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Jeep and Ram plead guilty in US for cheating on diesel emissions

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The US division of car giant Stellantis NV has pleaded guilty and been fined US$300 million (NZ$476m) for cheating on government emissions testing for diesel versions of Jeep SUVs and Ram pick-up trucks. Federal prosecutors accused company officials of conspiring to deceive consumers about the fuel efficiency of more than 100,000 diesel Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs and Ram 1500 … [Read more...] about Jeep and Ram plead guilty in US for cheating on diesel emissions

Cherokee Indian nation wants Jeep to drop ‘Cherokee’ name

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The chief of the Cherokee Nation in the USA wants Jeep to stop using the tribe's name on its vehicles. "I'm sure this comes from a place that is well-intended, but it does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car," Chuck Hoskin Jr., principal chief of the Cherokee Nation, said in a statement to Car and Driver magazine. But Stellantis, the newly … [Read more...] about Cherokee Indian nation wants Jeep to drop ‘Cherokee’ name

1952 Jeep kitted out for combat is among US auction gems

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Car collectors and enthusiasts imported more than 1000 used American vehicles into New Zealand last year, records show. Whether they were bought privately or publicly is a step too far for this story, but feedback indicates that Kiwis are keeping an eye on what’s for sale at the big auction houses, like RM Sothebys. Among the many rare examples Sothebys lists for sale … [Read more...] about 1952 Jeep kitted out for combat is among US auction gems

Jeep Gladiator pick-up has two engine options for NZ market

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It’s been one of the worst kept automotive secrets of recent years, that Jeep was again developing a pick-up truck after many years without one. Now it has finally broken cover and will be called the Gladiator when it goes into production in 2019. It will go on sale in New Zealand in 2020, say Jeep’s PR people, although it is likely to be delayed until 2021. The new … [Read more...] about Jeep Gladiator pick-up has two engine options for NZ market