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Chrysler’s Minivan Crown Slips As Toyota, Honda, and Kia Surge in 2025 Pacifica and Voyager Sales Fall Behind as Foreign Rivals Dominate the Growing Minivan Market For years, the Chrysler Pacifica has been the gold standard of minivans—an American favorite known for its clever storage, optional plug-in hybrid (PHEV) technology, and family-friendly features. It even outsold the Honda Odyssey by a wide margin in 2024. But fast forward to 2025, and Chrysler’s grip on the minivan market is loosening fast. https://moparinsiders.com/chryslers-minivan-crown-slips-as-toyota-honda-and-kia-surge-in-2025/

Hennessey Demon 1700: Turbocharged Insanity 1,700 Horsepower On E85 and Twin-Turbocharged... Let’s get one thing straight—the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 was already ridiculous. From the factory, it makes 1,025 horsepower on E85, launches to 60 in 1.66 seconds, and runs the quarter mile in 8.91 seconds. That should’ve been the final word in American muscle. But then Hennessey got involved—and they don’t play by the rules. https://moparinsiders.com/hennessey-demon-1700-turbocharged-insanity/

Stellantis Post It’s Sales Numbers For The U.S. In Q2 2025 Ram Roars, Jeep® Climbs, Alfa Stumbles... While overall U.S. sales for Stellantis declined 10% in Q2 2025, the story beneath the surface reveals strong growth in key areas, including Ram trucks and Jeep SUVs. The Q2 period concluded with 309,976 total vehicles sold, but despite the decline, some key brands are heading in the right direction. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-post-its-sales-numbers-for-the-u-s-in-q2-2025/

Low-Mile 1992 Dodge Daytona IROC R/T Listed on BringATrailer Dodge’s Turbocharged ‘90s FWD Coupe Still Leaves Us in Awe If you’re a fan of rare Mopars from the early ’90s, then this ultra-clean 1992 Dodge Daytona IROC R/T listed on BringATrailer.com is something you don’t want to miss. With under 19,000 original miles, this Bright White IROC R/T is one of the cleanest survivors out there—and it’s being offered with no reported accidents and a clean Arizona title. Bidding wraps up on Monday, July 14 at 5:56 p.m. EDT. https://moparinsiders.com/low-mile-1992-dodge-daytona-iroc-r-t-listed-on-bringatrailer/

Stellantis Granted Patent for Biometric Vehicle Entry System New Patent Could Eliminate the Need for Key Fobs or Smartphones Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) has just been granted a groundbreaking patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on July 1, 2025, for a “system and method for accessing a vehicle with a biometric key.” Originally filed back in March 2023, this patent aims to change how drivers get into their vehicles—especially in situations where their key fob, smartphone, or other typical access devices are unavailable. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-granted-patent-for-biometric-vehicle-entry-system/

Stellantis Shares Slide After BofA Downgrade Over Europe Worries Analysts See Weak Results Ahead and Major BEV Hurdles in Europe Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) shares slipped nearly 5% in premarket trading Monday after Bank of America (BofA) downgraded the auto giant’s stock from Buy to Neutral, citing mounting issues in Europe and fears of disappointing financial results. The bank also cut its price target dramatically—from €16 to €10, which translates to a drop from $17.25 to $10.78 USD. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-shares-slide-after-bofa-downgrade-over-europe-worries/

NHTSA Reopens Ram Truck Investigation Over Post-Recall Rollaway Failures Second Probe In A Week Targeting Stellantis Vehicles For Faulty Recall Fixes The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a formal Recall Query (RQ) into over 1.18 million Ram pickup trucks after receiving multiple reports of rollaway incidents that occurred after vehicles were supposedly repaired under previous safety recalls. https://moparinsiders.com/nhtsa-reopens-ram-truck-investigation-over-post-recall-rollaway-failures/

Ram Drives Stellantis Mexico to Record June Ram 700, Peugeot Rifter, and Jeep Compass Lead Strong Mid-Year Sales Surge Stellantis Mexico had a strong showing in June 2025, selling a total of 6,687 vehicles across its portfolio of brands. Ram led the charge with 3,154 units, achieving its best June sales ever and marking its sixth straight month of year-over-year growth. According to Antonio Camalich, Director of Sales for Stellantis Mexico, “June was an important month for Ram, which marked its sixth consecutive month of growth over last year. Customer preference continues to drive positive results for the Ram 1200 and Ram 700, which together surpassed 2,500 units. On the other hand, the Peugeot Rifter continues to perform solidly...

17k-Mile 1990 Dodge Li’l Red Express Dakota Heads to Auction No Reserve Retro Classic Pickup with Custom '90s Flair Ends July 9 on BaT If you’re a fan of throwback pickups with serious personality, there’s a rare gem now live on BringATrailer.com that deserves your attention. Up for grabs with no reserve is a 1990 Dodge Dakota Li’l Red Express conversion, showing just 17,000 original miles and sporting all the bold styling cues that made this limited run so memorable. https://moparinsiders.com/17k-mile-1990-dodge-lil-red-express-dakota-heads-to-auction/

NHTSA Reopens Probe into Dodge Dart Over Gear Shifter Cable Failures Post-Recall Shifter Bushing Issues Prompt Federal Investigation If you own a 2013 to 2016 Dodge Dart with a 6-speed automatic transmission, this one’s for you. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has officially reopened an investigation into a known issue with the Dart’s shifter cable bushings—specifically those that were supposed to be fixed under a 2019 safety recall. https://moparinsiders.com/nhtsa-reopens-probe-into-dodge-dart-over-gear-shifter-cable-failures/

