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Stellantis Hints at New All-Electric Jeep Compass for 2025

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Jeep continues to push its goal of an electric future since its first EV release in 2023 with the Jeep Avenger. Now, the all-electric 2025 Jeep Compass continues that newfound legacy with modern features in Europe since its Australian tests. Will the United States ever see an all-electric Compass? Here’s what’s currently known about the new EV option.
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Chrysler Delivers a Splendorous Sedan with 2017 300

If you happen to be seeking a full-size sedan for your next daily driver, we here at Bakersfield Chrysler Jeep FIAT suggest you reserve a space on your short list for ours, the 2017 Chrysler 300.

And why is that, exactly?

Get the need-to-know info from CarGurus pundit Nicole Wakelin; her appraisal of the 300 is as follows:

While it'd be inaccurate to describe the 300's base engine -- a 292-horsepower V6 -- as "sluggish," it nevertheless cannot hold a candle to its larger, more muscular sibling, the available 5.7-liter V8 upgrade.

Joining with an eight-speed automatic transmission, the…

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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Named Four Wheeler SUV of the Year

The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk has transcended its peers to claim the honor Four Wheel Magazines SUV of the Year award.

The competition, available to all-new or significantly updated vehicles, came down to the Grand Cherokee and the Nissan Armada.

After several days of track, off-road and highway testing, the Cherokee prevailed; "Its off-road performance was nearly unstoppable, aided by impressive approach, departure, and breakover angles, plus a formidable first-gear crawl ratio with the transfer case in low range."

 

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Cars.com Names 2017 Fiat 124 Spider as the Best New Convertible of 2017

Despite making its long-awaited return this past year, after several teases and two years of production, the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider has found its way into the hearts of drivers and critics alike. Our team at Bakersfield Chrysler Jeep Fiat has seen its fair share of praise for the speedy roadster, but now the staff at Cars.com has declared that it was their "Best New Convertible of 2017"

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The All-New Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Looms on the Horizon

After becoming one of the most awarded and beloved minivans to enter the marketplace, the Chrysler Pacifica still has its sights set on the plug-in hybrid segment with its newest version. Capable of 30 miles of electric-only range, as well as an EPA-estimated 84 MPGe when combined with the 3.6-liter V6 gas powertrain, the Pacifica has established itself as the latest technological wonder to grace the mainstream vehicle landscape - all within its first year of production. And now we're already just a month away from the first plug-in hybrid minivan.

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