Can we improve on the 100th Anniversary 2026 Pacifica?

TC100: 100th Anniversary Chrysler Pacifica

On seeing the Chrysler 100th anniversary Pacifica, which is a decal and options package (below), Allpar member CudaPete suggested a number of possible additions. These would, he felt, make the special 2026 Pacifica Select more worthy of celebrating the 1924 Chrysler B-70 and the many cars that followed it. The 2026 Pacifica above has a … Read more

Ford dominates recalls again, with fires and more

Ford on fire recalls

Ford continues to outperform other automakers in fire-related recalls, as per this week’s NHTSA summary. The company also had non-pyrotechnic recalls: 2024 Lincoln Nautilus: panoramic and center display failure 2025 Maverick: Airbag status light invisible 2020-21 Lincoln Aviator: battery may short-circuit 2021 Ford F-150: Reverse light failure 2016-17 Explorer: Door trim might fall off 2020 … Read more

The Hemi Returns to the Ram 1500

Symbol of Protest Badge

It is official – the 5.7-liter Hemi is returning to the 2026 Ram 1500 lineup and the company expects to have new Hemi-powered pickups on dealership lots this summer. To be more specific, the 5.7-liter Hemi eTorque engine will return as an option in the Tradesman, Big Horn, Express, Warlock, Laramie, Rebel, Limited and Longhorn … Read more

Ford well and truly dominated this week’s recalls

2025 ProMaster EV cargo van

Ford has once again proven it can be #1 in recalls with this week’s NHTSA report. First, the 2024-25 F-150 Lightning can lose control due to the front control arm separating. This affects around 30,000 vehicles, and was caused by not tightening the nut properly. The same problem was reported separatly for the Ford Bronco … Read more

Who is Sébastien Jacquet, the new chief of quality?

Sébastien Jacquet

As Antonio Filosa moved up from the CQO (Chief Quality Officer) position to become Stellantis CEO, Jacquet was tapped to replace him as head of quality. Stellantis released little about Jacquet: he was the deputy chief engineering and technology officer, has 25 years of experience, and played a major role in the creation of STLA … Read more

Chrysler CEO Feuell on the marque’s future, in the Freep

1924 Chrysler B70 with minivan

In January 1924, Maxwell Motors launched the first Chrysler, the B-70. Today, owners and pundits alike are questioning whether Chrysler has a future, as its product line has been cut to a single model (four models as the company counts Pacifica, Voyager, Pacifica PHEV, and Caravan). Its leader, Christine Feuell, told the Detroit Free Press … Read more

Import taxes have already been restored

Windsor plant

Yesterday’s injunction on U.S. import taxes, ordered by three judges (two Republicans, one Democrat), has already been stayed by an appeals court. Import taxes, often called tariffs, are charged to buyers within the country charging them, acting as a sort of country-specific sales tax. Currently they are set to 25% for the United States’ closest … Read more

2026 Durango includes new packages and wheels, comes nicely loaded

2026 Dodge Durango Blacktop Redline

The 2026 Dodge Durango continues well past the big sport-ute’s original sell-by date, with little changed from prior years. Dodge is refreshing where it can with easy-to-swap parts. The 2026 Durango R/T includes new 20×8 Black Noise wheels, and starts at $49,995 plus $1,995 for delivery. The Durango GT starts at $38,495 plus delivery, with … Read more

New 2025 or 2026 Jeep Cherokee confirmed

2026 Jeep Cherokee ad

Jeep has confirmed the rumored return of the Jeep Cherokee for late 2025. Essentially using a Wagoneer S body (complete with the same KM body code), the new Cherokee will be powered by a hybrid gasoline-electric powerplant—presumably a US-specific version of the 1.6 liter gasoline engine from Dundee, Michigan. Jeep did not release any other … Read more