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The Jeep Wrangler Sends the V8 Off With a Bang

The Truth About Cars

Back in the early 1990s, when I was in high school, a friend’s dad owned an off-road parts distribution company, and we had a ton of fun with his Chevy big block-swapped Jeep CJ. Modified Jeeps are nothing new, but the automaker is jumping into the fray with a send-off model to honor the rowdy V8 it offered for the SUV’s last few model years.

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Jeep to Release Electric Wagoneer S This Fall

The Truth About Cars

Even Jeep is involved, first announcing the Recon EV and now, the Wagoneer S. Jeep said the SUV will deliver an upscale interior with nice materials and premium styling. The images it shared show a cabin similar to the existing gas Wagoneers, with a widescreen infotainment system and a passenger-side display highlighting the dash.

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New Jeep Gladiator pickup will offer 3.0L diesel with stop/start and 8-speed

Green Car Congress

Jeep unveiled the 2020 Jeep Gladiator pickup at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Gladiator features Command-Trac and Rock-Trac 4x4 systems, third-generation Dana 44 axles, Tru-Lock electric front- and rear-axle lockers, Trac-Lok limited-slip differential, segment-exclusive electronic sway-bar disconnect and 33-inch off-road tires.

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2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4XE Review – Getting Your Money’s Worth?

The Truth About Cars

In general, I am on record as liking the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE costs a pretty penny, especially when you opt for the off-road-oriented Trailhawk trim, and while I like the concept of plug-in hybrids in general, this one might not be worth the dough. Images: Jeep] Become a& TTAC insider.

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2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Rubicon Review – Charged-Up Jeep

The Truth About Cars

The first thing you should know about the 2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Rubicon is that aside from the powertrain, the experience is pretty much the same as it would be with any other Wrangler. Now you can run it solely on electric power for up to 21 miles and plug it in to charge. Unlike the 392, this Jeep uses a 2.0-liter

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Jeep production facility halted due to cost of EV transition, says Stellantis

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A Stellantis-owned Jeep production facility in Illinois will be ceasing production and laying off over 1,000 workers as the automaker looks to cut costs ahead of its EV transition. Stellantis calls the move “difficult but necessary” as it battles with increased costs as it transitions to producing electric vehicles.

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Road Test: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

Road Test: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe PHEV. The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV is the second electrified model from Jeep, following the Wrangler Rubicon 4xe PHEV, which Clean Fleet Report tested earlier this year. Jeep’s second electrified off-roader. The gas-powered side of the 4xe.

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