Green NCAP reveals sustainability scores VW Passat, MINI Cooper E, Jeep Avenger EV and BMW 5 Series across Europe On May 28, Green NCAP tested popular cars across a few countries in Europe. These are part of nearly 200 models rated with a simple sustainability score. The ratings are based on a full life cycle analysis (LCA), covering everything from raw materials and production to use and disposal. It also measures emissions and energy use, givin...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/29

ket share), Toyota  registrations increased 7.3% (7.3% share), Volkswagen registrations increased 1.0% (7.3% share), Peugeot registrations decreased 7.5% (5.3% share), Dacia registrations decreased 2.3% (4.9% share). The best-selling cars in April, in order of popularity, were the Fiat Panda, Jeep Avenger, Leapmotor T03, Dacia Sandero and MG ZS. The foreign car distributors association (UNRAE) announced that gasoline-powered passenger car sales ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07

Jeep’s refreshed Avenger to debut new illuminated seven slot grille design On April 27, Jeep showed images of the new seven slot grille design that will debut on the refreshed Jeep Avenger to be sold in European markets. The seven-slot grille has been a signature Jeep design element since the CJ 2A, the first full production civilian Jeep launched in 1945, replicated on all its lines. Along with expected exterior design changes will be a renewe...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/28

Stellantis starts Jeep Avenger test production in Brazil On April 2, Stellantis announced that initial test units of the Jeep Avenger have begun running on production lines at its plant in Porto Real. The Avenger will become the first Jeep model produced in the state of Rio de Janeiro, leveraging the plant’s advanced production capabilities, including a high level of automation and quality control systems. The facility operates with more than 3...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/09

arket share), Volkswagen registrations increased 2.7% (6.7% share), Toyota registrations decreased 5.6% (6.5% share), Dacia registrations increased 4.3% (5.3% share), Renault registrations increased 1.8% (4.7% share). The best-selling cars in March, in order of popularity, were the Fiat Panda, Jeep Avenger, Leapmotor T03, Fiat Grande Panda and Citroen C3. The foreign car distributors association (UNRAE) announced that gasoline-powered passenger c...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

by a 1.5 BlueHDi engine (of 130 hp) paired with 8-speed automatic transmission. The new Jeep Compass will launch in Ukraine in April 2026. Built on the STLA Medium platform, it offers features such as the Selec-Terrain system and all-wheel drive. In summer 2026, Jeep will introduce the updated Jeep Avenger. It will come in two versions: a 100 hp hybrid with a 1.2 engine paired with 6-speed automatic, and an all-wheel-drive hybrid 4xe version. The...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

share), Toyota registrations increased 0.8% (7.1% share), Volkswagen registrations increased 3.7% (6.7% share), Renault registrations increased 33.9% (5.0% share), Peugeot registrations decreased 3.0% (4.7% share). The best-selling cars in February, in order of popularity, were the Fiat Panda, Jeep Avenger, Fiat Grande Panda, Leapmotor T03 and Toyota Yaris X. The foreign car distributors association (UNRAE) announced that gasoline-powered passeng...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/03

registrations increased 0.2% (7.1% share), Volkswagen registrations increased 3.0% (6.2% share), Peugeot registrations decreased 2.0% (5.0% share), and Audi registrations increased 2.6% (4.9% share) from a year ago. The best-selling cars in January, in order of popularity, were the Fiat Panda, Jeep Avenger, Citroen C3, Fiat Grande Panda and Toyota Aygo X. The foreign car distributors association (UNRAE) announced that gasoline-powered passenger c...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/03

ry agency workers, around 250–300 fixed-term employees whose contracts end this year, and other staff who may choose a voluntary redundancy program agreed with trade unions. The company explained that the decision is due to falling demand for cars made at the Tychy plant, including Fiat 600, Jeep Avenger, and Alfa Romeo models, along with weak prospects for the car market in the near future. From January 14, the unions will start talks with man...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/14

