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January 2011 Sales Figures and Analysis

Published on February 9, 2011 in Industry Update and Predictions. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

With the first month of 2011 done with, a lot of eyes are on the automotive sector of our economy.  New-car sales figures are used by some as a bellwether of the national economy.  If consumers are spending money on new cars, it means they are happy and secure in their jobs, have some sort of savings, and are willing to spend some of their precious income.  When times are rougher, people obviously will forgo buying a new car until their situation improves.

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2008 Jeep Liberty Recalled over Windshield Wipers

Published on November 19, 2010 in Recalls. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

If you’ve got a 2008 Jeep Liberty, chances are it’s being recalled.  It turns out that there is excessive adhesive inside the windshield wiper motor, which somehow lets water in.  This can lead to intermittent operation of the wipers, and eventually the motor simply shorts out, leaving the driver with no windshield wiper movement.  Obviously, this is a safety hazard, so Chrysler is sending out letters to 16,229 affected owners this month, and will be replacing the windshield wiper motors free of charge.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee, Liberty get Premium Editions

Published on November 17, 2010 in Hot Car - Upcoming. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

Grand Cherokee Overland Summit

Chrysler announced this week that two of its Jeep vehicles would be getting “premium” editions, going on sale in the next month or so.  The first is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Summit, which packs a lot of goodies into one trim level.  The second is the Jeep Liberty Jet, which adds an upscale appearance to Jeep’s smaller, but fully capable off-roader.  Follow the jump for the details, pictures and press release.

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Top 10 New and Redesigned Vehicles for 2011

Published on October 20, 2010 in Fun Stuff and Hot Car - Upcoming. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

There are lots of new and redesigned vehicles being built for the 2011 model year, and to help you sift through them, I’ve put together my Top 10 list of them.  They range from the mainstream to luxury, but they’re all significant for the industry, manufacturer, or both.  Click past the jump to see what made my list and why.

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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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