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Smyth Performance Ends Production of Jeep WJ Truck Conversion Kit Final Orders for the 1999–2004 Grand Cherokee Ute Kit Must Be Placed by August 1st If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your old Jeep Grand Cherokee (WJ) into a head-turning pickup, you probably already know about the Smyth Performance Ute kit. Built for the 1999 to 2004 Grand Cherokee platform, this do-it-yourself truck bed conversion kit has gained a cult following over the years — and now, it’s heading off into the sunset. https://moparinsiders.com/smyth-performance-ends-production-of-jeep-wj-truck-conversion-kit/

EXOMOD D69 Carbon Daytona Roars to Auction One-Off HELLCAT Redeye with Full Carbon Fiber Charger Body Hits BringATrailer If you’ve ever wished Dodge would build a modern version of the 1969 Charger Daytona with today’s HELLCAT power, this might be as close as it gets — and then some. https://moparinsiders.com/exomod-d69-carbon-daytona-roars-to-auction/

Discovering the Chrysler That Never Was A Personal Encounter with the 1996 Chrysler Lugano Concept During a recent trip to Los Angeles, I decided to break away from the usual tourist traps and spend a day immersing myself in car culture with the family. While the original plan was centered on Disneyland and family fun, I couldn’t pass up the chance to visit the Petersen Automotive Museum, a bucket-list stop for any true gearhead. https://moparinsiders.com/discovering-the-chrysler-that-never-was/

Stellantis Recalls Over 121,000 Jeep® Grand Cherokee Models Second-Row Head Restraints May Fail To Lock Upright Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) is recalling approximately 121,398 units of its 2023 to 2024 Jeep® Grand Cherokee (WL74) and Grand Cherokee L (WL75) due to a defect in the second-row head restraints. The issue involves an internal locking mechanism that may not properly secure the head restraint in the upright position, thereby violating Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 202a, “Head Restraints.” https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-recalls-over-121000-jeep-grand-cherokee-models/

Stellantis Posts Preliminary H1 2025 Financials, Signals Bumpy Start To Year Tariffs, Restructuring Costs, and Product Transitions Weigh Heavily On First-Half Performance Stellantis just released a snapshot of its preliminary and unaudited financial results for the first half of 2025, and to put it bluntly—it wasn’t pretty. While the company is staying tight-lipped on full guidance until July 29th, it’s clear the global automaker is facing some serious growing pains. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-posts-preliminary-h1-2025-financials-signals-bumpy-start-to-year/

Unlocking the Dodge Charger Daytona EV’s Race Prep Mode MoparTechJordan Breaks Down How To Prep Your Daytona For Peak EV Performance When it comes to getting the most out of your all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona, one of the most important (and misunderstood) tools is the Race Prep feature. Thankfully, certified Mopar tech and Daytona Scat Pack Stage 2 owner Jordan Rose (@mopartechjordan) is here to show us exactly how it works. https://moparinsiders.com/unlocking-the-dodge-charger-daytona-evs-race-prep-mode/

GAC-FCA Officially Declared Bankrupt In China Three Years After Breakup, Chinese Courts Accept JV Bankruptcy Well, it’s official—another chapter in the long and rocky history of Fiat Chrysler’s attempts in China has come to a close. The Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd (GAC) – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) joint venture, once seen as a promising gateway into the world’s largest auto market, has now been declared bankrupt. https://moparinsiders.com/gac-fca-officially-declared-bankrupt-in-china/

Mopar Rolls Out Full Accessory Line For 2026 Fiat Titano Over 40 Ways To Upgrade Brazil’s Newest Midsize Pickup Fiat’s rugged new Titano midsize pickup just got a whole lot more capable—and customizable—thanks to Mopar. The parts and accessories division of Stellantis has launched an extensive catalog with more than 40 factory-backed accessories designed specifically for the 2026 Fiat Titano, which is now built in Córdoba, Argentina, and sold in Brazil. https://moparinsiders.com/mopar-rolls-out-full-accessory-line-for-2026-fiat-titano/

Auto World Unveils All-New 1:64 1968 Dodge Coronet Diecast A Mopar Classic Gets The True 1:64 Treatment For The First Time Auto World has just pulled the cover off something pretty special for diecast collectors and Mopar fans alike—their all-new casting of the 1968 Dodge Coronet in TRUE 1:64 scale. This is the very first time the ’68 Coronet has been done in 1:64 with this level of accuracy and versatility, and it’s clear they went all-out to get it right. https://www.moparinsiders.com/auto-world-unveils-all-new-164-1968-dodge-coronet-diecast

Next-Gen Jeep® Renegade Could Be A Game Changer Global Subcompact SUV Designed for Today’s Drivers We’ve been hearing the rumors for a while now, and it looks like they’re starting to take shape—Jeep® is officially working on bringing the Renegade nameplate back to North America for the 2027 model year. And this time, it’s not just a facelift—it’s a complete redesign from the ground up, aimed at affordability, versatility, and electrification. https://moparinsiders.com/next-gen-jeep-renegade-could-be-a-game-changer/

