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Jeep Wrangler Faces Challenge of New Fuel Regulations

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There is heavy speculation as to how the next Jeep Wrangler is going to be able to handle the stricter regulations from the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFÉ) rules.  SUVs are notorious for their fuel consumption.  The Motor Report has a theory on just how the new Jeep Wrangler will be able to deal with the regulations while still offering the quality drivers expect.

Lightweight materials will be playing a major part of how.  The Motor Report points out that Sergio Marchionne, the CEO of Fiat Chrysler, has been hinting at using an aluminum architecture.  The use of this material would decrease the weight on the new Wrangler.

A new transmission could help a lot in fuel saving as well.  The Grand Cherokee was recently given a eight-speed automatic transmission which could be used in a future Wrangler model.

Another possible change could come from the engine, a smaller engine.  This may put fear in the hearts and minds of the loyal Jeep fans, but don’t lose hope.  Mike Manley, the CEO of Jeep, said “One thing that we will not do is dilute what Wrangler stands for.  I killed the two-wheel-drive Wrangler when I took over the brand, and I’m not bringing the two-wheel-drive Wrangler back.”

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Jeep Cherokee Beats Sales Expectations

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The Jeep Cherokee was something of an underdog when you think about it.  When the new design was first revealed for it, the response was very mean.  Change is something that does not come without criticism and changing something as time-old and iconic as the Jeep look will get people angry.  However, innovation has to come from somewhere.  The question always was if the gambit would pay off for Jeep with the Cherokee and looking at the sales so far, it seems like Jeep has certainly come out the winner.

The Toledo Blade has the sales figures for the Cherokee so far.  In the first few months of the year, Jeep has sold 67,095 Cherokees.  In comparison to the Jeep Liberty, the vehicle the Cherokee replaced, that’s the Liberty’s full year of sales in 2011.  In short, that’s way better than what was expected.

The Cherokee still has a ways to go before it wins everyone over but it seems to be really appreciated by new buyers.  Those who are approaching the Cherokee with an open mind tend to walk away impressed.  That’s not to say it hasn’t converted some of the more skeptical people.  The article quotes one such person who is still unsure on the design but can still love the capability.

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