palm Beach... There’s something special about a classic American muscle car brought back to life with modern performance under the hood. That’s exactly what you get with this one-of-a-kind 1973 Plymouth Barracuda custom coupe, set to cross the auction block at the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach auction, April 24–26, 2025. And the best part? It’s selling with No Reserve. https://moparinsiders.com/1973-plymouth-hemi-cuda-restomod-roars-to-auction/

SHAP Produces Its 2,000,000th Ram 1500 (DT) Pickup The 2,000,000th Units Was a Flame Red-Colored Ram 1500 RHO The Stellanits Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (SHAP) hit a major milestone on Wednesday, April 16th, rolling out its 2,000,000th fifth-generation Ram 1500 (DT) pickup truck. The vehicle — a Flame Red-painted 2025 Ram 1500 RHO — symbolizes how far the facility has come since it began building the current-gen Ram 1500 back in 2018. https://moparinsiders.com/shap-produces-its-2000000th-ram-1500-dt-pickup/

Stellantis Shareholders Approve $40M Payout for Former CEO Tavares Exit Deal Clears Despite Sales Slump and Backlash Stellantis shareholders on Tuesday approved a pay package totaling €35.1 million (approximately $37.4 million USD) for former CEO Carlos Tavares. The compensation includes a €23.1 million salary for 2024 and an additional €12 million in severance and milestone bonus payments for the year. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-shareholders-approve-40m-payout-for-former-ceo/

Next-Gen Fiat Toro Could Go Abarth in 2028 Rumors From Brazil Hint at an Abarth-Tuned 280HP Compact Pickup Some spicy news is coming out of Brazil for fans of performance pickups. Word on the street is that the next-generation Fiat Toro (codenamed F3P) will be getting the Abarth treatment. If true, this would make the Toro the third Abarth-branded vehicle built in Brazil, following the compact Pulse and Fastback crossovers. https://moparinsiders.com/next-gen-fiat-toro-could-go-abarth-in-2028/

Bludicrous 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona Models Hit Dealer Lots Dodge’s Boldest Blue Yet Rolls Out Over the past week, dealership lots across the U.S. have started receiving the boldest-looking 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona models yet—now available in the new high-impact Bludicrous (PBJ) color. This eye-popping shade is already turning heads, and for those who know their Chrysler Group colors, you might recognize Bludicrous as the same shade as the popular Hydro Blue color found on various Jeep® products. https://moparinsiders.com/bludicrous-2025-dodge-charger-daytona-models-hit-dealer-lots/

Chrysler Finally Begins Its 100th Anniversary Celebration at NYIAS Century of Innovation Exhibit Honors Brand's Legacy, Present, and Future For those of us who’ve been waiting (and honestly, wondering) if Chrysler would do anything for its 100th Anniversary, it looks like the wait is finally over. The 2025 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) will be the official kickoff to Chrysler’s long-overdue centennial celebration — and thankfully, they’re starting it off right. https://moparinsiders.com/chrysler-finally-begins-its-100th-anniversary-celebration-at-nyias/

Dodge Charger SRT Super Stock Is What Fans Really Want! AbimelecDesign Creates The Charger That Everyone Has Been Asking For... With the discontinuation of the Gen3 HEMI®-powered Dodge Charger (LD) and Challenger (LA)after 2023, Mopar fans have been loud and clear—they’re not ready to let go of V8 muscle. The new all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona (LB) models have sparked plenty of controversy, withslow sales confirming what many enthusiasts feared: the muscle car world still wants HEMI muscle under the hood. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-charger-srt-super-stock-is-what-fan-really-want/

RECALL: 2025 Ram 1500 for Tire Pressure Display Error Software Glitch May Cause Overinflated Tires, Increasing Crash Risk Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) is recalling approximately 10,396 units of its 2025 Ram 1500 (DT) pickupsdue to a software error that may cause an incorrect tire inflation pressure message to display on the instrument panel cluster (IPC). According to the automaker, the incorrect tire pressure message may result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash. https://moparinsiders.com/recall-2025-ram-1500-for-tire-pressure-display-error/

Rare 1996 Dodge Ram Indy Pace Truck Heads to Mecum Low-Mile Pace Truck with Indy 500 Pedigree and Tony George Ownership If you're a Mopar fan or a collector of rare trucks, here's one worth watching: a 1996 Dodge Ram Indy Pace Truck is rolling across the auction block at Mecum Indy on Friday, May 16th, 2025. But this isn’t just any special edition pickup—this one’s the real deal, with just 3,649 miles on the odometer, documented track use at the 1996 Indianapolis 500, and previously owned by Tony George, the former Chairman, President, and CEO of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. https://moparinsiders.com/rare-1996-dodge-ram-indy-pace-truck-heads-to-mecum/

Stellantis Shipments Drop 9% Amid North American Plant Slowdown Extended Shutdowns and Product Rollouts Impact Early 2025 Results Stellantis saw its global vehicle shipments drop 9% in the first quarter of 2025, as the automaker dealt with extended factory shutdowns and a slower ramp-up of new truck models in North America. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-shipments-drop-9-amid-north-american-plant-slowdown/

Why You Shouldn’t Slam the Hood on Your 2024+ Charger Daytona Mopar Tech Breaks Down Why You Should Never Slam Your Charger EV’s Hood If you’re one of the people to purchase or lease a 2024+ Dodge Charger Daytona, you might want to rethink how you shut your hood. Slamming it shut hard could land you in the service bay with a broken latch and a lot of regret. https://moparinsiders.com/why-you-shouldnt-slam-the-hood-on-your-2024-charger-daytona/

Jeep® Unleashes 2025 Wagoneer Overland: Rugged and Refined Only 2,000 Units Built for Hardcore Adventure Jeep® has just rolled out the most off-road-capable version of its full-size SUV yet — the new 2025 Jeep Wagoneer Overland Special Edition. Blending rugged off-road gear with a high level of interior comfort and technology, this new limited-edition package is built for those who crave backcountry trails without sacrificing refinement. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-unleashes-2025-wagoneer-overland-rugged-and-refined/

Stellantis Narrows CEO Search to Final Five Candidates Sources Say All Are Men, with Three from Outside the Company Stellantis is closing in on its next CEO, narrowing its shortlist to just five final candidates. The automaker — behind brands like Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, Ram, FIAT and Peugeot — is under pressure to find a new leader after former CEO Carlos Tavares stepped down in December 2024. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-narrows-ceo-search-to-final-five-candidates/

Stellantis Halts Buybacks, Approves $2.26B Dividend for Shareholders Rough Year Leads To Payout, But Caution Remains Stellantis is hitting the brakes on its stock buyback program, but shareholders will still see a major payout. At the company’s Annual General Meeting in Amsterdam on Tuesday, investors gave the green light to a cash dividend of $0.77 per share—or €0.68—which adds up to a total payout of $2.26 billion (€2 billion), set to hit accounts on May 5. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-halts-buybacks-approves-2-26b-dividend-for-shareholders/

European Union Targets Carbon Fiber for 2029 Ban New Proposal Could Force Automakers to Rethink Lightweight Materials The European Union (EU) might soon label carbon fiber a hazardous material, a move that could ban its use in vehicles starting in 2029. If approved, this would be the first time any major government treats carbon fiber as dangerous, sending shockwaves through the auto industry. https://moparinsiders.com/european-union-targets-carbon-fiber-for-2029-ban/