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“With the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee, Jeep offers the most capable SUVs on the planet,” said Mike Manley, President and CEO - Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC.

Well, they're about to become even more capable. Starting this October, the manufacturer will offer the new 2013 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk and 2013 Jeep Wrangler Moab models, both of which feature off-road equipment never before seen on a production Jeep.

Available with a V6 or V8 engine, the Grand Cherokee Trailhawk boasts 18'' wheels, Goodyear Silent Armor all-terrain tires, Selec-Terrain traction control with five settings (Snow, Rock, Sand/Mud, Sport and Auto), black leather and performance suede seats with red accent stitching.

Meanwhile, the Wrangler Moab comes with gloss black-painted 17'' Rubicon alloy wheels, a unique Mopar power dome hood and a black three-piece Freedom Top. Two- and four-door configurations are available.

Pricing for both models has yet to be unveiled.

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk (Photo: Chrysler)

2013 Jeep Wrangler Moab (Photo: Chrysler)

Smith Electric Vehicles, which makes emission-free electric vehicles, said it expected to sell 4.45 million shares at between $16 and $18 in its initial public offering. The company will sell 4.

The average fuel economy of new vehicles sold in the United States in August rose for the first time in five months, University of Michigan researchers say. Vehicles sold in August had an average fuel economy of 23.

Penske Automotive Group, the nation's second-largest dealership group, has signed an agreement with Hertz to become the sole franchise operator of Hertz rental locations in the Memphis, Tenn.

Also in this episode: Jaguar shows off a hybrid XJ prototype at a U.K. event, and we break down the

Land Rover publicly unveiled its redesigned

For decades, Ford's Mondeo was the company car of choice in Europe. Roomy, comfortable and conservative, it was the perfect set of wheels for mid-level executives, who became known as 'Mondeo Men.'

Ford and other automakers in Europe are coming to grips with the need to reduce factory capacity as car sales collapse in the region, CEO Alan Mulally said.

Longtime Michigan auto dealer Howard Cooper surprised his employees with $1,000 checks for each year of service after announcing his retirement and selling his dealership this month.

It's got three cylinders, uses 'em all . . . Okay, we'll can the Charlie Ryan and get to it.

Whether you want to restore a classic, build a track-ready racer or construct the ultimate off-roader, embarking on a car-related project is always thrilling. But thrills can turn to frustration if a project goes awry.

Ford plans to export the

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All-new Range Rover prices, specs and equipment revealed

This year's slide in West European car sales continued in August with sales down by 8.8% on last year according to data issued by LMC Automotive.

Selling or otherwise divesting its money-losing Opel unit in Europe is General Motors' best option, a Wall Street analyst said today.

Selling or otherwise divesting its money-losing Opel unit in Europe is General Motors' best option, a Wall Street analyst said today.

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK250

The SLK is relatively big and heavy, which is exactly what we'd expect from a Mercedes.

I drove my first-generation Mazda Miata for about 850 miles the three days immediately preceding my time in the SLK250 and also spent some time behind the wheel of an SLK55 AMG on a closed course a few days before that. There have been a lot of top-down miles in my life recently.

Photo Gallery: 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 - Editors' Notebook - Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 - Editors' Notebook - Automobile Magazine

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Mitsubishi will display an Outlander plug-in hybrid electric vehicle at the Paris motor show.

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PSA Peugeot Citroen says production is continuing normally at its Aulnay plant near Paris, despite threats coming today (6 September) from France's largest union of potential industrial action.