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Stellantis’ Chairman Calls for Affordable ‘E Cars’ in Europe Elkann Pushes for Kei-Style Small Car Movement Stellantis Chairman John Elkann, speaking at the Automotive News Europe conference in Turin, has urged Europe to adopt a class of small, cost‑effective vehicles similar to Japan’s popular “kei cars”—coining the term “e car” as the European equivalent. Kei cars account for approximately 40% of Japan’s auto market and benefit from tax breaks and lower insurance premiums thanks to strict size and engine regulations. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-chairman-calls-for-affordable-e-cars-in-europe/

Cummins Kicks Off Diesel Recall Rewards in Florida and Oregon Ram Owners Can Get $200, Extended Warranty, and Weekly $10K Giveaway If you own a 2013 to 2018 Ram 2500 or 3500 Heavy Duty trucks with the 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel I6 engine, there’s a good chance your truck is affected by Emissions Recall 67A—a federally mandated software update designed to fix emissions system issues without hurting performance. Now, Cummins is making it easier—and a lot more rewarding—for Florida and Oregon owners to take action with a new pilot program called “Win-Win and Win Again.” https://moparinsiders.com/cummins-kicks-off-diesel-recall-rewards-in-florida-and-oregon/

2026 Abarth Pulse Heats Up Brazil With Updated Design A Performance Subcompact SUV That Leaves Us Asking: Why Not Here? While Fiat continues to fade in the U.S., its performance arm Abarth is alive and well—especially in Brazil. The updated Abarth Pulse is the first SUV ever to wear the Scorpion badge, and it’s more than just a styling exercise. With a turbocharged engine, sport-tuned hardware, and a fresh new look, this affordable compact crossover is continuing to turn heads for all the right reasons. https://moparinsiders.com/2026-abarth-pulse-heats-up-brazil-with-updated-design/

Fiat Canada Unveils 2025 500e With Wild New Tennis Ball Color Brighter, Smarter, and Still Canada’s Most Affordable EV FIAT Canada is hoping to boost interest and sales in its all-electric 500e by adding eye-catching new color options and stylish upgrades for 2025. Leading the charge is a bright new “Tennis Ball” paint color—a highlighter-like shade that ensures this urban EV won’t go unnoticed. These updates, along with more premium trims and added tech, aim to make the 500e more appealing to Canadians looking for something electric with personality. https://moparinsiders.com/fiat-canada-unveils-2025-500e-with-wild-new-tennis-ball-color/

Jeep® Launches Renegade Altitude e-HYBRID in Japan Compact SUV Meets Mild-Hybrid Tech in Global Push Jeep® is expanding its hybrid lineup with the launch of the Jeep Renegade e-HYBRID in Japan. This marks the first time a mild-hybrid system has been offered in a Jeep model for the Japanese market. Built on the foundation of the popular compact SUV, the new e-HYBRID combines Jeep’s signature design with cutting-edge fuel-saving technology, blending everyday performance with improved efficiency. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-launches-renegade-altitude-e-hybrid-in-japan/

Ram Unleashes the 2025 Ram 3500 Night Edition for Brazilian Market Big Power, Bold Style – Ram Debuts Its Strongest Pickup Yet in São Paulo Ram Brazil is turning heads again — this time with the exclusive debut of the 2025 Ram 3500 Laramie Night Edition Crew Cab 4×4 at the Interlagos Festival – Carros Edition in São Paulo. Shown off for the first time ever at the iconic Autódromo José Carlos Pace racetrack, this powerhouse pickup marks a major moment for the brand’s growing presence in the Brazilian marketplace. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-unleashes-the-2025-ram-3500-night-edition-for-brazilian-market/

Chrysler’s Firepower GT Car Still Looks Good After 25 Years Dodge Viper-Based Concept, Makes Rare Public Appearance Last week, while celebrating Chrysler’s 100th Anniversary at the beautiful Detroit Yacht Club (DYC) on Belle Isle, I got to see something truly special: the 2005 Chrysler Firepower Concept. It’s not every day you come face-to-face with this Viper-based HEMI® V8-powered beauty, and let me tell you—this car still looks like it came straight from the future. https://moparinsiders.com/chryslers-firepower-gt-car-still-looks-good-after-25-years/

