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Jeep® Officially Names Its New B-UV The Avenger! New Battery-Electric Vehicle Will Wear A Nameplate Familiar With The Dodge Brand... That’s right, wearing a nameplate most familiar with the Dodge Avenger passenger car, the new subcompact Jeep is the brand’s battery-electric vehicle (BEV). Focused on the global market, the Avenger will be introduced first in Europe, and then will be offered in Japan and South Korea soon after. The Avenger will sit below the Renegade in the brand’s global portfolio and will not be offered in the North American market, according to our sources. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-officially-names-its-new-b-uv-the-avenger/

Meet The All-Electric 2024 Jeep® Recon Moab 4xe (EJ): Jeep's New Electrified "White Space" Off-Roader... The Jeep® brand stunned its enthusiasts base this morning, with a sneak peek at the upcoming all-electric Jeep Recon (EJ). https://moparinsiders.com/meet-the-all-electric-2024-jeep-recon-moab-4xe-ej/

Here Is What We Expect To Learn About Tomorrow’s Jeep® 4xe Day Event! More Electrification, Bigger Lineup... Tomorrow, the Jeep® brand will hold its first-ever “4xe Day” presentation, a look into the future of the Jeep portfolio as the brand looks towards “Zero Emissions Freedom”! The American adventure brand has released a teaser video for the presentation, in which it states “The Future of Freedom is Electric”. Jeep has made it no secret that it plans to offer an electrified variant of all of its vehicles, by 2025. So we figured we might go over what we expect to learn from tomorrow’s event. https://moparinsiders.com/here-is-what-we-expect-to-learn-about-tomorrows-jeep-4xe-day-event/

Dodge Revives The “Swinger” Nameplate For Its Latest Special Edition Duo! One Of The Original Members Of The Scat Pack Is Back... It’s been a “swinging” good day for Dodge, as the American performance brand pulled the covers off of a pair of retro-themed muscle cars as part of its “Last Call” program. The third and fourth of seven special edition models give a nod back to the Dodge Dart Swinger (a member of the Dodge “Scat Pack” club, and known for potent horsepower into a compact and affordable package. “The name says it all – the originals had a unique, fun character, and that’s the same reaction we’re hoping for with our 2023 Dodge Challenger and Charger R/T Scat Pack Swinger models,” said Tim Kuniskis, Dodge brand CEO. “Dodge...

SPOTTED: Turbocharged Jeep® Junior/Jeepster (JJ) 4×4! Will Make Its Official Debut In October... The smallest addition to the Jeep® lineup has been spotted once again testing on public roads. Internally known as “Project 516” or “JJ”, the new “small” B-UV will slot underneath the subcompact Renegade. But while the American adventure brand has touted the new UV as the first-ever all-electric Jeep, it will also becoming with an internal combustion engine (ICE). https://moparinsiders.com/spotted-turbocharged-jeep-junior-jeepster-jj-4x4/

It Should Be A “Swinging” Good Time Today, For The Dodge Brand! Two New Limited Editions Will Be Unveiled Later Today... At the Dodge Speed Weeks, Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis stated that Dodge would be producing six unique buzz models to celebrate the end of the HEMI era of the L-series cars. The first of those buzz models were introduced on August 24th and was inspired by the 1971 Dodge Challenger Shakedown Concept that Mopar introduced at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in 2016. The second unveiling which happened on August 31st pulled the covers off of a drag-racing-oriented Dodge Charger Super Bee model inspired by the recent Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320...

