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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 Gifts Wrangler Updates to Gladiator

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In what’s likely the most obvious move this year other than the Blackhawks taking Connor Bedard in the NHL draft*, Jeep has announced they are applying to the Gladiator nearly all the same updates its close cousin, the Wrangler, earned a few months ago. *Ed. Images: Jeep] Become a TTAC insider. Very good, then.

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First ever Jeep EV takes European car of the year

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The Jeep Avenger, the company’s first-ever electric vehicle, has been named the European car of the year. Jeep is not exactly known for its dedication to electric vehicles. Despite its late entry, the company’s Jeep Avenger won over countless voters and has been named the European Car of the Year. VW ID.Buzz.

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Mercedes diesel settlement, Wrangler diesel driven, double-decker V2G: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

We drove the Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel to see if it lives up to its badge, ahead of an expected plug-in. diesel settlement has a price tag far below that of VW. Daimler’s U.S. A French battery maker rises. And double-decker buses are an important part of the world’s largest V2G site.

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Rivian Will Give You a Discount to Trade In a Gas Vehicle for a New R1 Model

The Truth About Cars

Buyers who take delivery of a new Rivian before June 30 can get up to $3,000 off the R1T Standard + Pack, $4,000 off the R1T Large Pack, $5,000 off the R1T Max Pack, and $1,000 off the R1S Large Pack. Those sound like generous discounts, at least until you consider that the R1T Max Pack’s price tag easily crests the $100,000 mark.

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Fiat 500e hits road bump, Stellantis lays off thousands of workers

Baua Electric

This decision, confirmed by a company spokesperson to Automotive News Europe in alignment with a union statement, has raised concerns among unions, prompting a call for immediate talks with the company. The post Fiat 500e hits road bump, Stellantis lays off thousands of workers appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Consumer Reports Lists Least/Most Expensive Car Brands to Maintain

The Truth About Cars

Brands here included Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, Volkswagen, Cadillac, Ram, Lexus, GMC, Subaru, Mini, and Acura. But certain brands are undoubtedly going to be trickier to work on than others and the parts you’ll need could carry a higher price tag as well. “If The next group encompassed the $6,000-8,000 bracket over 10 years.