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20 fuel sipping diesel SUV/CUV/crossovers available in Germany
Modern compact SUVs don't need to drink fuel at quite the rate of their larger, more easily spotted cousins (HUMMER, Range Rover, we're looking at you). Over in Europe, drivers have opened their arms to compact SUVs as an alternative to sedans and mini vans. Current offerings share car platforms and can be found with the decent-mileage diesel engines. How frugal are these mid-size SUVs, really? Follow us after the jump and you will see the 20 most economical compact SUVs available in Germany (check out last year's CO2-based list here). ... Read more →
eBay Find of the Day: 2007 Wrangler Unlimited CRD Sam Abuelsamid
click above for a high res gallery of this Jeep Wrangler Unlimited CRD To date, Jeep has offered two diesel-powered models to American consumers, a Liberty CRD that was discontinued when new ...
New York 2009: Chrysler's new flex-fuel V6 debuts in 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Sam Abuelsamid
When Chrysler revealed the new Jeep Grand Cherokee this week in New York, it marked the first public appearance of the company's new V6 engine family. What had previously been referred to as the ...
ENVI boss Lou Rhodes talks about Chrysler's EV programs Sam Abuelsamid
Lou Rhodes and the Dodge Circuit prototype When Chrysler announced the creation of its ENVI division to spearhead the development of electric vehicles back in September 2007, it was seen by most ...
Could Jeep introduce new model based on Fiat Panda Cross? Jeremy Korzeniewski
When Chrysler and Fiat announced that they were planning to join forces to better attack the worldwide auto market, the first question on all of our minds was which vehicles from Fiat the American ...
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Washington 2009: Riding in the Chrysler EVs [w/VIDEO] 4 months ago on AutoblogGreen
Click above and scroll down to watch the video People are rightly skeptical about whether or not the Chrysler electric vehicles will ever make it to market. For now, all we can say for sure is that some of Chrysler's EV prototypes can go for a spin around the Washington DC Convention Center. We ...
VIDEO: How big is your footprint? 5 months ago on AutoblogGreen
Click above and scroll down to watch the video A couple of days ago, a Norwegian, know to us only as geisha44, uploaded to YouTube a nice little video meant to promote and provoke discussion. Consisting of wintry scenes from a bustling town in Norway, we are confronted by a sight unknown to many ...
Detroit 2009: Chrysler adds Jeep Patriot EV to its ER-EV lineup 5 months ago on AutoblogGreen
Click above for high-res gallery of the Jeep Patriot EV Chrysler has added a fourth member to its family of prospective electric and extended range electric vehicles. The Jeep Patriot EV may be actually be the most viable member based on its relatively compact size. Like the larger Wrangler and ...
And this is how Chrysler thinks it will beat the Volt 6 months ago on AutoblogGreen
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Dodge EV While telling the feds that it needs seven billion dollars - pronto! - just to keep the lights on, representatives for Chrysler are also saying that their plans for affordable electric cars, minivans and off-roaders are already in place and ...
As Chrysler deathwatch continues, most '09s get mileage tweaks 8 months ago on AutoblogGreen
Things are not looking good in Auburn Hills these days. It's looking increasingly like Chrysler is about to head off to hospice to live out its final days as Cerberus has given up on trying to revive the littlest of the Detroit 3. But even as the turkey vultures circle outside waiting for the ...
Chrysler: Half of all cars electric by 2020 9 months ago on AutoblogGreen
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Dodge EV We've taken a good look at each of the three electric vehicle concepts that Chrysler took the wraps off of last week, plus one extra for good measure. For various reasons, none of these vehicles really seems quite ready for prime time - one is ...
VIDEO: Chrysler's new EVs in action 9 months ago on AutoblogGreen
Jeep EV Along with all the photos of its new battery-powered vehicles, Chrysler yesterday also provided some video footage. The clips after the jump include Chrysler VP for ENVI, Lou Rhodes, discussing the electric vehicle program, and running footage of the Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep EVs. There ...
Chrysler execs talk about new electric vehicles 9 months ago on AutoblogGreen
Jeep EV As we wrap up Chrysler EV day, Vice-Chairman Tom LaSorda, EVP-Product Development Frank Klegon and Chief Innovation officer Peter Arnell held a conference call to discuss their new offspring. As one might expect, the trio were deliberately vague on a lot of details but they did tell us a ...
