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Beautiful 1979 Chrysler 300 Up for Grabs on BringATrailer A Low-Mile Rare Cordoba-Based Classic... A rare and well-preserved 1979 Chrysler 300 is now available for bidding on BringATrailer, offering Mopar fans a chance to own one of just over 3,800 examples built. Even rarer, only 200 units were produced with factory T-Tops, making those models true collector’s items. https://moparinsiders.com/beautiful-1979-chrysler-300-up-for-grabs-on-bringatrailer

Audrey Moore Honored with Trailblazer Award at Chicago Auto Show Stellantis VP Recognized for Leadership in Automotive Engineering Audrey Moore, Vice President and Chief Engineer – North American Sedan Programs at Stellantis, has been awarded the prestigious What Drives Her Trailblazer Award. The honor was presented at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show during a special event organized in partnership with A Girls Guide to Cars and Women in Automotive. https://moparinsiders.com/audrey-moore-honored-with-trailblazer-award-at-chicago-auto-show/

Stellantis Mexico’s Record-Breaking January Sales Best January Sales Since 2018... Stellantis Mexico has made a strong start to 2025, reporting its best January sales since 2018 with a total of 7,062 units sold. This marks a 2% growth compared to the same period in 2024, solidifying the company’s position in the Mexican market. Ram led the way with 2,559 units sold, marking its best-ever January performance. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-mexicos-record-breaking-january-sales/

Stellantis Recalls Over 6,000 Ram Trucks for Airbag Inflator Issue Faulty Curtain Airbag Inflators May Rupture, Posing Injury Risks Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) is recalling approximately 6,066 units of fourth-generation Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, and 3500 Chassis Cab trucks that have been built with curtain airbag (CAB) inflators that may rupture, resulting in compressed gas rapidly escaping from the inflator and potentially propelling material into the vehicle. The material being propelled into an occupied vehicle may cause injury. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-recalls-over-6000-ram-trucks-for-airbag-inflator-issue/

Stellantis Patents Advanced Transmission Fluid Drainage System New Method Uses An Electric Pump For Efficient Fluid Replacement Stellantis has been granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)for an improved method of draining and replacing transmission fluid in automatic transmissions. The patent, officially issued on January 28, 2025, introduces a system that utilizes an electrically powered auxiliary oil pump to enhance traditional gravity-based drainage, ensuring a more thorough flush while eliminating the need to run the engine during servicing. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-recalls-over-6000-ram-trucks-for-airbag-inflator-issue/

Dodge Issues Customer Notification For Demon 170 Owners Stellantis Quietly Addresses Power Loss Issues In Its Most Powerful Muscle Car The 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170, celebrated as the most powerful muscle car ever built, has been issued a customer satisfaction notification by the automaker. Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) has quietly announced that all 3,311 units of the Demon 170 are affected by a spark plug issue that has caused engine misfires and power loss. This comes after over a year of complaints from owners who noticed their cars weren’t delivering the promised performance. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-issues-customer-notification-for-demon-170-owners/

2025 Dodge Charger Daytona Arrives at Dealerships Nationwide New Model Year Arrives at Dealers, Despite 2024 Stock Still Available... The 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona is already making it way to dealer lots across the country, despite Dodge still having a large inventory of 2024 “First Call” models available. While the 2025 model remains unchanged from the previous year, its arrival has given enthusiasts and potentials buyers a clearer look at what to expect. Dodge has yet to update its website to include the 2025 models, but with vehicles already in stock, detailed information about trims, features, and pricing is becoming readily available. https://moparinsiders.com/2025-dodge-charger-daytona-arrives-at-dealerships-nationwide/

Harrison Ford Stars in Jeep® Super Bowl LIX Commercial A Legendary Actor, A Legendary Brand Harrison Ford took center stage in Jeep®’ s surprise two-minute Super Bowl LIX commercial, “Owner’s Manual,” unveiled last night. Directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker James Mangold, the intimate film delivers a powerful message about choice, happiness, and adventure—all with Jeep at the heart of the story. https://moparinsiders.com/harrison-ford-stars-in-jeep-super-bowl-lix-commercial/

Dodge Confirms Charger SIXPACK Will Debut This Summer Gas-Powered Charger Returns With Twin-Turbo HURRICANE Power Dodge has officially confirmed that its highly anticipated internal combustion engine (ICE) muscle car, the Charger SIXPACK, will debut this summer. The news follows an earlier report from MoparInsiders, which first broke the story in November about Dodge accelerating the launch of its gasoline-powered Charger models to meet the overwhelming demand for traditional muscle cars amid growing consumer resistance to electric vehicles (EVs). https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-confirms-charger-sixpack-will-debut-this-summer/

Goldilocks Goes Rogue: Glen Powell Stars In Ram Super Bowl Ad A Modern Twist On A Classic Tale, Starring Goldilocks and Ram's Best Off-Roaders... Actor Glen Powell (Twisters, Top Gun: Maverick) is taking the fairytale world for a wild ride in Ram’s Super Bowl LIX commercial this Sunday. In this high-octane reimagining of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Powell plays a rogue version of Goldilocks—one with a taste for adventure and high-performance trucks. https://moparinsiders.com/goldilocks-goes-rogue-glen-powell-stars-in-ram-super-bowl-ad/

