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Chrysler Crossfire Concept: Detroit’s Supercharged Showstopper Radical Coupe, Led The Way For Halo Car Production Back in January 2001, Chrysler stunned the crowds at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit with a sleek, sculpted fastback coupe simply called the Crossfire Concept. It was a car meant to turn heads and signal a new era for Chrysler, a time when the company was working under the DaimlerChrysler umbrella and eager to show what transatlantic cooperation could deliver. https://moparinsiders.com/chrysler-crossfire-concept-detroits-supercharged-showstopper/

1970 Dodge Charger 500 Gets 572 HEMI and Panther Pink Makeover Rare Factory Color Meets Modern Restomod Muscle When it comes to Mopar muscle, few names carry as much weight as the Dodge Charger. This particular 1970 Dodge Charger 500 takes that reputation to a whole new level. Not only is it one of just 54 cars documented by the 1970 Dodge Charger Registry to have been originally finished in Panther Pink, but it has also been treated to a no-expense-spared, modern performance build that combines old-school looks with cutting-edge hardware. Now, this rare and heavily upgraded Charger is crossing the auction block at BringATrailer.com. https://moparinsiders.com/1970-dodge-charger-500-gets-572-hemi-and-panther-pink-makeover/

Stellantis UK Braces for £37M ($48M) Car Finance Scandal Fallout The Sunday Times Reports FCA Crackdown Could Trigger Record-Breaking Payouts Stellantis is preparing for a major financial hit in the United Kingdom as regulators crack down on a widespread car finance scandal. According to The Sunday Times, Stellantis Financial Services UK has earmarked £37 million (about $48 million USD) to cover potential claims tied to improperly disclosed commissions in auto loan deals. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-uk-braces-for-37m-48m-car-finance-scandal-fallout/

2026 Dodge Durango Goes All-HEMI® But CARB States Miss Out On Big Power R/T 392 And SRT HELLCAT Restricted To Non-CARB States For 2026, Dodge has doubled down on its muscle SUV formula by giving every single Durango a HEMI® V8 engine. From the entry-level GT all the way to the 710-horsepower SRT HELLCAT, the days of a V6-powered Durango are gone in the U.S. But there’s a big catch: buyers in CARB-regulated states won’t be able to purchase the high-horsepower R/T 392 and SRT HELLCAT trims. https://moparinsiders.com/2026-dodge-durango-goes-all-hemi-but-carb-states-miss-out-on-big-power/

All-New 2026 Jeep® Cherokee (KM) Prepares for Debut Late 2025 Jeep’s First-Ever North American Hybrid-Only SUV Breaks Cover This Year Jeep® fans, the wait is almost over. The all-new 2026 Jeep Cherokee (KM) is on its way, and it’s bringing a big change with it: it’s going hybrid-only. That’s right—this will be the first North American Jeep vehicle offered exclusively with a hybrid powertrain. No gas-only or plug-in (PHEV) options—just one smart, fuel-saving setup built for adventure. https://moparinsiders.com/all-new-2026-jeep-cherokee-km-prepares-for-debut-late-2025/

John Elkann Assigned Community Service in Tax Dispute Settlement Stellantis Chairman Resolves Case Without Admission of Guilt When most car headlines are about new models, recalls, or sales numbers, today’s news focuses on Stellantis Chairman John Elkann himself. Elkann, who also chairs Ferrari, has agreed to perform a year of community service as part of a settlement with Italian prosecutors over a long-running inheritance tax case. https://moparinsiders.com/john-elkann-assigned-community-service-in-tax-dispute-settlement/

Chrysler Crossfire Concept: Detroit’s Supercharged Showstopper Radical Coupe, Led The Way For Halo Car Production I had the opportunity to see this very concept car again in June 2025 during Chrysler’s 100th Anniversary media event at the Detroit Yacht Club (DYC). Seeing it in person nearly 25 years after its debut was a reminder of just how daring Chrysler was in the early 2000s. The Crossfire was more than just another auto show curiosity—it was a genuine preview of a production car that would eventually reach dealerships by 2004. https://moparinsiders.com/chrysler-crossfire-concept-detroits-supercharged-showstopper/

Stellantis Reaches 3 Million Vehicle Milestone at El Palomar! 🚗🇦🇷 A huge congrats to Stellantis for rolling out the 3 millionth vehicle from its El Palomar plant in Argentina — a landmark achievement reflecting decades of automotive excellence and commitment. 👉 Stellantis Hits 3 Million Vehicles at Argentina’s El Palomar Plant

Rare 1969 Plymouth Barracuda 440 ’Cuda Coupe Surfaces on BaT One of Just 45 M-Code Notchbacks Built When it comes to rare Mopars, few cars get enthusiasts buzzing like the 1969 Plymouth Barracuda M-code 440. Built in extremely limited numbers, these small-bodied A-cars were factory hot rods—stuffing Chrysler’s massive 7.2-liter (440-cubic-inch) Super Commando V8 into a lightweight platform that was more often seen with slant-6s or small-blocks. Now, one of just 45 notchback coupes produced is up for grabs on Bring a Trailer, and it’s got a history as colorful as its Limelight Metallic paint. https://moparinsiders.com/rare-1969-plymouth-barracuda-440-cuda-coupe-surfaces-on-bat/

Stellantis Windsor Plant Restores Third Shift in 2026 Return of Jobs Marks Pent-Up Demand for Pacifica and Charger For decades, Windsor Assembly was a three-shift operation. That ended in July 2020, when Stellantis (then FCA) eliminated the third shift, cutting roughly 1,500 positions. Now, the automaker is preparing to flip the lights back on for overnight crews. Union officials with Unifor Local 444 say it will take about 1,000 workers to run the third shift. That means new hires, callbacks for laid-off workers, and a boost for the local economy. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-windsor-plant-restores-third-shift-in-2026/

