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A podcast for the Mopar hobby uniting all generations and types of Mopar Fans, lovers and enthusiasts everywhere.
Robert S. Miller of MoparInsiders.com reports a 2026 eTorque Hemi powered Ram Trucks 1500 and a Ram 2500 Heavy Duty are two of the top three finalists for earning the North American Truck Of The Year award.

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Ram Grabs Two Finalist Spots For 2026 North American Truck Of The Year
Ram secures two finalist spots for the 2026 North American Truck of the Year, showcasing its competitive lineup and innovation.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Robert S. Miller of MoparInsiders.com reports the 2026 Dodge Charger is a top three finalist for earning the North American Car Of The Year award.

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2026 Dodge Charger Earns Spot As NACTOY Finalist
The 2026 Dodge Charger earns a spot as a NACTOY finalist, showcasing stunning performance and innovative engineering in its lineup.
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November 22, 2025 at 4:37 AM
It doesn't matter if it's an LA, LC, LD, LE or LX, it can not only perform at an oval, drag strip or road course, Sean Yoder of @dodgegarage.com finds out when set up right, they can drift too.

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Let’s Get Sideways | DodgeGarage
Dodge’s LX Platform isn’t exactly what comes to mind when most people think “drift car.” Japanese imports like the Nissan 240SX and T...
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November 22, 2025 at 2:31 AM
It can be annoying, but it's here. David Zatz of @motales.bsky.social with sourcing from @thedrive.com reports on pop ads showing up on your car screens.

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STLA Pushing Its Ads Into Its Cars •
In what may be the shape of things to come, Stellantis has pushed marketing into its car screens, according to Alex Roy, co-founder of The Drive, who also critiqued its poor readability...
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November 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Stellantis North America has been bringing out a lot of exciting things lately. But this? Caleb Jacobs of @thedrive.com reports on something we can't seem to get away from.

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Stellantis Is Spamming Owners' Screens With Pop-Up Ads for New Car Discounts
Pushing "marketing notifications" for loyalty cash is a bold move when you're taking over existing customers' screens.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Karl Furlong of @autoblog.bsky.social gives us his preview of the 2026 Gladiator Willys '41. But a Tacoma competitor, nah.

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November 21, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Christian Seabaugh of @motortrend.bsky.social reports what he likes and dislikes about the 2026 Cherokee interior.

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2026 Jeep Cherokee Interior Review: Where It Hits (and Misses) the Mark
A deep dive into the space, style, and tech available on the new Cherokee compact SUV.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Robert S. Miller of MoparInsiders.com has all the reasons why the Pentastar V-6 engine will be returning to the Durango GT for 2026 and more Durango news.

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Dodge Brings Back The Pentastar To The Durango Lineup
Dodge brings back the Pentastar to the Durango lineup, offering a reliable and efficient V6 option for 2026.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Robert S. Miller of MoparInsiders.com gives us the complete preview of the special edition Jeep Gladiator Willys '41.

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Meet The 2026 Jeep® Gladiator Willys ‘41
Explore the new 2026 Jeep® Gladiator Willys ‘41, a special edition that combines military heritage with modern off-road capability.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Not only does David Zatz of @motales.bsky.social and StellPower preview the latest Jeep Gladiator special edition, he also previews the entire Gladiator lineup for 2026.

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Official: 2026 Jeep Gladiator Updates, Willys ’41 - Stellpower for MOPAR NEWS
For the Jeep’s 85th birthday, the Gladiator will get one key change and some new colors, along with this special edition...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:20 AM
With the former Chrysler Corporation brands having some quality issues lately, David Zatz of @motales.bsky.social reports steps at Stellantis are being made to take care of the problem.

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Evidence: Mopar Addressing Quality At Last • Motales Now
While Stellantis has been talking about icons and images and “freedom of choice,” one prominent customer research expert has repeated that the key to sales and profits is a perception of quality, one ...
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November 21, 2025 at 4:30 AM
There's more than one reason, Byron Hurd of @thedrive.com is reporting why Dodge changed its mind and now offering the Pentastar V-6 for the Durango GT.

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Dodge Ditches All-V8 Durango Promise in Pursuit of Lower Price
The 3.6-liter Pentastar was only going to be available to fleet customers; now anybody can order one.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Another Jeep special edition, Justin Banner of @motortrend.bsky.social reports this time it's a Gladiator Willys '41.

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First Look: 2026 Jeep Gladiator Willys ’41 Brings Back M715-Style Military Grit
Jeep’s latest special edition pays tribute to the legendary M715 military truck with retro styling, off-road hardware, and modern-day comfort.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Not everyone wanted a V-8 Durango. Brendan McAleer of @caranddriver.bsky.social reports Dodge will bring back the Pentastar V-6 to the Durango GT.

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November 20, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Robert S. Miller of MoparInsiders.com reports the South American market Ram Dakota has debuted at the Sao Paulo Brazil International Auto Show.

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2027 Ram Dakota Laramie Debuts In Brazil
The 2027 Ram Dakota Laramie debuts in Brazil, showcasing its premium midsize truck features at the São Paulo Auto Show.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:55 AM
More places will be available to charge your Stellantis EV. Robert S. Miller of MoparInsiders.com reports more charging will now be available through the Tesla Supercharger Network.

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Stellantis Expands Charging Access With Tesla Supercharger Network Integration
Stellantis expands charging access with Tesla Supercharger network integration, easing EV ownership for customers starting in 2026.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Patrick Rall of StellPower drag races the 2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK Scat Pack down the eighth mile in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK: First Time on the Drag Strip - Stellpower for MOPAR NEWS
If you read my 2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK Scat Pack first drive piece, where I talk about my experience with the Hurricane-powered two-door on the Tail of the Dragon, I briefly mentioned that our test...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:39 AM
The Pentastar V-6 engine will be returning to the 2026 Durango GT. David Zatz of @motales.bsky.social reports the reasons why.

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Dodge Brings V6 To “all-Hemi” Durango
After declaring that because of “freedom of choice” the Dodge Durango would be V8 only, except for police and Canadians, Dodge has brought back the V6-powered Dodge Durango GT with its proven 295-hp P...
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November 20, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Adam Ismail of @thedrive.com reports the new Jeep Recon interior mixes the old and the new.

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The Jeep Recon's Interior Was Made to Be Tinkered With
The Jeep Recon has real bolts and straps in the interior meant to be rearranged or removed so you can mount your own accessories.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Will 35 inch tires fit under a Jeep Recon? Joel Feder of @thedrive.com said he'll wait until after they hit the showroom floor.

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Jeep Won't Say if 35-Inch Tires Fit on the Recon EV
Our eyes see a challenge ahead for customers seeking larger rubber on the electric Recon.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:41 AM
A lot of changes in the 2026 Jeep lineup. Alex Leanse of @motortrend.bsky.social brings it to you.

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2026 Jeep SUV Lineup: A Big Year for the Off-Road Automaker
All-new models, significant refreshes, and more for Jeep’s 2026 SUVs.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Here is Karl Furlong of @autoblog.bsky.social with his preview of Jeep Recon coming in January.

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November 19, 2025 at 12:37 PM
And now for the complete and thorough preview of the EJ body Jeep Recon EV, here's Robert S. Miller of MoparInsiders.com .

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Meet The All-New 2026 Jeep® Recon Moab 4xe
Discover the all-new 2026 Jeep® Recon Moab 4xe, a fully electric SUV built for serious off-road adventures.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:03 AM