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The Incomparable Jeep Cherokee

September 25, 2019 by admin 3 Comments

Jeep’s Cherokee straddles the small and midsize utility vehicle segments.


The 2020 Jeep Cherokee supplies off-road capabilities unmatched by its competitors. It comes with three engine choices, a 9-speed automatic transmission, and multiple trim offerings. Front-wheel drive is standard; one of three four-wheel drive systems are available.

Midsize utility vehicles are a hot commodity, with every manufacturer of note offering one. But few have the off-road chops some people desire and that’s where the Jeep Cherokee rides in.

The Jeep Cherokee is one of five utility vehicles offered by this off-road brand, beginning with the Renegade (subcompact), Compass (compact), the Cherokee, and the Grand Cherokee (midsize). The Jeep Wrangler is the outlier of the five, as it offers robust off-roading features that outdo the others. Two more are in the offing — we should see range-topping Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer models arrive sometime in 2021.

As for the Cherokee name, it has been around for nearly 50 years. Its first appearance was in a special trim offering based on the big Wagoneer. Later, it became a distinct model name when it launched in 1984, with that model continuing until 2001. That same year Jeep brought out the Liberty, replacing the Cherokee. The Liberty stayed in production until 2012 and was joined for a time by a Dodge Nitro variant.

From Liberty to Cherokee

Happily, at least from a Jeep fan perspective, the Cherokee name was resurrected in 2014. The current-generation model has undergone several changes since and continues for a seventh year.

One important side note: the Grand Cherokee is its own model, introduced in 1992 and currently in its fourth generation. It is also a midsize model, but is slightly larger (and grander) than the standard model. It currently operates as the brand’s flagship model, but that will change once the Wagoneer duo arrive.

While we won’t be discussing the differences between the Cherokee and Grand Cherokee as part of our review, we will say that both models feature unibody construction versus the body-on-frame arrangement utilized by the Wrangler (as well as the new Gladiator pickup truck). The two models have different powertrains as well as differing drivetrain systems. Both offer four-by-four capability through specially modified all-wheel-drive systems.


2020 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk.

Jeep Cherokee Highlights

There’s a lot to digest about the Jeep Cherokee. Let us count the ways!

1. Modern styling.

Ever since the new breed of Cherokees launched in 2014, the look has been evocative, if not provocative. Early on, the lighting elements were a far departure from what we’d expect a Jeep to offer, but have since toned down. Front to back, the Cherokee’s visage has a much more crossover vibe than its slightly larger Grand Cherokee sibling.

2. Room for five.

How much space do you need? Well, the Cherokee offers ample space up front, including generous head, shoulder, hip, and legroom. Choose the moonroof and you’ll lose a few inches of headroom, which is something tall drivers should keep in mind. The rear seat fits two comfortably and three in a pinch. However, cargo space is below average, measuring 25.8; cubic feet behind the rear seat and 54.7 cubic feet with the rear seat folded.

3. Three engine choices.

What drives the Cherokee? You have three choices, including a naturally aspirated 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine (180 hp; 171 lb.-ft.), a 3.2-liter V6 (271 hp; 239 lb.-ft.), and a torque-driven 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine (270 hp; 295 lb.-ft.). A 9-speed automatic sends power to the front wheels or all four wheels. Low-end torque is the difference-maker for the second and third engines, the latter perhaps best for off-roading.

4. Enhanced all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive.

The Cherokee’s three four-by-four systems vary, depending on the model at hand. Most models come with Active Drive I, a single-speed four-wheel-drive system. Also available is Active Drive II, a two-speed four-wheel-drive system. Finally, there is Jeep Active Drive Lock, which adds a rear locking differential. All four-by-four models have a Selec-Terrain traction management system, which includes sand/mud, snow, and road modes. The Trailhawk adds an exclusive “rock” mode, which gives it the most robust off-road capabilities.

5. Heading off-road.

So, if you plan to take your four-by-four Cherokee off-road, what can you expect? For starters, ground clearance measures 8.7 inches, matching the Subaru Outback. Water fording is 19 inches or 20 inches in the Trailhawk. When it comes to articulation degrees — (Active Drive I, Active Drive II, and Active Drive Lock) — the approach angle (18.9/21/ 29.9); breakover angle (19.5/21.7/22.9); and departure angle (25/27.3/32.2), the Cherokee outperforms its competitors. This means the Cherokee can go places few crossovers dare follow, especially in Trailhawk guise.


