8. Jeep Wrangler Pickup
After years of murmurings and speculation, FCA finally announced a Jeep pickup would be returning to the marketplace. It will be a variation of the iconic and popular Jeep Wrangler. It’s a fresh new face for the midsize truck market where competition is starting to heat up.
While the Jeep Wrangler pickup’s release is not yet known, it’s possible that it could arrive in late 2017 or early 2018.
7. Anton Yelchin Dies in Jeep Recall Incident
The year hasn’t been all roses for Jeep. Their shifter recall on Jeep Grand Cherokee models couldn’t come fast enough. A few deaths occurred because of unintended vehicle movement, including Star Trek series actor, Anton Yelchin.
Somehow, Yelchin managed to get behind his vehicle as it began to roll down his driveway. He was pinned between a brick pillar and his own vehicle. He succumbed to his injuries, and FCA was in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
6. Volkswagen Dieselgate Debacle
The headlines continue to be riddled with Dieselgate news. Volkswagen’s top executives lined up at the chopping block, and heads rolled (figuratively, of course). While the bleeding is far from over, Volkswagen AG has begun to find their way post emissions scandal.
So far, judgments in excess of $15 billion US have been awarded against VW. Hundreds of thousands of Volkswagen owners are affected in some way, either directly or through plummeting resale prices on their vehicle. The future of VW is still uncertain, however they’ve committed to developing 20 new electric vehicles by 2022. That’s a start.
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