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Rare 1970 Plymouth HEMI Cuda in Burnt Orange Goes To Auction “R-Code” Hardtop heads to the 2023 Mecum Houston event... Get your tax refund ready! A stunning 1970 Plymouth HEMI Cuda is set to cross the auction block at the Mecum Houston event this weekend. Only 1 of 368 HEMI Cuda hardtops were produced in 1970 with an automatic transmission. https://moparinsiders.com/rare-1970-plymouth-hemi-cuda-in-burnt-orange-goes-to-auction/

Jeep® Wrangler Outsells the Ford Bronco in the First Quarter of 2023 But Bronco Is Gaining Ground... Off-road vehicles have become increasingly popular in recent years, with the Jeep® Wrangler and Ford Bronco being two of the most popular options for buyers. Although the Wrangler has long been considered the top player in this market, a closer analysis of the Q1 2023 sales figures reveals that the Bronco is gaining ground on its rival. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-wrangler-outsells-the-ford-bronco-in-the-first-quarter-of-2023/

Jeep® Introduces Two New Packages for the Grand Cherokee WL Lineup Laredo X and Altitude X To Join Portfolio... Jeep® has announced two new ordering packages for its popular Grand Cherokee (WL) lineup, and dealers have already been informed about them. The new options will be available across the Grand Cherokee portfolio, and they are sure to excite SUV enthusiasts. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-introduces-two-new-packages-for-the-grand-cherokee-wl-lineup/

Stellantis’ Italian Lancia Brand Looks To An All-New Design Language For Electrification! Showcases New Design Language With Unique 3D Manifesto... To mark the beginning of its renaissance into the electrification era, Lancia unveiled an updated version of the Italian marque’s logo on Monday. It marks the eighth logo to carry the brand in its 116-year history. But that isn’t all of the news that the brand broke during its “Lancia Design Day” event. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-italian-lancia-brand-looks-to-an-all-new-design-language-for-electrification/

Cruz Pedregon Powers To The Top At NHRA Four-Wide Nationals On Way To Second-Straight No. 1 Qualifier... Cruz Pedregon, behind the wheel of his John Collins-tuned Snap-on Tools Dodge Charger SRT HELLCAT Funny Car, turned the fastest passes on the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) opening day Four-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. https://moparinsiders.com/cruz-pedregon-powers-to-the-top-at-nhra-four-wide-nationals

One-of-a-Kind Ram 3500 Pays Tribute to John Deere and Family Legacy How a Skilled Artist Turned a Ram Truck into a Meaningful Work of Art... Ram Trucks is well-known for its powerful and versatile pickup trucks, as well as its creative and engaging marketing campaigns. One such campaign was the introduction of Harvest Edition models for the Ram 1500 and 2500/3500 Heavy Duty series of pickups, which allowed customers to choose from two agricultural colors. https://moparinsiders.com/one-of-a-kind-ram-3500-pays-tribute-to-john-deere-and-family-legacy/

Stellantis Shareholders Give Green Light to Carlos Tavares’ $26 Million Salary Remains One of the Highest Paid CEOs in the Industry... Shareholders have approved the compensation package for Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, a significant improvement from the previous year’s rejection. The 2022 executive compensation report, which includes remuneration for senior executives, was approved by 80.4% of shareholders at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-shareholders-approve-carlos-tavares-salary-of-26-million/

Finale Speed Shows Off Its First Fully Carbon Fiber-Bodied ’70 Charger This Weekend Car Will Be On Display At Barrett-Jackson West Palm Beach Auction... During Dodge Speed Weeks in August, Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis announced that Direct Connection is also collaborating with Finale Speed of Yukon, Oklahoma, to license a 1970 Dodge Charger carbon fiber body that can be built into a complete, finished vehicle. The carbon fiber-bodied vehicles are engineered to OEM specifications to create the iconic Mopar look with the feel and performance of modern muscle cars. https://moparinsiders.com/finale-speed-shows-off-its-first-fully-carbon-fiber-bodied-70-charger-this-weekend/

AUCTION: Dodge Challenger SRT HELLCAT Redeye “Black Ghost” Tribute Some Cloned One Of The New "Last Call" Sticker Packages... There has been much excitement about the new 2023 Dodge Challenger Black Ghost special edition as part of Dodge’s “Last Call” program. The car pays homage to the iconic ‘Black Ghost’ 1970 Dodge Challenger HEMI R/T SE owned by Godfrey Qualls, which ruled Woodward Avenue during the 1970s. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-dodge-challenger-srt-hellcat-redeye-black-ghost-tribute/

AUCTION: Customized 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible Set To Cross The Mecum Houston Auction Block This Weekend... One of the most iconic vehicles from the late-1960s, is the Plymouth Road Runner. This particular Plymouth Road Runner is one of only 2,128 convertibles produced for the 1969 model year. Powered by a non-numbers matching 7.2-liter (440 cubic-inch) MAGNUM V8 and Tremec TKO 5-speed manual transmission, it is a true muscle car lover’s dream vehicle. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-customized-1969-plymouth-road-runner-convertible/

