Its Shop Time Mondays: Ford And Jeep Are Recalling Over 330,000 Bronco Sports, Cherokees And Mavericks

1. Loss of Drive Power from Battery Failure

Battery failure can result in a loss of electrical accessories, including the hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V019000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Its Shop Time Mondays: Ford, Jeep And Lincoln Recalling Vehicles For Major Safety Concerns

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display

Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V342000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components BACK OVER PREVENTION

Potential Number of Units Affected 422,201

2016 Jeep Cherokee Overland 4x4: The Ultimate Premium Off-Road Compact Crossover

Highlight: With the V6 engine, the Cherokee is capable of towing up to 4,500 pounds.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $42,775 (Base MSRP: $24,490)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; LED tail lamps; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Standard Equipment (Base Sport Model): 17-inch wheels; a 9-speed automatic transmission; active fuel saving grille shitters; headlight that turn off (only); cloth manually operated front seats; a manually operated tilt/telescopic steering wheel; a power manual foldaway mirror; a 5-inch infotainment screen; rear reading lamps; a cargo management system with four; and a remote keyless entry system

Cadillac, Chevy And Jeep Release Pricing On Hot New Models

The 2014 CTS standard model will start at $46,025, including $925 destination. Three Collections of option packages – Luxury, Performance and Premium – will be offered with either the 2.0T turbocharged four cylinder or 3.6L naturally aspirated V6 engine in either rear- or all-wheel drive.

CTS will be offered with a choice of three powertrains, including a 2.0L- turbocharged four-cylinder engine that puts out 272- horsepower and goes from zero to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds – 1.5 seconds faster than the outgoing model. Standard front Brembo brakes with ferritic-nitro carburizing, or FNC, anti-corrosion rotors give CTS braking performance that Cadillac expects to be best in the segment. Magnetic Ride Control, the world’s fastest-reacting suspension and a hallmark of V-Series models, is now standard on base models with 18-inch wheels.

Selectable drive modes will allow drivers to adjust the vehicle’s performance dynamics for touring, ice and snow, or sport driving. The CTS Vsport model features the new Cadillac Twin-Turbo 3.6L V6 engine with an SAE-certified 420-horsepower and a “track” drive mode with specific Magnetic Ride Control calibration and enhanced throttle progression for greater track performance.

Jeep Cherokee Name Returns For 2014

For 2014, Jeep brings the Cherokee name back to North America with the debut of its all-new mid-size sport-utility vehicle. The Cherokee will replace the Liberty.

Set to debut at the New York International Auto Show in March, the all-new, “no-compromise” 2014 Jeep Cherokee sets a new standard with even more best-in-class capability, exemplary on-road driving dynamics, and fuel economy improvements of more than 45 percent versus the outgoing mid-size SUV model.