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New York CDJR Dealer Employee Accused Of Stealing $50,000 Dealership Employee Faces Multiple Charges... An employee at Victory Chrysler Dodge Jeep® Ram (CDJR) in Rome, New York, is facing serious charges after allegedly stealing more than $50,000 from the dealership. Jodi Haddad, 48, of Stockbridge, New York, has been charged with one count each of second-degree grand larceny, a class C felony, and first-degree falsifying business records, and a class E felony. https://moparinsiders.com/new-york-cdjr-dealer-employee-accused-of-stealing-50000/

Stellantis Reaffirms Commitment to Maserati The Focus Now Shifts To Brands Like DS and Lancia... Stellantis has declared its unwavering commitment to Maserati, dispelling rumors of selling or merging its Italian premium marque with another group like Ferrari. The announcement, made on July 30th, underscores Stellantis’ strategy to maintain the Maserati brand as a stand-out brand among its 14 other brands. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-reaffirms-commitment-to-maserati/

GM Makes Mopar Fans Jealous With New Twin-Turbo “LT7” Engine New V8 From GM, Dethrones C170 HELLEPHANT As Most Powerful V8... Chevrolet has unleashed a new beast in the automotive world with the 2025 Corvette ZR1, boasting an impressive 1,064 horsepower from its all-new LT7 engine. This twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter DOHC flat-plane crank V8 is setting new benchmarks and leaving Mopar fans green with envy, especially in light of recent changes in Stellantis’ engine lineup. https://moparinsiders.com/gm-makes-mopar-fans-jealous-with-new-twin-turbo-lt7-engine/

Stellantis Announces U.S. Voluntary Separation Program Involuntary Actions May Follow If Objectives Aren't Met Voluntarily... Stellantis has announced that it will offer its salaried U.S. workforce a voluntary separation program, signaling continued efforts to streamline operations and reduce costs. The move comes after a disappointing first-half 2024 financial report released last week. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-announces-u-s-voluntary-separation-program/

In a bold move reflecting a significant shift in strategy, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has declared an end to the era of purchasing emissions credits, a decision with far-reaching implications for the company’s iconic HEMI V8 engines. For years, Stellantis, formerly Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), relied on buying emissions credits from Tesla to meet regulatory standards and avoid hefty fines. However, Tavares has drawn a line in the sand, stating that Stellantis will no longer “buy a single credit.” This signals a new direction for the company, one where it aims to self-regulate and accelerate its electric vehicle (EV) transition. … (read full article...)

Eminem and Dodge Unite for Complex Magazine Cover Rapper Showcases The 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack Stage 2 In A Stunning Photo Shoot... Dodge recently teamed up with renowned rapper Marshall Mathers, better known as Eminem, for a unique photo shoot with Complex magazine. Eminem, who has had a longstanding relationship with the Chrysler Group, brought his characteristic style to the shoot, which recreated scenes from his latest music video, “Houdini,” a hit from his newest album, “The Death of Slim Shady.” The music video has already garnered over 126 million views on YouTube, showcasing Eminem dressed as his Rap Boy persona from “Without Me” while cruising through a Gotham City-like setting with Dr. Dre...

Goodyear Hires Two Former Stellantis Executives Chamarthi and Roland Join The Tire / Rubber Giant... The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has hired two former Stellantis executives for senior management positions, effective today, August 1, 2024. Mamatha Chamarthi has been appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer, and Will Roland will serve as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). https://moparinsiders.com/goodyear-hires-two-former-stellantis-executives/

Stellantis Cuts Warren Truck Down To A One-Shift Operation Plant Produces Jeep® Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer and Ram 1500 Classic... Stellantis has announced that it will reduce production hours at its Warren Truck Assembly Plant in Michigan for the month of July. Starting on July 1, the plant will operate on a single shift instead of the usual two shifts. Stellantis officials have not yet confirmed whether additional shifts will be reinstated in August. A third shift was eliminated at the plant in October 2022. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-eliminates-the-third-shift-at-its-warren-truck-assembly-plant/

Leapmotor Ships First Batch Of Electric Vehicles To Europe Stellantis' Chinese EVs Will Arrive In Europe In September... Leapmotor International, the 51/49 Stellantis-led joint venture between the automaker and China’s Leapmotor, has shipped the first batch of C10 crossovers and T03 city cars electric vehicles (EVs) from Shanghai, China, to European ports. https://moparinsiders.com/leapmotor-ships-first-batch-of-electric-vehicles-to-europe/

For several months, Stellantis has been dominating the slowest-selling vehicles list in the U.S. However, while fewer Stellantis vehicles are on the list for April 2024, the Dodge Hornet continues to lead the chart with a 646 market-day supply on dealer lots, according to CarEdge.com. Make Model Market Day Supply Average Selling Price Total For Sale Total Sold (45 Days) Dodge Hornet 646 $42,093 14,994 1,045 Fiat 500X 558 $29,786 560 46 Volvo C40 429 $58,665 1,572 165 Ford Ranger 422 $45,059 4,933 526 Subaru Solterra 363 $50,103 3,937 488 Audi SQ8 350 $110,976 1,564 201 Genesis GV60 347 $61,934 … (read full article...)