Ram Officially Announces Its Limited Elite Edition Package For The 2023 Ram 1500! Extension Of Last Year's Limited 10th Anniversary Edition... Just the other day, we broke down all of the new details surrounding the 2023 Ram 1500 (DT) lineup. Among those details was the announcement of the new Limited Elite Edition package. The Limited Elite Edition, is an extension of the Limited 10th Anniversary Edition introduced last year. Following in the footsteps of what the brand did last year with its Longhorn 10th Anniversary Edition, and changing it into the Southfork Edition for 2022, Ram will do the same for the Limited in 2023. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-officially-announces-its-limited-elite-edition-package-for-the-2023-ram-1500/

X GON’ GIVE IT TO YA: 2022 Jeep® Cherokee X Arrives At Dealers! Newest Cherokee Off-Road Package Has Arrived... Although the Jeep® Cherokee (KL) continues to struggle thanks to the semiconductor shortage and a diminished global presence that have been overshadowed by the brand’s own Compass offering, Jeep continues to tweak the Cherokee’s lineup going into the 2022 model year. https://moparinsiders.com/x-gon-give-it-to-ya-2022-jeep-cherokee-x-arrives-at-dealers/

Ram CEO Mike Koval, Jr. Talks About The Present & Future Of The Brand! Muscle Cars & Trucks Asks Koval, Jr. About Key Elements Of The Brand's Future... Recently, Muscle Cars & Trucks (MC&T) had a chance to sit down and talk to Ram CEO Mike Koval, Jr. during the media day at Roadkill Nights a couple of weeks ago, to talk about the future of the Ram brand. The MC&T talked with Koval on several topics, including midsized pickups, electrification, and the future of Ram TRX. One of the biggest questions surrounding the future of the Ram Truck brand is whether there will be a midsized pickup in the future. Ram does offer smaller pickups outside the North American market, but could we ever see any of them here? Well, MC&T asked Koval about...

Camp Jeep® & Ram Truck Territory Will Be Showcased At NAIAS In Detroit! Thousands Will Be Able To See How Capable Their Favorite Jeep Or Ram Is... After a two-year hiatus, Detroit’s North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is scheduled to turn to the auto show circuit this month. Among the attractions is the popular Camp Jeep® and Ram Truck Territory indoor test tracks. These interactive test tracks attract thousands of people and are sure to be fan favorites at the upcoming show. https://moparinsiders.com/camp-jeep-ram-truck-territory-will-be-showcased-at-naias-in-detroit/

Meet The 787 Horsepower 2023 Ram 1500 TRX Tyrant Performance Off-Roader! Iowa-Dealer Amps Up The Performance, For The Ram TRX... With the introduction of the supercharged 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R, FoMoCo is quickly closing the gap on the powerful Ram 1500 TRX performance off-roader. But for those who are looking to add additional performance to their Ram 1500 TRX, Granger Motors of Granger, Iowa had added two new TRX “Tyrant” Performance packages to mix for 2023, making sure that the TRX will keep the Raptor R in its place. https://moparinsiders.com/meet-the-787-horsepower-2023-ram-1500-trx-tyrant-performance-off-roader/

AUCTION: This 2006 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Coupe VCA Edition Only Has 2,049 Miles On The Clock! Gets Ready To Cross The Mecum Dallas Block On September 10th... When the third-generation (GEN III) Dodge Viper made its debut in 2003, it did so in the form of a roadster. It would take until 2006, for Dodge to release a coupe. The 2006 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Coupe was the answer enthusiasts at the time had been asking for. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-this-2006-dodge-viper-srt-10-coupe-vca-edition-only-has-2049-miles-on-the-clock/

AUCTION: This 16-Mile Challenger SRT Demon Is For Sale For A Great Cause! All Funds Will Go To The Non-Profit, Michigan Humane... The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, will undoubtedly go down in history as one of the greatest internal combustion engine (ICE) muscle cars ever built. With only 3,312 examples ever produced, the 808 horsepower (840 horsepower on 100+ octane racing fuel) is a monster on the street and the track. With that being said, one particular one is up for auction this weekend on BringATrailer.com, and it is going to a special cause. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-this-16-mile-challenger-srt-demon-is-for-sale-for-a-great-cause/

