Mopar Insiders Articles

Jared B · Apr 16, 2025

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/

Jared B · Apr 18, 2025

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/

Jared B · Apr 17, 2025

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/

Jared B · Apr 15, 2025

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/

Jared B · Apr 15, 2025

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/

Jared B · Apr 17, 2025

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/

Jared B · Apr 16, 2025

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/

Jared B · Apr 16, 2025

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/

Jared B · Apr 14, 2025

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/

Jared B · Apr 16, 2025

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/

redriderbob · Apr 15, 2025

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/

Jared B · Apr 15, 2025

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/

Jared B · Apr 15, 2025

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/

Jared B · Apr 13, 2025

Current-Generation Dodge Durango Is Sticking Around? Supplier Sources Have Indicated The Gen3 Durango Will Solider On Till At Least 2028 Looks like the Dodge Durango isn’t leaving the party anytime soon. According to supplier sources who spoke to MoparInsiders, Dodge is extending the production of the current third-generation Durango (WD) until 2028. That’s two more years than previously planned, and yes—HEMI® power is still in the mix. https://moparinsiders.com/current-generation-dodge-durango-is-sticking-around/

Jared B · Apr 13, 2025

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/

Jared B · Apr 14, 2025

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/

Jared B · Apr 14, 2025

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/

Jared B · Apr 13, 2025

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/

Jared B · Apr 7, 2025

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/

Jared B · Mar 16, 2025

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/