Nifty new screens (and other options) hit the 2022 Grand Cherokee L

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L passenger side screen

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 … Read more

Tuscadero was surprisingly popular

2021 Jeep Wrangler in Tuscadero exterior paint color

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 … Read more

No Production Limit on Dodge Challenger and Charger SRT Jailbreak

Dodge Challenger and Charger SRT Jailbreak

Over the past few days, we have received several comments on articles pertaining to the 2022 Dodge Challenger and Charger in SRT Jailbreak form insisting that these models will be subject to a limited production run. It seems that some dealerships representatives are telling prospective customers that the 807-horsepower, Jailbreak package will be limited to … Read more

Wrangler speedos stop at 13,342; JGC-L headlights out

2021 Jeep Wrangler in Tuscadero exterior paint color

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

New Dodge Challenger, Charger Color Teased in Jailbreak Ordering Process

Dodge Challenger and Charger SRT Jailbreak

Late last week, the order banks opened for the new SRT Jailbreak trim level of the Dodge Challenger and Charger. The Jailbreak package is unique in the fact that you can combine any of the available interior and exterior options to create the Hellcat Redeye of your dreams. You pick the exterior color, the stripes, … Read more

Get ready for a new transmission

880RE transmission (pictured: ZF Gen 4)

It’s got eight speeds. It was engineered by ZF, originally, and was modified by the friendly Mopar powertrain engineers. It’s able to handle a lot of torque, and can have an integrated electric motor. It’s the brand new, fourth-generation ZF 8-speed, dubbed 880RE. The first eight stands for eight forward gears; the second is a … Read more

Ordering open for 807-hp Jailbreak Charger and Challenger

The 2022 Dodge Charger (left) and Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye

Buyers can now order their 2022 Dodge Charger Jailbreak and Dodge Challenger Jailbreak. The cars, listed in the dodge.com build and price system, are based on the widebody Redeye models, which have bulging fenders to accommodate plus-sized tires. Those are essential for putting 797 horsepower to the ground—except that the $995 Jailbreak package boosts output … Read more

What is in STLA Brain?

Jeep Group Ride (V2V via STLA Brain)

Yesterday, we covered the official launch of STLA Brain, a combination of hardware and software to be used on all Stellantis’ new platforms. Part of the idea is that, instead of having general-purpose processors handling most functions, dedicated custom microprocessors will handle specific types of analysis, simplifying the programming and reducing parts counts. It’s a … Read more

Tip: New Dodge Challenger for 2024-25?

Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye

A new Dodge Challenger, codenamed LB, is reportedly slated for production around 2024-25, and is likely to end up at Brampton—where the current Challenger, Charger, and 300 are made. This tip counters a recent story that the Challenger was being dropped. It seems likely the four-door Charger will continue, and it doesn’t take an STLA Brain … Read more