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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/

Is Ram Bringing Back The Rumble Bee On June 8th? We Think Easter Eggs Are Pointing To It... Ram Trucks has something big up its sleeve, and the brand’s latest teasers may have just given us the clue we needed. Over the past week, eagle-eyed fans have noticed subtle hints dropped across Ram’s social media platforms, signaling the unveiling of something exciting in just a few short weeks. https://moparinsiders.com/is-ram-bringing-back-the-rumble-bee-on-june-8th/

Chrysler Celebrates 100 Years with Special Pacifica Edition 2026 Pacifica 100th Anniversary Edition Debuts in Detroit On June 6, 1925, Walter P. Chrysler founded the Chrysler Corporation out of the struggling Maxwell Motor Company, and exactly 100 years later, the company marked the occasion with a celebration on Belle Isle in Detroit. And what better way to honor a century of innovation than by launching a new model? Enter the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica 100th Anniversary Edition—a stylish, well-equipped tribute to the company’s roots and future. https://moparinsiders.com/chrysler-celebrates-100-years-with-special-pacifica-edition/

Stellantis Powers Up Rome Airport with Second-Life EV Batteries SUSTAINera Helps Cut CO₂ Emissions with Energy Storage From Reused EV Batteries Stellantis is proving that electric vehicle (EV) batteries have a second life, and it starts at the airport. Through its SUSTAINera Circular Economy division, the automaker has teamed up with Enel and Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) to support the PIONEER project, Italy’s largest second-life battery energy storage system. The project utilizes old EV batteries to store solar energy and power Rome Fiumicino Airport, one of Europe’s busiest travel hubs. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-powers-up-rome-airport-with-second-life-ev-batteries/

BREAKING: Antonio Filosa Named New Stellantis CEO Veteran Exec Steps Up to Lead Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram Parent Stellantis has officially named Antonio Filosa as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO), marking a major leadership shift for the parent company of American brands like Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, and Ram. Filosa will take over CEO duties beginning June 23, 2025, following a unanimous vote by the Stellantis Board of Directors. https://moparinsiders.com/breaking-antonio-filosa-named-new-stellantis-ceo/

Turbine Dreams: The Chrysler That Whispered Like a Jet America’s Most Radical Car Experiment Still Turns Heads 60 Years Later In the early 1960s, Chrysler dared to do something no other American automaker had the guts to try: build a car that ran on a jet engine. The result was the Chrysler Turbine Car, an experimental vehicle that looked like it belonged on a sci-fi movie set and sounded like it was ready for takeoff. It was bold, beautiful, and way ahead of its time. And even though only 55 were ever built, its legacy still burns bright today. https://moparinsiders.com/turbine-dreams-the-chrysler-that-whispered-like-a-jet/

Exner’s 1955 Chrysler Ghia Falcon Returns To Pebble Beach Bortz’s Rare Concept Car To Appear At Pebble Beach 2025 One of the most stunning concept cars in Chrysler history is heading back to the prestigiousPebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in 2025. The 1955 Chrysler Ghia Falcon, designed under the watchful eye of Virgil Exner and currently owned by collector Joe Bortz, will be featured in a special class celebrating Exner’s revolutionary “Idea Cars.” https://moparinsiders.com/exners-1955-chrysler-ghia-falcon-returns-to-pebble-beach/

Stellantis HQ Gets Patriotic Makeover for America’s 250th Birthday New Wrap at Chrysler Technical Center Honors Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, and Ram Roots If you’ve driven past the Chrysler Technical Center (CTC) in Auburn Hills, Michigan lately, you probably noticed something big—literally. Stellantis just unveiled a huge new building wrap on its North American headquarters, and it’s all about celebrating America’s 250th birthday. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-hq-gets-patriotic-makeover-for-americas-250th-birthday/

Sébastien Jacquet Named Stellantis’ New Chief Quality Officer Takes Over As Antonio Filosa Prepares To Become CEO On June 23 Stellantis is making significant leadership moves this month, and one of the most important changes has just become official: Sébastien Jacquet has been named the new Chief Quality Officer (CQO), succeeding Antonio Filosa as he prepares to become the company’s next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on June 23. https://moparinsiders.com/sebastien-jacquet-named-stellantis-new-chief-quality-officer/

Why I Picked Up a 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack Stage 2 From HEMI Loyalist to EV Owner—Here’s What Made Me Switch If you told me even a year ago that I’d be driving an all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona, I probably would’ve laughed. As a lifelong Mopar guy, I’ve owned three LX-platform cars—including a recently acquired 2023 Chrysler 300C—and never once thought I’d be tempted to make the jump to an EV. But here I am, behind the wheel of a brand-new 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack Stage 2, and to be honest, I didn’t expect to feel this way about it. https://moparinsiders.com/why-i-picked-up-a-2025-dodge-charger-daytona-scat-pack-stage-2/

2026 Fiat Titano Midsize Pickup Brings New Diesel Power New 2.2L Diesel Engine, 8-Speed Auto, ADAS Tech, and Serious Off-Road Hardware The updated 2026 Fiat Titano marks a major step forward in the midsize pickup segment for Fiat Brazil. Built at the new Stellantis Pickup Hub in Córdoba, Argentina, the updated truck represents a serious effort by the brand to compete more aggressively in the “D-pickup” segment across South America. While the original model launched in 2023, this new iteration is more than a facelift—it’s a mechanical, technological, and safety overhaul. https://moparinsiders.com/2026-fiat-titano-midsize-pickup-brings-new-diesel-power/

