Plus a 200-pound diet and a new 2.0-liter turbo engine. The unconventional look of the Jeep Cherokee caused quite a stir when it was revealed at the 2013 New York Auto Show. As in, a lot of critics hated the way it looked. “It was very progressive, modern,” admits Mike Manley, Head of the Jeep brand. “But we needed to do that to break through the segment.” With a tiered lighting arrangement and a pointy grille that were not at all like any contemporary Jeep, the Cherokee certainly stood out. But that was the intention: make an impact as Jeep returned with a vengeance to the segment dominated by names like CR-V and RAV4. The strategy worked, with the Cherokee selling well and nobody mentioning the “weird” styling ever again. “It did what it was supposed to do, it called attention to the vehicle,” says Mark Allen, Head of Jeep design. But when it was time to develop the refreshed 2019 Cherokee , he was asked to significantly tamp down on the crossover’s boldness – … [Read more...] about 2019 Jeep Cherokee Gets A More Traditional Face, Roomier Interior
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How Mercedes created the fastest-ever Formula 1 car
Mercedes will unleash its new W12 on Tuesday, which will be a continuation of last year's title winning W11. Originally intended to be the last of its generation, the Mercedes team poured its resources into the W11 as it not only refined its own concepts, but also incorporated others too. It also featured an innovative solution that courted a wealth of attention from F1's fans and the rest of the paddock too. Read Also: Serrated mirror mounts could be Mercedes' latest F1 marginal gain Perhaps it's a fitting time to delve under the covers of the W11 and explore the inner workings of one of F1's most dominant machines. Mercedes-AMG F1 W10 Photo by: Mercedes AMG Mercedes AMG F1 Photo by: Mercedes AMG Compared to Mercedes' W10 from 2019 (above left), the W11's sidepods had received considerable attention over the off-season. Mercedes had been the last to adopt the concept that Ferrari first showcased in 2017 and required the crash structures on the … [Read more...] about How Mercedes created the fastest-ever Formula 1 car
FASTag Fee Exempted For Vehicles Queued Up At Toll Plaza: Explained In Detail
Home Four wheelers oi-Punith Bharadwaj By Punith Bharadwaj Updated: Thursday, February 25, 2021, 12:12 [IST] The use of FASTag for four-wheelers have been made mandatory for toll collection on highways across the country. However, the new rule is causing some troubles for users at the toll plaza for various reasons. Chief among the reasons are the sensors used at the toll plaza, which sometimes malfunction creating a huge queue of vehicles at the toll plaza. This is solved by toll attendants using a manual scanner to complete transactions. This results in longer wait times for users at the toll booth. As a result, a report from TOI reveals that the government is working on a solution. The (NHAI) National Highway Authorities of India will draw a distinctive colour line at every lane of the toll booth. When the queue of cars touch that line, the toll operator will have to open the toll gate for all the vehicles and that … [Read more...] about FASTag Fee Exempted For Vehicles Queued Up At Toll Plaza: Explained In Detail
Mitsubishi Engelberg Tourer PHEV Gets 43 Miles Of EV Range: Video
A plug-in Mitsubishi for that's for explorers. Mitsubishi presents at the Geneva Motor Show the plug-in hybrid SUV for adventurers. Meet the Mitsubishi Engelberg Tourer Concept - the "new-generation crossover SUV", which hints at upcoming improvements to the PHEV system known from the Outlander PHEV. The Japanese manufacturer named the latest concept after the famous ski resort in the central region of Switzerland and equipped it with higher capacity battery pack (without disclosing the exact number). The all-electric range under the WLTP test cycle increased to 70 km (43 miles), which is significantly more than the 45 km (28 miles) in the Outlander PHEV. With a total range of over 700 km (434 miles) and all-wheel drive, this Mitsubishi could be a perfect choice for journeys out of town and to places with no charging infrastructure. Mitsubishi news Mitsubishi To Debut Engelberg Tourer Electric SUV Concept In Geneva Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Sales In 2018 Increased To … [Read more...] about Mitsubishi Engelberg Tourer PHEV Gets 43 Miles Of EV Range: Video
The hurdles F1 needs to overcome on sprint race trials
After running effectively the same weekend format since knockout qualifying was introduced in 2006 - with the exception of elimination qualifying's two-race stint in 2016, and the two-day weekend at Imola last year - F1 is finally on the cusp of a major change in approach. It marks the culmination of years of discussions over possible format changes. F1 pushed for the introduction of a reverse grid qualifying race at certain events last year, only for Mercedes to block the move, fearing it went against the DNA of the series (and, no doubt, to protect its own advantage). The tightrope between entertainment and gimmicks was one F1 had to tread carefully when it came to possible format changes, but new CEO Stefano Domenicali quickly set out his stall. He made clear earlier this month that reverse grid plans were "over", but that sprint races were on the table for 2021. "We are thinking if this could be tested already this year," Domenicali said. "There are discussions going … [Read more...] about The hurdles F1 needs to overcome on sprint race trials