In Europe the union struggle seems to have lost its reason for being. Workers are no longer as united as they were a century ago because cultural evolution has also affected this feeling. Individualism is what rules. And although it may seem like "a global evil" (in labor terms) there are still countries in which unions know how to do the work they are entrusted with. And it is none other than fighting for the interests of its members and the workers themselves...
But they should tell those responsible for the UAW, the main union of the automobile industry in the United States. With their struggle they improve the living conditions of the employees and that at General Motors, Stellantis and Ford It doesn't make them laugh in the slightest. Well, thanks to the strike carried out by its members (something that would not happen in Europe) we have known what the Stellantis' future plans. Of course, they are not official yet but they are written there...
Stellantis will manufacture the new Wrangler EV in 2028 at the Toledo, Ohio factory…
As you already know, Stellantis has its goose that lays the golden eggs in the US. Jeep y RAM They are the firms that currently give you the most money but Dodge and Chrysler also have potential for improvement. This country is where their sales and customers give meaning to their range and therefore, it is a key piece in their and the group's future. Therefore, those responsible for the UAW knew that they had to give in to their demands and, given what we have seen, it seems that it has turned out well for them.
According to the drafted agreement, which Stellantis has yet to ratify, there are interesting developments. The first is that a new Wrangler will arrive in 2028. It will be the J70 and will arrive as pure electric and extended range electric. Those responsible for the UAW do not talk about a Wrangler thermal so it seems "they will have died." In between, in 2025, a deep update of the 4xe plug-in hybrid version is expected in which a second restyling is created.
The second Jeep novelty is embodied in the Grand Cherokee. The current one will still live until 2027 but he will do it with a trick. It will be the five-seater version since the seven-seater will have a life that will last until 2028. Before its replacement, for the year 2024, a restyling is planned to improve its image, quality, technology and mechanical range. With his replacement, will come the pure electric version which, in this case, will be combined with ICE heat engines.
Finally, it is time to talk about the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer. If everything goes fine A restyling is planned for 2025 with which to improve its aesthetics, quality and technology. In addition, the electric version is then scheduled to debut in combination with the extended range one. Then, By 2027 they would complete their life cycle and there is no talk of replacements. But even so, everything indicates that there will be a new generation using the new Durango platform as a base...
But first, in 2026, the new electric Dodge Durango will arrive with the extendable range electric version...
Indeed, a new Dodge Durango is on the way. Stellantis has been dawdling with this great SUV for some time and everything seems to be closed for its new generation. The current one will still remain alive until 2025 and, facing 2026, its replacement will arrive. He will do it, as we have already told, as pure electric although there will also be an extended range version. And not only that, there will also be no shortage of ICE gasoline thermal versions.
But there are still some surprises to reveal. If you do a little memory you will remember that RAM is in the process of resurrecting the Dakota. Well, the UAW union asks Stellantis to reopen its factory in Illinois. This Belvidere center manufactured the Jeep Cherokee and could now house a new mid-size pickup This Dakota could very well be since the Jeep Gladiator already has an assigned factory. Time to time, no...
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