Chrysler CEO Takes Future As Brand Turns 100 Christine Feuell Outlines Chrysler’s Roadmap In Milestone Year As Chrysler approaches its historic 100th birthday, speculation about the future of the brand continues to swirl. But according to Chrysler CEO Christine Feuell, there’s no need to worry. In an interview with the Detroit Free Press, Feuell pushed back on constant rumors that the iconic American brand could be on the chopping block under Stellantis, the company that formed in 2021 after the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and France’s PSA Group. https://moparinsiders.com/chrysler-ceo-takes-future-as-brand-turns-100/

1997 Dodge Ram 1500 SS/T Roars Onto the Auction Block Low-Mileage Mopar Muscle Truck Channels ’90s Attitude on BaT Back in the ’90s, Dodge made a bold move in the truck world—injecting muscle car attitude into a full-size pickup. After the 1996 Dodge Ram Indy 500 Official Truck turned heads with its Viper-inspired stripes and brawny 5.9-liter V8, Dodge followed it up in 1997 with something even more widely available but no less aggressive: the Ram 1500 SS/T, or Super Sport Truck. https://moparinsiders.com/1997-dodge-ram-1500-ss-t-roars-onto-the-auction-block/

Ram Society Launches in Argentina to Bring Owners Together New Loyalty Platform Rewards Ram Owners with Exclusive Perks and Off-Road Experiences Ram Argentina is rolling out a brand-new loyalty platform called Ram Society, designed to bring Ram truck owners closer to the brand—and to each other. With the slogan “The power to belong,” the program is all about creating a tight-knit, enthusiastic Ram community across the country. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-society-launches-in-argentina-to-bring-owners-together/

1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Convertible Pilot Car Heads to Auction First 440 Six Pack Convertible, 1 of 61 Made If you’re a Mopar fan or a muscle car collector, this is the kind of car you dream about. On Saturday, July 26th, 2025, a piece of Dodge history is rolling across the Mecum Harrisburg auction block—a 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Convertible Pilot Car, believed to be the first 440 Six Pack convertible ever produced. https://moparinsiders.com/1970-dodge-challenger-r-t-convertible-pilot-car-heads-to-auction/

Dodge Desperately Needs a New FWD Passenger Car A Turbocharged Comeback Under $35K Could Win Back Young Buyers Dodge has muscle cars, SUVs, and electric performance, but what it doesn’t have is a true entry-level car that speaks to younger drivers or people who just want something fast, fun, and affordable. It’s time for Dodge to build a new front-wheel-drive (FWD) car that revives the spirit of the old Avenger and Stratus, but with modern power and attitude. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-desperately-needs-a-new-fwd-passenger-car/

Stellantis Shareholders Back New CEO Antonio Filosa 99.2% Vote Confirms Filosa's Leadership at July EGM Stellantis has officially confirmed Antonio Filosa as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following a resounding vote of confidence during the company’s 2025 Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on July 18 in Amsterdam. Filosa’s appointment to the Board of Directors and as an executive director was approved by an overwhelming 99.2% of shareholders in attendance. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-shareholders-back-new-ceo-antonio-filosa/

Jeep® Add Two New Wagoneer Models For 2025 Limited and Super Trims Bring More Style, Features, and Value Jeep is expanding its full-size SUV lineup with two new special edition trims for 2025: the Wagoneer Limited and Wagoneer Super. Each one caters to a different type of buyer, but both deliver more standard features, bolder styling, and serious capability. And yes, both are still built with that go-anywhere Jeep DNA. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-add-two-new-wagoneer-models-for-2025/

One-of-One 1969 HEMI® Charger 500 Set for Mecum Auction Only White and Red HEMI Charger 500 Known to Exist Crossing the Block July 26th When it comes to legendary Mopar muscle, it doesn’t get much more serious than this. Crossing the block at Mecum Harrisburg 2025 on Saturday, July 26th, is one of the rarest aero cars Chrysler ever built — a 1969 Dodge HEMI® Charger 500, and not just any version. This is a factory J-Code HEMI car, 1 of only 67 produced, and the only known example finished in White with a Red interior, according to the Chrysler Registry. https://moparinsiders.com/one-of-one-1969-hemi-charger-500-set-for-mecum-auction/

Stellantis Supercharges Moroccan Plant to Build More EVs and Hybrids Kenitra Facility Set to Double Output, Build New EV Tuk-Tuk, and Add Hybrid Engine Production Stellantis is ramping things up in a big way at its Kenitra Assembly Plant in Morocco. The automaker announced plans on Wednesday to more than double the plant’s production capacity—from around 230,000 vehicles per year to 535,000. The move would also add around 3,100 new jobs. That’s a big leap, especially for a plant that only opened in June 2019. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-supercharges-moroccan-plant-to-build-more-evs-and-hybrids/

Twin-Turbo “Chief” Cherokee Set to Shake Up Mecum Harrisburg Custom 1975 Jeep SUV Blends Classic Style with LS-Powered Street Muscle There’s no shortage of wild custom Jeep® builds out there, but every now and then, one comes along that completely redefines expectations. Nicknamed “Chief”, this one-of-a-kind 1975 Jeep Cherokee is far from your typical off-road crawler or trail-happy classic. Built by the talented team at Weaver Customs in West Jordan, Utah, this full-size SUV is a purpose-built street machine—and it’s rolling across the auction block at Mecum Harrisburg 2025 on Friday, July 25th. https://moparinsiders.com/twin-turbo-chief-cherokee-set-to-shake-up-mecum-harrisburg/