A conversation at allpar discussed the lack of a 2022 Jeep Cherokee on the Stellantis media and Jeep.com sites. Given that pundits and analysts have been speculating that the Cherokee plant will be converted to electric vehicle production next year, they concluded that the “KL” Cherokee was being dropped for 2022.It is a reasonable conclusion, but not … Read more
The Modern Street Hemi Shootout is the premier drag racing series for modern Mopar performance cars and has been for years. Across the many classes, you will find the world’s quickest examples of the modern Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum, Chrysler 300, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500, but there are also groups of … Read more
Today, Jeep announced the 2022 Jeep Compass Altitude Appearance Package, which adds glossy black accents. Available for ordering now, the package costs $1,645 and adds glossy black 18-inch aluminum wheels, exterior badges, and accents, with a black roof and bright exhaust tip. The interior has black cloth/vinyl seats, wrapped steering wheel, Piano Black accents, and a black … Read more
The odds are good that if you have taken your Jeep deep into the wilderness, you saw an occasion where you could have also used a compact, portable scooter. Say that you set up camp around your Wrangler and you would like something that you can use to get away from the campsite, perhaps to … Read more
Years ago, Allpar broke the news of a new inline six-cylinder planned for trucks and coded “Tornado,” after the plane—though there was a Jeep Tornado engine. Nobody at Stellantis has gone on record about the new straight-six engine until very recently, though the turbocharged “Tornado” six was briefly listed in the company’s list of plants. As Stellpower … Read more
Today’s news brings two more big items, in addition to a report on a 426-cubic-inch modified-Hellcat monster putting over 1400 horsepower to the wheels:First, Jeep released pricing and details on the 2022 Grand Cherokee 4xe. Delivering 25 miles of all-electric range and 56 MPGe, using a new plugin hybrid architecture, the Grand Cherokee 4xe will … Read more
The off-road battle between the Jeep Wrangler and the new Ford Bronco has quickly become one of the most interesting match-ups in the American automotive world. The Wrangler has literally spent decades without any real competition in terms of factory-built off-road SUVs, but with the arrival of the new Bronco, Ford has introduced a true … Read more
Some time ago, neighbors reported strange odors coming from the new Mack Avenue assembly plant, officially named Detroit Assembly Complex – Mack. The state investigated and found that there were indeed odors, from this and one other plant.Stellantis hired a specialist company to do source sampling, and over 13 days, that company took 152 samples … Read more
While nobody at Stellantis has talked about the new straight-six engine, the turbocharged “Tornado” six is actually listed in the company’s list of manufacturing plants.As Stellpower reported weeks ago, the engine will be made in Saltillo, which is currently home of the Hemi—every Hemi.The new inline six-cylinder engine, possibly the last completely new gasoline engine … Read more
Stellantis will have on-site and virtual experiences to showcase their technology at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, January 5-8. The event will give Americans a chance to see some cars not sold in the United States; to see the Chrysler Airflow in person, for the first time; and to see the Grand … Read more
It’s barely been launched, but already the Grand Cherokee L has been updated with three new colors (Ember, Hydro Blue, and Midnight Sky), gained new Limited Black and High Altitude packages, and added a 10.25-inch front passenger display and dual ten-inch rear seat entertainment with everyone’s favorite privacy eliminator, Amazon Fire TV.The front interactive passenger … Read more
Tuscadero paint ordering has been extended for 2022 Jeep Wrangler buyers. The option opened for orders in August 2021; since then, it racked up around 30,000 orders, making it the most popular Wrangler special edition color of the year.Jim Morrison, head of Jeep North America, said, “It’s so popular, we’re extending production into 2022 model-year … Read more
In one of the most bizarre recalls to date, 2021 Jeep Wrangler PHEVs may not display mileage on their odometer after reaching 13,342 miles. It’s not an Easter egg, and it only affects 2,903 Jeeps. The problem is a software issue, but Chrysler was provide more details on this most amusing of recalls. Just 2,903 … Read more
While American buyers will continue to face tough choices between the four-cylinder 4xe hybrid, 392 Hemi V8, and Pentastar V6 in the Jeep Wrangler—not to mention whether to get the compact two-door or less-compact four-door—Europeans are getting fewer choices. In short, they can get the 4xe with four doors… or a used Wrangler.The reasons behind … Read more
If you are Christmas shopping for the Mopar lover in your life, but you aren’t sure what to get him or her, you are in luck. Mopar issued a press release yesterday, offering some ideas for Ram, Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler-themed gifts ranging from an ugly sweater and other apparel to a Ram bar or … Read more
The morning’s recalls are much more minor than yesterday’s Cummins fuel pump bombshell. First, some 2021 Ram 1500 pickups don’t show the rearview camera image at times, because of a conflict with the Trailer Reverse Steering Control Module.Ram doesn’t actually have a solution yet. The 38,157 trucks (in the USA) covered were built from June … Read more