Room for five, although four is best.

6. It tows too.

Although on paper the Jeep Cherokee is a midsize utility vehicle, several small or compact models are within three to four inches of this model. Thus, its 4,500-pound towing capacity is impressive when lined up against the likes of the Nissan Rogue (1,102 lbs.); Toyota RAV4 (1,500 to 3,500 lbs.); and Honda CR-V (1,183 to 1,388 lbs.). On the other hand, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has a towing capacity ranging from 3,500 to 7,200 pounds, the latter thanks to the available powerful HEMI engine found in some trims.

7. Tech features for the taking.

Jeep offers the Cherokee in Latitude, Latitude Plus, Upland, Altitude, Limited, High Altitude, Trailhawk, Overland, and Trailhawk Elite trims. Standard tech features include a 7-inch touch-screen display, six speakers, one USB port, and Google Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone compatibility. The list of upgrades include an 8.4-inch touch-screen display, WiFi hotspot, a 9-speaker audio system, satellite radio, HD Radio, navigation, and additional USB ports.

8. Advanced driver-assist features are available.

Jeep says the Cherokee comes with 80 plus standard and available safety features. Beginning with the Latitude Plus, Jeep adds blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear park assist. Choose the available Technology Group package and you’ll find such features as lane departure warning with lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control with full stop and go, and parallel and perpendicular park assist.

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If you’re looking for robust off-road capabilities, the Trailhawk is for you. This trim earns its Jeep mantle and will leave every other similar-sized crossover in the dust. Rock crawling is its strong suit and although you won’t likely follow a Wrangler across the toughest terrain, there are rock outcroppings which are entirely suitable for the crossing.

For many buyers, front-wheel drive is acceptable as they have no intention of taking their Jeep off-road nor do they encounter conditions that warrant all- or four-wheel drive, which is a $1,500 upgrade on the Cherokee. Choose a nicely equipped Altitude, add the Comfort/Convenience Group ($995) and Cold Weather Group ($895) packages, and with available discounts for the taking, your price should come in around $30,000.


2020 Jeep Cherokee Specifications


Jeep 2020 Cherokee
Segment Midsize SUV
Price Range $25,045 to $37,390
Destination Charge $1,495
Engine No. 1 2.0-liter, Turbo I4
Horsepower 270 @ 5,250 rpm
Torque (lb.-ft.) 295 @ 3,000-4,500 rpm
Transmission 9-speed automatic
Engine No. 2 3.2-liter, V6
Horsepower 271 @ 6,500 rpm
Torque (lb.-ft.) 239 @ 4,400 rpm
Transmission 9-speed automatic
Engine No. 3 2.4-liter, I4
Horsepower 180 @ 6,400 rpm
Torque (lb.-ft.) 171 @ 4,600 rpm
Transmission 9-speed automatic
Seating 5
Curb Weight (pounds) 3,590 to 4,260
Wheelbase (inches) 106.48 to 107.1
Length (inches) 182.9 or 183.1
Width (inches) 73.2 or 74.9
Height (inches) 66.2
Headroom (f,r…inches) 39.4; 38.5
Legroom (f,r…inches) 41.1; 40.3
Shoulder room (f,r…inches) 57.6; 55.1
Hip room (f,r…inches) 53.8; 49.9
Storage (cubic feet) 25.8; 54.7
Gross vehicle weight (pounds) 5,050 to 5,500
Towing (pounds) 2,000 to 4,500
Payload (pounds) NR
Fuel Regular
Fuel Tank (gallons) 15.9
EPA Fuel MPG (city/highway/combined) 23/31/26; 20/29/23; 22/31/25
Manufacturing Plant Belvidere, Illinois

Data compiled by Tom Keegan. Specifications supplied by the manufacturer. Photos copyright Auto Trends Magazine. All rights reserved.


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Refreshed Jeep Cherokee Includes New Turbo Engine

January 19, 2018 by admin 4 Comments

Updated Jeep Cherokee delivers style and performance.

2019 Jeep Cherokee
2019 Jeep Cherokee in Trailhawk and Limited garb.

Ever since its 2014 return, the Jeep Cherokee has established and maintained a strong beachhead in the highly competitive small-to-midsize SUV segment. Notwithstanding its polarizing front fascia, the Cherokee has successfully played on both its name and rugged off-road capabilities to stand out. For 2019, an updated Cherokee arrives, delivering a refreshed nose and a new turbo engine to go with it.

