163,000-Plus Jeep Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer SUVs Recalled for Loose Trim
Jeep parent automaker Stellantis is recalling a sizable number — more than 163,700 examples — of the brand’s Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer SUVs. The issue involves door trim pieces that may detach.
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Affected vehicles include model-year 2022-25 Wagoneers and Grand Wagoneers. The trim on the driver and passenger doors may not have been properly secured and may detach, creating a road hazard for other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash.
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To fix the issue, dealers will inspect and replace the door trim, as necessary, for free. Owners will be notified Oct. 31, but those with further questions can contact Stellantis at 800-853-1403 (the automaker’s number for this recall is 77C), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236, or visit its website to check their vehicle identification number and learn more.
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10 Biggest News Stories of the Week: Ram 1500 Hemi V-8 Ready to Rumble, Honda Ridgeline Rolls Up
By Matt Schmitz
September 17, 2025
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What if we were to tell you that you can buy the exact same model pickup truck but get less power and pay more — how’s that sound? Well, “that sound” is precisely what it might boil down to for buyers of the 2026 Ram 1500 who opt to pay some 1,200 bucks more to get the once-again-available 5.7-liter Hemi V-8, which went missing for the 2025 model year, proving (predictably) unpopular among the pickup truck body politic. Checking that particular box on your half-ton pickup purchase comes with 25 to 145 less horsepower and 59 to 111 pounds-feet less torque than going with the standard or upgraded twin-turbo six-cylinder, respectively. But … why?
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Culled from one of Cars.com’s most popular articles of the past week, reviewer Mike Hanley’s comprehensive critique of the Hemi-powered 2026 Ram 1500, here are eight reasons the V-8 is great: the satisfying sound American muscle, ready to rumble at rest and calling down the thunder upon acceleration; standard exhaust system to supplement the soundtrack; still-audible but mellowed-out cruising demeanor; speedy transmission response to pedal pushing; smooth, refined engine operation; confident brake feel; airy-but-accurate steering; and the … just … quintessential Ramness of the holistic Hemi experience.
Hanley concludes in his review that “if you can’t wrap your head around the pricing of the V-8, a short drive is all you need for your heart to convince you.”
For our full take on the 2026 Ram 1500 Hemi V-8, follow the link below to the No. 2 article on this week’s countdown of most read stories.
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If you’re in the market for a truck that’s less rumble and more ramble, you may find our pricing report on the comfortable-riding 2026 Honda Ridgeline more helpful. Returning for its 20th model year mostly unchanged from the outgoing edition, pricing gets only a nominal increase across the board. The mid-size pickup starts at $42,090 for the base Sport trim, rising incrementally across the intermediate RTL and TrailSport trims to $48,690 for the range-topping Black Edition.
For the full scoop on the 2026 Honda Ridgeline — including new and expanded options, powertrain specs and estimated fuel economy — follow the link below to the No. 3 news story of the week.
Beyond that, we’ve got headlines on the Tesla Model Y, Chevrolet Corvette, Lexus IS and much more — so don’t stop reading till the digits double. Here are the top 10 news stories Cars.com readers couldn’t get enough of in the past week:
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2. 2026 Ram 1500 Hemi V-8 Review: Sometimes It’s Not About the Numbers
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10. 2026 Lexus IS Returns — But With V-6 Only
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How Much Is the 2026 Mazda CX-50?
By Jennifer Geiger
September 16, 2025
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Key points:
- For the 2026 model year, the Mazda CX-50 gets two new trim levels, the 2.5 S Meridian Edition and 2.5 Turbo; other trims get additional features for 2026.
- The 2026 CX-50 starts at $31,395 (all prices include a $1,495 destination charge); some base engine and hybrid variants increase in price between $100 and $750, and some turbo engine versions decrease slightly in price.
For 2026, Mazda’s CX-50 outdoor-focused Meridian Edition is now available with the base 2.5 S engine; it was previously only available with the turbocharged engine. Other new highlights for 2026 include a new base 2.5 Turbo trim, as well as new black Mazda emblem and badges on certain variants and a new white interior option.
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The CX-50 compact SUV also gets a pricing shakeup for 2026, with some base engine and hybrid versions increasing in price between $100 and $750 and some turbo engine trims decreasing slightly in price.
What’s New for 2026
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For 2026, the CX-50 2.5 S Meridian Edition adds extras such as 18-inch alloy wheels with all-terrain tires, black roof rails and black half-leatherette seats. It’s also available in specific exterior paint colors (Jet Black Mica, Polymetal Gray or Zircon Sand) and wears gloss-black Mazda emblems and badges.
In other trim-level news for 2026, the CX-50 2.5 S Premium gets more features. Highlights include ventilated front seats, a power six-way passenger seat, two-position seat memory and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. Also, shoppers interested in this trim can now choose between a combination of black leather seats with 20-inch Black Metallic machine-finish alloy wheels and all-season tires or the new white interior option with white leather seats, 20-inch silver alloy wheels, all-season tires and silver roof rails.
Also for 2026, the new base Turbo trim is the 2.5 Turbo, replacing last year’s base Turbo variant, which was the 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition.
Pricing
Trim level pricing for the 2026 Mazda CX-50 is below; all prices include destination. Model-year 2025 prices are in parenthesis.
- 2.5 S Select: $31,395 ($31,995)
- 2.5 S Preferred: $33,895 ($33,345)
- 2.5 S Meridian Edition: $34,645 (new for 2026)
- 2.5 S Premium: $36,395 ($35,695)
- Hybrid Preferred: $36,245 ($35,465)
- Hybrid Premium: $39,645 ($38,895)
- Hybrid Premium Plus: $41,645 ($41,545)
- 2.5 Turbo: $39,395 (new turbo base trim for 2026)
- 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition: $41,895 ($42,495)
- 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus: $44,395 ($44,995)
What Hasn’t Changed for the 2026 Mazda CX-50?
With the addition of a hybrid powertrain for 2025, the CX-50 carries over into 2026 with only trim-level updates. The base engine is a 187-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive. Also available is a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that makes 227 or 256 hp, depending on whether it’s running on regular- or premium-grade gas. Hybrid variants continue to use a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, with two electric motors that drive the front wheels and a third electric motor on the rear axle to provide AWD; this powertrain setup makes a total of 219 hp.
Release Date
The 2026 Mazda CX-50 goes on sale later this month. It’s assembled in Huntsville, Ala.
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