On July 22, FCA U.S. is recalling more than 121,000 Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L models due to a defect in second-row head restraints that fail to lock in the upright position, posing a safety risk. The issue traces back to components supplied by Grammer Americas, the U.S. arm of German Tier 1 supplier Grammer

On July 22, Stellantis South Africa’s Managing Director announced that the new Citroen C3 Basalt will be coming early next year to complete the brand’s affordable hatchback and SUV line-up. It also launched the Citroen Hola panel van, which is designed for small businesses and urban use.
Opel Frontera will arrive in

On July 9, Stellantis announced that its connectivity platform, Mobilisights has partnered with Vinli, U.S based automotive data intelligence. The deal increases Vinli’s ability to offer better fleet management, risk analysis, and mobility solutions.
The partnership adds Stellantis to Vinli’s growing list of OEM conn

On July 7, the Jeep brand officially unveiled the all-new Compass 4xe interior, with a new dimension of design and functionality that sets it apart from every other version of the lineup.
The seat fabric is coated in polyurethane, making it twice as resistant as conventional cloth and significantly easier to clean. T

On June 27, Jeep unveiled its all-new, next-generation Compass has enhanced aerodynamics and improved efficiency while retaining its signature bold, boxy design. The SUV is built on the advanced Stellantis STLA Medium platform in Italy.
Key features include: a flat underbody that reduces air drag and offers off-road

On June 24, Stellantis released another image of the upcoming all-new Jeep Cherokee, as well as an accompanying video.
The released rear quarter image shows a boxy looking SUV ready for cargo and the trail. The video demonstrates the lineage of the first Cherokee transforming through the various generations to the on

On June 19, Stellantis UK revealed the pricing for the new Jeep Compass First Edition, with orders opening in the UK in Q3, 2025. The pricing starts at GBP 35,700 for the e-Hybrid and GBP 39,200 for the fully electric version.
The fully electric version features a 74 kWh battery and 213 hp motor with 345 Nm torque. I

On June 17, Cars.com unveiled its 20th annual American-Made Index (AMI). Released amid rising tariffs and inflationary pressures, this year's index is of interest to OEMs, suppliers, consumers, and the U.S. government.
The American-Made Index ranks cars based on five factors: 
   •    Location(s) of final assembly
 

On May 29, the Jeep brand confirmed that its all-new Jeep Cherokee is set to arrive in late 2025.
Reimagined from the ground up, the next-generation Jeep Cherokee will redefine North America’s most popular vehicle segment, bringing midsize SUV customers a new, efficient and powerful hybrid propulsion option from Jeep

A refreshed Jeep Wagoneer with extended-range technology has been spotted during recent road testing in the Detroit area. The freshened, three-row SUV with range-extending tech is expected to arrive later in 2025. With a more aggressive look, the test vehicle has a reworked front fascia with slimmer headlights and ch

On May 14, Jeep announced that the Avenger SUV will be produced and sold in Brazil starting in 2026.
This marks a milestone in celebration of the brand’s 10 years of local manufacturing and over 1 million SUVs sold since 2015. The Avenger will join the Renegade, Compass, and Commander, all produced in Brazil, strengt

On May 8, the Jeep brand released the first official images of the refreshed 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 
As part of final validation testing, Jeep engineers are removing camouflage and perfecting the 2026 Grand Cherokee’s powertrain, user-friendly technology, advanced safety features and class-leading all-weather capa

On May 5, Jeep unveiled the redesigned next-gen Compass SUV in Europe, but while European customers are able to order one now, with deliveries set for later this year, Stellantis remains unclear when or if the crossover will eventually be offered in North America. 
The original plan was to build the next-generation C

On May 6, Acconeer announced that the kick sensor of the new Jeep Compass is powered by its A121 Radar Sensor.  Designed to withstand outdoor environments, the sensor delivers reliable and precise detections in any weather. The accuracy of the A121 radar sensor prevents false triggers from passing pedestrians or obje

On May 6, Stellantis launched the latest generation of its Jeep Compass C-SUV in Italy, produced at the Melfi plant. 
It is built on the advanced STLA Medium platform by Stellantis, designed for electric vehicles in the C and D segments. This platform supports long range, fast charging, strong performance, and good e

On April 28, Stellantis paused production of Jeep Gladiator pickups in Toledo as it works to "align parts inventory with demand". 
The Toledo Assembly Complex's south plant normally builds the Gladiator on two shifts. The Toledo facility also makes the Jeep Wrangler.
Stellantis says it "will continue to monitor the s

On April 21, Stellantis said that the Detroit Assembly Complex plants that build Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVs will pause production next week.
Both of the Detroit Assembly Complex facilities, the Mack and Jefferson North plants, will halt production for the week of April 28, with Mack also scheduled to

On March 28, Stellantis officially launched production of the Jeep Avenger 4xe at its Tychy plant in Poland, beginning with the exclusive North Face Edition, limited to 4,806 units.
This new all-wheel-drive B-SUV combines Jeep’s signature off-road performance with electrified efficiency and advanced technology. The A

On March 4, Stellantis announced that the global reveal of the all-new Jeep Compass will take place in Europe this spring. European production of the Next-generation Compass, built on the STLA Medium platform, remains on track to begin this year in Melfi, Italy. The new Jeep Compass will offer an expanded powertrain

On February 13, it was announced that Jeep will discontinuation the diesel-powered Compass Limited TD350 in Brazil.
This version featured a 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine with 170 hp, 35.5 kgfm of torque, and 4x4 traction. 
The discontinuation is due to the global end of production for this engine and stricter emissio