In what appears to be an attempt to pursue new markets, the newly revived 4th-edition Jeep Cherokee has undergone an extensive facelift for 2014. At the recent New York Auto Show, Chrysler debuted what's become a controversial and polarizing design. No longer looking rugged and utilitarian, the new design makes the SUV nearly unrecognizable as a Jeep. Taking off road to the streets, Jeep has taken it's rugged sturdiness and put a pretty face on it, making it more competitive in the hot mid size SUV segment, where vehicles get more stroller action than dirt roads. The off-roading abilities are still there, making the Cherokee likely the family vehicle that hauls everyone to the cottage, or serve as a dual purpose vehicle between job site and suburban family duty. Jeep calls it a capable off road vehicle that also performs well on pavement. In reality, while consumers like the idea of a rough & tough truck that will keep their family safe and manoeuvre through all situations, other factors such as fuel efficiency and car-like drivability rank higher on their list of priorities.
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Consumer Reports compiled its annual list of the 10 vehicles models that most disappoint their owners. The survey involved asking owners if they would make the same vehicle choice if given a second go at it.
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Politicians in Wyoming are proposing a bill to ban the sale of electric vehicles in its territory starting in 2035. This is more of a political gesture than a serious attempt at legislation, and its goal is to highlight the different realities faced by residents and companies in the state in relation to electrification.
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The IIHS has compiled the five most-viewed crash tests of 2022 into a single video. The tests featured in the video range from impressive to disconcerting.
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