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There’s a lot of camouflage around the hood of this test vehicle.

Here’s something very interesting for the Jeep Gladiator fans. Brand new spy shots hit our inbox showing a heavily camouflaged truck riding on meaty off-road tires from the Rubicon. The real interest here is the extensive camo coverings around the hood area, which also looks rather distorted. Is this a new high-horsepower model the off-road community has been dreaming about?

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There’s no denying the fact that the hood appears larger, though admittedly it could be due to air billowing the covers and false panels underneath. The wheels are also a different design, and lest you think this might be some kind of diesel prototype, our spy team got a close look at the fuel filler cap wearing an Unleaded Fuel Only tag. Evidence points to this being the rumored Gladiator Hercules we’ve been hearing about recently.

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Before you get visions of a factory-backed Hellcat-powered Gladiator, we don’t believe a thumping V8 is hiding beneath those covers. Jeep has already said such a thing is highly unlikely, but a turbocharged six-cylinder isn’t out of the question. We’ve heard such a mill could offer upwards of 500 horsepower, which would make the Gladiator a tempting option for those seeking a mid-sized off-roader with serious bite.

Whatever the case is, we’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for more Gladiator prototypes. Refrigerated trucks are modern day necessities. And these have made our lives better and easy as well. If you want know more details about the refrigerated van for sale near me, then please contact us in the comment section.

This legal battle could take years before there’s a resolution.

In response to the Trump administration effort to revoke California’s ability to set separate emissions rules from the Environmental Protection Agency, 24 states, plus attorneys general in Los Angeles and New York City, are now suing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the U.S. District Court in Washington to block the effort.

“Two courts have already upheld California’s emissions standards, rejecting the argument the Trump Administration resurrects to justify its misguided Preemption Rule. Yet, the Administration insists on attacking the authority of California and other states to tackle air pollution and protect public health,” said California Attorney General Becerra said in a statement.

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The Trump administration argues that using the EPA’s less stringent emissions rules would be good for the economy by making vehicles cheaper. It also says that California shouldn’t be able to set guidelines that are stricter than the federal government’s guidelines.

California’s stricter emissions rules aren’t exclusive to the state, though. Several other states also adhere to these guidelines, accounting for over 40 percent of vehicle sales in America, according to Reuters.

“Today’s action meets President Trump’s commitment to establish uniform fuel economy standards for vehicles across the United States, ensuring that no State has the authority to opt out of the Nation’s rules, and no State has the right to impose its policies on the rest of the country,” Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao said in a statement.

Experts predict the legal battle between the states and federal government could be a long one. It might even last beyond the end of President Trump’s remaining term of office, Reuters reports.

In addition to attempting the revocation of California’s ability to set its emissions rules, the Justice Department is also going after the state’s stringent requirements by starting an anti-trust investigation against BMW, Ford, Honda, and Volkswagen. These automakers struck a separate deal with California so that they could establish and a miles-per-gallon requirement that was higher than the Trump administration’s proposed level but lower than the Obama-era proposition.

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Texas-based law firm Hilliard Martinez Gonzalez (HMG) this week filed a class-action lawsuit against General Motors over an alleged issue with Bosch CP4 fuel pumps. The suit claims Bosch designed the CP4 pump to work with European diesel fuel, which is thicker than U.S. diesel. When GM installed that pump in the 6.6-liter Duramax engine used from the 2011 to 2016 model years, the lawsuit claims the thinner U.S. fuel didn’t provide enough lubrication, allowing air pockets to form in the fuel pump. That, in turn, allegedly let metal rub against metal inside the pump, causing the pump to eventually disintegrate and “send thousands of metal shards into the fuel injection system and every part of the engine.”

The Detroit News reported on the most recent lawsuit filed in Michigan’s Eastern District Court, but the case is another piece of nationwide legal maneuvering going on since at least last September. Every U.S. truck maker used the Bosch CP4 fuel pump, and HMG originally went after all of them, as well as Bosch. On September 30, 2018, HMG filed a class-action suit in Texas on behalf of eight plaintiffs. The law firm wanted to prosecute the affair under RICO — the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act — and named 10 defendants: FCA US LLC, FCA North America Holdings, LLC, F/K/A Chrysler Group, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, N.V., Ford Motor Company, General Motors LLC, Robert Bosch GmbH, Robert Bosch LLC, VM North America, Inc., and VM Motori S.P.A. 

The firm filed another suit in Florida on Nov. 2, 2018, against the same 10 defendants, again under the RICO statute, this time on behalf of more than 30 plaintiffs. We don’t know how many other suits might have been filed, but the two suits mentioned apparently didn’t have legs — the courts dismissed both quickly.

So HMG shifted its strategy away from the RICO angle, and focused its efforts on GM, filing suit in California on Nov. 20, 2018. Instead of trying to catch 10 fish with a small net, HMG wants to score one fish with a big net. The results have borne more promise for the plaintiffs. In July this year, a judge in California denied GM’s motion to dismiss, noting “the alleged defect is central to the vehicle’s function.” This latest suit filed on Aug. 6 in Detroit singles out GM again. 

The Bosch CP4 is known to be problematic, however. Truck Trend wrote that the lower volume of fuel flowing through the CP4 compared to Bosch’s earlier CP3 pump, plus our ultra-low-sulfur diesel, “prevent the CP4.2 from doing its job.” Diesel Tech magazine wrote an article called “The CP4 Time Bomb” way back in 2017, enthusiasts in the know are apparently quick to switch to the earlier model, companies like Injectors Direct sell a CP4 High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure Kit for GMs and Fords, and other companies sell bypass kits to save the fuel rails and injectors in case of catastrophe.

