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Jeep Grand Cherokee to get ZF 8-speed auto ‘box

Jeep Grand Cherokee to get 8-Speed ZF Gearbox The latest version of the Jeep Grand Cherokee has only just arrived, but already Jeep are planning improvements with the confirmation that the Grand Cherokee is to get the new 8-Speed automatic gearbox from ZF. The 8-speed ZF auto ‘box should help all round with the new Grand Cherokee, which already offers the promise of an American SUV matching the expectations of European buyers and, more importantly, offering a viable alternative to the offerings in the premium SUV sector from the Germans. Not only does the new Grand Cherokee look able and promising, even with a relatively modest 3.0 litre diesel being the only engine on offer for the mainstream Grand Cherokees, but with a starting point of under £38k (and a top-end price of £44k) there’s a lot on offer.

Nissan Juke Shiro tops the Juke range

The new range-topping Juke - the Nissan Juke Shiro The Nissan Juke Shiro launches as a range topper for the Juke range, with white interior features and 17″ dark alloys. All the news of late on the Juke has been the very bonkers Juke-R, but now Nissan are back in the real world with a new range-topper in the guise of the Nissan Juke Shiro. The Shiro takes the mantle from the limited edition Juke Kuro, and builds on the top trim Tekna with cosmetic tweaks and extra options, to create the Juke Shiro.

VW developing 10-speed transmission to save fuel

Volkswagen is developing a 10-speed dual-clutch transmission to help reduce fuel consumption in its vehicles, CEO Martin Winterkorn said. The transmission is one of a number of drivetrain technologies that the automaker is focusing on for the mid- and long term, he said. Others include plug-in hybrids and a high performance diesel engine.