Torque Staff Report
Welcome to the Seven Slot Dispatch, our weekly aggregation of Jeep news and events from around the automotive landscape. Every week, we’ll be shifting into low range to bring you the latest news, gear drops, and industry moves shaping the Jeep world.
Whether it's fresh concept news from Moab, Utah, new initiatives from Stellantis, a dive into Jeep’s latest model, or a closer look at the community that's been living the Jeep life for decades, you'll find it all here — served up with the same grit and passion that built the brand itself.
Here’s the latest news and information.
Stellantis Bets Big: $13 B U.S. Investment to Fuel Jeep, Ram and SUV Growth
In a historic move, Jeep parent Stellantis recently announced it is pledging $13 billion in investment over the next several years, its largest single U.S. capital commitment ever, to boost domestic vehicle production, add manufacturing jobs, and strengthen its truck and SUV lineup.
The automaker said it plans to use $600 million to reopen its idle Belvidere, Illinois facility and produce the Jeep Cherokee and Compass. It said this will bringing back around 3,300 jobs by 2027.
Additionally, Stellantis said it is dropping $400 million for its Toledo, Ohio plant to begin production on the new Ram midsize truck, $130 million for the Jefferson Assembly plant in Detroit for the next generation Dodge Durango, $100 million for another Michigan location to begin production on a new hybrid SUV, and $100 million for an Indiana engine plant to build a new Hurricane turbo engine.
For Jeep enthusiasts in the Midwest and surrounding regions, this means more models built locally — including Cherokee and Compass shifting back to U.S. production. It also signals Stellantis’ renewed focus on growth in its core truck/SUV segments, moving away from over-reliance on imports.
The move comes as Stellantis looks to reverse years of fading U.S. market share and reduce its import dependency.
Jeep to Drop Wagoneer After 2025 Model Year
Jeep’s lineup is about to get streamlined: the Wagoneer is reportedly being discontinued after the 2025 model year, leaving the Grand Wagoneer as the brand’s flagship full-size SUV.
The move appears driven by both model overlap and slipping sales. Dealers reported that Wagoneer volume is down about 19% in 2025 through the first nine months. Jeep also apparently feels the Wagoneer’s presence created confusion among buyers, who sometimes misinterpret ‘Grand’ as indicating larger size or higher class.
Dropping the Wagoneer could simplify Jeep’s product hierarchy and push more buyers toward the Grand Wagoneer, which has recently received a 2026 refresh. While discontinuation often means steep incentives, preliminary checks haven’t yet turned up major discounts on the 2025 Wagoneer or Grand Wagoneer.
Jeep Turns MONOPOLY Money Into Real Savings and a Shot at a Grand Cherokee
Jeep is bringing some extra excitement to car shopping this fall with a new promotion designed to turn classic MONOPOLY money into real-world savings, and even a chance to win one of its newest vehicles.
Through November 3, customers can bring $500 in MONOPOLY play money, yes, the kind from the board game, into participating Jeep dealerships and receive a $500 Bonus Cash Allowance toward the purchase of a new 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Dealers will validate and return the play money.
This offer coincides with the MONOPOLY Game at McDonald’s, which returned to U.S.-based restaurants on October 6. Jeep is also partnering with Hasbro and McDonald’s to give players a chance to win one of ten 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4s through the game.
“Not only can Jeep lovers win one of ten new Grand Cherokees by playing the MONOPOLY Game at McDonald’s, but they can also use MONOPOLY money toward a 2025 model at their local dealership,” said Jeep CEO Bob Broderdorf. “They don’t even need to pass Go.”
