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Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack Takes on One Lap of America
Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack Takes on One Lap of America @mopartechjordan Checks Out Dodge's EV Scat Pack In It's First Motorsports Competition This week, our good friend Jordan Rose (@mopartechjordan) got the chance to check out something that’s not just cool—it’s history in the making. While at Virginia International Raceway (VIR), he caught up with David Carr, SRT Vehicle Dynamics Performance Engineer at Dodge, to talk about their eMuscle car entry in the 2025 One Lap of America event: the 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack Stage 2. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-charger-daytona-scat-pack-takes-on-one-lap-of-america/
2026 Jeep® Grand Cherokee Teased Ahead of Final Testing Phase
2026 Jeep® Grand Cherokee Teased Ahead of Final Testing Phase Camouflage Comes Off as Jeep Gears Up for the Grand Cherokee’s Official Debut The next chapter in the Jeep® Grand Cherokee story is starting to unfold. After more than a year of spy shots and speculation, Jeep has officially begun teasing the updated 2026 Grand Cherokee by pulling back the camo and launching into its final phase of validation testing. Two teaser images and a short video clip posted across Jeep’s social media platforms gave us our first clean look at the refreshed SUV—and it looks like they’re bringing some serious heat. https://moparinsiders.com/2026-jeep-grand-cherokee-teased-ahead-of-final-testing-phase/
2026 Ram 1500 Express Returns with Aggressive Looks and Strong Value
2026 Ram 1500 Express Returns with Aggressive Looks and Strong Value Express Trim Returns for 2026 with Bold Looks, Strong Towing, and Sub-$45K Pricing Ram is reviving one of its most popular nameplates with the launch of the 2026 Ram 1500 Express. Starting at $44,495 (including destination), the new Express delivers a strong mix of aggressive styling, practical features, and competitive pricing—making it one of the best values in the Ram lineup. https://moparinsiders.com/2026-ram-1500-express-returns-with-aggressive-looks-and-strong-value/
Dodge Adds New Blacktop Redline Package to 2025 Durango GT Plus
Dodge Adds New Blacktop Redline Package to 2025 Durango GT Plus More Performance Equipment More Now Available with the Pentastar Dodge is spicing up the 2025 Durango lineup by quietly introducing a slick new appearance package for its GT Plus trim. Called the Blacktop Redline Package, this new option lets buyers get a meaner, more aggressive look—without stepping up to a V8 model. It’s a smart move by Dodge, giving the popular three-row SUV a styling boost for those who still want performance-inspired looks but don’t need HEMI® power. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-adds-new-blacktop-redline-package-to-2025-durango-gt-plus/
Ram 1500 REV May Get Smart Hood Closure Assist System
Ram 1500 REV May Get Smart Hood Closure Assist System Newly Granted Patent Hints at Clever Frunk Venting System for Ram’s Delayed Electric Truck Stellantis may be gearing up to give the upcoming Ram 1500 REV a high-tech solution to an overlooked problem: making it easier to shut the frunk. A new patent filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) strongly suggests that a Hood Closure Assist System is in the works—and the design looks tailor-made for the electric Ram pickup. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-1500-rev-may-get-smart-hood-closure-assist-system/
HELLCAT-Powered 1970 Dodge Charger Restomod Up For Auction