Our guess is that if HMG wins damages, the firm will circle back to the other truck makers and Bosch — and HMG isn’t the only party suing over the issue. On top of the nine pickups and two vans GM built with the CP4 pump, Ford put the Bosch unit into the 6.7-liter PowerStroke, and FCA used it in the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel from 2011 to 2016. GM’s only comment on the case has been that it “does not believe the lawsuit has merit.”

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When it comes to a Jeep Wrangler, there really isn’t much to speculate about if you’re in-the-know of how rugged such a vehicle is and recognize its long history of being the most off-road capable vehicle around. However, with the newly redesigned Jeep Wrangler, there’s a new conversation to be had that pays homage to its 78 years of existence yet recognizing how Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) engineers have built upon a formula to make it the best it has ever been in a versatile on and off-roading package.

I have to say, after many years of experiencing the Jeep Wrangler in many different trim levels and configurations, my recent brush with the new Wrangler Rubicon with several Mopar add-ons, is the most hard-core off-roader I’ve ever driven that comes complete with several respected creature comforts. The creature comforts and clever design of the new Jeep Wrangler go the distance to make it stand out and be more of a complete and versatile package for those who like to utilize their Jeep for more than just rock crawling, mudding, or navigating terrain that no other vehicle on this green earth is suited to conquer. Sure, there are some compromises when it comes to overall comfort, drivability, and the loud roar of the off-roading tires. Still, the new Jeep Wrangler was designed with some proactive thinking.

Powered by the latest 3.6-liter V6 engine from FCA, the new Wrangler keeps on its well-known steady pace with 285 horsepower and 260 ft-lbs of torque. The engine gets mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission that is surprisingly well-tuned to the character of the Wrangler with an ability to seldom hunt for gears on the road while holding onto lower gearing when you get down and dirty on off-roading surfaces. The updated transmission appears to be a nearly seamless component that just works, as does the Wrangler Rubicon’s robust 4×4 setup with lockable front and rear differentials, a disconnectable front stabilizer bar to allow additional wheel articulation when crawling rocks, and a 4-low gearing when you need that extra leverage to get out of a rut.

The engine, despite its power figures on paper, feels adequate and up to the task of conquering just about any terrain that you can throw at a 4-wheel vehicle. On the road, the engine is strong and at times feels like a bit more than its power figures. You can even lift the front wheels off of the ground in my short-wheelbased Wrangler Rubicon if you accelerate hard out of the hole. The Wrangler Rubicon is downright fun, for those who are willing to drive off the normal path of paved roads and experience what a Jeep is all about. There’s respected performance on the road, but it comes with the traditional Jeep Wrangler traits of wondering off-center steering, a somewhat jiggly ride quality, and the audible roar of the huge knobby tires. However, the exceptionally short wheelbase literally paves the way for making tight turns and easily navigating rough terrain.

The several add-ons on my MOPAR-tricked-out Wrangler Rubicon test vehicle include 17-inch beadlock wheels wrapped with BFG mud-terrain tires. The lifted suspension kit, which consists of FOX shock absorbers, special connecting rods, give the Wrangler Rubicon an added ground clearance, which all work together to not only give it a good ride quality on the road but it gives it the ability tackle off-roading in a way that only after-market-supplied Jeeps were thought to master. Moreover, the MOPAR performance outfit supplied the Rubicon with a front bumper-integrated winch, further assuring that your off-roading adventures don’t leave you stranded. There are four remarkably-bright LED auxiliary lights, that conveniently plug into the two of the four AUX-powered buttons on the dashboard to give you a widened angle of light for those night excursions through uncertain terrain. Lastly, the MOPAR accessory list concludes with skeleton doors that can easily replace the normal doors utilizing the included tools in their separate pouch.

Jeep attempted not to leave any stones unturned, almost in a literal way when it comes to its raw off-roading abilities and versatility. With that, the new redesigned Jeep Wrangler Rubicon has more of an agreeable interior, one that plays with more of a softer side but never loses its durability and water resistance. There are even some soft-touch surfaces on the door trim along with a somewhat soft-touch dashboard that has accent stitching. The highly praised 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system from the FCA brand, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, is a nice touch for my top-trimmed Wrangler Rubicon with MOPAR accessories, which is encased in a water-tight rubber-like enclosure. Moreover, the gauge cluster is updated to feature a center LCD screen, a page taken directly from other FCA vehicles with a welcomed set of information screens and configurable display items.

The proportions of the Jeep Wrangler are mostly retained with a smallish cabin that keeps the driver focused on the road or terrain ahead. The versatility aspects are also retained allowing for removal of the roof and rear covers, and if you dare, laying down of the front windshield onto the hood in its proper place on-top of rubberized pads.

Jeep’s willingness to keep the Wrangler alive and thriving for its dedicated fanbase is apparent in the latest redesign. The design keeps the classic look yet adds in a bit of much-needed touches with tech updates here and there to make it unmistakable for “the new Jeep”. I have to give praise to what FCA has pulled off with the new Wrangler, that is, if you’re willing to pay to play for the top-dog Rubicon with MOPAR additions, at an as-tested price of almost $50,000. A base Wrangler, sans many desirable features that “complete” a vehicle for 2019, starts at just $28,045.

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