Next-Gen Alfa Romeo Stelvio & Giulia Delayed Alfa Shifts Gears Toward Hybrids and Gas, Pushes New Models to 2026 If you’ve been patiently waiting for the next-generation Alfa Romeo Stelvio or Giulia, you’ll need to wait a bit longer. Alfa Romeo has officially postponed the debut of both models as the brand pivots away from a fully electric strategy. https://moparinsiders.com/next-gen-alfa-romeo-stelvio-giulia-delayed/

Kevin Hart’s One-of-One Cream Sickle Demon 170 Up for Auction 1,025 Horsepower, Custom-Painted, and Signed by the Comedy Legend Himself When Dodge revealed the final chapter of its HEMI-powered era with the 2023 Challenger SRT Demon 170, it delivered the most extreme production muscle car in history. But for a select few, Dodge offered something even more exclusive—the Jailbreak 170 program, allowing buyers to custom spec a true “one-of-one.” One of those rare builds was ordered by actor and comedian Kevin Hart, and his personal Cream Sickle Demon 170 Jailbreak is now up for auction onBringATrailer.com. https://moparinsiders.com/kevin-harts-one-of-one-cream-sickle-demon-170-up-for-auction/

Stellantis Offering Buyouts at Turin Plant Ahead of Fiat 500 Hybrid Launch Voluntary Cuts Open Door for New Hires in Italy Stellantis is offering voluntary buyouts to 610 workers at its Mirafiori Assembly Plant in Turin, Italy, as part of a broader workforce reduction strategy in the country. The move is designed to make room for younger workers ahead of the production start-up for a new hybrid Fiat 500 city car, according to a report by Reuters. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-offering-buyouts-at-turin-plant-ahead-of-fiat-500-hybrid-launch/

Ram Brazil Teases Reveal at Interlagos Festival in São Paulo Could Be A New Trim or Model? Ram is about to drop something big—literally. But this time, it’s happening outside North America. Ram Brazil has confirmed it will reveal an all-new model this week during the Interlagos Festival – Carros Edition, held at the iconic Interlagos Racetrack in São Paulo from June 12 to 15. The event will serve as the backdrop for what could be the next big move in Ram’s international product strategy. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-brazil-teases-reveal-at-interlagos-festival-in-sao-paulo/

3,500-Mile 1992 Dodge Daytona IROC Heads To Auction Survivor IROC With A 5-Speed and Turbo Power Is Up For Grabs On BringATrailer There’s something special about a car that’s been barely touched by time—and this 1992 Dodge Daytona IROC might just be one of the cleanest survivors from the early ’90s performance era. Showing only 3,500 original miles, this Bright White Clear Coat IROC is currently up for grabs on BringATrailer.com, with bidding ending Wednesday, June 11 at 5:47 p.m. EDT. https://moparinsiders.com/3500-mile-1992-dodge-daytona-iroc-heads-to-auction/

Digital Artist Reimagines Chrysler ME Four-Twelve for 100th Anniversary What If Chrysler Had Built Its Ultimate Supercar to Celebrate a Century of Innovation? This past Friday, Chrysler celebrated its 100th birthday in style with a gathering at the historic Detroit Yacht Club (DYC). The automaker brought out a fleet of classic and concept cars that have defined its legacy over the decades. But as I walked the display, soaking in the Turbine Cars and other greats, I noticed one glaring omission—the legendary 2004 Chrysler ME Four-Twelve Concept. https://moparinsiders.com/digital-artist-reimagines-chrysler-me-four-twelve-for-100th-anniversary/

