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Ram Recalls Select 2021–2022 Trucks For Driver Airbag Deployment Issue

December 1, 2025 at 12:25 PM

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A recall is being issued on a little over 500 Ram trucks. Robert S. Miller of @motortrend.bsky.social reports.

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Stellantis recalls select 2021–2022 trucks due to potential airbag deployment issues. Learn more about the details here.

2025 Ram 1500 Laramie Wins Brazil’s Highest Resale Value Seal

November 30, 2025 at 9:24 PM

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Robert S. Miller of MoparInsiders.com reports the 2025 Ram 1500 in Brazil has earned the AutoInforme Highest Resale Value seal.

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The 2025 Ram 1500 Laramie wins Brazil’s Highest Resale Value Seal, showcasing its strong market presence and customer confidence.

Ram’s Baby 1500 Gets a Hardcore Mopar Makeover

November 30, 2025 at 9:14 PM

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Pablo Salapantan of @autoblog.bsky.social reports Mopar has accessories to help customize the South American market Ram Dakota.

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Using the Laramie variant as a paltform, the Dakota gets a beefed-up version, thanks to Mopar accessories.

Mopar Turns Up The Heat On The New Ram Dakota In Brazil

November 30, 2025 at 2:28 PM

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The South American Ram Dakota isn't even out yet. And Robert S. Miller of MoparInsiders.com reports Mopar isn't wasting any time making accessories for it.

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Mopar turns up the heat on the new Ram Dakota in Brazil with exciting upgrades at the São Paulo Auto Show.

Mopar®’s Role in NASCAR’s Early Era | DodgeGarage

November 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM

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As Ram Trucks is getting back into the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, James Maxwell in dodgegarage.com chronicles the history of Chrysler Corporation in NASCAR through the 1970's.

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Stock car racing traces its roots back to the 1940s, when production cars straight from the showroom floor were raced on the sandy beaches of Daytona, Florid...

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November 29, 2025 at 3:58 PM

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While they share the same platform and the same engines, Robert Percy of HotCars points out there are more than the number of doors that are different between the LC and LA Challenger and the LX and LD Charger.

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Dodge Charger vs Challenger: The Ultimate Muscle Car Showdown

Discover the surprising differences between the iconic Dodge Charger and Challenger. Which muscle car reigns supreme?

Ram Named Best Truck Brand For 2026

November 29, 2025 at 3:37 PM

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U.S. News and World Report recently handed out their best of automotive awards. Robert S. Miller of MoparInsiders.com reports for the seventh year in a row, Ram Trucks has won their best truck brand award.

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Ram named Best Truck Brand for 2026, showcasing excellence in capability, comfort, and refinement for pickup enthusiasts.

Which Mopar Engine Do You Think Is The Best?

November 28, 2025 at 11:26 PM

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Back in May, 2025, Hank O'Hop of HotCars.com gave his ranking of the Top ten Mopar engines.

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When it comes to high-performance engines, Mopar is on top of the food chain. Here's our ranking of the top ten engines it's produced.

The First Cars Ever Fitted With A Hemi V8 Are Now Dirt Cheap

November 28, 2025 at 6:14 PM

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So you don't have much money to have fun a classic car? A lot of us fit this category. Craig Cole of HotCars shows us what you may be able to have fun with.

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These gorgeous classics are beautiful and surprisingly drivable.

Ram Lets Fans Get Behind The Wheel Of The All-New Dakota In Brazil

November 28, 2025 at 6:05 PM

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Fans who went to the Sao Paulo International Motor Show in Brazil not only was able to look over the new Ram Dakota, Robert S. Miller of MoparInsiders.com reports potential customers got to drive it too.

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Ram lets fans get behind the wheel of the all-new Dakota in Brazil before its official showroom launch at Casa Ram Dakota.