Boxier New Jeep® Compass (J4U) Is The Most Aerodynamic Jeep Ever 10% More Aerodynamic Than The Outgoing Model, Despite Its More Traditional Styling The all-new Jeep® Compass (J4U) is here (well, at least in Europe)—and it’s doing something no Jeep has done before: chasing down air resistance like a performance car, not just an off-roader. But don’t worry—this isn’t some wind-tunnel blob in disguise. It’s still got that strong, boxy, unmistakably Jeep look. Only now, it’s the most aerodynamic Jeep ever made. https://moparinsiders.com/boxier-new-jeep-compass-j4u-is-the-most-aerodynamic-jeep-ever/

GTX Tribute: 440-Powered 1968 Plymouth Sport Satellite Hits BaT Big-Block Mopar Muscle Meets Vintage Cruiser Vibes in this GTX-Style Hardtop Looking for a classic Mopar with big-block attitude and vintage flair? Up for grabs right now on BringATrailer.com is a beautifully restored and upgraded 1968 Plymouth Sport Satellite Hardtop, done up as a tribute to the legendary GTX. https://moparinsiders.com/gtx-tribute-440-powered-1968-plymouth-sport-satellite-hits-bat/

Stellantis Canada Has A Dismal Q2 2025 Sales Period Sales Down 14% In First Half, Down 10% During The Quarter FCA Canada has released its second-quarter 2025 sales numbers, showing a 10% decline in vehicle deliveries compared to the same period last year, with 32,554 units sold. Year-to-date (H1 2025) sales are also down 14%, totaling 58,908 units. While the overall results show a downturn, several Stellantis brands, notably Chrysler and Fiat, achieved clear wins. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-canada-has-a-dismal-q2-2025-sales-period/

FIAT Unveils New 500 Hybrid on Iconic Anniversary at Mirafiori A Modern Twist on Italy’s Most Beloved City Car Returns Home with Hybrid Power In a move that bridges the past and the future, FIAT has officially revealed the all-new 500 Ibrida (Hybrid) at its historic Mirafiori plant in Turin, Italy. The event marked both a return to roots and a new chapter for one of Italy’s most iconic vehicles, on the very day the original 500 was launched back in 1957. https://moparinsiders.com/fiat-unveils-new-500-hybrid-on-iconic-anniversary-at-mirafiori/

Dodge Outlaw Name Confirmed Through USPTO Trademarks Two Filings Hint at High-Output (H/O) Future for Charger SIXPACK A couple of months back, we shared news that Dodge dealers were able to start pre-ordering 2026 Charger models through the Stellantis Dealer Connect system. What really stood out were two new trims listed for the Charger (LB) lineup: GT and Outlaw. At the time, our sources confirmed these trims were tied to the new twin-turbo HURRICANE-powered SIXPACK models—GT for the standard-output version and Outlaw for the high-output beast. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-outlaw-name-confirmed-through-uspto-trademarks/

Stellantis Recalls Nearly 1 Million Diesel Vehicles Over Engine Timing Issue 1.5L BlueHDi Diesel Engine May Suffer Premature Camshaft Chain Wear Stellantis is recalling hundreds of thousands of diesel-powered cars in Europe built between October 2017 and January 2023 due to a potential issue with the camshaft chain that could lead to serious engine damage. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-recalls-nearly-1-million-diesel-vehicles-over-engine-timing-issue/

Stellantis Partner Factorial Unleashes AI to Speed Up Solid-State Batteries Gammatron™ Platform Cuts Battery Testing From Months to Weeks Big news in the EV world: Factorial Energy, the U.S.-based battery technology company collaborating with Stellantis, has unveiled a game-changing new tool called Gammatron™, an AI-powered platform designed to reduce battery development time and accelerate next-generation EV innovation significantly. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-partner-factorial-unleashes-ai-to-speed-up-solid-state-batteries/

How To Reset The Aero Deflectors On Your 2024+ Dodge Charger Daytona MoparTechJordan Walks Us Through A Quick Fix For This Cool EV Feature If you’ve got a 2024 or 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona and noticed something a little off near the front wheels — maybe a small flap hanging down or sticking out — you’re not alone. Those are the new active aerodynamic air deflectors, and they’re designed to move. https://moparinsiders.com/how-to-reset-the-aero-deflectors-on-your-2024-dodge-charger-daytona/

RECALL: 2023 Jeep® Grand Cherokee for HVAC Defect Blower Motor Failure May Impact Windshield Defrosting Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) has issued a recall for certain 2023 Jeep® Grand Cherokee (WL74) and Jeep Grand Cherokee L (WL75) vehicles due to a potential defect in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor. The affected vehicles may experience a failure of the blower motor, rendering the windshield defrosting and defogging system inoperative. This condition results in noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 103, “Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems.” https://moparinsiders.com/recall-2023-jeep-grand-cherokee-for-hvac-defect/

Ram Isn’t Saying NO To A 5.7-liter HEMI® RHO A Simpler, V8-Powered Desert Runner Might Still Happen Could a V8-powered Ram 1500 RHO still happen? Maybe. Even though the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter HURRICANE I6 High-Output (H/O) makes way more power and torque, Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis recently admitted that the idea of a 5.7-liter HEMI®-powered RHO isn’t totally off the table. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-isnt-saying-no-to-a-5-7-liter-hemi-rho/