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AUCTION: 425 HP 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8 with 23,000 Miles Dodge's High-Performance Station Wagon... This 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8 is a low-mileage sports wagon that packs a powerful punch thanks to a 6.1-liter HEMI® V8 engine paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission. The car features a sleek Brilliant Black Crystal exterior with bright body side moldings, HEMI fender badging, a sunroof, a rear hatch spoiler, and fog lamps. The car also boasts 20-inch SRT8 forged wheels, Brembo® brakes, and a uniquely calibrated Electronic Stability Program (ESP). https://moparinsiders.com/auction-425-hp-2006-dodge-magnum-srt8-with-23000-miles/

AutoTrader.ca Recognizes Three Jeep® Vehicles In It’s 2023 Awards Wagoneer, Gladiator, & Wrangler Are Among The Best In Canada... AutoTrader the largest and most trusted automotive marketplace in Canada has recognized three Jeep® branded vehicles in its 2023 AutoTrader Awards. The iconic Jeep Wrangler (JL) and the Jeep Gladiator (JT) were co-named ‘Best Vehicle for Adventure’, while the Wagoneer and Wagoneer L (WS), were honored as the ‘Best Full-Size SUV’. https://moparinsiders.com/autotrader-ca-recognizes-three-jeep-vehicles-in-its-2023-awards/

Chrysler Unveils Its New Road Tripper Package For The Pacifica Touring L! Newest Special Edition Model Will Hit Dealers In Spring Time... As the first company to introduce the minivan, Chrysler has continued to help families connect and make memories over the past 40 years. To celebrate the milestone of bringing families together, Chrysler is introducing its new 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Road Tripper, a special edition of the ultimate family travel vehicle. https://moparinsiders.com/chrysler-unveils-its-new-road-tripper-package-for-the-pacifica-touring-l/

Stellantis’ Decision To Stop Production In Belvidere Could Have Massive Repercussions The City, The Workers, & The Suppliers Are "All Hands On Deck" Trying To Save The Facility... In December, just a few days before Christmas, Stellantis made the announcement that it would indefinitely idle production at its Belvidere Assembly Plant in Illinois, at the end of February. https://moparinsiders.com/stellantis-decision-to-stop-production-in-belvidere-could-have-massive-repercussions/

New All-Electric 2025 Ram 1500 REV Will Have Onboard Generator Power Here Are Some Of The New Things We Have Learned... ’s been a week since Ram official gave us a peek at what the future beholds for the Ram 1500. As the industry moves to electrification, so will Ram’s half-ton offering. The 2025 Ram 1500 REV battery-electric vehicle (BEV) updates the fifth-generation Ram 1500 with an updated STLA Frame architecture (an evolution of the current DT architecture), new front and rear styling, and an updated interior. But while some of the changes are obvious, Ram has refused to go in-depth into details about its upcoming electric pickup. At least for the time being...

AUCTION: 1931 Chrysler CG Imperial Convertible Coupe by LeBaron Among The Most Exclusive & Attractive LeBaron Body Styles... The remarkable styling of the CG-series Imperials was the work of LeBaron, one of the greatest design firms of the Classic Era. Founded by Thomas L. Hibbard and Ray Dietrich, and later joined by Ralph Roberts, the company established itself as innovative, creative, and responsive. Although Hibbard and Dietrich later left the firm to pursue other opportunities, the company flourished at the hand of Ralph Roberts. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-1931-chrysler-cg-imperial-convertible-coupe-by-lebaron/

AUCTION: 4,600-Mile 1998 Dodge Dakota 5.9 R/T Club Cab Ultra-Low Mileage Midsized Performance Pickup Is Up For Grabs... We absolutely love the Gen2 Dodge Dakota (DN) that ran from 1997 to 2004. The handsome-looking midsized pickup was known for offering a configuration for everyone at the time. From a two-door Regular Cab to a true four-door Quad Cab, two-wheel drive (4×2) to four-wheel drive (4×4), and inline-four-cylinder to V8 powertrain choices, the Dakota could be truly configured in a number of ways. Our favorite though was the high-performance 5.9 R/T model. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-4600-mile-1998-dodge-dakota-5-9-r-t-club-cab/

AUCTION: Fate of the Furious 1971 Plymouth GTX Replica Set To Cross The Auction Block At Mecum Glendale... Built to replicate the 1971 Plymouth GTX as seen in the eighth installment of “The Fast and the Furious” franchise (The Fate of the Furious), this gorgeous example of a Gen3 GTX is sure to turn heads. https://moparinsiders.com/auction-fate-of-the-furious-1971-plymouth-gtx-replica/

WHAT’S INSIDE THE POWERBOX? The 2001 Dodge PowerBox Concept Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) & Electric Powertrain... One of the more interesting concepts that the Dodge brand showcased in the early-2000s had to be the Dodge PowerBox Concept. Although the SUV and crossover segments are huge today, at the time it was vastly gaining momentum. https://moparinsiders.com/whats-inside-the-powerbox-the-2001-dodge-powerbox-concept/

Dodge Teases It’s Latest & Greatest “Redeye” Challenger Model Final "Last Call" Model Will Make Its Debut In Las Vegas Next Month... Earlier this morning, Dodge dropped its first of four new teasers leading up to the final “Last Call” special edition car to be shown at the Dodge Last Call Powered by Roadkill Nights Vegas event next month. The event will highlight the latest and greatest production Dodge Challenger for the modern muscle car era. https://moparinsiders.com/dodge-teases-its-latest-greatest-redeye-challenger-model/