HELLCAT-Powered 1970 Dodge Charger Restomod Up For Auction SEMA-Built Classic Blends Modern Power with Muscle Car Style If there’s one thing that never gets old, it’s stuffing modern Mopar muscle into a classic Dodge body—and this HELLCAT-powered 1970 Dodge Charger is a shining example of how it’s done right. Currently listed on BringATrailer.com with bidding ending Friday, May 9 at 1:31 p.m. EDT, this show-stopping Charger started life as a bare shell before getting the full SEMA treatment. https://moparinsiders.com/hellcat-powered-1970-dodge-charger-restomod-up-for-auction/
Stellantis Mexico April 2025 Sales Climb on Ram Momentum
Stellantis Mexico April 2025 Sales Climb on Ram Momentum Ram and Peugeot Lead as Stellantis Mexico Posts 6,192 Units Sold in April Stellantis Mexico just dropped its April 2025 sales numbers, and things are looking solid. The company moved a total of 6,192 vehicles across its seven brands, with Ram once again leading the pack. It’s the fourth straight month of growth for Ram, which sold 2,579 units—up a strong 43% over April 2024. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-mexico-april-2025-sales-climb-on-ram-momentum/
SPOTTED: 2026 Jeep® Grand Cherokee With Bold New Look
SPOTTED: 2026 Jeep® Grand Cherokee With Bold New Look Fresh Spy Photos Reveal Styling Updates and Tech Enhancements The 2026 Jeep® Grand Cherokee (WL) has been spotted once again, this time showing off more of its refreshed look and upgraded features. KGP Photography captured the two-row Grand Cherokee Summit High Altitude testing, giving us the clearest view yet of what’s to come. https://moparinsiders.com/spotted-2026-jeep-grand-cherokee-with-bold-new-look/
Rare 1967 Dodge HEMI® Coronet W023 Headed To Mecum
Rare 1967 Dodge HEMI® Coronet W023 Headed To Mecum One Of Just 16 4-Speed W023 Coronets Produced... In the muscle car world, few things spark more excitement than a true factory-built HEMI® drag car. And at Mecum Indy 2025 on Friday, May 16th, one of the rarest Mopars of them all is crossing the block: a professionally restored 1967 Dodge HEMI® Coronet W023, estimated to bring in between $115,000 and $135,000. https://moparinsiders.com/rare-1967-dodge-hemi-coronet-w023-headed-to-mecum/
Ram Secures U.S. Patent for Rampage Compact Pickup
Ram Secures U.S. Patent for Rampage Compact Pickup However, It Does Not Mean Its Coming To The North American Market... Yet! Ram is making headlines again, this time for securing a U.S. design patent for the Ram Rampage — its new compact pickup that’s already gained popularity in South America. The design patent, filed on March 16, 2023, and officially granted on April 22, 2025, by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), has ignited serious buzz. But let’s be clear: a patent doesn’t mean the Rampage is heading straight to North American dealerships. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-secures-u-s-patent-for-rampage-compact-pickup/
Dodge Charger Daytona Still Continues To Highlight Slowest-Selling List
Dodge Charger Daytona Still Continues To Highlight Slowest-Selling List Alfa Romeo Giulia Also Hits The Top-10 List... Despite aggressive rebates, reduced production, and deep dealer incentives, two Stellantis products are still sitting on dealership lots well into May 2025. According to the latest inventory data from CarEdge.com, the Dodge Charger and Alfa Romeo Giulia remain two of the slowest-selling new vehicles in the U.S., with market day supply numbers that should raise red flags for both dealers and the automaker. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-charger-daytona-still-continues-to-highlight-slowest-selling-list/
Did the All-New Jeep® Compass Just Leak Online?
