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The Jeep Compass will get a new engine for 2023, a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four to replace the old 2.4-liter four-cylinder.It makes 270 hp and 295 pound-feet of torque, a big boost compared with the old engine’s 177 hp.The 2023 Compass starts at $31,590 for the Sport and ranges up to $40,340 for the High Altitude.Jeep is preparing to bump the Compass SUV’s power output with a new engine for 2023. According to a document we found on the EPA’s website, the 2023 Compass will have the same 270-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four found in the upcoming 2023 Dodge Hornet. (This engine was also slated to be in the Alfa Romeo Tonale, but now that model will reportedly be offered only with a plug-in-hybrid setup in the U.S.)The 2.0-liter’s 270 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque are a huge bump over the Compass’ previous engine, a naturally aspirated 2.4-liter inline-four with 177 horsepower and 172 pound-feet of torque. An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard, and the previous front-wheel-drive model has been dropped.More on the CompassPricing for the 2023 Compass starts at $31,590, which is just $1210 more than the equivalent 2022 model—not a bad deal considering the new powertrain. The off-road-oriented Trailhawk model starts at $37,340 and the loaded High Altitude is $40,340.Jeep has yet to release official details about the 2023 Compass, so we don’t know if there are any other significant changes in store. It did receive a facelift for 2022 that included refreshed styling and a new infotainment screen. We’ve reached out to Jeep for comment and will update this post as more info becomes available.This content is imported from poll. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.This content is imported from poll. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. More

There’s no national law against idling a vehicle, but even if it’s not illegal where you live, it just doesn’t make sense to leave your car running if you’re not in it.With the cold weather, it might be tempting to warm up your vehicle, but with modern cars, it’s faster and more efficient to just start moving.Local laws vary, and you’re unlikely to get a ticket for idling, but it has happened. And unless you’re still driving something with a carburetor, you’re not getting much benefit from the idle, anyway.Idling cars are an illegal plaything. At least, they are in some states. As the weather gets colder across the U.S., more people are likely letting their car “warm up” for a few minutes before they get in and drive. It doesn’t make sense from a technological standpoint, and it may be illegal where you live.The general rule—as has been true for years—is that there’s little real benefit to letting your car warm up before you start driving. We’ve been struggling to learn this lesson. In 2014, the Washington Post cited a 2009 study that found that the average American thought a car should idle for at least five minutes when it’s below freezing out. There was a time, when carburetors ruled the earth, that idling a cold car was a useful idea, but this is not true today. A modern car heats up in about 30 seconds once you start moving, making a five-minute warmup really just an exercise in wasting emissions.Check Your Local RulesMost laws about idling refer to commercial, diesel-powered vehicles, and many rules were implemented to prevent semis from running their engines while parked in busy areas. The American Transportation Research Institute provides truck drivers with an up-to-date list of local rules, which can change when crossing city or county lines, but drivers of passenger cars don’t have as easy a source of information. In general, though, the places where it’s illegal to idle a vehicle only come into effect after around five minutes. One exception is New York City, where the limit is three minutes.The EPA Weighs InSince idling rules vary so much between jurisdictions, we can’t say with certainty that you’ll get a ticket for idling your vehicle the way a Michigan man did in 2017. Michigan’s quirky idling law states that leaving the keys in with the car running is illegal because someone could steal the car, but it is okay to use a remote starter because then the key isn’t in the car. The last official and comprehensive guide we could find is the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) “Compilation of State, County, and Local Anti-Idling Regulations,” but that came out in 2006. Speaking of the EPA, the Agency doesn’t say one way or the other if states should regulate vehicle idling, but it does offer a draft anti-idling law for states to use if they want to—and a “toolkit” to mount an anti-idling campaign at your kids’ school. As the joke goes, idling gets you nowhere.This content is imported from poll. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.This content is imported from poll. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. More

• A vehicle Mercedes refused to call a minivan, the Mercedes-Benz R63 AMG was labeled as a Sports Tourer that could achieve 155 mph.• The R63 was only sold for one year, with 113 believed to have been produced for North America and 108 making it to the United States.• Up for auction on Bring a Trailer right now, this example is made even more special by being one of two models finished in Barolo Red Metallic paint for all of North America.Around here we appreciate the absurd, especially when that absurdity pertains to dropping a fire breathing 6.2-liter AMG V-8 into a not-quite-a-minivan. Back in 2007, Mercedes was doing the important work of catering to parents embattled in Fast and Furious style stop-light drag races during their morning commutes. Hence the 2007 Mercedes-Benz R63 AMG. Bring a TrailerSomewhere in the ballpark of 200 R63 AMGs were produced globally over its single production year, with 108 allegedly making it to the U.S. Of the 108 models that made it here, we believe only two were finished in this head-turning Barolo Red Metallic paint. This one is now up for auction on Bring a Trailer, which—like Car and Driver—is part of Hearst Autos. Bring a TrailerWhen they made it, Mercedes did not want to associate themselves with minivans, opting instead to designate the R63 as a “sports tourer.” Whatever its classification, the R63 runs to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds and on to a top speed of 155 mph. It comes with all-wheel drive, a panoramic sunroof, a leather interior, heated front and rear seats, and a rear entertainment system, making it a sort of luxury-van/GT car concoction. That’s all pretty impressive for a 15-year-old vehicle, even one that started just shy of $90,000 new. All that power and style results in a perfect package to leave any rival booster club members in your dust and show them why you got elected booster club treasurer. Bring a TrailerFrom the C/D ArchiveThis one comes with 88,000 miles on the dash. It rides on Airmatic AMG suspension and 20-inch AMG wheels. Even without the paint color, this car would be something special. Most people who see it on the road or parked at the local Trader Joe’s won’t give it a second glance, but for those of us with a corner of our hearts dedicated to unusual cars, this will always be something special. If you’ve got the same fondness, the auction for this R63 goes until Wednesday, November 23. This content is imported from OpenWeb. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. More