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Six cars gone in 45 seconds

March 8, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

After four Hellcats were stolen last September, the Don Franklin Somerset Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealership was robbed again. Last week, from the same salon located in Somerset, Kentucky, robbers stole six cars worth $ 600,000 in a short time. Everything happened very quickly, in just 45 seconds.

First they activated the alarm, which takes one minute to activate. However, everything happened so quickly that the alarm did not even sound, and the police arrived at the scene three minutes later.

The police report states that seven people entered the salon through a window, after which they found the keys, took the cars and left in different directions.

During the night, the police managed to find five cars, one of which was destroyed during the police chase, and the driver was arrested. Four cars were found at various locations in Tennessee and Alabama, and one of them had run out of gas. The sixth car has not yet been found, but is believed to be in Alabama.

Source: WHAS11 via YouTube

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Jeep will stop offering internal combustion engines on the European market

February 26, 2022 M.K.

As previously announced, Jeep has decided to modernize its offering in the European market. This decision refers to stopping the offer of cars with petrol and diesel engines, after Jeep electrified all its models on offer.

This decision comes a day after the premiere of the plug-in hybrid Grand Cherokee. Jeep will continue to offer internal combustion engines in the Italian market, while the rest of Europe will have to choose between E-Hybrid and plug-in hybrid (4xe).

“We’re speeding up electrification, boosting 4×4 capabilities and the spirit of freedom with electrification. It’s not just about being more green. It’s about highlighting and improving the capabilities of our Jeeps – to make them more fun, exciting, sustainable and enable off -road driving in silence, “said Jeep CEO Christian Meunier for British Autocar.

The new generation plug-in hybrid Grand Cherokee is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine assisted by an electric motor, with a total power of 375 hp (280 kW) and 470 lb-ft (637 Nm) of torque.

Recently, Jeep announced its plan that by 2025, 70% of sales will be electrified models.

Source: Autocar

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2022 Jeep Renegade and Compass with e-Hybrid engine

January 22, 2022 M.K.

Jeep continues to expand its range of electric models, especially for the European market. According to information from the company, Jeep will offer the popular SUV models Renegade and Compass, which are already offered in a plug-in hybrid combination, as MHEV (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle).

Jeep says both models will have 15 percent lower fuel consumption and exhaust emissions, but will not offer them with AWD. Renegade customers can count on two equipment packages (Upland and S), and with Compass come four options (Night Eagle, Limited, Upland and S). Regardless of the package chosen, Jeep has prepared many personalization options.

The Renegade and Compass e-Hybrid will be powered by a 1.5-liter four-cylinder turbo engine powered by a 48-volt electric motor with a total power of 150 hp (110 kW) and 218 lb-ft (295 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the front wheels via a 7-speed dual cloutch automatic transmission. and an additional 20 hp and 55 Nm of torque is provided by a 48-volt electric motor.