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NewsNext-Gen Jeep Compass to be Built in Ontario
A majority (60 percent) of Canadian union members at Stellantis yesterday agreed to ratify the new three-year collective agreement with the automaker that was first announced on October 30. The deal includes substantial increases in wages and benefits, accelerated progression timeline and improved job security. “The Canadian workforce plays a …
On this day in history: April 19
  • 1989: Chevrolet announces that a Corvette ZR-1 will be offered for the 1990 model year.
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NewsMost and Least Liked Vehicles in 2023 According to Consumer Reports
U.S. magazine Consumer Reports has once again published a list of vehicles owners like the most. The results are from the 2022 Annual Auto Surveys, involving more than 300,000 vehicles from the 2020-2022 model years, as well as some 2023 models. The team used criteria like price, performance, reliability, comfort, …
NewsMost Compact SUVs Blamed for Inadequate Rear Passenger Protection
The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently updated its moderate overlap front collision test to address a growing gap in the protection provided for front and rear occupants. It found out that only two out of 15 compact SUVs, the Ford Escape and Volvo XC40 , protect the …
News2023 Jeep Compass Gets Standard Turbo Engine and 4WD
A year removed from a series of styling revisions, interior upgrades and new technologies aimed at attracting more customers, the Jeep Compass returns for 2023 with major changes under the hood. Forget the old, naturally aspirated 2.4-litre four-cylinder mill that produces 180 horsepower. Instead, you’ll find a new turbocharged 2.0-litre …
NewsCompact SUVs Struggle Mightily in IIHS’ New Side Crash Test
The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has completed new, tougher side crash tests to address higher-speed crashes that continue to cause fatalities and found out that 19 out of 20 compact SUVs failed to earn a “Good” overall rating. The lone exception? The 2021 Mazda CX-5 . Nine …
New Models2022 Jeep Compass Wows With Sleek New Interior, Extra Tech
The Jeep Compass gets a major update for the 2022 model year and the company used the 2021 Chicago Auto Show today to officially unveil the model. Look for refreshed styling, a much more modern interior and many new technologies that will help close the gap between the Compass and …
NewsJeep Turns 80, so Let’s Celebrate With These Special Editions
The 2021 model year we’re stepping into marks the 80th anniversary of Jeep . And when you have a brand that has such a rich heritage, the opportunity to celebrate is too great to pass up. For customers, that means each model in the lineup is getting an 80th Anniversary …
NewsCOVID-19: FCA to Re-open North American Plants Soon
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) detailed its restart plans to suppliers on Wednesday, Automotive News reports. Production will resume on Monday, April 20 at the Saltillo assembly plant in Mexico, which is notable for building Ram trucks. As for the Brampton plant in Ontario, home of the Dodge Challenger and Charger …
New ModelsHere is the 2017 Jeep Compass
When we wrote our Guide de l’Auto 2017 annual buyer's guide, we asked Fiat Chrysler Automobiles if the Jeep Compass/Patriot duo was coming back in 2017. They told us that indeed, both models would soldier on without much change. This is why we were quite surprised to see an all-new …
NewsMore Airbag Woes; FCA Recalls Nearly 2 Million Vehicles
The airbag defect story has been a huge one in 2016. Takata had to recall tens of millions of defective units, as have a number of automakers in recent months. Just last week, GM issued a recall for roughly 4.3 million defective airbags around the globe. Of the 1.9 million …
NewsSpecial-Edition Jeep Models Celebrate The Brand’s 75-Year History
The Jeep brand is 75 years old, and to celebrate this important milestone, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is releasing special-edition versions of each Jeep model. Every 75 th Anniversary model will offer a Green paint colour choice, with low-gloss bronze alloy wheels, bronze and orange accenting as well as appropriate badging.
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