The Ancient Dodge Durango Just Had Its Best First-Half Sales in 20 Years: TDS

The Ancient Dodge Durango Just Had Its Best First-Half Sales in 20 Years: TDS reports on multiple automotive headlines for Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in The Drive’s daily roundup. Despite being the third-generation Durango and 15 years old, Stellantis sold 38,575 units from January through June, the best first-half result since 2006, marking the strongest performance in two decades. The roundup also notes a planned Senate vote on a proposed Chinese car ban backed by Republican Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio and Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan. Nissan introduced a Nismo version of the Leaf in Japan featuring improved tires, suspension, and lighter wheels, while power remains at 214 horsepower; the model is expected to reach North America. Other items include a price start for the all-new 2027 Volkswagen Atlas at $43,135 plus shipping, a Hyundai Kona rear-center seatbelt defect affecting fewer than 48,000 vehicles, and Aston Martin’s Vanquish 25 special edition limited to 50 units.