The new Jeep Gladiator, one of the most capable in the portfolio of the prominent brand, has been named the 2020 North American Truck of the year by a panel of automotive experts. The award is considered by many to be one of world’s most prestigious based on its mix of 50 automotive journalists from US and Canada.
Furthermore, this award is fully independent and unique due to its manner of evaluating a vehicle – instead of being given by a single publication, website or TV station, the winner is selected by a jury of automotive journalists who represent diverse media outlets from US and Canada.
Jury members have evaluated the finalists based on segment leadership, innovation, design, safety, handling, driver satisfaction and the overall price-to-value ratio.
All-new 2020 Jeep Gladiator
The vehicle itself was engineered from the ground up to be the most off-road capable midsize truck in the Jeep lineup. It is based on the rich heritage of tough and dependable Jeep trucks with neat blend of rugged utility, authentic design and class-leading performance rates.
The vehicle is geared with a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 power unit and a versatile carbo box. Gladiator delivers an open-air driving experience in a design that is unmistakably Jeep. Furthermore, Gladiator is built to handle the demands of an active lifestyle and features multitude of technologies as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, tons of safety features, such as Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection, adaptive cruise control and Forward Collision Warning-Plus.
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All Gladiator models are Trail Rated with a badge that indicates the vehicle is created to perform in a variety of challenges both on the road and in off-road setting. The vehicles from the lineup are equipped with signature red tow hooks, Rock-Track 4×4 system with a two-speed transfer case with a 4:1 low-range gear ratio, front and rear heavy-duty Dana 44 axles, Tru-Lok electric front- and rear-axle lockers, segment-exclusive electronic sway bar disconnect, cab and bed rock and numerous more.
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Nissan LEAF remains one of the best-selling electric vehicles of all time with more than 440,000 global sales. And now for 2020 model year, the prominent brand reveals a new version of the LEAF, with added safety and convenience features including standard Nissan Safety Shield 360 technology. Furthermore, new models feature a new 8-inch color touchscreen display, which was previously available only on LEAF PLUS. Let’s see more, shall we?
Ford today kicks off its multi-channel ad campaign for the new Escape, a new model with more space, additional new driver-assist technologies and a new hybrid drivetrain for class-leading EPA estimated fuel economy.
Fiat 500 and Fiat Panda will be the first FCA models to adopt the brand’s new hybrid technology. 500 Mild Hybrid and Panda Mild Hybrid will make the system accessible to all and will arrive in UK showrooms in February and March 2020 respectively.
BMW Group’s ongoing commitment to electrified technology is exemplified in its new electrified drivetrains. Thanks to the recent advances in battery cell technology, new BMW PHEVs extend their possibilities if locally emissions-free driving.
Nissan is elevating the performance capability of electric vehicles with its new twin-motor AWD control technology called e-4ORCE. The technology ensures instant torque to all four wheels and ensures balanced and predictable power and handling on par with numerous premium sports cars.
Aston Martin confirms the production of a limited number of next-gen V12 Speedster machines. The model will make its global debut later this year with discerning drivers around the world being offered the opportunity to acquire this visceral celebration of the prominent brand’s exciting past and bright future.
2019 Audi e-tron SUV, the first fully electric vehicle for the brand has managed to ear Green Car Report’s Best Car to Buy 2020 Award.
At the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Audi will display some exciting exhibits – some futuristic vision vehicles to advanced technologies that can already be incorporated in new models. By doing so, the premium brand would try to define the digital experience in the future. As you might know, CES is one of the world’s biggest specialized fairs for consumer electronics and is considered to be an indicator of future topics.
Dacia has launched a new special edition SE Twenty lineup, which will be available for order in March 2020. Available for Duster, Logan MCV Stepway and Sandero Stepway, the new addition sits above the Comfort specification across all the ranges. All SE Twenty models will come with standard specs of the Comfort trim levels, plus distinctive exterior and interior features.
Matthew McConaughey puts a new twist on ice fishing to highlight the versatility and trustworthiness of the new Lincoln Aviator in a new spot for the three-row luxury SUV. With the stark beauty of the winter as a backdrop, the latest piece of the advertisement has Matthew using his Aviator as a shelter from the elements after carving a hole in the ice and dropping a line.
Citroen team has added a new drivetrain option to the award-winning New C5 Aircross SUV range. The French brand has blended the smooth and efficient PureTech 130 S&S 3-cylinder petrol unit with its eight-speed EAT8 automatic gearbox. Additionally, following the re-homologation, selected BlueHDi diesel engines have seen their CO2 levels reduce even further.