The 2026 Jeep Wagoneer S does not exist: TDS
Joel Feder
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It’s Tuesday, spring seems to have arrived in Minnesota, and I could use another cup of coffee. Let’s dive in.
🚘 What I'm driving: The 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack 4-door, now with a turbo-six configuration, has been sidelined in favor of a Ford Maverick Lobo. While the compact lowered pickup isn't garnering as much attention at my son’s soccer practice as the Charger did, that’s just how it goes.
🪫 The Jeep Wagoneer S will skip the 2026 model year, as Stellantis has stated there is ample supply on dealer lots to meet demand. Stellantis plans to bring back the Wagoneer S for 2027 with enhancements in battery performance, software, and capabilities, along with a Tesla-like NACS charging port, although the timeline remains uncertain.
🦖 The Hyundai Ioniq 3 was unveiled, resembling a replacement for the electric Veloster, but it also showcased the automaker's next-gen infotainment system, which retains buttons and knobs. Unfortunately for American fans, the Ioniq 3 won’t be making its way here, and the Veloster, both in name and concept, is still discontinued in the U.S.
🚙 A designer from Mercedes-Benz raised concerns, noting that “nobody is buying them” while talking about wagons.
💰 Uber has acquired an 11.5% stake in Lucid.
📝 The FTC is now requesting that car dealers report other businesses that violate advertising regulations.
💰 General Motors allegedly attracted its new product chief with a compensation package amounting to $40 million, according to a regulatory document.
💸 It appears Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been utilizing the "shady" loopholes he criticized to potentially save the company hundreds of millions in taxes.
🚽 A Chinese car manufacturer has patented an in-car toilet.
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The 2026 Jeep Wagoneer S does not exist: TDS
Stellantis mentioned that the model is set to return in 2027, though the exact timing remains uncertain.