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  The Cherokee name is an iconic part of Jeep’s heritage. As the original Cherokee was credited for introducing one of the first modern SUVs. It has off-road credentials while featuring surprisingly agile handling on regular asphalt. This was not a common trait that SUVs possessed in the early 80s. Most of the SUVs in that era were based on their truck counterparts, sharing a lot of the truck underpinnings and their overall uninspiring on-road handling. Needless to say, the XJ   Jeep Cherokee   became an instant hit amongst enthusiasts as well as regular consumers practically overnight.   Jeep Cherokee is back     Due to decreased sales and lackluster interest in the modern variant of the   Fiat -based Jeep Cherokee KL platform, the iconic model was discontinued in February 2023. However, we are happy to announce it is officially making its return for the 2026 model year. It is designed to fill the midsize SUV gap between the   Compass   and ...

  Back in December 2024, Japan’s auto giants   Nissan   and   Honda   surprised the industry by announcing plans to merge under a new holding company. This merger would essentially create the third largest automaker in the world, with a total worth anywhere from   $50 to 60 billion,   trailing behind only   Toyota   and   Volkswagen . The merger would offer multiple benefits to both companies; amongst the most valuable are deep savings through unified R&D, shared vehicle platforms and streamlined production.   Nissan merging with Honda     Nissan vehicle   reliability and reputation have been on a downturn the last few years with a decline in sales and serious budgetary constraints. Nissan needed resources to help revitalize its product and brand image. By failing to reinvest into R&D, Nissan fell behind in the new electrification craze; in fact, the brand currently only offers 2 EVs, the   Nissan Leaf ...

  As car enthusiasts, we always feel a bit down every time a cool V8 is replaced with a new, more efficient alternative. This has been the movement for years now. Manufacturers have been shrinking engines and replacing them with turbocharged alternatives; however, things may soon change. The rumble of the V8 is making a comeback and Stellantis is leading the charge. In a surprising turn for an industry heavily focused on electrification and efficiency, Stellantis confirmed in mid-2025 that it will reintroduce   V8 engines   in select upcoming models, including the Ram pickup and performance-oriented vehicles under the   Dodge   and   Jeep   brands. This announcement comes as a bold response to shifting consumer demand and evolving regulatory dynamics that are, ironically, making it easier for V8’s to return to showrooms.   V8 engines    As announced by Stellantis executives, a new generation of Mopar V8 powerplants will debut starting wi...

  To understand the overall impact that tariffs have on the   US car market , it is important to take into account that all mass-produced vehicles today rely on a global supply chain. This means that even if your vehicle was assembled in the US, it is very likely to have a lot of parts made all over the world. For example, most airbags are made by Autoliv, a Swedish company that manufactures their airbags in China, Mexico and the US. Similarly, Bosch the leading producer of alternators found in a lot of new vehicles, is a German company that sources materials and assembles most of their products overseas. So just because the car is assembled in the US does not make it immune to new   tariffs   placed on goods exported from foreign countries.   US Automakers     On   March 26, 2025,   the Trump administration announced a   25% tariff   on imported vehicles and auto parts, effective April 3. While the   United States-Mexico-Canad...