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  • New SUVs use different methods for efficiency

    New SUVs use different methods for efficiency

    by Dave Kunz, KABC, June 17 2013 LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Carmakers are trying to lure sport-utility vehicle buyers with the latest technology that promises to be more fuel-efficient. Some of the newest models can travel much longer without gassing up. The Mercedes-Benz GLK got a mild makeover last year, and it just got one under the hood as well. You can now choose a clean diesel engine for Mercedes’ smallest SUV. Read more…

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  • Future Wrangler’s Challenge: Fuel Efficiency

    Future Wrangler’s Challenge: Fuel Efficiency

    by Aaron Foley, WardsAuto, March 29 2013 AUBURN HILLS, MI ‚Äì The stalwart Jeep Wrangler’s next hurdle to clear is to boost fuel economy without alienating its fervid customer base, a task executives say is easier said than done. A diesel powertrain is expected in the next-generation Wrangler, Jeep’s top executive confirmed toWardsAutoearlier this year. Still, even with that and the new option of the fuel-saving 3.6L Pentastar V-6, fuel efficiency is a challenge because the bulky Wrangler can weigh […]

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  • Analysts: 2014 Jeep Cherokee an aggressive, smart move for Chrysler

    Analysts: 2014 Jeep Cherokee an aggressive, smart move for Chrysler

    by Michael Wayland MLIVE February 26, 2013 …”The all-new, ‚Äòno-compromise’ 2014 Jeep Cherokee sets a new standard with even more best-in-class capability, exemplary on-road driving dynamics, and fuel economy improvements of more than 45 percent versus the outgoing mid-size SUV model,” Chrysler said in a statement… The Cherokee will be built at Chrysler’s Toledo Assembly Plant in Ohio… Chrysler did not released pricing, fuel economy or other details about the 2014 Cherokee, which is scheduled to make its world debut […]

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