AUCTION: Bobby Allison’s 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona NASCAR Test Car A Unique Piece Of Stock Car History... Racing fans and collectors will have the chance to place a bid on a piece of NASCAR history at the 2023 Mecum Houston auction this weekend. This 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona was a test vehicle for NASCAR legend Bobby Allison throughout the 1970 NASCAR Grand National season. Wearing Allison’s No. 22 Coca-Cola sponsorship scheme, the car has been part of the Horton Classic Car Museum Collection for several years. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-bobby-allisons-1969-dodge-charger-daytona-nascar-test-car/

2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio 100th Anniversary Just 100 Units Of Each Will Be Made, Globally... Alfa Romeo announced today the introduction of the new Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio 100th Anniversary models, celebrating 100 years passed since the indelible symbol of Alfa Romeo, the Quadrifoglio, made its racing debut. https://moparinsiders.com/2024-alfa-romeo-giulia-and-stelvio-quadrifoglio-100th-anniversary/

Stellantis Launches Circular Economy Hub in Mirafiori as Part of Decarbonization Strategy Internal Personnel Chosen For Sustainability Initiative... Stellantis has announced that it is starting the selection phase of internal personnel for its first Circular Economy Hub in Mirafiori, an important initiative for the company’s decarbonization strategy. The hub will focus on promoting a sustainable business model, and a dedicated project team with specific skills has been created to drive circular economy development and growth targets. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-launches-circular-economy-hub-in-mirafiori-as-part-of-decarbonization-strategy/

Ram Has Best Sales Month Ever In Its History In Brazil! Rising Demand for Ram Trucks Drives Unprecedented Sales Growth in Brazil... Ram, the American truck brand, has achieved a historic milestone in Brazil. For the first time since the brand’s debut in the country, Ram has sold over 1,000 units in a single month. In March 2023, Ram sold 1,171 units, which helped to make the brand second in the premium segment in the first quarter (Q1). These numbers were reported in the Fenabrave survey. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-has-best-sales-month-ever-in-its-history-in-brazil/

Ram 1500 REV Welcomes Back the Premium ‘Tungsten’ Trim Tungsten Returns for the First Time Since 2018... The full-size ultra-premium luxury pickup market continues to grow as truck manufacturers continue to see who can build the most luxurious offering out there. Trucks like the Ford F-150 Limited, GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate, Silverado High Country, and Toyota Tundra Capstone are becoming increasingly popular as people move away from luxury cars and into pickup trucks. So you can find every amenity available packaged into these full-size family haulers. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-1500-rev-welcomes-back-the-premium-tungsten-trim/

ONE MEAN MACHINE: 2007 Jeep® Trailhawk Concept The More Street-Oriented Version Of The Wrangler Unlimited... There have been a lot of amazing Jeep® concept vehicles over the years, but one that stood out on the auto show circuit was the 2007 Jeep Trailhawk Concept. Combining the core off-road features of the body-on-frame four-door Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (JK) with more of a conventional SUV exterior, this on-road open-air concept vehicle provided a unique and fresh expression for Jeep. https://moparinsiders.com/one-mean-machine-2007-jeep-trailhawk-concept/

REPORT: Mustang Outsells Challenger During Q1 2023 Sales Can Challenger Hold On To Its Best-Selling Pony Car Title? The American ‘pony car’ segment has long been a fiercely competitive battleground for Detroit’s Big-3 automakers, with the Dodge Challenger, Ford Mustang, and Chevrolet Camaro vying for the top spot. As first quarter (Q1) results have shown, all three muscle cars have shown increases in sales despite huge changes coming for each model. https://moparinsiders.com/report-mustang-outsells-challenger-during-q1-2023-sales/

Dodge Charger Daytona Comparison: 50th Anniversary vs King Edition Which of these iconic models better lives up to the Daytona name? Despite the return of the Daytona nameplate on the modern-day Charger sedan in 2006, Dodge has continued to put the name on numerous limited edition models, as well as the premium variant on 5.7-liter and 6.4-liter HEMI®-powered offerings. However, over the past few years, Dodge has used the name on two of its ultimate variants of the Charger: the Charger SRT HELLCAT Widebody Daytona 50th Anniversary Edition and the 2023 Dodge Charger King Daytona. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-charger-daytona-comparison-50th-anniversary-vs-king-edition/

FIRST LOOK: 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV eAWD Blacktop Think Of It As The Modern-Day Hot Hatch... Dodge’s new compact utility vehicle (CUV), the Dodge Hornet, is setting new standards in performance and efficiency. With best-in-class standard performance with both of its powertrain options and a unique PowerShot horsepower boost feature, the Hornet R/T PHEV is a force to be reckoned with. https://moparinsiders.com/first-look-2024-dodge-hornet-r-t-phev-eawd-blacktop/

Unleash Your Inner Adventurer with the AEV Prospector XL Tray Bed The Ultimate Adventure Rig for Off-Road Enthusiasts If you’re looking for an adventure-ready vehicle that can handle any terrain and any challenge, look no further than the American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) Prospector XL Tray Bed. This iconic adventure rig was originally a personal project of AEV’s President, Dave Harriton, and has since become one of the most talked about vehicles in the industry. https://moparinsiders.com/unleash-your-inner-adventurer-with-the-aev-prospector-xl-tray-bed/