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  Jeep   stands today as one of the most recognizable   automotive brands worldwide . From its origins in World War II to its current position under Stellantis Group,   Jeep   has evolved from its military roots into a lifestyle brand appealing to off-road adventurers and suburban families alike. In this article we will delve deep into   Jeep's pros and cons . We will review the brand’s recent reliability challenges, increasing ownership costs and the impact the Stellantis ownership had on the company as a whole.   jeep-pros-and-cons     Despite its rugged image, Jeep has faced significant reliability challenges. While Jeep struggles to maintain its "go-anywhere" heritage, the reality for new buyers is mixed and the overall reliability rating has decreased under Stellantis ownership. According to multiple automotive reliability surveys, Jeep consistently placed near the bottom among major   automotive brands   for reliability and co...

  When most Americans think about the costs of car ownership, they focus on the sticker price and monthly payments. However, the true cost of owning a vehicle extends far beyond the purchase price, varying dramatically from state to state. From insurance premiums and gas prices to taxes, fees and   maintenance costs , the annual expense of keeping a car on the road can differ by thousands of dollars depending on where the car is registered. We analyzed multiple cost factors to determine what state is the most expensive place to own a car in the United States. We were able to fine-tune the results to 3 contenders:   Michigan ,   Nevada   and   California .   car-ownership-costs-by-state     Nevada   Nevada consistently ranks among the top three most expensive states for car ownership. Some estimates place car ownership cost in the state of Nevada to be anywhere between $3,200 and $6,000 annually. For auto insurance costs, with average pre...

  After decades of incremental improvements, the world settled on lithium-ion technology and it became an industry standard for   electric vehicles . However, the industry is changing; with a demand for faster charging and more stable electrical storage, the industry is being forced to innovate, starting a new battery revolution that could fundamentally reshape transportation as we know it. Solid-state batteries were once relegated to the realm of fiction and scientific journals but are finally approaching commercial reality.   Solid-state batteries   promise to solve many of the critical lithium-ion battery limitations that have held back EV adoption. As we enter 2026, this technology is poised to deliver nothing less than a quantum leap in electric vehicle performance, safety and accessibility.   EV battery technology     How are Solid-State Batteries Different?   Traditional lithium-ion batteries, which power virtually every electric vehicle on...