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Stellantis Offering Buyouts at Turin Plant Ahead of Fiat 500 Hybrid Launch Voluntary Cuts Open Door for New Hires in Italy Stellantis is offering voluntary buyouts to 610 workers at its Mirafiori Assembly Plant in Turin, Italy, as part of a broader workforce reduction strategy in the country. The move is designed to make room for younger workers ahead of the production start-up for a new hybrid Fiat 500 city car, according to a report by Reuters. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-offering-buyouts-at-turin-plant-ahead-of-fiat-500-hybrid-launch/

Ram Brazil Teases Reveal at Interlagos Festival in São Paulo Could Be A New Trim or Model? Ram is about to drop something big—literally. But this time, it’s happening outside North America. Ram Brazil has confirmed it will reveal an all-new model this week during the Interlagos Festival – Carros Edition, held at the iconic Interlagos Racetrack in São Paulo from June 12 to 15. The event will serve as the backdrop for what could be the next big move in Ram’s international product strategy. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-brazil-teases-reveal-at-interlagos-festival-in-sao-paulo/

3,500-Mile 1992 Dodge Daytona IROC Heads To Auction Survivor IROC With A 5-Speed and Turbo Power Is Up For Grabs On BringATrailer There’s something special about a car that’s been barely touched by time—and this 1992 Dodge Daytona IROC might just be one of the cleanest survivors from the early ’90s performance era. Showing only 3,500 original miles, this Bright White Clear Coat IROC is currently up for grabs on BringATrailer.com, with bidding ending Wednesday, June 11 at 5:47 p.m. EDT. https://moparinsiders.com/3500-mile-1992-dodge-daytona-iroc-heads-to-auction/

Digital Artist Reimagines Chrysler ME Four-Twelve for 100th Anniversary What If Chrysler Had Built Its Ultimate Supercar to Celebrate a Century of Innovation? This past Friday, Chrysler celebrated its 100th birthday in style with a gathering at the historic Detroit Yacht Club (DYC). The automaker brought out a fleet of classic and concept cars that have defined its legacy over the decades. But as I walked the display, soaking in the Turbine Cars and other greats, I noticed one glaring omission—the legendary 2004 Chrysler ME Four-Twelve Concept. https://moparinsiders.com/digital-artist-reimagines-chrysler-me-four-twelve-for-100th-anniversary/

Chrysler’s 300 HEMI® C Drop-Top Dream Reemerges 2000 Concept Makes A Rare Appearance at Chrysler’s 100th Anniversary in Detroit Earlier this week, while celebrating Chrysler’s 100th Anniversary at the Detroit Yacht Club (DYC) on Belle Isle, the company surprised a lot of people, including me, by pulling one of its best-looking concept cars out of the vault: the 2000 Chrysler 300 HEMI C Convertible. For anyone who grew up during the late ’90s and early 2000s loving bold Mopar design, this car was a showstopper back then — and it still holds up today. https://moparinsiders.com/chryslers-300-hemi-c-drop-top-dream-reemerges/

New Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa Could Make Up to $23M / Year Still Far Behind What Carlos Tavares Earned Big changes are underway at Stellantis. According to Reuters, the company’s new CEO, Antonio Filosa, could earn up to $23 million (€21 million) per year by 2028—though that still falls well short of what his predecessor Carlos Tavares made. https://moparinsiders.com/new-stellantis-ceo-antonio-filosa-could-make-up-to-23m-year/

Ram Charges Back Into NASCAR With New 1500 Race Truck FIRST LOOK: At Ram’s Bold 2026 CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Entry Earlier this week, I had the chance to witness history in the making at the Chrysler Technical Center (CTC) in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Ram unveiled its brand-new 1500 race truck—marking the brand’s official return to the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series after a 13-year absence. The concept truck, built by Ram’s design team, makes its public debut today at the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-charges-back-into-nascar-with-new-1500-race-truck/

2026 Ram 1500 Warlock Brings Back Pentastar V6 And HEMI V8 More Choices Return To Ram’s Off-Road Bargain Truck Ram fans, take note—there’s good news coming out of Auburn Hills. After a brief stint offering just the HURRICANE inline-six, the 2026 Ram 1500 Warlock is officially getting two more engine options for the new model year: the trusty Pentastar V6 and the 5.7-liter HEMI® V8. We were recently invited to the Chrysler Technical Center (CTC), where Ram confirmed the expansion of the Warlock’s powertrain lineup. For anyone keeping track, this is a bit of a comeback story. Ram dropped both the Pentastar and HEMI from the Warlock trim back in 2024. That left 2025 buyers with only one engine: the twin-turbo 3.0-liter HURRICANE...

Chrysler Celebrates 100 Years in Motion A Century of Innovation Honored with Historic Drives and A Glimpse Into the Brand’s Future On June 6, 1925, Walter P. Chrysler officially founded the Chrysler Corporation by reorganizing the struggling Maxwell Motor Company. Exactly 100 years later, I found myself celebrating that milestone with the brand itself — right where it all began, in the heart of Detroit. Chrysler marked the occasion with a private event on Belle Isle, and I was fortunate enough to be invited to take part in the celebration at the historic Detroit Yacht Club. https://moparinsiders.com/chrysler-celebrates-100-years-in-motion/

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/