Specs on Chrysler's new EV lineup, bigger batteries than the Volt 9 months ago on AutoblogGreen
Dodge EV Now that we've had some time to find the spec sheet for Chrysler's new EVs on the company's media site and then perusing it, we can answer some of the questions that initially came to mind from the press release. You might have noticed that Chrysler is claiming the same 40-mile electric ...
Officially, official: Chrysler's late 2010 electric vehicle lineup! 9 months ago on AutoblogGreen
Click the Dodge EV for a high res gallery Chrysler is playing a massive game of catchup in the electric drive sweepstakes right now and today is rolling out four different vehicles that it's working on. Three of the four take ideas from the company's 2008 Detroit Show concepts and are currently ...
Chrysler announces Dodge EV, three other plug-ins on CNBC 9 months ago on AutoblogGreen
Ahead of a dealer video conference later today, Chrysler CEO Bob Nardelli spoke with CNBC this morning and unveiled the first product of its ENVI electric car division. Nardelli pulled the covers off of the Dodge EV which is based on the Lotus Europa. Like the Tesla Roadster which has a chassis ...
Chrysler's Jim Press making big claims for upcoming EVs 9 months ago on AutoblogGreen
Click the Dodge Zeo for a high-res gallery Chrysler's co-president continued to talk up his employer's plans for electrically-driven vehicles this week at a media luncheon in California. Press told the gathering that he had driven three different producible prototypes of plug-in hybrid vehicles ...
Electric Jeep DJ-5E undergoing restoration in Canada 10 months ago on AutoblogGreen
Click above for more high-res shots of the Electruck Back in the '70s (when the Big 3 were really the Big 4), American Motors flirted a bit with electric vehicles. Perhaps their greatest successes came from the Jeep side of the ailing brand. Known internally as the DJ-5E and to the outside world as ...
Toledo Jeep liquidating 158 2.8L diesel engines, bid now! 11 months ago on AutoblogGreen
Owners of Jeep Libertys equipped with the late 2.8L four cylinder turbo diesel engine may now have the chance to pick up a spare engine at what will likely be a rock bottom price. In fact, why stop at just one when there are 158 engines available at auction? That's right, the Jeep factory in ...
Dodge launches the European Journey with DSG and diesel 1 year ago on AutoblogGreen
The European people carrier market segment has a new contender coming from the U.S.: The Dodge Journey. However, instead of the array of gasoline engines sold stateside, Europeans will have a well-known diesel powertrain available in their markets, the VW-sourced 2.0-liter TDI that produces 140 HP ...
35 mpg Jeep Patriot now comes with more shiny features 1 year ago on AutoblogGreen
click to enlarge A diesel-engined Jeep Patriot can go through six countries under the right circumstances. Jeep would like to remind you that even if you're not going on a lengthy journey, you can still enjoy the 35mpg (U.S.) vehicle. Why? Well, it's apparently "a bling thing" (as you can see in ...
Chrysler's diesel vehicles - why can't we get them here? 1 year ago on AutoblogGreen
Click the Jeep for a high-res gallery of the Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD Currently, every Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep vehicle, with the exception of the Dodge Viper, is being sold in Europe with a diesel engine option. What's more, half of them are able to hit the 35 mile per gallon mark in combined ...
Jeep to offer diesel engine retrofit kit using 2.8 CRD four cylinder? 1 year ago on AutoblogGreen
When Jeep cancelled the diesel engine option for the Liberty, there was great wailing and gnashing of teeth, at least from the scribes here at AutoblogGreen. The diesel engine option was actually a bit of a surprise hit for Chrysler, and there is still a market of offroaders clamoring for the ...
VIDEO: Six countries on one tank? Welcome to diesel driving in Europe 1 year ago on AutoblogGreen
For Americans who have never driven in Europe, it might be hard to imagine driving through six countries on a single tank of fuel. In the U.S. it would be hard to drive through six states on a single fillup. British hypermiling enthusiasts John and Helen Taylor set out to see just how far they go ...
Detroit 2008: More photos than you can shake a stick at 1 year ago on AutoblogGreen
The Detroit Auto Show is open to the public this week. If you're the type of person who really wants to be there, but can't find the time or money to arrive, allow me to present you with a viable alternative. Sure, we already brought you news about the green cars that were revealed or are on ...
