The Jeep Renegade has been officially launched in Australia, ready to compete in the increasingly popular compact SUV market segment. Four main models lines are being introduced locally, spanning from the Sport, Longitude, Limited, to the range-topping Trailhawk. These are divided up by three different engine options, with most featuring […]
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Chrysler updates 3.6 Pentastar V6; more torque, more efficient
Chrysler has updated its very popular 3.6-litre naturally aspirated Pentastar V6 petrol engine, bringing improvements in efficiency and output. The 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 is used in many Chrysler and Jeep vehicles, including the Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, and Chrysler 300 sedan. It has always been a powerful unit but in our […]
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 […]
ANCAP tests latest Jeep Grand Cherokee, Holden Astra, Skoda Fabia
Australia’s ANCAP safety division has crash tested a bunch of new cars and confirmed its highest sticker of approval for the latest Jeep Grand Cherokee, Holden Astra, and new Skoda Fabia. Although the Jeep Grand Cherokee has been on sale in the country for quite some time now, it has […]
Next-gen Jeep Grand Cherokee delayed until 2018 – report
Production of the next-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee has reportedly been delayed until around 2018. It’s understood the company is taking extra time to completely overhaul the platform. According to a recent Automotive News report in the US, the next-gen Grand Cherokee will come with an all-new platform that is being […]