--- title: "Jeep Wagoneer Reportedly Dead, Grand Wagoneer Lineup Reshuffled: TDS" date: "2025-10-07" modified: "2025-10-07" authors: - name: "Joel Feder" job_title: "Director of Content and Product" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/joel-feder" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/jeep-wagoneer-reportedly-dead-grand-wagoneer-lineup-reshuffled-tds" categories: - "News" - "The Downshift" --- # Jeep Wagoneer Reportedly Dead, Grand Wagoneer Lineup Reshuffled: TDS ![2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer teaser]() *\Stellantis\* Good morning and welcome to *The Downshift*, or *TDS* for short. Light, tight, and right, *TDS* gathers the latest automotive news bubbling around the globe and places it in one place. Stories are summarized in a single (sometimes long) sentence with an accompanying link for those seeking more information. The first cup of coffee is gone and I'm ready for a second, so let's get into it. ๐Ÿš˜ What Iโ€™m driving: A 2026 Ram 1500 Big Horn arrived in my driveway yesterday and it has a new engine, or rather, returning engine, in the form of the Hemi V8, which is paired with a "GT exhaust" to make it extra loud and proud, I guess? ๐Ÿชฆ A report said Jeep dealers are whispering that [the Wagoneer nameplate is dead]() and being rolled into the Grand Wagoneer lineup for the refreshed 2026 model year, but the model structure itself is also being revised from the current Series I, II, III to more traditional Jeep trims like Summit. ๐Ÿš— The [next-gen Audi A4](), which is said to arrive in three years, feature Audi's "Radical Next" design philosophy debuted on the Concept C Car in September. ๐ŸŽ๏ธ Ferrari [opened a new test track]() named E-Vortex located next to the automaker's Fiorano track and it was built in just four months. ๐Ÿญ Jaguar Land Rover said it [plans to restart production tomorrow]() after its devastating cyberattack. ๐Ÿ“ˆ Lucid [reported a 47% rise in sales for Q3]() thanks to the tax-credit rush and production ramp of the Gravity SUV, but the startup automaker still failed to meet investor expectations. โ€ผ๏ธ Nearly 43,000 second-generation [Nissan Leaf EVs have now been recalled]() due to a potential issue that could lead to a battery fire while fast charging. ๐Ÿ”‹ A new company proposed a [complete rethink of how batteries are made]() in which nearly all packaging that isn't containing the energy itself is removed to maximize energy storage resulting in more energy-dense packs for possibly up to 1,000 miles of range per charge. โ€ผ๏ธ Toyota [recalled 393,838 U.S. vehicles]() for a rearview camera issue that could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. *Have feedback on the formatting of TDS? Send us a note: tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Overseeing what you see, read, touch, hear, and interact with from the vast lakes of Minnesota, Joel Feder shapes how The Drive looks and operates as the head of content and product initiatives. On a daily basis, Joel leads the newsroom and editorial staff playing point on both short-term coverage and long-term strategic plans. His mission is to help ensure The Drive shapes the future of automotive media by helping the team execute original reporting, breaking news, and exclusive opportunities. Regarded as an industry insider and recognized by colleagues, fellow journalists, and manufacturers as a point-person and leader in the industry, Joel owns and runs the largest automotive professionals group on Facebook in an effort to serve and help others. Joel serves as a juror for the World Car Awards. In addition, he is the board chair and chair of the governance and nominating committee for Move Forward MN, a local non-profit that helps at-risk youth with barrier-free mental health and housing services. While youโ€™re reading this heโ€™s either on his computer or iPhone chasing the latest news or drafting a story. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]() [Bluesky]() [Email]()