On August 26, Stellantis MEA unveiled the all-new Jeep Gladiator. The vehicle sets a new benchmark for the bakkie segment with a refreshed design and features tailored for local drivers. The South Africa market gets one version i.e. the Gladiator Rubicon.
The vehicle features 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine which gener

On August 26, SoundHound AI, Inc., announced that its Generative AI-powered voice assistant, SoundHound Chat AI Automotive, has been rolled out and is now live and in production in select Jeep vehicles across several European markets.
The integration offers Jeep drivers and passengers greater convenience and connecti

On August 26, Stellantis Brazil announced the start of Jeep Commander exports to the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain.
More than 500 units are expected to be shipped by the end of the year, marking a strategic step in the company’s global expansion, and r

SoundHound AI has launched its generative AI-powered SoundHound Chat AI Automotive voice assistant in select Jeep vehicles across European markets.
The system blends in-vehicle controls with advanced conversational AI, enabling natural, contextual interactions that go far beyond traditional voice commands like naviga

Jeep unveiled the 2026 Cherokee at an event in Brooklyn, New York on August 21, 2025. The 2026 Cherokee is the sixth generation of the model after a brief discontinuation of the model after the 2023 model year.
The 2026 Jeep Cherokee features a new hybrid powertrain comprised of 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder e

On August 21, 2025, Stellantis introduced a new 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder hybrid engine combined with a hybrid transmission featuring two electric motors. The powertrain will be featured on the sixth-generation 2026 Jeep Cherokee and is expected to produce 210 hp and 230 lb-ft of torque.
The engine has a high

On August 19, multiple sources reported that Stellantis Melfi plant will restart production on August 25, 2025, but output will stay low.
The old Jeep Compass is now fully discontinued, while the Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X will continue for a few more months. The Renegade will be built only as a mild hybrid until Oc

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