The Cherokee’s been a Jeep mainstay since 1973. Production in Belvidere, Illinois, ended in early 2023, leaving a gaping wound in the brand’s lineup.

Cars produced from the beginning of 2000 are now becoming legal for import stateside, thanks to the 25-year import rule.

Ram’s midsize pickup will reportedly ride on a body-on-frame chassis like the Gladiator. To rival the Ford Ranger and Toyota ...