Detroit 2008: Peeking inside the three Chrysler eco-concepts 1 year ago on AutoblogGreen
While Sam took some amazing photos of the three Chrysler concepts - the Jeep Renegade diesel RE-EV, the ecoVoyager and the Dodge ZEO BEV - during their respective live reveals at the Detroit Auto Show, he wasn't able to get inside the vehicles. When I went down to the show floor a little later, the ...
Detroit 2008: Jeep Renegade concept live reveal 1 year ago on AutoblogGreen
Click the Renegade for a high-res gallery Of the three new Chrysler concepts on revealed at the Detroit Auto Show, the Jeep Renegade was certainly the best received as far as its design. The compact off-roader is immediately recognizable as a Jeep, with its round headlights, seven slot grille and ...
Detroit 2008: Jeep Renegade diesel RE-EV 1 year ago on AutoblogGreen
Click the Jeep Renegade for a high-res gallery digg_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/Oh_yes_110mpg_Jeep_Renegade_RE_EV_hybrid_unveiled_in_Detroi'; While the current small Jeeps - the Compass and Patriot - are no great shakes, the off-road icon has created a concept that really jump-starts the brand's ...
Auto-News' list of low-CO2 SUVs in Germany 1 year ago on AutoblogGreen
Not long ago, we published a list of SUVs available in Germany with the highest mileage possible. But what about - at least on legal terms - how much CO2 a car produces? Never fear. Auto-News has a list of the "cleanest" SUVs on sale in Germany (and I'd say most of the EU), all of them producing ...
It's Friday: Is Jeep's "Rock Me Gently" ad greenwashing? o|||||||o 1 year ago on AutoblogGreen
I am not sure I can accuse the Jeep "Rock Me Gently" TV commercial in the video above of greenwashing because it's just so strange. The ad and website implies animals really like Jeep which, you could argue, implies Jeeps are good for the environment. It's also possible Jeep is saying, "we destroy ...
Detroit 2008 Preview: Jeep Renegade Concept 1 year ago on AutoblogGreen
Click to enlarge The 2008 Detroit Auto show concept from Jeep revives an old name on a whole new vehicle. The sub-compact sized Renegade is a sci-fi-styled off-roader with a range-extended electric power-train. Like the other two Chrysler concepts this year, the motor's electron supply comes from a ...
Jeep adds diesel option to entry level model and cuts price by $1,000 1 year ago on AutoblogGreen
Click the Jeep for a high-res gallery If you're in the market for a truly off-road capable, mid-sized SUV with great towing capability that gets better-than-expected fuel economy, Chrysler has just made it a little easier on your wallet. They have expanded availability of the Mercedes 3.0L diesel ...
Move over crossovers, 2008 will be the year of the Super-Mini SUV (Top 10 list included) 1 year ago on AutoblogGreen
Want to know the hottest, green trend in car design and the vehicles that are sure to turn heads in 2008? The answer, IMHO, is convertible, two door, mini SUV/crossovers. I have compiled a list of the top 10 best concept Jeeps and Jeep-like vehicles for you. Why will young, hip, urban types ...
Chrysler model revamp includes a shift toward higher efficiency 1 year ago on AutoblogGreen
A couple of days ago it was reported that Chrysler would likely drop as many five models from their lineup in the not too distant future. The plan includes dumping slow-selling models like the Jeep Commander and Chrysler Pacifica. The company also wants to shift their whole lineup towards higher ...
In the AutoblogGreen Garage: 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD 1 year ago on AutoblogGreen
Click the Jeep for a high-res gallery Let's get something out the way first. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is not green. Now that we can agree on that, why is it being reviewed here on ABG? Because it's the first chance we've had to to spend an extended period with one of the new wave of diesel-powered ...
Chrysler to build 500,000 flex fuel vehicles for 2008 model year 1 year ago on AutoblogGreen
Chrysler is expanding the availability of flex-fuel vehicles during the 2008 model year and expects to build about 500,000 of them in total this year. Among the vehicles that are capable of running on E85 are the 3.3L-equipped minivans, 4.7L V-8 trucks and SUVs and the 2.7L V-6 Avenger and Sebring. ...