NAIAS2018 Jeep Cherokee Debut

Jeep introduced the 2019 Cherokee at the North American International Auto Show in January, two months after debuting the all-new 2018 Jeep Wrangler in Los Angeles. Together, the two models should help Jeep stabilize sales after the automaker trimmed fleet sales by 60 percent in 2017, resulting in a double-digit loss in the US market. Overall, Jeep global sales rose in 2017.

The refreshed Jeep, now entering its sixth model year brings with it a much more pleasing and streamlined front end, aligning with the style of the smaller Compass and larger Grand Cherokee. Instead of delivering separate lighting elements for the headlamps and daytime running lights, the updated fascia includes both in one assembly. The recognizable seven-vertical-slat Jeep grille is also present as are new fog lights and a new hood.

2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk.
The water-fording Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk.

Three Engines, Including a New Turbo

But what’s new under the hood may excite Jeep fans the most. Specifically, an available 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 270 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque expands the engine lineup from two to three.

The new engine comes with start-stop technology and joins the standard 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with 180 horsepower and 170 pound-feet of torque as well as the 3.2-liter V6, generating 271 horsepower and 239 pound-feet of torque. A nine-speed automatic transmission works alongside all three engines; front-wheel drive comes standard, while all- or four-wheel drive can also be had.

2019 Jeep Cherokee
The 2019 Jeep Cherokee offers room for five.

Charting the Changes

Other changes include exterior, interior and tech updates, such as the following:

2019 Jeep Cherokee turbo engine
The Cherokee’s new turbo engine.

Redesigned liftgate. The Cherokee’s lightweight composite liftgate features an integrated light bar with a better-positioned release handle. Also, a handsfree option automatically opens same when an individual performs a kicking motion underneath with a key fob in hand.

Multiple wheel choices. You’ll find five wheel choices with the 2019 Cherokee, including 19-inch premium polished aluminum wheel on Overland models.

Enhanced Active Drive I system. Jeep calls its three “Active Drive” systems “four-wheel drive,” but what you’re getting is an enhanced all-wheel-drive system that mimics some of the capabilities of four-wheel drive. The base Active Drive I system features the latest rear-drive module, weighing less for improved performance and fuel efficiency. You still have your choice of Active Drive II and Active Drive Lock, the latter with a mechanical locking rear differential.

Refreshed center console. Jeep updated the center console to move the media center rearward along with an enlarged front storage pocket, USB port and available 115-volt outlet. The interior also benefits from a pair of new color themes, depending on the trim. Three updated UConnect infotainment systems are also available, including one with navigation.

2019 Jeep Cherokee
The 2019 Cherokee’s center console offers a fresh design.

Prices and Availability

Jeep has yet to announce pricing for the 2019 Cherokee available in Latitude, Latitude Plus, Limited, Overland and Trailhawk grades. That will soon change as the refreshed model arrives in Jeep showrooms later this quarter. Indeed, production is already underway at Jeep’s Belvidere Assembly Plant in Belvidere, Illinois.

The Cherokee’s competitive set includes the Honda CR-V, Ford Escape, Toyota RAV4, Chevrolet Equinox, Mitsubishi Outlander, Hyundai Tucson, Nissan Rogue, Dodge Journey, Mazda CX-5, Subaru Outback and the Kia Sportage. All models offer standard front-wheel drive with available all-wheel drive except for the Subaru with full-time all-wheel drive.

2019 Jeep Cherokee
The Jeep Cherokee is the most capable off-roader in the segment.

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Filed Under: Auto Shows, New Models Tagged With: 2019 SUVs, Active Drive, front-wheel drive, JEEP CHEROKEE, NAIAS2018, turbo

Jeep Patriot, Compass Gain a Temporary Reprieve

June 21, 2016 by admin Leave a Comment

Two compact Jeeps will be replaced by one new model in 2017.

Is this the future Jeep pickup truck?
Is this the future Jeep pickup truck?

The Jeep brand’s two smallest models slotted above the Renegade may reach the 2017 model year after all. The Jeep Compass and Patriot, compact SUVs introduced in 2007, will be built until Dec. 23, 2016. A Brazilian-manufactured replacement vehicle bearing one of the two model names will launch in 2017, according to Automotive News.

