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Refreshed: 2011 Jeep Patriot

Published on September 22, 2010 in Vehicle Redesign. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , .

As part of its reinvention, Chrysler is going through its catalog of vehicles and redesigning or replacing darn near every one of them.  The latest refreshening is going to the 2011 Jeep Patriot, which gets new front and rear bumpers, increased ride height on 4×4 models, and a new interior.  It borrows some details from its bigger brother, the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, so expect a much nicer interior and refined ride.  Follow the jump for the usual high-resolution pictures.

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Rebuilding a Legend: 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Published on September 21, 2010 in Vehicle Redesign. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

So, the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is upon us.  Redesigned from the ground up, the new Grand Cherokee gets a newer version of the Mercedes-Benz ML chassis, and strapped to that is some rather handsome sheetmetal.  Inside, more soft-touch materials are at hand than before, and the creature comfort count has risen significantly.  I’m looking to get my hands on one for review, so until then, enjoy the details and photos after the jump.

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Garmin Recalls Nav Units, Affects Automotive Market

Published on September 14, 2010 in Recalls. 2 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

Garmin Nuvi 785T

Remember the laptop battery recalls which came and went a couple years ago?  Yeah, me too.  It seems that an unknown number of Garmin satellite navigation units can spark a fire if their faulty batteries get too hot.  The affected units are available both as built-in navigation units sold with a car and through the aftermarket.

There’s a long list of recalled units after the jump, including specific recalls from Nissan and Suzuki.  As more manufacturers figure out specifics, we’ll be sure and keep you informed.

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Older Jeep Grand Cherokee under investigation for gas tank problem

Published on August 25, 2010 in Recalls. 8 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

1998 and 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

According to Automotive News, the 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV is under an investigation for possible gas tank problems.  So far, the NHTSA has been notified of 13 deaths as the result of 10 crashes, while Business Week is reporting a total of 55 deaths.  The investigation is reportedly being asked for by the Center for Automotive Safety, a non-profit group founded by Ralph Nader.  Chrysler is cooperating with the NHTSA fully, and although “The existence of these post-crash fires does not, by itself, establish a defect … Further review and investigation into these incidents is needed.”

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee tackles the Rubicon

Published on February 4, 2010 in Hot Car - Upcoming and Vehicle Redesign. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

We haven’t seen many (er, any) new products from Chrysler in a while, but the Jeep Jamboree Facebook page has pictures of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee working its way through the famed Rubicon trail, presumably to get its “Trail Rated” badge.  Since it’s the top of the Jeep heap, the Grand Cherokee needs its Trail Rated status to be called a true Jeep.  It’s good to see the new Grand Cherokee able to get up, over and around some pretty nasty rocks, as well as seeing that it isn’t an on-road-only SUV like so many of its competitors.  Click past the jump for some more pictures of the 2011 Grand Cherokee in action.

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