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Plug-in petrol-electric hybrid in the new Jeep Wrangler range

November 30, 2017 by Alastair Sloane

A plug-in petrol-electric hybrid will be the fourth variant in Jeep’s new Wrangler range, unveiled today at the Los Angeles motor show. The JL-series Wrangler will go on sale in New Zealand next year with the choice from launch of two engines, V6 and four-cylinder petrol units. The V6  diesel will land here in 2019 and the hybrid in 2020. The petrol and diesel engines … [Read more...] about Plug-in petrol-electric hybrid in the new Jeep Wrangler range

Jeep USA tests new Wranglers in rugged Kiwi country

November 16, 2017 by Alastair Sloane

The new Wrangler JL won’t be seen in New Zealand until next year – but Jeep USA has been testing four North American-market prototypes over rugged country around Wanaka and Queenstown. Jeep has already revealed static official pictures of the next-generation two-door and four-door Wrangler, but this is the first time either variant has been pictured doing what they were … [Read more...] about Jeep USA tests new Wranglers in rugged Kiwi country

Jeep leaks first pictures of next-generation Wrangler

November 2, 2017 by Alastair Sloane

Jeep has just released the first official photos of the JL-generation Wrangler, ending many months of speculation about whether the new model would be radically different from its predecessors. Clearly it’s not – Jeep was never going to monkey around with the design of the iconic off-roader. But it has made some classic changes that Jeep fans have been calling for, like … [Read more...] about Jeep leaks first pictures of next-generation Wrangler

Jeep gives oddball Cherokee front end more of family face

October 20, 2017 by Alastair Sloane

The first howls of disappointment came immediately after the current Jeep Cherokee was unveiled at the New York motor show in 2013. Jeez, said the off-road purists, what has Jeep done to the Cherokee’s face? What’s the design of the headlights all about, they asked. Okay, it’s got the Jeep trademark seven-slat grille, it's gonna be good off-road, but the front end is … [Read more...] about Jeep gives oddball Cherokee front end more of family face

Muscle-bound Jeep Trackhawk on sale in NZ before Christmas

June 1, 2017 by Alastair Sloane

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk SUV will be among the most powerful production cars in New Zealand when it lands here just before Christmas. The supercharged 6.2-litre V8 under the bonnet of the Trackhawk delivers 527kW, a little less power than the 6.3-litre V12 Ferrari F12 (544kW) and a little more than the 6.5-litre V12 Lamborghini Aventador coupe … [Read more...] about Muscle-bound Jeep Trackhawk on sale in NZ before Christmas

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French carmaker Renault has won the 2025 European Car of the Year award with the all-electric R5 supermini (pictured). It’s the brand’s second win in a row, following the new Scenic’s gong in 2024. The R5 led the vote count from start to finish from the 60 jurors in 23 countries. It received 353 points, beating the Kia EV3 (291 points) and the Citroen C3/e in third place with 215 points. It’s Renault’s eighth win in the 62-year history of the Coty award. The R5 goes on sale in the UK this month. There are two main drivetrains: a 90kW motor/40kWh battery model with a 300km range, and a 112kW/52kWh example with a 400km range. The R5 starts in price at £22.995, or $NZ50,000.

EU carmakers seek trade deal with Trump

BMW and Mercedes-Benz are among carmakers urging the European Union to get a favourable trade deal with US President Donald Trump. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) wants to keep open trade with both the US and China. It fears Trump, who promises heavy tariffs on Chinese imports to the US, will look unfavourably on countries that continue to trade freely with Beijing. Ola Kallenius, president of the group and chairman of the management board of MB, said in a letter to EU leaders:  “Overall, it is essential to recognise that trade with China and the US is most vital for the prosperity of the European economy.The EU should seek a grand bargain with the US and attempt to avoid a potential trade conflict.”

Diesel fuels EV concept for US military

A  go-anywhere EV concept for the US military uses an onboard 12kW diesel generator to top up the batteries on the move.  The all-wheel-drive has 800-volt technology and a 200kWh battery pack to power three electric motors, two in the rear and one up front. Claimed output is 745kW/15,590Nm, or 1000hp and 11,500 ft-lb of torque.  The four-seater was developed by the defence division of General Motors and is based on the platform of the Hummer SUV. It rides on Fox performance shock absorbers and 37-inch tyres and comes with “exceptional” approach and departure angles for off-road mobility. Maximum range using the generator to keep things ticking over is said to be around 500km.

We are the World

The outside temperature in Midland, Texas, was 40.5C when staff at the local office of the US National Weather Service set out to show the cabin of a closed car can literally get baking hot in summer. They mixed up a batch of chocolate chip cookies and laid them on the car’s dashboard – the surface of which showed a temperature of 87.7C. A little over four hours later the cookies were ready to eat. “Even though ours weren’t golden brown, we can confirm that they are done and delicious,” the staff wrote on Facebook.

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