Plant and Product Shuffling

The reprieve comes as Fiat Chrysler realigns its manufacturing base to build more SUVs. Both the Compass and the Patriot as well as the Dodge Dart are assembled in Belvidere, Illinois. All three models will be canceled or moved out to make way for the Jeep Cherokee.

The Cherokee is currently built in Toledo, Ohio, but will be moved to Illinois in an effort to provide additional capacity for the next-generation Jeep Wrangler and a much anticipated Jeep pickup truck. Following extensive retooling, Cherokee production is due to begin in May.

Jeep Cherokee

Jeep Cherokee.

The plant shuffling also extends to Sterling Heights, Michigan, where the Chrysler 200 midsize sedan is being built, but in modest numbers. FCA plans to lay off an entire shift of workers as it realigns Chrysler 200 production with demand. Sales of the 200 are down sharply over last year as consumers shift to pickup trucks and SUVs.

By 2018, the Sterling Heights plant will begin making the next-generation Ram 1500 pickup truck. FCA is still looking for a partner to build the Chrysler 200 and Dodge Dart, models it says it no longer have priority in its portfolio. So far, no manufacturer has been identified as a potential partner.

Lengthy Model Run

Eleven years is a long time for a model run and both the Compass and Patriot are showing their age. The two models were extensively updated in 2011 as part of a massive product overhaul conducted by the then Chrysler Group in advance of its merger with Fiat.

Strong incentives coupled with increased interest by consumers in all matters of SUV have helped Patriot and Compass sales stay strong. However, with new models above (Cherokee) and under (Renegade), customers have much better choices.

Jeep Renegade

Jeep Renegade.

Future Jeep Product

FCA has two significant moneymakers in its Jeep and Ram brands. However, unlike Ram, Jeep is now a global brand and will continue to provide the most significant growth and drive the greatest profits for the automaker going forward.

FCA is also holding down costs by building Jeep’s two smallest models overseas. Besides the Brazilian-built replacement for the Compass and Patriot, the entry-level Renegade is built in Italy. All other Jeep models are built in the US.

Slotted above the Cherokee is the Grand Cherokee and in its own special category is the Jeep Wrangler, the only body-on-frame Jeep model presently built.

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Jeep Grand Wagoneer Reprise

In a Jan. 2016 update to FCA’s 2014-2018 business plan, the automaker noted that future “white-space” products are planned – Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Jeep pickup truck.

The Grand Wagoneer name was last used in 1991, a model based on the Jeep Wagoneer, itself introduced in 1963. The original Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer was based on Jeep’s full-size truck platform. Later Grand Wagoneer models incorporated features common to today’s SUVs, including a roof rack with rails, power bucket seats, leather surfaces, and upgraded sound systems.

As for the new Grand Wagoneer we know it will be a three-row luxury model, based on the next-generation Grand Cherokee platform. Further, FCA has promised the grandest of all Jeeps will compete with Land Rover for luxury SUV shoppers. FCA will introduce the Grand Wagoneer to dealers only this August. As for the rest of us, expect the luxury Jeep’s global unveiling to take place in a major US auto show by early next year.


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Jeep Paces Strong May 2014 US Auto Sales

June 4, 2014 by admin Leave a Comment

May 2014 sales were the best we’ve seen in years.

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
Jeep sales continue to propel Fiat Chrysler.

It was another strong month for US auto sales with Jeep leading the way. In May 2014, Jeep sales rose by 58 percent over May 2013, for astounding year-over-year gains. Moreover, it was the Jeep’s third consecutive record-breaking month for a brand that is also actively going global.

Jeep sales finished at 70,203 units, nearly equaling what the entire Hyundai brand experienced for the month. Hyundai also set an all-time US sales record in May. The Korean automaker’s next-generation Genesis luxury sedan and mainstream Sonata sedan are now in showrooms.

Wrangler once again led sales and was followed by the Grand Cherokee. The difference maker for Jeep was its midsize Cherokee, a new model that came in at 15,992 units sold. The Jeep Cherokee has exceeded sales expectations and delivers a model that is unusually robust off-road for a crossover utility vehicle. It was an Auto Trends featured model in an April 2014 review that demonstrated its mudding characteristics. Jeep’s other two models, the Patriot and Compass, also fared quite well for the month.

