id. 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. The all-electric Ram 1500 pickup was recently cancelled, and Dodge has paused production of the electric Charger Daytona R/T at the Windsor, Ontario plant. (multiple s...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

e announced on January 14, 2026, to open the Detroit Auto Show. 2026 North American Car of the Year Candidates:  Audi A5  Dodge Charger  Honda Prelude  Kia K4 Hatchback  Mercedes-Benz CLA  Nissan Sentra 2026 North American Truck of the Year Candidates:  Ford F-150 Lobo  Ford 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...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

cility 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

Ram stops BEV pickup, renames REEV-powered Ramcharger to Ram 1500 REV On September 12, Stellantis announced that as demand for full-size battery electric trucks slows in North America, it is reassessing its product strategy and will discontinue development of a full-size BEV pickup.  As part of this move, Ram is renaming its REEV-powered pickup, formerly called the Ramcharger, to take up the Ram 1500 REV designation, featuring a powerful dual-mo...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/13

ches 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 “very healthy” levels, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/12

locally manufactured vehicles fell 5.6% yoy to 185,760 units, and imported vehicles decreased 2.5% yoy to 39,620 units. Vehicle sales in August consisted of 172,320 passenger cars; 42,424 light commercial vehicles; 8,916 trucks; and 1,720 buses. Among passenger vehicle sales by brand in the month, FCA sold 36,922 units (21.4% share), VW sold 33,870 units (19.7%), GM sold 17,937 units (10.4%), Hyundai sold 16,616 units (9.6%) and Toyota sold 12,1...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

3 units (5.2% share). Among light commercial vehicle sales in August, Fiat sold 17,511 vehicles (41.5% share), VW sold 5,361 vehicles (12.7% share), GM sold 4,031 units (9.5%), Toyota sold 3,572 units (8.5% share), Ford sold 3,434 vehicles (8.1% share), Renault sold 2,471 vehicles (5.9% share), and RAM sold 2,101 vehicles (5.0% share). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in August with 12,908 units, followed by Fiat Argo with 10,09...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

ly imported (29 days down from 41 days at the end of June), Lexus (32 days), Mazda with a high import ratio (35 days down from 46 days at the end of June), and Subaru (40 days). European brands were BMW (37 days), and Korean brands were Kia (31 days). American brands with higher inventory days were Ram (86 days), Lincoln (76 days), Buick (69 days), Cadillac (64 days), and Ford (63 days). Japanese brands were Acura (76 days), and European brands w...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

54kW/264Nm in total) and a 192.7kW/353Nm 2.5T turbocharged engine, delivering a combined system power of 334Ps, a combined system torque of 460Nm, a top speed of 210km/h, and a WLTC combined fuel consumption of 6.97L/100km or 7.84L/100km. The next-generation Palisade Hybrid contains a 12.3-inch panoramic curved instrument panel and, for some variants, a head-up display. For intelligent driving, the model supports features such as HDA (Highway Dri...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

Ram 1500 with 5.7-liter HEMI V8 eTorque engine now shipping to U.S. dealers On August 29, Stellantis announced that the first 2026 Ram 1500 trucks equipped with the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 eTorque engine have left the Sterling Heights (Michigan) Assembly Plant (SHAP) and are headed to dealers across the U.S. “When we announced the return of the legendary HEMI for the Ram 1500 in June, we received 10,000 orders in the first 24 hours, proving that we m...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

er that Level 3 system, drivers would be able to take their hands off the wheel and eyes off the road at slower speeds, and future updates were expected to allow high-speed use. Stellantis continues to develop a more refined Level 2, or L2+, driver assistance technology as part of its AutoDrive program, Silveira said. Those efforts aim to build on automated features — like hands-free driving on certain approved roads — that are already offere...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28

potential off-road capabilities of Infiniti’s flagship model. The QX80 Track Spec combines a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 engine with a new turbocharger system and exhaust to produce more than 650 hp and 750 lb-ft of torque. Upgraded compressors, a higher-capacity intercooler, new fuel injectors, and ram air intake help enable the concept’s improved performance. Other changes include unique rocker panels, front splitter, fender vent, and front ai...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/19

Stellantis unveils Ram Dakota Nightfall Concept in Brazil On August 13, Stellantis Brazil unveiled the Ram Dakota Nightfall Concept in São Paulo, previewing the all-new mid-size pickup set to launch in 2026 in Brazil and other South American markets. The Dakota will be the second model produced at Stellantis’ Córdoba plant, Argentina pickup hub, reinforcing Ram’s position as the only brand exclusively dedicated to pickups in the region. The...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/16

locally manufactured vehicles fell 1.0% yoy to 198,054 units, while imported vehicles increased 9.4% yoy to 45,184 units. Vehicle sales in July consisted of 181,809 passenger cars, 48,450 light commercial vehicles, 10,598 trucks, and 2,381 buses. Among passenger vehicle sales by brand in the month, FCA sold 40,978 units (22.5% share), VW sold 35,926 units (19.8% share), GM sold 20,104 units (11.1% share), Hyundai sold 16,134 units (8.9% share), a...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/08

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

as 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 Recon. At the same time, the Ram 1500 Pickup has struggled, with volumes crashing from 462k units in 2019 to just 191k units in 2024. The 1500 is another model that has not receiv...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/06

units (5.5%), and BYD sold 9,616 units (5.3%). Among light commercial vehicle sales in July, Fiat sold 19,593 vehicles (40.7% share), VW sold 5,703 vehicles (11.8%), Toyota sold 5,370 units (11.2%), GM sold 4,347 units (9.0%), Ford sold 4,239 vehicles (8.8%), Renault sold 2,950 vehicles (6.1%), and RAM sold 2,164 vehicles (4.5%). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in July with 12,940 units, followed by the Fiat Argo with 9,966 uni...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05

vehicles at the end of June. While this marks a 14.5% increase from early June (2.47 million units), it remains 1.4% lower than a year earlier.Inventory days at the end of June by brand:- Low Inventory: Toyota (26 days), Lexus (34), BMW (34), Kia (36)- High Inventory: Jeep (72 days), Lincoln (70), Ram (69), Ford (68), Cadillac (67), Infiniti (75), Acura (71), Volkswagen (83)Among other Japanese brands, Honda had 45 days of inventory, Nissan 54 d...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/04

on shipments of 4,200 (down 35%) and AOI of EUR (139) million Stellantis plans to launch 10 new models in 2025, 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...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/30

artnership with 4screen, German based smart driver interaction platform, to offer real-time, location-based digital services in its vehicles. This will enhance the in-car experience for customers across Europe and North America. The 4screen platform will first be available in select Fiat, Jeep, and Ram models with Uconnect 4 or Uconnect 5 systems. It allows drivers to easily find nearby services, offers, and points of interest directly through th...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/25