Jeep® Commander Celebrates 40,000th Unit With A Custom Version For Galo da Madrugada Will Be A Centerpiece For The Largest Carnival Block Party In The World... As the leader of D-segment SUVs in Brazil, the Jeep® Commander (H1) has hit the milestone of 40,000 units produced since its launch. To help celebrate, the 40,000th Commander will be one of the highlights of Galo da Madrugada, the largest carnival block party in the world. But it doesn’t stop there, the Commander features a unique paint scheme from Pernambuco artist Pedro Melo. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-commander-celebrates-40000th-unit-with-a-custom-version-for-galo-da-madrugada/

Jeep® Renegade Upland Returns To America For 2023 Model Year And It Brings One Of The Renegade's Most Popular Colors Back With It... Jeep® has announced that the 2023 Renegade lineup will be expanding with the re-introduction of the Upland trim. The special edition model pairs the Renegade’s handsome off-road looks and best-in-class capability with a well-appointed interior and some upgraded content. With it comes the return of one of the most popular colors from the Renegade’s past: Solar Yellow. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-renegade-upland-returns-to-america-for-2023-model-year/

FIRST ON SCENE: 2023 Ram 1500 ‘Built To Serve’ EMS Edition Has Arrived Ram Honors EMS Personnel With Latest Limited Edition Model... The latest edition of the Ram 1500 ‘Built To Serve’ models, has finally started to arrive on dealer lots across the United States. https://moparinsiders.com/first-on-scene-2023-ram-1500-built-to-serve-ems-edition-has-arrived/

RECALL: Ram Recalls Almost 340,700 Cummins-Powered Heavy Dutys Heater-Grid Relays May Catch Fire... Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) is recalling an estimated 306,165 of its 2021 to 2023 Ram 2500/3500 pickup trucks and Ram 3500/4500/5500 Chassis Cab equipped with the 6.7-liter Cummins inline-six turbodiesel engine. https://moparinsiders.com/recall-ram-recalls-almost-340700-cummins-powered-heavy-dutys/

Ram To Introduce A New Midsize Pickup Concept At Dealer Meeting In March Midsize Truck Concept Might Be Sent For Feedback Clinics... Last month, the Ram brand revealed its Ram 1500 Revolution battery-electric vehicle (BEV) Concept at the Venetian Palazzo Ballroom in Las Vegas. Then, just this past week, the concept was shown to the mass public at the Chicago Auto Show, only to be overshadowed a couple of days later by the reveal of the production 2025 Ram 1500 REV before Ram’s widely seen Super Bowl LVII ad. https://moparinsiders.com/ram-to-introduce-a-new-midsize-pickup-concept-at-dealer-meeting-in-march/

Tickets, Registration Available for ‘Dodge Last Call Powered by Roadkill Nights Vegas’ Event Featuring Reveal of Final Dodge ‘Last Call’ Special-Edition Vehicle... Event tickets, as well as drag racing and car show registration, are now available for the Dodge Last Call Powered by Roadkill Nights Vegas event, giving gearheads the chance to reserve a front-row seat to witness Dodge pull back the curtain on the worldwide reveal of the brand’s final 2023 “Last Call” special-edition model. The Dodge Last Call Powered by Roadkill Nights Vegas high-adrenaline performance festival will fire up on March 20th, 2023, at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway...

Check Out This Awesome Custom Full-Size Ram SUV From The 1990s! Custom Build From 1996, Is Up For Grabs... We love custom builds, especially from the 1990s. During that time it seemed that there was an unlimited number of aftermarket conversion companies creating special edition pickups, vans, and SUVs. But while surfing the classifieds this week, one particular vehicle caught our eye. https://moparinsiders.com/check-out-this-awesome-custom-full-size-ram-suv-from-the-1990s/

FULL THROTTLE: ‘Fast X’ Drops First Official Trailer Its Still All About Family... The trailer for the tenth installment of ‘The Fast and the Furious’ has dropped. It’s been almost 22 years since the original film opened in cinema across the United States. The franchise that started as a movie about the street racing scene, has progressed into a series of wild action-packed heist films. However, it continues to bring in huge money at the box office. https://moparinsiders.com/full-throttle-fast-x-drops-first-official-trailer/

SHOCKING: Meet The All-New Ram 1500 REV Battery-Electric Pickup! The First All-Electric Pickup From The Ram Brand... The Ram Truck brand has just made its biggest debut yet with the all-new Ram 1500 REV. This first battery-electric light-duty pickup truck will be featured later today during the Super Bowl in a 60-second commercial called “Premature Electrification.” While the styling isn’t as radical as the Ram Revolution Concept displayed last month, the production RAM REV is a more traditional-looking RAM truck sharing the current RAM 1500s cab and box sides. https://moparinsiders.com/shocking-meet-the-all-new-ram-1500-rev-battery-electric-pickup/

Jeep® Takes Home Two MotorWeek Driver’s Choice Awards! Grand Cherokee & Grand Wagoneer Proves They Have What It Takes To Be The Best... MotorWeek is television’s longest-running and most respected automotive series. Debuting in 1981, MotorWeek launched a new television genre by becoming the first weekly series to offer consumer-oriented car and truck reviews, do-it-yourself car care tips, and the latest auto industry news. https://moparinsiders.com/jeep-takes-home-two-motorweek-drivers-choice-awards/