2026 Jeep Cherokee spotted

2026 Jeep Cherokee

The 2026 Jeep Cherokee, a less luxurious and more gasoline-engined version of the Wagoneer S, has been spotted driving around by Instagram user Kindel Auto (kindelauto). It has no camouflage, suggesting that a public reveal is imminent. It may well have been shown to those invited to today’s M1 Concourse event, which revealed the Jeep … Read more

New: Wagoneer Command Operations Vehicle

2025 Jeep Wagoneer Command Ops Vehicle (COV)

Jeep is going where luxury SUVs generally fear to tread: creating a Command Operations Vehicle for law enforcement and others. The move was reportedly requested by federal, state, and local law enforcement. Jeep worked with them to create the vehicle, which will be sold at least in the United States and, later, in Canada. It … Read more

Two Mopar recalls include first for Charger EV

dodge charger EV

Stellantis had two recalls in this week’s NHTSA wrap. The first recall for the new Dodge Charger covered the 2024 and 2025 model-years, but fewer than 9,000 cars (suggesting rather low production). Given that the Charger’s aggressive Fratzonic system can be shut completely off, the NHTSA has set a minimum sound level that EVs must … Read more

New SVP for Quality for Dodge, Ram, Jeep, and Chrysler

Brampton plant workers

Yuri Rodrigues has left his former job as Nissan vice president and Americas chief satisfaction officer to become the head of quality for Stellantis North America. His career included rising through the ranks at Toyota, after graduating with a mechanical engineering degree in Brazil. Factory quality comes under Rodrigues’ domain. The former head of quality, … Read more

2026 Dodge Charger Six Pack: First Look at the Hood Badge and Interior

2026 Dodge Charger Six Pack

Dodge has shown some exterior pictures of the upcoming Charger Six Pack, featuring the twin turbocharged, 3.0-liter Hurricane inline-six engine, and there have been some spy shots of test cars on the open road, but we have not seen any pictures of the interior or the hood badge of the gasoline-powered model – until now. … Read more

New Stellantis CEO to based in USA, not Europe

Antonio Filosa

New Stellantis leader Antonio Filosa has surprised many observers by making his base of operations in Auburn Hills, rather than shuttling between there and Turin as Sergio Marchionne did, or staying in France as Carlos Tavares did. According to Les Echos, a French newspaper, and confirmed by Stellantis, the surprise move comes after years of … Read more

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