2014 Ford Fusion PHEV
Ford Fusion sales hit a record for May 2014.

Ford Edges Forward

Ford sales were nothing to write home about, but they did increase by 3 percent, largely on the strength of two Ford products: Fusion and Escape as well as the Lincoln MKZ. Lincoln dealers moved 3,714 MKZs, a model that is up by 42 percent for the year. And with the MKC crossover arriving in Lincoln showrooms now, Ford’s struggling luxury brand should see sales increase well above its current 20.9 percent annual rate.

Nissan Group sales rose by 18.8 percent for the month, beating the industry average. Notably, the company’s Infiniti division shined as sales rose by 31.4 percent. Infiniti’s increase came on demand for its all-new Q50 sedan. In May, Infiniti moved 2,938 units.

The Nissan brand was led by the Altima as sales for its midsize star broke a record, coming in at 36,053 units for the fastest increase of any model in its segment. Strong sales of its compact Sentra and crossover Rogue also propelled Nissan.

GM’s hold on the top spot of the US market remains strong despite a slough of recalls that have threatened the company’s viability. The automaker reported 284,694 units sold, for its best month since August 2008. It was in Sept. 2008 when Lehman Brothers collapsed and the economy was plunged into the greatest recession of our time.

Chevrolet led all brands, rising by 14.2 percent for the month. Among its significant gainers were its compact Cruze sedan with 32,393 units sold and its Camaro sports model with sales of 10,340 units. Buick also registered double-digit increases; Cadillac and GMC sales came in on the plus side for the month as well.

2014 Toyota Corolla
May 2014 Corolla and Camry sales paced Toyota.

Toyota Camry Sales Surge

Toyota rode a 12.6 sales increase to reach its highest sales in nearly eight years. The automaker reported strong demand for four models including its midsize Camry, the best selling car in America. Camry sales came in at 49,584 units followed by the Corolla at 36,611 units sold. The Prius at 26,793 units and the RAV4 at 23,465 sales followed.

Volkswagen continues to struggle in the US, one of its weaker global markets. While its Audi division continues to succeed, the eponymous Volkswagen brand is struggling. May sales fell by 11.5 percent with only the Jetta SportWagen and Tiguan seeing increases.

Kia, Honda, Subaru Shine

Kia continues to close the gap with its corporate cousin, Hyundai, selling a recored 60,087 units last month. Its Optima, Soul and Sorento models led the pack as has been the case for much of the last year.

American Honda reported a 9 percent sales increase for the month. The company sold just over 39,000 Accords, more than 36,000 Civics and 32,430 CR-Vs. Its Acura division, however gained just 2.2 percent.

Among the three major German makes, BMW outpaced Mercedes-Benz for the month, cutting its rival’s lead for the year. Audi came in with 16,601 units sold, outpacing the rate of its larger German rivals.

Subaru continues to surge, reporting its 30th consecutive month of year-over-year sales growth. Forester sales rose by 40 percent for the month while the WRX/STI saw a 62 percent increase.

2015 Subaru WRX
Subie May 2014 sales broke a record. The WRX did its part.

May 2014 Auto Sales

For the month, US auto sales climbed by 11.4 percent, beating most analyst’s projections. That’s just over 1.6 million units for May 2014, the best sales month (seasonally adjusted) since July 2006.


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Jeep Drops Liberty, Revives Cherokee

February 26, 2013 by admin Leave a Comment

2014 Jeep Cherokee

One of the most popular names in modern day Jeepdom is Cherokee, an appellation ascribed to not to one, but two models. The Cherokee name first appeared in the 1970s and was essentially the cheaper version of the Wagoneer. In the 1980s, a new model emerged, and this time it had no parallel in the Jeep line up.

2014 Jeep Cherokee

Jeep Cherokee Returns

Quite soon the Jeep Cherokee became as instantly recognizable as the iconic Wrangler, staying in production until 2001. The Cherokee moniker, however, never disappeared as a top-of-the-line Grand Cherokee model has been in production since 1993. Beginning with the 2014 model year, Jeep will revive Cherokee, a replacement model for the Jeep Liberty, itself retired following the 2012 model year.

That Jeep plans to revive Cherokee shouldn’t be too surprising. The Jeep Liberty never received the plaudits that the Jeep Cherokee enjoyed and for good reason: it was too heavy, it consumed much too much fuel and it was a non-factor among small SUVs. Quality problems dogged this model too.

