Jeep Recalls 43,000 Wranglers, Gladiators with Manual Transmissions

CAR AND DRIVER

Jeep has issued a recall for 42,887 2018–2021 Wrangler and 2020–2021 Gladiator vehicles with manual transmissions over a pressure clutch plate problem. The clutch pressure plate, which transfers power to the clutch, can overheat as a result of friction and then fracture, ultimately leading to the possibility of the transmission case cracking and expelling heated debris. This could cause fire. read more »

Ford says U.S. Justice Dept, California end probe into emissions issue

REUTERS

Ford Motor Co confirmed on Friday the U.S. Justice Department and California Air Resources Board have closed a lengthy investigation into the No. 2 U.S. automaker’s emissions certification process without taking any action. read more »