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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a recall of more than 844,000 2026–2027 model-year Chrysler, Jeep, and Ram vehicles due to rearview camera image display failures, which could increase crash risk. Software updates will be required at a dealership or via over-the-air update; owners will be notified by letter, and can contact Chrysler at 800-853-1403. Recall number 78D.
Millions of vehicles are being recalled for fires that can start even when the car is off and parked, a trend dubbed “park outside” recalls. The problem is tied to increased electronics under the hood and higher operating temperatures, affecting models such as Jeep Gladiators and Wranglers, Kia Tellurides, and BMW 530e xDrive. In 2026 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued numerous campaigns, with recalls rising since 2024, as safety advocates say smarter cars bring more heat-prone electronics and encourage drivers to park away from buildings or other vehicles until repairs are available.
Stellantis plans a 2029 replacement for the sixth‑gen Jeep Cherokee at Belvidere with the STLA One architecture; Porsche North America chief Timo Resch hints a manual or hybrid solution may come someday, though not yet ready; Lamborghini has no plans for a manual; Toyota recalls its bZ Woodland over a fault risk that could disengage ESC and brake lights; Ferrari Luce Chassis 0 sold for $40 million at a Monterey charity auction; weekend race winners are listed.
Automotive writer David Tracy argues that Jeeps have consistently underdelivered on rear-seat space since WWII, with wheel-well humps and a narrow floor limiting to four passengers; he traces the evolution from the MB to the CJ-2A and beyond, contrasts with rivals like the Toyota Land Cruiser that offered more seating, notes rare exceptions such as Reagan-era CJ-6 jump seats, and explains safety and roll-bar constraints that kept the cramped layout, making group off-road adventures difficult despite Jeep’s off-road prowess.
Jeep will bring back the Grand Cherokee Overland and Trailhawk 4x4 variants for the 2027 model year. The base Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L will continue with the Pentastar V6 on lower trims, while higher trims switch to the 2.0L Hurricane-4. Overland adds a two-speed transfer case, air suspension with a high-clearance mode, hill descent control and semi-active dampers; Trailhawk adds a rear electronic limited-slip diff, chunkier tires, a TrailCam with rear washer, and six skid plates. Production returns this fall, with pricing to be announced.
AMC faced heavy losses in the mid-1970s and was rescued by Renault in 1980. The assassination of Renault chair Georges Besse in 1986 removed the company’s biggest supporter, leading Renault to sell AMC to Chrysler in 1987. Jeep’s enduring success under AMC helped preserve the brand and ultimately fed into Chrysler’s evolution, which through Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Stellantis continues today.
Stellantis unveiled FaSTLAne 2030, a five-year, $70 billion turnaround plan prioritizing Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat with 11 new North American models by 2030, including the Rampage small pickup, Ramcharger SUV, a Dodge hot hatch and three Chrysler crossovers; the plan targets 25% NA revenue growth, over $220 billion in revenue by 2030, and 8-10% NA margins, backed by about $42 billion in brand/product investments, $7 billion per year in cost cuts, and new partnerships with Jaguar Land Rover and Leapmotor, while other brands are scaled back or repositioned as smaller/specialty or luxury lines.
A 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 on Craigslist in Phoenix is listed at $14,900—a price the writer calls a bargain for a sought-after 420hp Hemi with AWD, Brembo brakes, and 132k miles. The truck features a neon-yellow vinyl wrap with a matte black hood, aftermarket wheels, an aFe intake, Borla exhaust tips, and other mods, plus a clean title and solid running condition. The wrap is removable and the underlying paint is black, and while the mods add value, the overall price is still on the low end for this edition, making it worth weighing as a budget performance option or a project for enthusiasts.
Reuters reports Stellantis plans to focus investment on its core brands—Jeep, Ram, Fiat and Peugeot—while the remaining 10 brands would take regional roles; an official plan is expected in May, aiming to boost leaders in key markets without fully retiring any brand.
Stellantis will channel most of its investment into four core brands—Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat—while using their platforms and tech to underpin models for the remaining ten brands, with some rebadging and regionalization planned. The automaker is not pursuing brand closures, aiming to leverage scale and potential in key markets as it recovers from prior writedowns and fierce competition in the U.S., Europe, and emerging markets.
Car owners acknowledge each other with brand-specific signals—Jeep waves, Miata headlight winks, Porsche etiquette, Subaru badges, and even Jeep “ducking”—a mix of inclusive and exclusivist norms that turn ownership into a nuanced social ritual, where misread signals can earn a chilly rebuff or a friendly nod.
Stellantis says its forecast for rapid EV adoption was wrong, posting a 2025 net loss of $22.3 billion after $25.4 billion in unusual charges tied to its electric transition, canceling several EV programs and admitting weak U.S. EV sales; the company will reallocate more toward internal-combustion and hybrid models while continuing plug-ins, with Ram and Jeep key to return to profitability, and expects 2026 to bring improved execution and growth.
Stellantis is counting on the 2026 Jeep Cherokee, its first traditional hybrid and most fuel-efficient gas‑powered Jeep, to drive a U.S. sales rebound and reach roughly 1.15 million vehicles in 2026 (about a 25% gain). The Cherokee will be produced at Toluca, Mexico, with expansion plans anticipated, and pricing is set around $37,000–$46,000 to compete with rivals like the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V.
A car writer enlists his longtime engineer friend to help launch a Willys WWII Jeep build using mostly eBay-sourced parts. They pull and rebuild a reference engine, assemble a new motor, refresh the transmission, inspect axles, and navigate fitment hiccups, all while turning a garage project into a collaborative, high‑stakes restoration effort.
Five years after the Fiat Chrysler–Groupe PSA merger created Stellantis, U.S. shares have fallen about 43% (Italian listings ~40%), after investor optimism gave way to disappointing results tied to cost cuts and a large EV push; new CEO Antonio Filosa is steering a US-focused turnaround that prioritizes Jeep and Ram to regain market share, while considering shrinking or refocusing other brands. Filosa has pledged a 'year of execution' and will outline further steps at a capital markets day, with recovery hopes pinned on closer dealer relations and a leaner product plan after former CEO Carlos Tavares left in 2024.