Stellantis U.S. Q1 sales increase 4.3% on strength of ICE vehicles On April 1, Stellantis reported that its total first-quarter U.S. sales increased 4.3% versus the same period in 2025. Overall, the company sold 305,902 vehicles in the quarter.      • Jeep brand sales were up 2.8% to 144,552 units, assisted by sales of the all-new Cherokee and increased Grand Wagoneer sales    • Ram brand sales were up 20.1% to 112,160 units, led by Ram ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/03

Stellantis recalls 456,287 Jeeps, Rams in U.S. over improperly designed trailer tow modules On February 2, Stellantis announced it is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles, as well as 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles due to an improperly designed trailer tow module. Stellantis advises that the trailer lig...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/11

Stellantis Mexico starts RAM 1500 production for national market On February 5, Stellantis announced the start of production of the RAM 1500 for the Mexican market, complementing its existing export-driven manufacturing. The first unit, a RAM 1500 4x4 Crew cab Bighorn, rolled-out the production line of the Saltillo Truck Light Duty plant located in the northern state of Coahuila. According to Stellantis, the addition of the Ram 1500 to the Saltil...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/07

Dodge Charger, Ford Maverick Lobo, Hyundai Palisade win 2026 NACTOY awards On January 14, the 2026 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) awards were announced at the Detroit Auto Show after a year-long jury process designed to identify the best-in-class vehicles.  The organization announced its “Best of 2026” semifinalists in September at CAR MBS, and narrowed the list down further to 9 finalists that were unvei...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/15

RAM confirms 1500 SRT TRX model return to Mexican market in 2026 On January 6, it was reported that Ram confirmed the return of the 1500 SRT TRX to the Mexican market, reintroducing its high-performance pickup with updated technology and features under the SRT Performance sub-brand. The 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX is powered by a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 HEMI engine delivering 777 hp and 680 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed TorqueFlite aut...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/09

Ram’s 777-hp 1500 SRT TRX returns as world’s most powerful ICE pickup On January 1, Ram officially confirmed the return of the 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX following a brief hiatus, enabling the TRX to reclaim its title as the fastest and most powerful production ICE-powered half-ton pickup. The 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX arrives in the second half of 2026, starting at USD 99,995 (excluding destination), reaffirming Ram’s dominance in high-performance...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/03

Stellantis CEO says powertrain choices, Ram brand profits key to turnaround On December 4, while speaking during a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs 17th Annual Industrials & Autos Week, Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa indicated that Ram will play a major role in the company’s turnaround effort, due to the brand's profit margins, brand equity and global footprint, as well as high-profile product plans that include its first full-size SUV and a ...

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

North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year selects nine finalists On November 20, the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) awards organization unveiled its list of 2026 finalists, naming three contenders in each category following a decisive narrowing of the highly competitive field of new vehicles.  The announcement marked the opening of the Los Angeles Auto Show, where many of the finalist vehicles ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/25

Ford reportedly considers canceling electric F-150 Lightning pickup Ford executives are considering canceling the electric version of its F-150 pickup truck, the Wall Street Journal reported on November 6, citing people familiar with the matter. Ford is considering the move due to low demand and USD 13 billion in total EV losses since 2023. However, no final decision has been made on the F-150 Lightning, according to the sources. Ford ‌declined...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/07

Ram to launch new full-size SUV in 2028 On October 30 during a Q3 analysts briefing, Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa said that the SUV mentioned as part of the coming USD 13 billion investment in the U.S. will be a full-size Ram product, which will compete with the Ford Expedition (based on F-150), Toyota Sequoia (based on Tundra) and Chevrolet Suburban (based on Silverado 1500).  The new Ram SUV will launch in 2028 and will be offered with two po...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/01

Stellantis Q3 shipments up 13.2%, net revenue up 12.9%, 2025 tariff cost EUR 1 billion On October 30, Stellantis announced its Q3 2025 results, reporting a 12.9% year-over-year increase in Net revenues to EUR 37.2 billion, driven by growth in North America, Enlarged Europe and Middle East & Africa, while South America had a moderate decrease.  Consolidated shipments totaled 1.3 million units, marking a 13.2% year-over-year increase (up 152,000 u...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/31

Stellantis resumes RAM 1500 Light Duty production in Mexico On October 28, it was reported that Stellantis has resumed production of the RAM 1500 Light Duty pickup at its Saltillo assembly plant in Derramadero, Mexico, marking the model’s return to local manufacturing. The Saltillo Heavy Duty facility was expanded with new, high-tech tooling to support the relaunch, enabling production for Mexico, Canada, and other global markets. The 166,000 s...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/30

Stellantis Warren Truck plant idles three weeks over Novelis aluminum plant fire Stellantis is the second OEM to be affected by a September 16 fire at the Novelis aluminum plant in Oswego, New York. The Warren Truck Assembly Plant, where Stellantis builds the Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer, is being idled for three weeks because of a parts shortage emanating from the fire. “Due to a parts shortage, Warren Truck Assembly Plant will be idled be...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/17

Stellantis delays strategic plan as CEO Filosa faces U.S., EU challenges Stellantis is delaying the release of its new strategic plan to Q2 of 2026 to give CEO Antonio Filosa more time to address major uncertainties in the automaker’s key markets. “While we had initially indicated Q1 2026, it would now be more accurate to say H1 2026,” Stellantis global head of investor relations Ed Ditmire said on October 10. The decision underscores chall...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/15

Stellantis Q3 2025 global shipments up 13.2% to 1.3 million units On October 10, Stellantis released its consolidated shipment estimates of 1.3 million vehicles delivered to dealers globally in Q3 2025, a 13.2% increase from the same period in 2024, mostly driven by North America. Among the regions in Q3 2025:     •    North America shipments were up 34.8% to 403,000 units     •    Europe shipments were up 7.7% to 534,000 units   ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/11

Stellantis U.S. sales rise 6.4% in Q3 2025, lifted by Jeep brand On October 1, Stellantis reported U.S. total sales of 324,825 vehicles in the third quarter of 2025, an increase of 6.4% over the same period last year. However, Stellantis YTD sales of 928,024 units in the U.S. for the first nine months of 2025 were down 5.6% from the same period in 2024. Among the brands:     •    Jeep brand total U.S. sales increased 10.8% in Q3 to 160,564...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/03

Stellantis cancels plans for Jeep Gladiator 4xe plug-in hybrid variant On September 19, Stellantis told suppliers in a letter that it has canceled the Jeep Gladiator 4xe version amid an ongoing reassessment of its product plans. The company said the cancellation of the plug-in hybrid Gladiator is effective immediately, and all related activities and agreements will be concluded. “The Jeep brand has already begun reinvesting funding to ensure th...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year announces competitors for 2026 Awards On September 17, NACTOY revealed “The Best of 2026: The vehicles that will compete for the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year” awards. The “Best of 2026” lists were announced at the Center for Automotive Research’s Management Briefing Seminars event, in its inaugural year at Michigan Central Station in Detroit.  The ve...

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