July 3, 2025
Dodge Outlaw Name Confirmed Through USPTO Trademarks
A couple of months back, we shared news that Dodge dealers were able to start pre-ordering 2026 Charger models through the Stellantis Dealer Connect system. What really stood out were two new trims listed for the Charger (LB) lineup: GT and Outlaw. At the time, our sources confirmed these trims were tied to the new twin-turbo HURRICANE-powered SIXPACK models—GT for the standard-output version and Outlaw for the high-output beast. Now, it looks like Dodge is going all-in on the Outlaw name. I recently came across two official trademark applications filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), one…
July 3, 2025
RECALL: 2023 Jeep® Grand Cherokee for HVAC Defect
Stellantis (FCA US, LLC) has issued a recall for certain 2023 Jeep® Grand Cherokee (WL74) and Jeep Grand Cherokee L (WL75) vehicles due to a potential defect in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor. The affected vehicles may experience a failure of the blower motor, rendering the windshield defrosting and defogging system inoperative. This condition results in noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 103, “Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems.” An inoperative defrosting and defogging system may impair the driver’s visibility under certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash. Affected Vehicles – Approximately 422…