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Maserati CEO Reaffirms Stellantis Support Amid Tariff Turbulence McKinsey & Co. Brought In To Assess Tariff Impact on Maserati, Alfa Romeo Despite facing a tough year and fresh challenges from newly announced U.S. tariffs, Maserati’s top executive says Stellantis isn’t walking away from the legendary Italian luxury brand. Santo Ficili, CEO of both Maserati and Alfa Romeo, recently confirmed in a letter to the Italian labor union Uilm that Stellantis is standing by Maserati as the company works through a shaky transition and slowing global demand. https://moparinsiders.com/maserati-ceo-reaffirms-stellantis-support-amid-tariff-turbulence/

AUCTION: 12K-Mile 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser LX 5-Speed Super Clean, Low-Mile PT Cruiser Listed on BringATrailer with No Reserve If you remember the early 2000s, there’s no way you missed the Chrysler PT Cruiser. When it hit the streets in 2001, it was a big deal. Chrysler leaned hard into the retro styling trend, and people ate it up. Dealers were marking them up by as much as $10,000 over MSRP just to keep up with demand. But while the hype eventually cooled off, the PT Cruiser stuck around for a solid decade, offering up affordable practicality with funky styling. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-12k-mile-2009-chrysler-pt-cruiser-lx-5-speed/

Stellantis Slumps: Italy’s Car Production Hits 68-Year Low EV Shift, Soft Demand, and U.S. Tariffs Spark Historic Downturn Stellantis just hit a rough patch in Italy. The auto giant’s vehicle production in the country during the first quarter of 2025 dropped to the lowest level since 1956. That’s not a typo—this is the weakest Q1 output the company (and Italy’s auto industry) has seen in nearly seven decades. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-slumps-italys-car-production-hits-68-year-low/

Ram Rampage Scores Big in Brazil with “Best Reseller” Award Compact Ram Pickup Continues To Win Hearts and Hold Value The Ram Rampage just added another big win to its growing list of accolades—this time taking home the “Best Reseller” award from Quatro Rodas and Mobiauto in Brazil. The award recognizes vehicles that hold their value the best after 12 months, and the Rampage did just that, showing only a 14% drop in resale value between January 2024 and January 2025. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-rampage-scores-big-in-brazil-with-best-reseller-award/

Worker Killed in Accident at Stellantis Dundee Engine Plant Police Scanner Traffic Suggests Employee May Have Been Crushed A tragic workplace accident claimed the life of an employee at the Stellantis Dundee Engine Plant (DEP) in Michigan early Monday morning, April 7, 2025. Details remain limited, but Stellantis confirmed the fatal incident in a statement. The employee’s identity has not been released out of respect for the family. https://moparinsiders.com/worker-killed-in-accident-at-stellantis-dundee-engine-plant/

What’s Going On with the Chrysler Brand? A Legacy at 100, But What's Next? Chrysler is turning 100 on June 6, 2025, yet there has been little fanfare surrounding this milestone. Once a cornerstone of American automotive innovation, the brand has been reduced to just one vehicle in its lineup—the Chrysler Pacifica—two if you count the budget-friendly Voyager (Grand Caravan in Canada). While other Stellantis brands, such as Dodge, Jeep®, and Ram, continue introducing new models and performance variants, Chrysler remains in limbo with no significant updates. https://moparinsiders.com/whats-going-on-with-the-chrysler-brand/

AUCTION: Custom 1977 Dodge Tradesman B200 Fully Decked-Out Custom Van with Vintage Flair Hits the Auction Block If you’re into retro vibes and road-trip-ready rigs, check out this wild 1977 Dodge Tradesman B200 Van currently up for auction on BringATrailer.com. Built on a long 127-inch wheelbase, this B200 was originally customized by Grand Systems of Elkhart, Indiana—a name known for turning factory vans into rolling lounges back in the day. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-custom-1977-dodge-tradesman-b200/

Stellantis Seeks McKinsey’s Help for Alfa Romeo and Maserati U.S. Tariffs Prompt Rethink of Italian Luxury Strategy Stellantis is tapping into some outside help to figure out the future of its struggling luxury brands—Alfa Romeo and Maserati. According to people close to the situation, Stellantis has brought in consulting giant McKinsey & Co. to offer strategic advice as the automaker faces mounting pressure from rising U.S. tariffs and sluggish brand performance. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-seeks-mckinseys-help-for-alfa-romeo-and-maserati/

Windsor Shutdown May Stall Dodge Charger SIXPACK Launch Stellantis' Plant Pause Could Push Back Twin-Turbo Muscle Car Production Stellantis has hit the brakes at its Windsor Assembly Plant, and that could mean a delay for Dodge’s highly anticipated return to internal combustion engine (ICE) power with its 2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK. The Canadian facility, located just across the river from Detroit, was idled this past Monday. Although the shutdown is being called “temporary,” it’s expected to last at least two weeks—and possibly longer. This development is creating major uncertainty for both plant workers and local suppliers who rely heavily on the plant’s production schedule...

