Another recall has been announced for the Jeep Cherokee and Renegade, this time due to a potential electrical issue which could leave the SUVs without acceleration power. This is now the second time the Cherokee and Renegade have been recalled this year. Keep in mind recalls in Australia are only […]
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FCA offering cash reward for successful hackers
After numerous embarrassing cases on video showing the Jeep Cherokee being hacked into and controlled remotely, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is offering a cash incentive to any hackers who can find security flaws in any of its latest products. After that earlier breach led to a 1.4-million-car recall, the company is […]
Jeep uses two-legged horse GIF to poke fun at FWD SUV rivals
Jeep’s Colombian branch has adopted one of the interweb’s most majestic inhabitants, the rare two-legged horse, to stamp its identity and make a point. The ubiquitous ‘two-legged horse’ GIF (graphic interchange format) first surfaced in 2005 (below), before going viral, culminating in a YouTube video made in 2006 by bergerking24, […]
Fiat Chrysler recalls 1.4 million vehicles in USA to rectify hacking issue
Following recent demonstrations of how its cars can be hacked by computer programmers via the infotainment system, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has rushed a voluntary recall of some 1.4 million vehicles. The purpose of the recall is for the ‘UConnect’ system to undergo security updates to prevent ‘remote manipulation’ and mitigate […]
Jeep Cherokee vulnerable to remote hacking, USA only (video)
A new breed of ‘car thefts’ could soon tap into and control your car remotely due to the comprehensive connectivity functions vehicles are being introduced with, such as the Uconnect system featured in the latest Jeep Cherokee in the USA. Media publication Wired recently demonstrated the vulnerability of the latest […]
Jeep sticking with Cherokee’s controversial design for 2016 update
Jeep brand boss Mike Manley has indicated the Cherokee will retain the bold and controversial styling theme when it comes time for its mid-cycle nip/tuck next year. The ‘sour-face’ squinted headlights and curled grille caused many a dropped-jaw upon release, but Jeep’s gamble has clearly paid off, with a solid […]
Chrysler Pentastar V6 passes five million production milestone
Fiat-Chrysler (FCA) has produced a whopping five million examples of its Pentastar V6 petrol engine range, after introducing it to the market in 2011. The Pentastar was one of the company’s first new-generation units as part of a US$730 million investment plan to revitalise the company. As a result, three […]
2015 Jeep Cherokee Limited Diesel review (video)
Since its introduction in late 2013, the Jeep Cherokee has managed to start a public discourse and turn heads, mainly due to its controversial styling. Is the 2015 Cherokee Limited Diesel just a pretender? Or can it justify being on the top of the luxury Cherokee lineup? The new diesel […]