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Quick answer: Before the first hard freeze, check your tires, test your battery, switch to winter-rated washer fluid, replace worn wipers, confirm your coolant is protecting against freezing, and stock an emergency kit. If your vehicle is due for service, get it done now. Shops fill up fast once the first snow hits. And if you drive a Jeep, learning how your 4x4 system and Snow mode work is one of the best things you can do before winter.

Dodge’s 2027 lineup is compact and built around muscle. The changes are not sweeping, but they are meaningful: the Charger gets a big personalization push and a new high-output Super Bee, while the Durango goes HEMI V8-only. Here is what’s new across the new Dodge lineup.

America’s best-selling minivan just got a fresh face. The 2027 Chrysler Pacifica keeps the family-friendly practicality the nameplate is known for, adding a bolder exterior, a new Chrysler wing badge, upgraded safety features, and a reshuffled trim lineup. Here is what’s new and what to know before you shop.

Quick Answer: What Is the 2026 Ram 2500?

The Ram 2500 is Ram’s heavy-duty pickup, sitting above the Ram 1500 in capability. It comes standard with a 6.4L HEMI V8 gas engine and offers an available High-Output 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel inline-six for serious towing power. Max towing ranges from roughly 17,740 pounds with the HEMI up to 20,000 pounds with the Cummins diesel, and the lineup spans everything from a work-focused Tradesman to the off-road-ready Power Wagon and the luxury-leaning Limited.

Quick answer: The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L share the same platform, engines, and rugged Jeep capability — the real difference comes down to size. The standard Grand Cherokee is a two-row SUV that seats five, while the Grand Cherokee L stretches the wheelbase to add a third row, seating up to seven. If you need extra seating or more total cargo flexibility, the L is the better fit. If you want a slightly smaller, easier-to-park SUV with more room behind the second row, the standard Grand Cherokee wins.

Whether you’re eyeing a new Ram 1500, a Jeep Grand Cherokee, or a Dodge Charger, one of the first decisions you’ll make isn’t about color or trim — it’s whether to lease or buy. Both paths get you behind the wheel, but they work very differently when it comes to monthly payments, long-term cost, and what happens when the agreement ends. Here’s how to decide which makes more sense for you.

After a brief hiatus when the previous-generation Charger was discontinued in 2023, a gas engine is back in the 2026 Dodge Charger. Called the SIXPACK, it replaces the old HEMI V8 with a twin-turbocharged 3.0L Hurricane inline-six, available in two power levels — a 420-hp Standard Output in the Charger R/T and a 550-hp High Output in the Scat Pack. Both come standard with all-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Quick answer: The Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado 1500, and Ram 1500 are the three best-selling vehicles in the United States, with the Toyota Tundra close behind as the top import-brand competitor. The F-150 leads max towing at 13,500 pounds, the Silverado follows at 13,300 pounds, and the Ram 1500 tops out at 11,610 pounds — but the Ram wins where most buyers actually live day to day: interior refinement, ride comfort, and the return of a true V8 option. Here’s the full breakdown. 

Shopping the midsize and compact SUV market in 2026 means a lot of strong options are competing for the same spot in your driveway. If you've been cross-shopping the new 2026 Jeep lineup against rivals like the Ford Explorer, Ford Bronco, Honda CR-V, or Toyota RAV4, here's a straightforward breakdown of how each matchup actually plays out — on paper and on the road.

Learn how to find the right pre-owned vehicle for your needs, budget, and lifestyle. Extreme Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram in Jackson, MI offers a wide selection of used SUVs, trucks, vans, and certified pre-owned vehicles for drivers throughout Jackson, Ann Arbor, Lansing, and surrounding Michigan communities. Discover tips for comparing vehicles, checking history, evaluating mileage, financing, trade-ins, and taking a thorough test drive.