Jeep announced updated lineup at 2026 Brussels Motor Show On January 9, Stellantis announced Jeep’s expanded electrified lineup at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show. The lineup is led by the Avenger Black Edition, now open for orders, alongside the all-new Compass range. The Compass e-Hybrid Plug-In delivers a combined system output of 225 hp, offering more than 90 km of electric range in the combined cycle and over 100 km in urban driving, with a t...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/12

registrations decreased 1.8% (7.9% share), Volkswagen brand registrations decreased 7.6% (7.3% share), Dacia registrations decreased 2.0% (6.2% share), Peugeot registrations decreased 3.5% (4.9% share). The best-selling cars in 2025, in order of popularity, were the Fiat Panda, Dacia Sandero, Jeep Avenger, Citroen C3 and Toyota Yaris X. The foreign car distributors association (UNRAE) announced that gasoline-powered passenger car sales in 2025 d...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/05

present a special preview of upcoming products and showcase the new Tonale for the first time in Belgium. DS Automobiles will highlight its latest launches, DS N°4 and DS N°8, and celebrate its racing division with the DS E-TENSE FE25, and special editions,on January 9, 2026. Jeep will debut the Avenger Black Edition and present the new Compass 4xe in its global public debut, alongside the Wagoneer S for Europe. Lancia will show the Ypsilon HF...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/18

ture four new models equipped with locally developed Bio-Hybrid technology, following the earlier announcement that Leapmotor vehicles will also be produced there next year. At the Porto Real plant, Stellantis will introduce a second production shift in 2026 to support manufacturing of the new Jeep Avenger and the Citroën lineup, a move expected to create new qualified jobs and stimulate regional economic development. Meanwhile, the Betim Automo...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/10

ns decreased 3.4% (8.7% share), Volkswagen registrations decreased 16.6% (7.2% share), Dacia registrations decreased 12.7% (6.2% share), BMW registrations decreased 4.3% (5.0% share). The best-selling cars in November, in order of popularity, were the Fiat Panda, Dacia Sandero, Toyota Yaris X, Jeep Avenger and Toyota Yaris. The foreign car distributors association (UNRAE) announced that gasoline-powered passenger car sales in November decreased 2...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/02

nt to be relevant in all markets, you need to have a wide offering of powertrains,” Montepeloso said. Montepeloso confirmed that the next generation will maintain a footprint close to today’s, which positions the Renegade at the upper end of the sub-compact SUV segment and separates it from the Avenger. The first generation Renegade is 4,236 mm (166.8 in) length, larger than the 4,084 mm Avenger but smaller than the 4,550 mm Compass.  Jeep p...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/20

a registrations increased 0.8% (8.5% share), Volkswagen registrations decreased 10.8% (7.8% share), Dacia registrations decreased 1.8% (6.0% share), BMW registrations decreased 2.6% (5.0% share). The best-selling cars in October, in order of popularity, were the Fiat Panda, Toyota Yaris Cross, Jeep Avenger, Dacia Sandero and Toyota Yaris. The foreign car distributors association (UNRAE) announced that gasoline-powered passenger car sales in Octob...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/04

arket share), Toyota registrations increased 2.9% (7.9% share), Volkswagen registrations decreased 1.9% (7.6% share), Dacia registrations increased 1.5% (6.1% share), BMW registrations decreased 6.0% (4.8% share). The best-selling cars in September, in order of popularity, were the Fiat Panda, Jeep Avenger, Dacia Sandero, Toyota Yaris Cross and Toyota Yaris. The foreign car distributors association (UNRAE) announced that gasoline-powered passenge...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

Stellantis confirms Jeep Avenger to be manufactured at Porto Real complex in Brazil On September 29, Stellantis announced that the Jeep Avenger will be produced at the Porto Real Automotive Hub in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, reinforcing the plant’s multi-brand capability. The move is part of a BRL 3 billion investment plan for the facility between 2025 and 2030, which includes boosting production capacity, strengthening the supplier base, and advan...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/30

, Toyota registrations decreased 4.4% (8.4% share), Volkswagen registrations decreased 7.7% (7.1% share), Dacia registrations decreased 9.7% (6.6% share), BMW registrations decreased 8.1% (5.2% share). The best-selling cars in August, in order of popularity, were the Fiat Panda, Dacia Sandero, Jeep Avenger, Toyota Yaris X and Toyota Yaris. The foreign car distributors association (UNRAE) announced that gasoline-powered passenger car sales in Augu...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/02

e), Toyota registrations decreased 7.8% (7.6% share), Dacia registrations decreased 9.5% (7.4% share), Volkswagen registrations decreased 8.4 % (7.0% share), BMW registrations increased 5.2% (5.1% share).The best-selling cars in July, in order of popularity, were the Fiat Panda, Dacia Sandero, Jeep Avenger, Dacia Duster and Toyota Yaris.The foreign car distributors association (UNRAE) announced that gasoline-powered passenger car sales in July de...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/04