Did the All-New Jeep® Compass Just Leak Online? A First Look at the Next-Gen Jeep Compass Before the Official Reveal Well, folks—Jeep fans and curious car lovers alike—it looks like the internet may have gotten a bit ahead of Jeep’s official game plan. We’re just days away from the scheduled May 6th unveiling of the all-new, next-generation Jeep Compass (codenamed J4U), and yet, a slew of high-quality images of what appears to be the real-deal production model have hit the web early. https://moparinsiders.com/did-the-all-new-jeep-compass-just-leak-online/
Stellantis Reshuffles North American Production to Sidestep U.S. Tariffs
Stellantis Reshuffles North American Production to Sidestep U.S. Tariffs New Tariff Rules Push Stellantis to Boost U.S. Content and Shift Truck Production Facing a wave of new U.S. auto tariffs, Stellantis is taking aggressive steps to restructure its North American operations—shifting pickup truck production from Mexico to Michigan and ramping up efforts to source more parts from within the United States. The move aims to dodge the financial blow of President Donald Trump’s latest trade measures, which place a 25% tariff on imported vehicles and auto components not meeting updated content thresholds. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-reshuffles-north-american-production-to-sidestep-u-s-tariffs/
Supercharged HEMI 1968 Dodge Dart Is Ready To Rock Mecum Indy
Supercharged HEMI 1968 Dodge Dart Is Ready To Rock Mecum Indy 961 Horsepower Street-and-Strip Beast Hits the Auction Block May 17 If you’re into old-school muscle with a modern twist, you’ll want to keep your eyes on Mecum Indy 2025 this May. Crossing the auction block on Saturday, May 17, is one of the wildest Dodge Darts ever built—a supercharged 1968 hardtop that packs nearly 1,000 horsepower and the kind of craftsmanship usually reserved for SEMA or magazine covers. https://moparinsiders.com/supercharged-hemi-1968-dodge-dart-is-ready-to-rock-mecum-indy/
2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK ICE Models Get Bold New Trim Names
2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK ICE Models Get Bold New Trim Names GT and Outlaw Badges Lead Dodge’s Next-Gen Gas-Powered Muscle Car Lineup Dodge is charging full speed ahead into the next chapter of American muscle, and this time, it’s doing so with a pair of brand-new nameplates for its internal combustion engine (ICE) variants of the 2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK lineup. While the spotlight has been on the all-electric Charger Daytona, Dodge hasn’t forgotten its gas-burning faithful, and this week, we learned that the ICE-powered SIXPACK models are officially getting new identities: GT and Outlaw. https://moparinsiders.com/2026-dodge-charger-sixpack-ice-models-get-bold-new-trim-names/
1964 Dodge 330 Lightweight HEMI® Headed to Mecum Indy
1964 Dodge 330 Lightweight HEMI® Headed to Mecum Indy Ultra-Rare Factory Race Car—1 of 55—Crosses the Block May 17th There’s rare, and then there’s this. Rolling across the auction block at Mecum Indy 2025 on Saturday, May 17th, is one of the most significant factory race cars Chrysler Corporation ever built—the 1964 Dodge 330 Lightweight. This car is more than a relic; it’s a fire-breathing tribute to an era when Detroit was all-in on drag racing. https://moparinsiders.com/1964-dodge-330-lightweight-hemi-headed-to-mecum-indy/
Stellantis Reshuffles North American Production to Sidestep U.S. Tariffs
Stellantis Reshuffles North American Production to Sidestep U.S. Tariffs New Tariff Rules Push Stellantis to Boost U.S. Content and Shift Truck Production Facing a wave of new U.S. auto tariffs, Stellantis is taking aggressive steps to restructure its North American operations—shifting pickup truck production from Mexico to Michigan and ramping up efforts to source more parts from within the United States. The move aims to dodge the financial blow of President Donald Trump’s latest trade measures, which place a 25% tariff on imported vehicles and auto components not meeting updated content thresholds. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-reshuffles-north-american-production-to-sidestep-u-s-tariffs/
1964 Dodge 330 Lightweight HEMI® Headed to Mecum Indy
1964 Dodge 330 Lightweight HEMI® Headed to Mecum Indy Ultra-Rare Factory Race Car—1 of 55—Crosses the Block May 17th There’s rare, and then there’s this. Rolling across the auction block at Mecum Indy 2025 on Saturday, May 17th, is one of the most significant factory race cars Chrysler Corporation ever built—the 1964 Dodge 330 Lightweight. This car is more than a relic; it’s a fire-breathing tribute to an era when Detroit was all-in on drag racing. https://moparinsiders.com/1964-dodge-330-lightweight-hemi-headed-to-mecum-indy/
SPOTTED: 2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK H/O Two-Door
SPOTTED: 2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK H/O Two-Door Big Power, Blacked-Out Style, and AWD Muscle Caught Lurking in the Suburbs Dodge fans have something big to look forward to this summer—and it’s not just electric. A 2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK H/O prototype has been spotted quietly resting in a suburban Ontario driveway, packing heat in all the right ways. https://moparinsiders.com/spotted-2026-dodge-charger-sixpack-h-o-two-door/
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