2026 Dodge Durango R/T Gets Redline Style and Muscle Upgrades HEMI® Power, Muscular Design, and Best-In-Class Towing Return For 2026 For 2026, Dodge is keeping the Durango R/T at the front of the pack by blending old-school V8 muscle with new style and capability. With the competition downsizing or ditching V8s altogether, the Durango stands alone as the only V8-powered SUV in its class, boasting best-in-class 360 horsepower and 390 lb.-ft. of torque from its 5.7-liter (345 cubic-inch) HEMI® V8. It’s a muscle car wrapped in a family SUV body—perfect for hauling gear, trailers, or the whole crew. https://moparinsiders.com/2026-dodge-durango-r-t-gets-redline-style-and-muscle-upgrades/

Dodge Durango SRT HELLCAT To Return For 2026 Model Year Dodge's 710 Horsepower SUV Will Return, Details To Be Released In Q3 2025... Just when we thought it was over, Dodge pulls another power move. After celebrating what many assumed would be the final chapter for the supercharged Durango SRT HELLCAT in 2025, Dodge has confirmed the HELLCAT will live to fight another year in the 2026 model year. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-durango-srt-hellcat-to-return-for-2026-model-year/

AUCTION: 16k-Mile 2006 Dodge Ram SRT-10 6-Speed Under 16k-Miles, 6-Speed Manual Sport Truck Up For Grabs On BringATrailer.com There’s something special about a pickup truck with a V10 pulled straight from a Dodge Viper—and this 2006 Dodge Ram SRT-10 Regular Cab is a prime example. With only 15,500 original miles on the clock and finished in a striking Inferno Red, this low-mile muscle truck is currently up for auction on BringATrailer.com, with bidding scheduled to end Wednesday, June 4 at 5:04 p.m. EDT. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-16k-mile-2006-dodge-ram-srt-10-6-speed/

The 1924 Chrysler Six: The Car That Started It All Where Chrysler’s Legacy of Performance and Innovation Took Off As Chrysler gets ready to celebrate its 100th Anniversary next month, it’s time to pay tribute to the car that started it all—the 1924 Chrysler Six. More than just the first car to wear the Chrysler badge, it was a bold statement that a new kind of American automaker had arrived, one that valued safety, performance, and innovation just as much as luxury and style. This car wasn’t some warmed-over version of an old design either. It was a fresh start from the ground up, created by a determined Walter P. Chrysler and a talented group of engineers who believed the average American deserved more from their vehicle. It...

Chasing Redemption: The Forgotten Chrysler R-Body Police Cars Chase Classic Motors Dives into Mopar’s Most Misunderstood Patrol Cars Chase Classic Motors is back, and this time they’re on a mission to rescue the reputation of one of Mopar’s most overlooked and misunderstood lineups—the Chrysler R-body sedans. In their latest deep-dive video, Ross Urtel and Eric Laesch put the spotlight on the Chrysler Newport, Dodge St. Regis, and Plymouth Gran Fury—three full-sized four-doors that were all but written off after a short three-year production run from 1979 to 1981. https://moparinsiders.com/chasing-redemption-the-forgotten-chrysler-r-body-police-cars/

Ram Trucks Teases Big Reveal for June 8th Fighter Pilot Easter Egg Point to the HEMI®'s Return Ram Trucks is stirring the pot in classic Mopar fashion. If you’ve been following their official social media channels, you may have caught a brief—but loaded—video teaser dropped yesterday. The teaser video, titled “Fire up the engines—Big things are on the horizon. 06.08.25,” features Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis and YouTuber Heavy D (@heavydsparks) chatting at a catering table. The mood shifts when a guy in full fighter pilot gear walks up, grabs a cookie, and casually strolls off with a helmet in hand—after complimenting Kuniskis’ jacket. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-trucks-teases-big-reveal-for-june-8th/

Roadkill Nights Returns for 2025 with 10th Anniversary Blowout Dodge-Powered Drag Racing Festival Kicks Off Woodward Dream Cruise Week The biggest Dodge enthusiast event of the year is coming back—MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge returns on Saturday, August 9, 2025, kicking off Woodward Dream Cruise week with a full-throttle celebration of street-legal speed and Mopar muscle. https://moparinsiders.com/roadkill-nights-returns-for-2025-with-10th-anniversary-blowout/

Digital Artist Turns New Charger Into Modern Dodge Magnum Wagon Bold Rendering Brings Back Mopar’s Muscle Wagon Roots It’s been two decades since the Dodge Magnum first hit American roads and helped kick off the modern HEMI® era. While it didn’t last long, the Magnum left a big impression. It was bold, brash, and practical — a true American muscle wagon that still has diehard Mopar fans begging for a comeback. And now, thanks to a talented digital artist, we get a glimpse of what a modern Magnum could look like. https://moparinsiders.com/digital-artist-turns-new-charger-into-modern-dodge-magnum-wagon/