2014 Jeep Cherokee

New York Debut

The 2014 Jeep Cherokee will be officially unveiled at the 2013 New York International Auto Show in March. Usually, teaser photos are offered in advance, but pictures of the new model were posted (leaked) to enthusiast websites on Friday. The Chrysler Group then quickly decided to release more photos along with a brief news release. This wasnt the first time a car manufacturers release was spoiled online, although other details about the model were not shared. At least for right now.

As far as its design, the new Cherokee upholds the Jeep look. The most significant difference are its very narrow headlamps a look that this writer admittedly found disconcerting at first. However, as our posted photos show, the other design details about this model show a quite pleasing frame. The new model will be built in Toledo, Ohio, and go on sale in third quarter of 2013. The Chrysler Group claims a fuel economy improvement of up to 45 percent. Auto Trends full expects that this feat will be accomplished by an optional FIAT-supplied turbo-diesel engine.

2014 Jeep Cherokee

FIAT Platform

The all-new Jeep Cherokee will have one thing in common with the Jeep Liberty: it will be of unibody construction. Moreover, it is expected to deliver a more car-like, putting it closer in competition to the Chevrolet Equinox, Honda CR-V, Ford Escape and Toyota RAV-4. Its platform will be ported from FIAT and all-wheel-drive will be optional. As far as its trail rating capabilities…we shall see.

2014 Jeep Cherokee
2014 Jeep Cherokee


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  • Fuel-Efficiency and AWD Champion: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
  • Midsize Performance Master: 2021 Hyundai Sonata N-Line
  • Performance Hatchback: The All-New 2021 Mazda Mazda3 Turbo!
  • NACTOY Finalists For 2021 Offer Familiar and Futuristic Choices
  • Super Trooper: Nissan Titan Pickup
  • Behind the Wheel of the Popular 2021 Toyota Corolla Sedan
  • Lucid Motors Completes Arizona Factory
  • A Robust Turbodiesel Comes to the Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  • Mid-Engine Masterpiece: The Eighth-Generation Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
  • Compact Performance:
    2021 Cadillac CT4-V
  • All-Wheel Drive Supplies the Nissan Altima With a Competitive Edge
  • Return of the Toyota Venza!
  • Lexus Brings a Convertible to the Gorgeous LC 500 Line
  • Stellantis Logo Revealed by Peugeot, Fiat Chrysler Ahead of Spring Merger
  • Preview: 2021 Nissan Rogue Crossover
  • How to Fix a Broken Rivian Vehicle
  • Cadillac Gets Most Things Right
    With the XT6 Crossover
  • The High Potency Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Coupe
  • The All-New Chevrolet Trailblazer Forges Urban Paths
  • The Small Infiniti QX50 is Big on Tech and Engineering Features
  • Toyota Brings the TRD Treatment to the Midsize Camry Sedan
  • The Kia K5 Outclasses Most Competitors, Including the Departing Optima
  • Can the Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road Handle Tough Terrain?
  • Subaru WRX Showcases Its Performance Chops
  • Infiniti Overhauls QX80 Trims and Makes This Important Safety Feature Standard
  • Ford F-250 Super Duty and a Trail-Stomping Tremor Package
  • A Cut Above: Mazda’s Mazda3
  • The Highly Efficient Hyundai Ioniq
  • Volkswagen Atlas Revels in its Strengths
  • General Motors Deepens Partnership With Honda, Takes Stake in Nikola
  • Smart Concept: Jeep Grand Wagoneer
  • More Than an Encore: Buick Encore GX
  • Got a Recall? There’s an App for That.
  • Refreshed Nissan Titan Makes Its Case
  • BMW M235i: Not Your Typical Coupe
  • Hot Stuff: Lexus RC F Sport Coupe
  • Will the Electric Vehicle Boom Create New-Found Dependencies for Foreign Minerals?
  • Rumors? We Got Them!
  • About Bollinger Motors, EV Startup
  • Raptor Fighter: Ram 1500 TRX!
  • White Space Wonder: 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport
  • About the 2021 Genesis GV80
  • The Toyota Supra Gets a Four-Cylinder Engine and We’re Simply Gobsmacked!
  • Jim Farley Appointed Ford President and CEO
  • 12 Things We LOVE About the Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack
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