Chrysler’s 300 HEMI® C Drop-Top Dream Reemerges 2000 Concept Makes A Rare Appearance at Chrysler’s 100th Anniversary in Detroit Earlier this week, while celebrating Chrysler’s 100th Anniversary at the Detroit Yacht Club (DYC) on Belle Isle, the company surprised a lot of people, including me, by pulling one of its best-looking concept cars out of the vault: the 2000 Chrysler 300 HEMI C Convertible. For anyone who grew up during the late ’90s and early 2000s loving bold Mopar design, this car was a showstopper back then — and it still holds up today. https://moparinsiders.com/chryslers-300-hemi-c-drop-top-dream-reemerges/

New Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa Could Make Up to $23M / Year Still Far Behind What Carlos Tavares Earned Big changes are underway at Stellantis. According to Reuters, the company’s new CEO, Antonio Filosa, could earn up to $23 million (€21 million) per year by 2028—though that still falls well short of what his predecessor Carlos Tavares made. https://moparinsiders.com/new-stellantis-ceo-antonio-filosa-could-make-up-to-23m-year/

Ram Charges Back Into NASCAR With New 1500 Race Truck FIRST LOOK: At Ram’s Bold 2026 CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Entry Earlier this week, I had the chance to witness history in the making at the Chrysler Technical Center (CTC) in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Ram unveiled its brand-new 1500 race truck—marking the brand’s official return to the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series after a 13-year absence. The concept truck, built by Ram’s design team, makes its public debut today at the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-charges-back-into-nascar-with-new-1500-race-truck/

2026 Ram 1500 Warlock Brings Back Pentastar V6 And HEMI V8 More Choices Return To Ram’s Off-Road Bargain Truck Ram fans, take note—there’s good news coming out of Auburn Hills. After a brief stint offering just the HURRICANE inline-six, the 2026 Ram 1500 Warlock is officially getting two more engine options for the new model year: the trusty Pentastar V6 and the 5.7-liter HEMI® V8. We were recently invited to the Chrysler Technical Center (CTC), where Ram confirmed the expansion of the Warlock’s powertrain lineup. For anyone keeping track, this is a bit of a comeback story. Ram dropped both the Pentastar and HEMI from the Warlock trim back in 2024. That left 2025 buyers with only one engine: the twin-turbo 3.0-liter HURRICANE...

Chrysler Celebrates 100 Years in Motion A Century of Innovation Honored with Historic Drives and A Glimpse Into the Brand’s Future On June 6, 1925, Walter P. Chrysler officially founded the Chrysler Corporation by reorganizing the struggling Maxwell Motor Company. Exactly 100 years later, I found myself celebrating that milestone with the brand itself — right where it all began, in the heart of Detroit. Chrysler marked the occasion with a private event on Belle Isle, and I was fortunate enough to be invited to take part in the celebration at the historic Detroit Yacht Club. https://moparinsiders.com/chrysler-celebrates-100-years-in-motion/

The 1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt Was the Future on Wheels An Icon of Innovation Turns 84 as Chrysler Celebrates 100 Years In a year where Chrysler is celebrating a full century of automotive milestones, there is one concept car that still captures imaginations over eight decades later: the 1941 Chrysler Thunderbolt. Long before we had Teslas with giant screens or gullwing doors, Chrysler was already laying down futuristic ideas with this stunning “car of tomorrow.” Built during the height of America’s Art Deco design movement, the Thunderbolt wasn’t just a show car—it was a statement of intent. https://moparinsiders.com/the-1941-chrysler-thunderbolt-was-the-future-on-wheels/

1941 Chrysler Newport: The Concept That Dared to Dream Again The Red Dual-Cowl Phaeton by LeBaron Steals the Show at Chrysler’s 100th When you think of bold American design from the early 1940s, the 1941 Chrysler Newport Dual Cowl Phaeton stands in a league of its own. Designed by Ralph Roberts of LeBaron at a time when Chrysler was still finding its footing after the Great Depression and the controversial Airflow, the Newport was more than just a pretty face—it was a statement. A statement that Chrysler could build something breathtaking again. https://moparinsiders.com/1941-chrysler-newport-the-concept-that-dared-to-dream-again/