Stellantis continues to make changes in its management. The automaker announced today that two longtime automotive executives will take over the leadership of its Ram and Jeep brands. Matt VanDyke has been named CEO of Ram, effective immediately. He replaces Tim Kuniskis, who was wearing two hats since being promoted last year to lead Stellantis’
July 20, 2026 11:07 am, EDT Matt VanDyke (left) will lead Ram, while Brandon Cote will lead Jeep. (stellantis) key takeaways: Stellantis appointed Brandon Cote to lead Jeep and Matt VanDyke to lead Ram as CEO Antonio Filosa reshapes its US operations. The changes support efforts to revive US sales, with Ram making a comeback
When Jeep introduced the Wrangler Laredo concept at this year’s Easter Jeep Safari, it seemed like it was one of those vehicles that would spend the rest of its life being displayed in enthusiast photo galleries with the phrase, “Too bad they’ll never make it.” Apparently, someone at the Jeep was reading the comments. The
The Jeep Cherokee nameplate has been missing from showrooms since Stellantis was discontinued in 2023, but this week it returned in the form the market is demanding: hybrid-only, compact and aimed squarely at the two models that currently dominate the segment. The 2026 Cherokee Limited Hybrid is Stellantis’ answer to the compact crossover market that
The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter delivers the stories that really matter straight to you every weekday. America’s 250th birthday is here, and the automakers have let us down. Most of the America 250 special editions they have released have been quite lackluster, even compared to the Bicentennial Special
The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter delivers the stories that really matter straight to you every weekday. We are talking about the Jeep Wrangler vs Ford Bronco sales rivalry since the latter was released for the 2021 model year. And yes, we’ve pointed out more than once how close
Jeep’s European lineup is set to expand with three additional models spanning the B and D segments. There are plans to field two new B-segment SUVs alongside the Avenger. A mid-size D-segment SUV developed with Dongfeng will join the range, part of Jeep’s broader global strategy. During the presentation of Stellantis’ new global plan, one
The new Jeep SUV will be manufactured at Dongfeng’s facility in Wuhan. (Stephanie Keith/Bloomberg) June 29, 2026 2:36 pm, EDT key takeaways: Stellantis plans to sell a new Jeep SUV in Europe by 2030, jointly manufactured with Dongfeng Motor Corp in Wuhan, China. The move deepens Stellantis’ new China strategy after former CEO Carlos Tavares
Ford dug deep into its storage and brought back one of its most iconic nameplates: the Bronco. Its mission was clear: make the Jeep Wrangler sweat. At first, after the sales started, it looked less like a neat victory lap and more like an off-road trail full of roots and loose gravel. The reborn Bronco
The infamous Daimler-Chrysler “merger of equals” lasted only nine years, from 1998 to 2007, and never lived up to its expectations. Instead, at least on Chrysler’s ledger, drivers were mostly treated to a Mercedes-Benz hand-me-down like the R170 platform. It first underpinned the MB SLK before finding a second