Dodge Charger And Jeep® Wagoneer S Recalled For Rollaway Risk Park Function Issue Prompts Safety Recall Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) is recalling approximately 25 units of its 2024–2025 Dodge Charger (LB) and Jeep® Wagoneer S (KX)electric vehicles (EVs). At issue is an incorrectly installed spring that may cause the loss of the park function when the vehicle’s gear selector is placed in the park (P) position. This defect could result in a vehicle rollaway, creating a safety hazard. Because of this, the affected vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 114, Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-charger-and-jeep-wagoneer-s-recalled-for-rollaway-risk/

Stellantis Design Studio & Windelo Reveal Windelo 62 Catamaran Automotive-Inspired Design Meets Eco-Friendly Sailing Sailing and automotive design don’t often cross paths, but when they do, the results can be game-changing. Stellantis Design Studio has teamed up with French catamaran builder Windelo and naval architects Barreau-Neuman to launch a new era of sustainable luxury sailing. Their latest creation, the Windelo 62, made its world debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2025. Alongside it, the slightly smaller Windelo 58 was also revealed, marking a major leap forward in design, performance, and sustainability. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-design-studio-windelo-reveal-windelo-62-catamaran/

Stellantis Taps U.S. Bond Market With $2 Billion Offering Automaker Raises Funds Through High-Grade Notes Stellantis is back in the U.S. bond market, raising $2 billion this week through a three-part deal that mixes fixed- and floating-rate notes. The move comes as borrowing costs hit their lowest point of the year, giving the automaker a chance to secure financing on favorable terms. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-taps-u-s-bond-market-with-2-billion-offering/

Stellantis Sells VM Motori to Italian Investors Historic Engine Plant to Continue Under Marval’s Leadership One of the latest strategic moves from Stellantis involves the sale of its long-running Italian engine plant, VM Motori, to a group of local investors. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-sells-vm-motori-to-italian-investors/

9,600-Mile 2008 Dodge Magnum SRT8 Surfaces On BaT Ultra-Rare 2008 Magnum SRT8 Shows Off Low Miles and High Collectibility When Dodge pulled the plug on the Magnum after the 2008 model year, it closed the book on one of the most unconventional performance machines to ever wear the SRT badge. Today, with only 239 examples built in that final year, the Magnum SRT8 has become a unicorn in Mopar circles. Now, a pristine, low-mileage example has popped up for auction on BringATrailer, reminding enthusiasts just how wild Chrysler’s performance division once was. https://moparinsiders.com/9600-mile-2008-dodge-magnum-srt8-surfaces-on-bat/

Jeep® Fans Pack Detroit 4Fest 2025 Off-Road Celebration in Holly, Michigan Detroit 4Fest 2025 rolled into Holly Oaks ORV Park this weekend, and yesterday we had the chance to be on the ground, taking it all in. The two-day off-road celebration once again proved why it’s one of Michigan’s premier events for Jeep® and 4×4 fans. With trails packed, vendor tents buzzing, and the atmosphere was pure off-road culture. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-fans-pack-detroit-4fest-2025/

The Last True Chrysler 300 A Rare Muscle Luxury Car From The Malaise Era When people think of the Chrysler 300 nameplate, they usually picture the legendary letter cars of the 1950s and ’60s, or the modern LX-based sedans that brought HEMI® V8 power back to Chrysler showrooms. But tucked in between those eras sits a model that’s often overlooked—the 1979 Chrysler 300. It wasn’t just another Cordoba clone with badges; it was the last true performance-oriented 300 ever offered until Chrysler revived the name decades later. And because of its limited run, its timing during Chrysler’s financial struggles, and the strict emissions environment of the late ’70s, this car holds a special place in Mopar history...

2025 Jeep® Wagoneer S Recalled For Incorrect Cross Car Beam Small Recall Targets Just 8 Vehicles Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) is recalling approximately 8 units of its 2025 Jeep® Wagoneer S vehicles that may have been equipped with an incorrect cross car beam in the instrument panel (IP). As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, Occupant Crash Protection. https://moparinsiders.com/2025-jeep-wagoneer-s-recalled-for-incorrect-cross-car-beam/

1967 Dodge D200 Sweptline Custom Build Hits BringATrailer Crown Vic Chassis, Airbags, and 318 V8 Power When it comes to classic trucks, few strike a balance between vintage style and modern drivability quite like this 1967 Dodge D200 Sweptline. What makes this truck stand out is not only its original Dodge body but also the extensive custom work that went into creating a one-of-a-kind ride. Purchased by the current owner in 2022, this Sweptline has since been reborn with a mix of hot rod creativity, modern suspension, and timeless muscle under the hood. It is now being offered at no reserve on BringATrailer, with bidding scheduled to end Wednesday, September 10, at 3:14 p.m. EDT...

Mopar Reveals New Accessories For The 2025 Ram Heavy Duty In Brazil Over 30 New Factory Options Add Muscle, Tech, And Style Ram’s Heavy Duty pickups have become a force to be reckoned with in Brazil. Now that the updated 2025 Ram 2500 and 3500 are officially on sale, Mopar is stepping in with a full arsenal of accessories to help customers personalize their trucks. From bed covers to trailer cameras, the new lineup features more than 30 factory-developed items—many of them produced in Brazil to reduce costs and speed up availability. https://moparinsiders.com/mopar-reveals-new-accessories-for-the-2025-ram-heavy-duty-in-brazil/