Ok, it’s not fully electric, but rather a gas-electric hybrid. Ford dropped the bombshell at a press conference aimed at explaining the company’s vision for pickups and SUVs for the next several years, held at its headquarters in Dearborn. After years of speculation Ford acknowledged at the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit that the Bronco nameplate would in fact be returning to North America in 2020. Still to this day there are those who have their doubts. So, along with the news about the hybrid powertrain Ford also released a photo of the 2020 Bronco.
 
Unfortunately all we could see was the SUVs shapely outline hidden under a sheet, but it’s enough to prove that it exists in some form. From what we can tell, since there’s nothing to gauge proportion against, the new Bronco will look like the bastard love child of a Toyota FJ Cruiser, Jeep Wrangler, and Bronco II. The wheel wells look large enough for at least a 33-inch tire, and it would appear to be a two-door, just like the Bronco of old. A spare tire hangs off the rear and we can only hope it has a removable top. We expect a solid rear axle and independent front, though Ford could still surprise us with more of a Wrangler-fighter than Raptor kin, but the later is more likely.
 
Along with the Bronco Ford also teased a never-before-seen compact off-road SUV, which it says will be coming to market soon. Nothing else is known about this vehicle, so we’ll speculate that it will be similar in size to Escape, and sport a fully electric powertrain. Stay tuned as this story develops.
 
- Trucks-365 Staff
Source: Ford

#5 – Lowering It 
This one shouldn’t even require mentioning, but alas here we are. Far too many people have taken to the trend of lowering their Wrangler. For the love of all things holy just stop. Jeeps should be lifted, or at very worst left factory height. We’re pretty sure a puppy dies every time a Wrangler is lowered, it’s that bad.

#4 – Big Wheels
Complimenting the previous terrible modification is adding big wheels to a Wrangler. Unfortunately this hasn’t been kept to the few lowered Wranglers but has transitioned to the lifted mall-crawlers as well. Look, big wheels have their place, but it’s not on a Wrangler. Can we all just agree that 17-inch wheels are the ideal size for a Wrangler with 35 to 40-inch tires and call it a day?

#3 – Too Many Light Bars
We have no problem with light bars. Wranglers are square, light bars are rectangle so it just works. But there comes a point where you have too many, and far too often when we spot these Jeeps the bars aren’t even wired into anything. One on the roof, one on the bumper, and use the damn things for night wheeling. No more, no less.

No… the world needs 999 of them, according to the folks at Range Rover. Created by Land Rover Design and Special Vehicle Operations, the SV Coupe as it’s called is a work of design, craftsmanship, and capability. It boasts a 557 horsepower, 516 lb-ft, supercharged 5.0L V-8 engine, hits 60 from not in just 5.0 seconds, and is the fastest full-size Range Rover ever built with a top speed of 165 miles per hour. Every detail has been up-scaled, from the 23-inch wheels to the opulently appointed interior. Semi-aniline leather front seats with a diamond quilt design elevate the premium interior to a new level of luxury once reserved for private jets and yachts.
 
Despite being beautifully crafted, the SV Coupe retains the unique abilities that make a Rover special. These include the same off-road prowess of the vehicles stable mates (with almost three fee of maximum water wading depth), fantastic on-road handling, and a maximum trailer towing capacity of 7,716 pounds. 
 
Each SV Coupe will be hand-assembled by the expert technicians at Land Rover’s SVO Technical Center in the UK, which is a first for Range Rover. Sales will start in the fourth-quarter of 2018 and we expect the allotment to sell out very quickly.
 
- Trucks-365 Staff
Source: Jaguar Land Rover

It seems today that every automotive company is rushing to get in on the electrification race. Jaguar is the latest to pump out an all-electric sport utility with the formal introduction of the new 2019 I-PACE.
 
The I-PACE will be available in three trims to start, S, SE, and HSE along with a First Edition that will be limited to the first production year. All-wheel drive is standard as is a 90kWh battery. Powering two Jaguar-designed motors, the 90kWh battery pack will deliver an estimated range of up to 240 miles, and will clock in a 0-60 mph time of just 4.5 seconds on its way to a limited top speed of 124 miles per hour. Running low on juice is no issue so long as you have a 100kW DC fast charger available, which will return the vehicles batteries from empty to 80 percent charged in just 40 minutes.
 
Sleek and aerodynamic are the name of the game with the 2019 I-PACE, which takes inspiration from the C-X75 supercar concept. A low hood, sweeping roofline, and squared-off rear help the I-PACE achieve an extremely low 0.29 coefficient of drag. The interior is exquisitely appointed, as you would expect from Jaguar, and can be outfitted with fine-grain Windsor leather, premium Kvadrat textile, or a more basic Luxtec material. A panoramic glass roof is standard and is designed to absorb infrared light, which in turn helps keep the cabin cool without the need to block the view.
 
Pricing will be announced tomorrow, March 6th 2018, at the Geneva Motor Show.  
 
- Trucks-365 Staff
Source: Jaguar Land Rover