Wolverine & Ram Truck Brand Debut ‘Built For The Driven’ Collection! Second Collaboration Includes Limited-Edition Apparel & Boots To Support The SkillsUSA Hope Fund... In celebration of Labor Day, Wolverine, the 139-year-old heritage work brand, and the Ram Truck brand, the automaker that is “Built to Serve,” are back with their second exclusive collaboration that will benefit the skilled trades. To recognize the hard work, integrity, and dedication of America’s workers, both brands have come together for a consecutive year with a limited-edition “Built for the Driven” collection, which features American-made boots, clothing, and accessories. https://moparinsiders.com/wolverine-ram-truck-brand-debut-built-for-the-driven-collection/

The “Woody” Is Back! Wagonmaster Creates Retro Woodgrain Kits For All-New Wagoneer! Kits Will Become Available To Buy Directly, Soon... Now that the all-new 2022 Jeep® Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer (WS) have been on the market for half a year, we are starting to see the aftermarket come out with some interesting products for the new ultra-premium SUV duo. One of those new products, addresses the question that many traditional Wagoneer loyalists have – where is the woodgrain? https://moparinsiders.com/the-woody-is-back-wagonmaster-creates-retro-woodgrain-kits-for-all-new-wagoneer/

THE BEE IS BACK! Super Bee Returns To Charger For Limited Run Of 1,000 Drag Racing-Oriented Models! Takes Highlights From Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 & SRT Super Stock... Dodge has just unveiled its second of seven special-edition “Last Call” models. If you checked in last night, we hinted at the identity of the second “buzz” model with the re-introduction of the Super Bee nameplate for the Dodge Charger. https://moparinsiders.com/the-bee-is-back-super-bee-returns-to-charger-for-limited-run-of-1000-drag-racing-oriented-models/

RECALL: 2022 Jeep® Gladiator (JT) EcoDiesel With 8HP75 Transmission Could Roll Away! 11 EcoDiesel Units Have Been Recalled Thus Far... Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) has recalled certain 2022 Jeep® Gladiator (JT) models, due to them being fitted with a transmission with an improperly crimped parking wheel. An improperly crimped parking wheel could become loose and move towards the rear of the transmission housing and potentially compromise the engagement with the parking pawl. https://moparinsiders.com/recall-2022-jeep-gladiator-jt-ecodiesel-with-8hp75-transmission-could-roll-away/

The Newest “BUZZ” Model, Comes Tomorrow From The Dodge Brand! Next Special Edition Model Looks To Be A Super Bee Charger... At the Dodge Speed Weeks, Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis stated that Dodge would be producing six unique buzz models to celebrate the end of the HEMI era of the L-series cars. The first of those buzz models was introduced on August 24th and was inspired by the 1971 Dodge Challenger Shakedown Concept that Mopar introduced at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in 2016. https://moparinsiders.com/the-newest-buzz-model-comes-tomorrow-from-the-dodge-brand/

The 2023 Dodge Hornet’s Success Is Already Pleasing Italian Union Workers! Second Shift Will Be Added To Help Produce The New Hornet... The Alfa Romeo executive team might not be particularly enthusiastic about the all-new 2023 Dodge Hornet, the Italian unions are praising the Americanized version of the all-new Alfa Romeo Tonale. https://moparinsiders.com/the-2023-dodge-hornets-success-is-already-pleasing-italian-union-workers/

AUCTION: F6 Green 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona Is Coming To Mecum Dallas! One-Owner 440-Powered "Winged Warrior" Is Up For Grabs... As a product of NASCAR’s “aero wars”, the Dodge Charger Daytona is considered one of the greatest muscle cars ever. The famed “winged warrior” would roll onto the starting grid at the inaugural Talladega 500, despite a boycott of the series’ top drivers due to unsafe tire failures. The Daytona would take the checkered flag that day, although most of the field was made up of fillers from another series. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-f6-green-1969-dodge-charger-daytona-is-coming-to-mecum-dallas/