SPOTTED: 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack First Edition Our First Glimpse Of A Production-Ready Model On Public Roads... The controversial 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack has been spotted again, testing on public roads. Thanks to Instagram user @dtownmuscle, we are now looking at a production-ready version of the new e-muscle car, a model that signifies a significant shift for the Dodge brand. https://moparinsiders.com/alfa-romeo-recall-9037-giulia-and-stelvio-models-for-incorrect-tire-label/

CAUGHT: 2025 Ram 2500 Big Horn Regular Cab 4×4 Regular Cab Model Returns For 2025 Model Year... Ram is gearing up for a mid-cycle action (MCA) of its 2500/3500 Heavy Duty lineup for 2025, sticking with its reliable fourth-generation series introduced in 2010. The latest spy photos reveal a camouflaged 2025 Ram 2500 Big Horn Regular Cab Long Box 4×4, giving us a glimpse of what’s to come. Notably, the Regular Cab model continues to be part of the lineup for 2025, much to the delight of many Ram enthusiasts. https://moparinsiders.com/caught-2025-ram-2500-big-horn-regular-cab-4x4/

NextStar Energy Celebrates First Year Anniversary Stellantis and LG Joint Venture Achieves First Milestone... NextStar Energy, a joint venture between Stellantis and LG Energy Solution, is celebrating its first anniversary. Over the past year, the company has made significant progress in the clean energy sector, working towards becoming Canada’s first large-scale electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facility. https://moparinsiders.com/nextstar-energy-celebrates-first-year-anniversary/

AUCTION: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda with 392 HEMI® Power Classic Style Meets Modern Performance in This Unique Auction Listing... A beautifully modified 1965 Plymouth Barracuda fastback, equipped with a powerful 6.4-liter (392 cubic-inch) HEMI® V8 engine, has been listed on BringATrailer.com. Bidding for this unique vehicle will close on Monday, August 5, at 2:59 p.m. EDT. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-1965-plymouth-barracuda-with-392-hemi-power/

Stellantis Mulls Maserati’s Future Amidst Sharp Sales Decline Stellantis Reconsiders Whether to Sell or Discontinue Maserati... Stellantis is re-evaluating the future of its luxury brand Maserati in light of significant declines in performance and profitability. The automaker recently reported a startling 50% drop in Maserati’s global sales for the first half of 2024, falling to 6,500 units from 15,300 during the same period last year. This decline has been accompanied by a substantial financial loss, with Maserati posting an adjusted operating loss of €82 million ($87 million) compared to a profit of €121 million ($130 million) in the first half of 2023...

Dodge M4S Makes An Appearance On Jay Leno’s Garage Jay Leno and Jeff Dunham Dive into the Legacy of the Iconic Wraith Car... In the latest episode of Jay Leno’s Garage, Jay Leno and comedian Jeff Dunham take viewers on a fascinating journey through automotive history with the Dodge M4S Turbo Interceptor, famously known as the Wraith from the cult classic movie “The Wraith” starring Charlie Sheen. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-m4s-makes-an-appearance-on-jay-lenos-garage/

Indiana Transmission Plant Reaches 25 Million Safe Work Hours Celebrates Almost Nine Years Without a Lost Time Injury... Stellantis’ Indiana Transmission Plant (ITP) in Kokomo, Indiana, has reached a significant milestone, celebrating over 25 million man-hours worked without a lost time injury. This achievement spans more than 2,225 days or just over nine years, highlighting the plant’s commitment to workplace safety. https://moparinsiders.com/indiana-transmission-plant-reaches-25-million-safe-work-hours/

Jeep® Wagoneer and Alfa Romeo Giulia Lead J.D. Power U.S. APEAL Study Ram 1500, 2500/3500, and Tonale Also Earn High Marks... Despite challenges when it comes to sales, Stellantis continues its strong showings in the 2024 J.D. Power U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) Study with two segment wins, three podium finishes, and continued dominance among truck brands. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-wagoneer-and-alfa-romeo-giulia-lead-j-d-power-u-s-apeal-study/

Stellantis CEO Targets Quality Issues at Key Assembly Plant Tavares Highlights Challenges at SHAP and Outlines Steps to Improve Production Efficiency... Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares recently addressed ongoing quality control issues at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (SHAP) in Michigan, emphasizing the need for immediate improvements. SHAP, responsible for producing the company’s best-selling Ram 1500, has been under scrutiny for vehicles requiring repairs before being shipped to dealers, which Tavares identified as a significant challenge. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-ceo-targets-quality-issues-at-key-assembly-plant/

Dodge Challenger SRT HELLCAT Values Finally Start to Depreciate Making High-Performance Muscle Cars More Accessible, but Impacting Current Owners' Investments... For many car enthusiasts, the Dodge Challenger SRT HELLCAT symbolized raw power and muscle car glory. Known for its monstrous 707 horsepower HEMI® V8 engine and distinctive supercharger whine, the HELLCAT has become an icon in the modern muscle car era. However, according to Hagerty, recent trends indicate that the values of these high-performance muscle cars are starting to come back down to earth, making them more accessible to a broader audience. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-challenger-srt-hellcat-values-finally-start-to-depreciate/