Jeep® Convoy Concept Debuts with Military Grit at EJS Classic Gladiator Roots Meet Modern Off-Road Muscle Every spring, Jeep® fans make the pilgrimage to Moab, Utah, for the annual Easter Jeep® Safari (EJS)—a week-long celebration of all things trail-rated. And for the 59th edition of the event, Jeep rolled in with seven wild new concepts. One of the standouts this year? The 2025 Jeep Convoy Concept. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-convoy-concept-debuts-with-military-grit-at-ejs/

2025 Jeep® Wrangler 4xe Rubicon Sunchaser Shines Bright in Moab Outdoor Wrangler Carries All the Necessary Gear for a Full Day of Activities Every year, Jeep® heads to Moab, Utah, for the Easter Jeep® Safari (EJS), a legendary off-road gathering that’s part proving ground, part party, and all Jeep. For the 59th edition of this beloved event, the brand has brought out seven wild concept vehicles—and one that really caught my attention is the 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Rubicon Sunchaser Concept. https://moparinsiders.com/2025-jeep-wrangler-4xe-rubicon-sunchaser-shines-bright-in-moab/

Jeep® Wrangler Rewind Concept Brings The ’80s Back To EJS Retro Style Meets Off-Road Capability in Jeep’s Latest Throwback Concept Every spring, off-road fans descend on Moab, Utah, for the Easter Jeep® Safari, and Jeep never shows up empty-handed. For the 59th annual gathering, Jeep brought out seven new concepts, each pushing the boundaries of what the brand can do. One of the most eye-catching of the bunch is the all-new 2025 Jeep Wrangler Rewind Concept, a retro-themed rig that celebrates the golden age of Jeep—1980s and ’90s style. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-wrangler-rewind-concept-brings-the-80s-back-to-ejs/

Jeep® Unleashes the 2025 Gladiator High Top Honcho at EJS Built for Moab, Born to Conquer... Every year, Jeep® heads to Moab, Utah, for the Easter Jeep® Safari (EJS) to test ideas, push limits, and show fans what’s possible when they let their engineers off the leash. For the 59th annual EJS, Jeep showed up swinging with seven wild concept vehicles—but one that really stands out is the 2025 Jeep Gladiator High Top Honcho Concept. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-unleashes-the-2025-gladiator-high-top-honcho-at-ejs/

Trump’s 90-Day Tariff Pause, Will Not Include The Auto Industry 25% Auto Import Duty Still In Effect President Trump’s 90-day pause on many tariffs doesn’t apply to imported vehicles or auto parts — a big blow to automakers, especially to Stellantis and their U.S. operations. https://moparinsiders.com/trumps-90-day-tariff-pause-will-not-include-the-auto-industry/

Jeep® Wrangler 4xe Bug Out Concept Goes Wild at EJS2025 Lightweight, Off-Grid Ready Wrangler Debuts in Moab... Every year, Jeep fans and off-road junkies flock to Moab, Utah, for the Easter Jeep® Safari (EJS)—and for the 59th annual event, Jeep is cranking things up a notch. Among the seven new concept rigs rolling out this weekend, the Jeep® Wrangler 4xe Bug Out Concept stands out as the most stripped-down, backcountry-ready machine of the bunch. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-wrangler-4xe-bug-out-concept-goes-wild-at-ejs2025/

Jeep® Shows Off Wrangler 4xe Blueprint Concept in Moab PHEV Packed with 40 Different Proven Parts Through JPP Every year, Jeep® uses the Easter Jeep® Safari in Moab, Utah, as a proving ground and playground to show off what the brand can really do. And for the 59th annual event, they’re coming in hot with seven new concepts. First up is the 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Blueprint Concept — a rolling showcase of nearly 40 factory-tested Jeep® Performance Parts (JPP), all wrapped in bright Mopar Blue. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-shows-off-wrangler-4xe-blueprint-concept-in-moab/

Stellantis Halts Leapmotor EV Production in Poland Future of Chinese EVs in Europe Now Uncertain Stellantis has pulled the plug on building Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) at its Tychy Assembly Plant in Poland. As of March 30th, the company officially stopped assembling the Leapmotor T03, a small four-door EV city car. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-halts-leapmotor-ev-production-in-poland/

SPOTTED: 2027 Jeep® Wagoneer 4xe REEV Engineering Mule Range-Extended Electric Wagoneer Caught With New Headlamp Design The next evolution of the Jeep® Wagoneer (WS) is underway, and it’s going electric — with a twist. Recently, our spy photographer’s lenses caught a camouflaged 2027 Wagoneer 4xe engineering mule out and about near the Chelsea Proving Grounds in Michigan, giving us our first real-world look at Jeep’s upcoming Range-Extending Electric Vehicle (REEV). https://moparinsiders.com/spotted-2027-jeep-wagoneer-4xe-reev-engineering-mule/

Stellantis Design and Formitalia Unveil Joker-Inspired Furniture Collection A Bold Furniture Line Where Chaos Meets Italian Craftsmanship Stellantis Design Studio has taken a wild turn—straight into Gotham City. In a bold collaboration with high-end Italian furniture maker Formitalia and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP), they’ve just unveiled The Joker Collection, a luxury furniture line inspired by the one and only Clown Prince of Crime. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-design-and-formitalia-unveil-joker-inspired-furniture-collection/

Mustang Mach-E GT vs. Charger Daytona Scat Pack Edmunds Puts To Modern EVs Takes On Classic Muscle Car Nameplates For Their U-Drags In a fresh twist on an old-school rivalry, Edmunds.com recently lined up two of the most iconic American nameplates — the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack Stage 2 and the 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance — for a head-to-head battle on their U-Drags course. This wasn’t your typical rumble; both cars are fully electric, marking a new chapter in muscle car history. https://moparinsiders.com/mustang-mach-e-gt-vs-charger-daytona-scat-pack/