d is going to be one of the favorite powertrains in the U.S.,” Filosa stated. Filosa clarified that Stellantis is “focusing more on traditional hybrids rather than plug-in hybrid models,” noting lower demand for PHEVs in the U.S. Left unsaid was the fact that 2023-2025 Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV models have experienced two major recalls in 2025, with the larger one involving battery fire risk, and that the company chose not o...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/13

Stellantis to launch Leapmotor brand in Mexico in 2026 On December 7, it was reported that Stellantis will redefine its industrial footprint in Mexico in 2026 with major new production projects in Saltillo and Toluca. In Saltillo, the company has started producing the RAM 1500 full-size pickup. Meanwhile, the Toluca plant will manufacture the sixth-generation hybrid Jeep Cherokee, the first hybrid version in the model’s history, and the new all...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

Acconeer, Sweden, provides radar sensor for Jeep Cherokee 2026 On November 14, Acconeer announced that it is providing an A121 Pulsed Coherent Radar sensor for a kick sensor solution for the Jeep Cherokee 2026. The accuracy of Acconeer’s A121 radar sensor provides reliable and convenient access to the trunk, while also preventing false triggers from passing pedestrians or objects.  Based on Acconeer press release ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/20

on to this achievement came from FORVIA’s MATERI’ACT team through the rollout of NAFILean, a bio-based composite material made with natural hemp fibers. This eco-friendly material is now equipping over 6 million Stellantis’ vehicles, including the Peugeot 308, DS4, Alfa Romeo Giulia, and Jeep Cherokee. (From a press release dated October 30, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/04

BorgWarner to supply Jeep with VTG turbocharger, electric variable cam timing tech On October 30, BorgWarner announced it has solidified an agreement with Stellantis to supply its 50 mm variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbocharger for the OEM’s all-new Hurricane 4 Turbo 4-cylinder gasoline engine, which will debut on the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee (late availability).  Additionally, BorgWarner will supply its electric variable cam timing (eVCT) ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/01

the 5.7-liter HEMI V8-powered Ram 1500, and several new European models, including the new Jeep Compass and Fiat 500 MHEV. Q4 will see the launch of the revised 2026 Grand Wagoneer, and ordering is open for the SIXPACK-powered Dodge Charger Scat Pack (2-door), four-door Dodge Charger Daytona, Jeep Cherokee, Fiat 500 Hybrid and DS N°8.  The Company reiterates its H2 2025 financial guidance, which anticipates improvement in Net revenues, AOI, ma...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/31

Jeep unveils 2026 Grand Cherokee with all-new Hurricane 4 Turbo engine On October 28, Jeep introduced the refreshed 2026 Grand Cherokee, featuring the all-new 2.0-liter Hurricane 4 Turbo engine. The new powertrain produces 324 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque, delivering class-leading fuel efficiency, a 6,200-pound towing capacity, and an estimated 529-mile range. It also debuts the industry’s first high-volume use of Turbulent Jet Ignition t...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/29

ion to a regular cadence of 19 refreshed products across all U.S. assembly plants and updated powertrains planned through 2029. New investments include:  Illinois     •    Stellantis will invest more than USD 600 million to reopen the Belvidere Assembly Plant for 2027 production of the Jeep Cherokee and Compass models, creating 3,300 new jobs. Ohio     •    Assembly of an all-new midsize truck, previously allocated to the Belvidere...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/16

Canada reacts to Stellantis moving Jeep production from Brampton plant to U.S. Canadian labor union and government officials have been reacting to the October 14 announcement that included Stellantis moving planned production of the next-gen Jeep Compass in Brampton, Ontario to Belvidere, Illinois, where it will share an assembly line with the new Jeep Cherokee starting in 2027. The move was included in a USD 13-billion plan announced by Stellant...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/16

Jeep Gladiator and will introduce even more customer-requested factory features, customization, and additional powertrain options in the near future,” the letter said. The Gladiator 4xe would have been built in Toledo as the third plug-in hybrid in the Jeep lineup, joining the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee. The cancellation of Gladiator 4xe is the latest product adjustment as Stellantis reacts to government actions and changing consumer tastes. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

Maverick Lobo  Ram 1500 Hemi  Ram 2500  Rivian R1T Quad Motor 2026 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year Candidates:  Acura ADX  Audi Q5  Cadillac Escalade IQ  Cadillac OPTIQ  Cadillac VISTIQ  Ford Expedition  Genesis GV70  Honda Passport  Hyundai Ioniq 9  Hyundai Palisade  Jeep Cherokee  Lucid Gravity  Nissan Leaf  Polestar 4  Subaru Forester Hybrid  Toyota 4Runner  Toyota RAV4 Hybrid  Volkswagen Tiguan  Volvo EX30 (N...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

rld.  The facility houses advanced high-speed stamping and assembly operations that produce hoods, roofs, liftgates, side apertures, fenders and floor pans for vehicles, that it supplies to assembly plants in the U.S. and Canada for models including the Dodge Durango, Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram1500. (Stellantis release on September 16, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

pledged new vehicle launches as its new CEO tries to get the automaker back on track after a dismal 2024. Last year, more than 40% of the 1.2 million vehicles Stellantis sold in the U.S., its key market, were imports, mostly from Mexico and Canada. Stellantis is reintroducing models, including Jeep Cherokee and 8-cylinder RAM trucks, that Filosa said its North American dealers were “screaming” for. Filosa said inventories were now back to “...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/12

Jeep reveals sixth-generation 2026 Cherokee mid-size SUV 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 engine combined with two electric motors and a battery to produce an estimat...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/23

Stellantis introduces new 1.6-liter hybrid powertrain 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-pressure direct inject fuel system and produces 177 hp and 221 lb-ft of torqu...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/23

FCA U.S. recall to Grammer-supplied head restraints in Jeep SUVs 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 Industries. The affected headrests were produced at Grammer’s Ply...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/07

that there is no immediate relief on the way for the Detroit-based automaker.  The reasons for Stellantis’s fall have been well-documented. Perhaps the single largest misstep was the attempt to make Jeep a more upmarket (in other words, expensive) brand, with once-popular models such as the Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Renegade being allowed to wither as the brand focused on developing Electric Vehicles (EVs) such as the Wagoneer S and the upcoming ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/06

, including three STLA Medium products in H2 2025, including the Jeep Compass, Citroën C5 Aircross and DS N°8, joining the recently launched Peugeot 3008, 5008 and Opel/Vauxhall Grandland.Ram 1500 pickups with the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 will arrive at dealerships in H2 2025, along with the hybrid Jeep Cherokee, ICE Dodge Charger SIXPACK, and four-door Charger Daytona.Stellantis has initiated financial guidance for H2 2025. The Company expects to see...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/30

Jeep releases image, video of upcoming 2026 Cherokee ahead of debut 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 one that will make its debut later in 2025. Viewed in transition f...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

All-new Jeep Cherokee to debut in late 2025 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. “Jeep Cherokee will boast competitive pricing that strikes at the core of the larg...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/30