Ram Trucks Delivered Big At The 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

November 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM

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Robert S. Miller of MoparInsiders.com shows off the Ram Trucks that were hard at work during the 99th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

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Discover how Ram Trucks delivered big at the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with 76 vehicles for a smooth celebration.

The Forgotten Dodge That Made The Hellcat Possible

November 28, 2025 at 5:08 PM

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Peter Corn of TopSpeed remembers the 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T.

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Meet the Dodge you forgot existed—the Spirit R/T—America’s early ’90s turbocharged missile that paved the way for today’s Hellcat legends.

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November 28, 2025 at 4:17 PM

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Jared Johnson of HotCars test drives the 2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK Scat Pack.

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The 2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack Just Saved The Muscle Car

The Dodge Charger Sixpack isn’t what you think — it’s better.

Breaking Out: 2026 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Jailbreak First Drive Review

November 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM

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K.J. Jones of @hotrod.com test drives the 2026 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Jailbreak.

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First drive of the 2026 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Jailbreak: Big-time horsepower, Track Mode thrills, and the muscle SUV that Dodge won’t tame.

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November 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM

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After a couple of years of things going against us, Robert S. Miller of MoparInsiders.com brings us ten things to be thankful for that happened in 2025 at Stellantis North America .

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10 Mopar Things We’re Thankful For This Thanksgiving

Explore 10 Mopar things we are thankful for this Thanksgiving and how they are shaping the future of automotive performance.

New Details Emerge On European-Market Ram Rampage

November 27, 2025 at 10:27 PM

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Robert S. Miller of MoparInsiders.com previews what Europeans will see when the Brazilian Ram Rampage arrives.

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New details emerge on the European-market Ram Rampage, a tough pickup designed to disrupt car-based utility vehicles.

Ram Returns To Tow The Magic At The 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

November 27, 2025 at 9:38 PM

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David Beard of @caranddriver.bsky.social test drives the Ram 2500 Limited Crew Cab 4x4 diesel.

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November 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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Robert S. Miller of MoparInsiders.com reports Ram Trucks , for the 11th straight year, will be towing the floats at this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Ram Returns to Tow the Magic at the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with powerful trucks and stunning floats.

Stellantis Canada Under Fire For Skipping Parliamentary Hearing

November 27, 2025 at 2:47 AM

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Robert S Miller of MoparInsiders.com with sourcing from CBC News and Space Cafe reports Stellantis officials failed to show up to a committee hearing held by the Canadian government.

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Stellantis Canada faces backlash for skipping a crucial parliamentary hearing on public funding for its operations. Discover more now.

The Charger Daytona’s Dangerous and Complicated Service Procedure

November 27, 2025 at 2:31 AM

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Mobile Tech Jordan has a new YouTube video out about the service procedure on a Dodge Charger Daytona. Marnus Mollman of @autoblog.bsky.social has this report.

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High-voltage checks and strict safety steps make Daytona service unique – and definitely not a DIY job. Here’s what goes on behind the shop doors.

Jeep, Ram, and Chrysler Owners Upset Over Annoying Pop-Up Ads on Their Cars’ Screens

November 27, 2025 at 2:05 AM

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Apparently it isn't just the Jeep owners. James Ochoa of @autoblog.bsky.social with sourcing from @theautopian.bsky.social and @thedrive.com reports the annoying pop up ads are also showing up on the screens of other Stellantis American brands too.

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Drivers of Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, and Ram models are reporting intrusive in-car ads. Here’s why they’re showing up and what owners can do about them.

Inside Chrysler’s Radical Revival Plan: New Sedan and SRT Performance Models Coming

November 27, 2025 at 1:13 AM

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The turnaround of the FCA US brands you have seen so far is only the beginning. Karl Furlong of @autoblog.bsky.social reports what's ahead for the @chryslerofficial.bsky.social brand. And it's looking pretty encouraging.

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Currently a maker of only minivans, Chrysler’s CEO is determined to turn around the brand with a series of new models—and they’ll start arriving next year.