Jeep

The long-awaited Jeep Gladiator pick-up will cost in excess of $80,000 drive-away when it finally arrives in Australian showrooms in May – significantly more than what was forecast and amid price cuts in the US – and will initially not be available with diesel power.

Diesel engines used by Jeep Grand Cherokee and Suzuki Vitara models sold in the EU used "prohibited emissions strategies" to emit more oxides of nitrogen (NOx) during regular road driving than during emissions testing, according to the RDW, the road authority for the Netherlands. In a statement to Reuters, the RDW said Jeep has developed a software patch to the authority's satisfaction. The off-road brand will be ordered to recall affected Grand Cherokee models and apply the fix.

If any vehicle from another brand could convincingly wear a Jeep badge, it’s the redesigned Suzuki Jimny. It’s no surprise, then, Jeep is developing an A-segment SUV to slot under its Renegade and rival the rugged yet characterful Suzuki. Auto Express reports the American brand is launching an “ultra compact” SUV in 2022.