Fiat 500e To Get LFP Battery For Lower Cost & Better Performance Fiat’s Electric City Car Will Get A Battery Upgrade Fiat is making a major move to improve the 500e, its all-electric city car. Despite slower-than-expected sales, the automaker is set to introduce a significant update to the current-generation model, swapping out its existing battery for a new Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) unit. This upgrade is aimed at lowering production costs while improving efficiency, making the 500e a more attractive option in the competitive EV market. https://moparinsiders.com/fiat-500e-to-get-lfp-battery-for-lower-cost-better-performance/

Dodge Charger Daytona & Ram 1500 Win at MotorWeek Awards Top Honors in Sport Coupe and Fullsize Truck Categories The Dodge Charger Daytona and Ram 1500 have claimed top honors at the 2025 MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Awards, with the Charger Daytona earning ‘Best Sport Coupe’ and the Ram 1500 securing the ‘Best Full-Size Truck’ title. These awards highlight Dodge and Ram’s continued innovation in performance, technology, and capability. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-charger-daytona-ram-1500-win-at-motorweek-awards/

Stellantis Returns to the Canadian International AutoShow Stellantis to Showcase New EVs, Trucks, and Camp Jeep® Stellantis Canada is gearing up for the 2025 Canadian International AutoShow (CIAS), which takes place from February 14 to 23 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Ontario. The company will spotlight its focus on sustainability, innovation, and capability. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-returns-to-the-canadian-international-autoshow/

IONNA Goes Nationwide: EV Charging Revolution Begins Automaker-Backed Charging Network Expands Across the U.S. The electric vehicle (EV) charging landscape in America is taking a major leap forward as IONNA, the joint venture formed by eight of the world’s leading automakers, moves from beta testing to full-scale national expansion. Backed by BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Toyota, IONNA is on a mission to redefine the EV charging experience with reliability, speed, and convenience at the core. https://moparinsiders.com/ionna-goes-nationwide-ev-charging-revolution-begins/

New Stellantis Leadership Reignites Hope at Toledo Jeep® Plant UAW Local 12 President Bruce Baumhower Sees a Brighter Future After Layoff Reversal After months of uncertainty, employees at the Toledo Assembly Complex can finally breathe a sigh of relief. WTOL 11 sat down with United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 12 President Bruce Baumhower who shared an optimistic outlook for the plant after Stellantis reversed its decision to lay off 1,100 workers. The change in direction followed the resignation of former CEO Carlos Tavares in December, ushering in what Baumhower describes as a much-needed shift in company strategy. https://moparinsiders.com/new-stellantis-leadership-reignites-hope-at-toledo-jeep-plant/

Mopars, Meat & Memories: Texas Modern Mopar Clubs Cruise for BBQ A Rescheduled Date Didn’t Stop Mopar Fans From Bringing the Heat to Luling After a one-week delay due to winter weather, the Space City LX Modern Mopar and Alamo City LX Modern Mopar (ACLX) clubs hit the road for the 17th annual “Meat” and Greet in Luling, Texas. Located just south of Austin—about an hour from San Antonio and a little over two hours from Houston—Luling is famous for its barbecue, making it the perfect spot for a Mopar cruise. https://moparinsiders.com/mopars-meat-memories-texas-modern-mopar-clubs-cruise-for-bbq/

Stellantis Investigates Disgusting Bathroom Vandalism at Kokomo Engine Plant Management Seeks to Identify Individual Behind Biohazardous Mess Stellantis is dealing with an unusual and disgusting problem at its Kokomo Engine Plant in Indiana, where an unknown individual has repeatedly vandalized bathroom facilities with human waste. The disturbing acts, which involve smearing feces on walls, disability handlebars, door latches, sinks, and even leaving piles on the floor, have led management to take serious action. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-investigates-disgusting-bathroom-vandalism-at-kokomo-engine-plant/

High-Speed Pursuit: Jeep® Grand Cherokee SRT vs. Virginia State Police 6.4L HEMI® V8 SUV Leads Officers on Dangerous Chase... A wild police pursuit unfolded on March 7, 2024, when a Virginia State Police trooper attempted to stop a Jeep® Grand Cherokee SRT for reckless driving on I-495 near S. Van Dorn Street. Instead of pulling over, the driver—Jevon Mark, 23, of Reston—decided to push the limits of the high-performance SUV, leading officers on a high-speed chase that spiraled into chaos. https://moparinsiders.com/high-speed-pursuit-jeep-grand-cherokee-srt-vs-virginia-state-police/

Next-Gen Jeep Cherokee (KM) Caught In Latest Spy Photos New Hybrid-Powered 4x4 Looks To Make Its Debut Later This Year... The Jeep® Cherokee nameplate is making a comeback, and sources indicate that the all-new 2025 model (KM) will be built on the advanced STLA Large platform. This highly flexible, multi-energy unibody architecture will allow Jeep to introduce the Cherokee with a new hybrid powertrain, distinguishing it from the fully electric Jeep Wagoneer S (KX) and Jeep Recon (EJ), both of which will also be built at the Toluca Assembly Plant in Mexico. https://moparinsiders.com/next-gen-jeep-cherokee-km-caught-in-latest-spy-photos/

Next-Gen Alfa Romeo Giulia to Embrace Hatchback Design? A More Practical Approach Inspired by the Dodge Charger Daytona Alfa Romeo is making a bold move with the next-generation Giulia, which is set to debut in 2026 as a 2027 model. According to rumors, the upcoming Italian sports sedan will ditch the traditional trunk in favor of a hatchback design, following in the footsteps of the Dodge Charger Daytona. This change could make the Giulia a more attractive option for buyers who want the sportiness of a sedan but the practicality of an SUV. https://moparinsiders.com/next-gen-alfa-romeo-giulia-to-embrace-hatchback-design/