The 2014 Jeep Cherokee
In what appears to be an attempt to pursue new markets, the newly revived 4th-edition Jeep Cherokee has undergone an extensive facelift for 2014. At the recent New York Auto Show, Chrysler debuted what's become a controversial and polarizing design. No longer looking rugged and utilitarian, the new design makes the SUV nearly unrecognizable as a Jeep. Taking off road to the streets, Jeep has taken it's rugged sturdiness and put a pretty face on it, making it more competitive in the hot mid size SUV segment, where vehicles get more stroller action than dirt roads. The off-roading abilities are still there, making the Cherokee likely the family vehicle that hauls everyone to the cottage, or serve as a dual purpose vehicle between job site and suburban family duty. Jeep calls it a capable off road vehicle that also performs well on pavement. In reality, while consumers like the idea of a rough & tough truck that will keep their family safe and manoeuvre through all situations, other factors such as fuel efficiency and car-like drivability rank higher on their list of priorities.
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NHTSA Opens Three Investigations Affecting 1.65M Stellantis Vehicles
NHTSA is launching three investigations involving 1.65 million Stellantis Group vehicles. The action was necessitated by several complaints received about various problems with the vehicles. No recalls are being discussed at this time.
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10 Resurrected Model Names, Because Nostalgia Sells
Here are 10 model names that carmakers have resurrected in recent years to help their new models gain traction on the market. Auto123 has a nostalgia-laced Top 10 for you.
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Dodge and Jeep Will Recall 270,000 Vehicles over Rollaway Risk
Dodge and Jeep are recalling more than 270,000 vehicles - including nearly 20,000 in Canada - due to a problem with the shifter and the braking system. Essentially, vehicles could start rolling without warning even if the shifter is set to Park.
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