Jill Ciminillo

Chicago, United States

Managing Editor at Pickup Truck + SUV Talk

automotive editor. avid yet imperfect runner. past president of @mamaonline. @nactoy juror. past BOD for @cararuns. opinions are my own. #cardujour

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Articles

2026 Jeep Cherokee: What we know (hint: not much)

1 week ago | pickuptrucktalk.com | Jill Ciminillo

Jeep discontinued the petite Cherokee after the 2023 model year due to declining sales and a focus on higher-priced models like the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer. However, after a regime change and the threat of Trump tariffs, more affordable cars are gearing up to make a comeback. While it’s unlikely that the decision to bring back the 2026 Jeep Cherokee was a snap decision, it fits in well with the changing ethos of the company and the country.
Ram TRX returns? We’ll likely know June 8

1 week ago | pickuptrucktalk.com | Jill Ciminillo

As soon as Tim Kuniskis returned to Ram in December 2024, the rumors started swirling about the return of the Ram TRX powered by a supercharged Hemi V-8. It looks like we’ll know if the rumors are true on June 8. Ram Trucks issued a teaser this week via Instagram and Twitter stating: “Fire up the engines – Big things are on the horizon.
An open letter to automakers re. wireless phone chargers

1 week ago | pickuptrucktalk.com | Jill Ciminillo

Dear (Insert: Ford, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Mazda, Ram, etc., or anyone else installing wireless phone chargers):Please stop. Your wireless phone chargers don’t work, and the expense of adding them to your vehicles when they don’t work is not appreciated. Especially in this time when everything costs extra. If you need to cut costs and features to keep up with tariffs, this is a great place to start. Of course, I should issue a caveat.
Honda Pilot Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

2 weeks ago | cargurus.com | Jill Ciminillo

The original Honda Pilot ushered in an era of non-minivan-style family vehicles with a car-like ride when it was launched in 2003. In fact, it was the first three-row SUV built on a unibody platform. More than two decades later, the Pilot a solid, long-term contender in the midsize SUV segment courtesy of its extensive tech and safety features.
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9: 335 miles of range? Yes, please!

2 weeks ago | pickuptrucktalk.com | Jill Ciminillo

SAVANNAH, Ga. – It’s a rare day in hades that I don’t have some kind of range anxiety while driving an electric vehicle – especially in a rural area. But as the temps skyrocketed up to 90 degrees in Georgia while driving the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9, that rare day happened. We started out at 8 a.m., had the air conditioning on high the entire day, and I didn’t feel the need to nervously glance at the range estimator.
2026 Toyota C-HR revealed: 5 things to know

3 weeks ago | pickuptrucktalk.com | Jill Ciminillo

Toyota has been sending out a lot of press releases lately, and it’s been kinda hard to keep up. And, for a brand that has been sluggish on electric cars, we’re seeing a lot of EV news – including updates for its already existing bZ4X (now called bZ) model. Perhaps one of the more interesting bits of EV news is about the 2026 Toyota C-HR.
2025 Ford Expedition: First Spin

3 weeks ago | blog.consumerguide.com | Jill Ciminillo

While this is not a next-generation vehicle, the 2025 Ford Expedition does get a significant refresh for 2025. It gets new tech, a new grille treatment and nifty new spilt tailgate in addition to a first-ever Tremor trim level in the Expedition lineup.
Jeep releases teaser of 2026 Grand Cherokee

4 weeks ago | pickuptrucktalk.com | Jill Ciminillo

Though Jeep isn’t sharing too many details yet, the brand is starting to take the wraps off the 2026 Grand Cherokee with a couple of teaser images. Here what we think we know about the upcoming refresh to the popular midsize SUV. It could just be the angle of the teaser shot, but it looks like the passenger screen in the 2026 Grand Cherokee gets bigger — not only taller but also wider.
2026 Toyota Corolla Cross: What’s new

1 month ago | pickuptrucktalk.com | Jill Ciminillo

Four years into its lifecycle, the compact crossover from Toyota gets a refresh. Here’s a quick look at some of what’s new on the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross. Perhaps the most noticeable change to the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross will be to the exterior design. The hybrid models get a drastically different grille treatment, resembling the new design we see on the Toyota Camry. The gas model also gets a new grille treatment, but it’s not as dramatic of a change.
2026 Genesis GV70: Good just got better

1 month ago | pickuptrucktalk.com | Jill Ciminillo

When I get into a vehicle, one of the first things I do is touch everything. The headliner gets the first swipe. Then the dash. The seat. The edges of dials. I run my fingernails over the edges and look for the cheap bits. In the 2026 Genesis GV70, I came up empty. There are no cheap bits. From the metal etching on the dials to the sueded lining on the roof, the GV70 is a tactile pleaser. It’s also a looker. Though this isn’t a next-gen vehicle, it is significantly refreshed for 2026.