Episode 671 – What’s New for 2023 Gladiator?
This Week In Jeep
Harvey Weinstein, Chrysler end dueling lawsuits over 2019 Jeep crash
Harvey Weinstein and the U.S. business of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (STLA.MI) agreed to end competing lawsuits over a 2019 crash in which the now-imprisoned former Hollywood movie producer flipped a Jeep Wrangler while trying to avoid a deer.
According to a joint stipulation filed on Wednesday night in federal court in Manhattan and subject to a judge’s approval, Weinstein and Chrysler will dismiss all claims against each other with prejudice, meaning they cannot be brought again.
A spokesman for Weinstein declined to comment. Lawyers for Chrysler did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
In his June 7 complaint, Weinstein had sought $5 million in damages for Aug. 17, 2019, accident in Bedford, New York, which he said left him “catastrophically injured” and with significant pain from spinal and back injuries.
Weinstein said he was wearing his seatbelt when the brakes failed on an “unreasonably dangerous” 2017 Wrangler that Chrysler had provided in exchange for product placement in a film.
Chrysler, now owned by Stellantis (STLA.MI), countersued on June 29, saying the Wrangler was safe and Weinstein’s negligence was to blame. The automaker wanted him to cover its legal fees.
Bedford is about 40 miles (64 km) north of Manhattan.
Weinstein, 70, is serving a 23-year prison sentence following his February 2020 jury conviction in Manhattan for sexual assault and rape.
He used a walker during the trial, after undergoing back surgery in December 2019.
Weinstein is expected in October to go on trial in Los Angeles on 11 additional charges, including rape and sexual assault, over conduct from 2004 to 2013.
He has pleaded not guilty. Weinstein has denied any non-consensual sexual encounters.
What’s New for 2023: Jeep® Gladiator
The 2023 Jeep® Gladiator, engineered from the ground up to be the most off-road capable Jeep truck ever, builds on a rich heritage of tough, dependable trucks with an unmatched combination of rugged utility, authentic Jeep design, open-air freedom, clever functionality, and versatility.
Powertrain options include a 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine with engine stop-start (ESS) and a 3.0-liter EcoDiesel engine with ESS. Equipped with a versatile box, a body-on-frame design, front and rear five-link suspension system, solid axles, and electronic lockers, Gladiator is one of the few midsize trucks to offer a six-speed manual transmission in addition to its available eight-speed automatic. Gladiator is built to handle the demands of an active lifestyle while delivering an open-air driving experience in a design that is unmistakably Jeep.
The Jeep Gladiator Freedom special edition includes capability enhancements and unique exterior features, such as an Oscar Mike badge on the rear tailgate, LED headlamps and fog lamps, body-color fender flares, winch-capable steel front and rear bumpers, steel rock rails, black wheels, and accents and an American flag decal along the side of each vehicle. Inside, the Gladiator Freedom special edition boasts leather-trimmed cloth seats and black accent stitching
New Capability Package for High Altitude trim features winch-capable steel front bumper, steel rock rails, and a front off-road camera
Willys trim now comes standard with proximity keyless entry, 7-inch instrument cluster, remote start, and garage door opener
Gladiator decals featuring an American flag on each front fender
New exterior color: High Velocity (replaces Snazzberry)
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NEXEN Tires USA https://www.nexentireusa.com/
Trails 411- POWERING Your Adventure https://www.youtube.com/user/backcountrydriver
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