Jeep sponsors the Tough Mudder event for the 4th year and launches a limited Edition to celebrate this sponsorship.

• 100 limited edition Jeep Renegade Tough Mudder vehicles go on sale today across the UK
• Renegade takes on world’s first ‘Tough Mudder for Jeep’
• Jeep wades through signature obstacles from Tough Mudder course including: ‘Mud Mile’, ‘Quagmire’, ‘Killa Gorilla’ and ‘Cliff Hanger’
• Fourth year Jeep will be sponsoring the UK Tough Mudder season
• Renegade Tough Mudder £27,795 OTR and comes in two colours: orange and black

Jeep and Tough Mudder have put their expertise and innovation commitment to the test after partnering to create the first ever ‘Tough Mudder for Jeep’ to launch the limited edition Renegade Tough Mudder.

To celebrate Jeep’s fourth year sponsoring the UK Tough Mudder series, it has released just 100 of the special limited edition vehicles – which go on sale today (27 April) in the UK – just two days ahead of the 2017 UK season kick-off at London West on April 29th.

The limited edition Renegade successfully waded through a course designed by Tough Mudder, tackling rough terrain, dirty water and signature Tough Mudder obstacles, including ‘Mud Mile’ and ‘Quagmire.’ The Renegade also tackled the steep slopes and inclines of ‘Killa Gorilla’ and the treacherous Cliff Hanger obstacle.

Costing £27,795 OTR, the limited edition Renegade embodies the spirit, fun, adventure and innovation of Tough Mudder with Jeep’s legendary off-road credentials ensuring drivers can tackle any challenge while Mudders push themselves into the unknown on the continually evolving obstacle course. 

Will Dean, Tough Mudder CEO and Co-founder commented on the new Tough Mudder Renegade: “We are proud to partner with Jeep for the fourth consecutive year and enhance the onsite experience for participants, as Mudders from all over the UK get the opportunity to check out Jeep’s iconic fleet of vehicles. We are thrilled to partner in launching the limited edition Renegade Tough Mudders. I look forward to getting behind the wheel of the Renegade myself.”

The first ever ‘Tough Mudder for Jeep’ took place at Silverstone Circuit’s off-road course, Northamptonshire.

About the limited edition Tough Mudder Renegade

The Tough Mudder version is a 4x4 Auto 2.0 Multijet 140hp – available in orange and black – and uses the Jeep Renegade Trailhawk’s front bumper to provide a more rugged appearance combined with exclusive features and anodized orange interior. Customers will be able to know the specific number of the limited edition model that they have bought, as there is an exterior decal highlighting this, for example ‘55/100’.

Standard features include:

• 2.0 Diesel Multijet II (140hp)
• 9 speed automatic transmission
• 4x4 Active Low
• 17” black alloy off road wheels – with 215/60/ R17 Mud & Snow tyres
• Tough Mudder exclusive bonnet decal
• Limited edition numbered stickers on upper rear three quarter panel
• Tough Mudder tailgate badge
• Off road style front bumper
• Specific interior look – orange and black – with anodised orange interior bezels
• Fabric – heated front seats
• (DAB) Digital Audio Broadcast
• Uconnect 5” touchscreen with Bluetooth, Sat Nav and live services
• All weather floor mats
• Tough Mudder Merchandise Pack to include water bottle, cap, hand towel, lanyard and wrist band in a drawstring bag

About Tough Mudder and Jeep

2017 marks the fourth year that Jeep UK partners with Tough Mudder, the leading active lifestyle brand and media company, which hosts a series of endurance and mud run events all over the world.

The famed ‘Mud Mile’ obstacle will return to the 10-12-mile Tough Mudder Full and 5-mile Tough Mudder Half events throughout the season where thousands of Mudders will tackle the co-branded Jeep obstacle at the event. Once again, the Renegade converted into a DJ booth will be providing extra motivation for Mudders on that section of the course.

Jeep will be present at six Tough Mudder events this year, providing a fleet of Jeep Renegade, Cherokee and Grand Cherokee vehicles and displaying the new Renegade Tough Mudder limited edition. The Jeep Fest Service Station will return for a second time, enhancing the participant experience by featuring a face-marking station for participants to use pre-event.

As Mudders finish the events, the Jeep Fest Service Station will also be giving away car seat covers to keep their vehicle interiors clean.

The first UK Tough Mudder events of the season take place this weekend (29 April) at Tough Mudder and Tough Mudder Half London West at Culden Faw. Find out more about the limited edition visit here: http://www.jeep.co.uk/renegade-tough-mudder/

Jeep Renegade voted 4x4 of the year by the British 4x4 Magazine, and a well deserved award it is too.

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• The prestigious title assigned from "4x4 Magazine", the British magazine specializing in off-road
• The judgment was delivered after being tested version Trailhawk, the ultimate in off-road performance and characterization.
• According to the jury, "Renegade is one of the best 4x4 vehicles produced in the last five years."
• Model Renegade also the first place in the category "average SUV under 30,000 pounds."

The Jeep ® Renegade was voted "4x4 of the Year 2016" by the British magazine "4x4 Magazine", one of the most famous specialized publications in the world. The coveted title confirms the winning features of the compact SUV has become, in many countries in EMEA, one of the best sellers in its segment. 

The jury of the "4x4 Magazine" voted unanimously Jeep Renegade after putting a strain on a version Trailhawk on a path extreme off-road, the ideal terrain for the preparation that ensures the ultimate in off-road performance and characterization.

This is the version to the top of the range that combines in a single product the best of technology off-road Jeep and signed the greatest innovation engine of FCA. 

The Renegade Trailhawk is in fact equipped with the powerful 170 bhp 2.0 Multijet in conjunction with automatic transmission with nine gears and four-wheel drive "Jeep Active Drive Low" with the final report of the reduction of 20:1. 

But the jury of 4x4 Magazine has deemed worthy of the prize the whole range Renegade, a model that experts of the magazine have judged "one of the best 4x4 vehicles produced in the last five years."

In addition, the jury of "4x4 Magazine" awarded the Jeep Renegade what better "average SUV under 30,000 pounds", as well as giving the iconic Jeep Wrangler, for the fourth consecutive year, the first place in the category "Hardcore".

So far produced more than 180,000 * units in renovated FCA Melfi Plant (Italy), the Jeep Renegade was the debut of the brand in the category of Small SUVs - the segment with the fastest growth in the EMEA region - thus demonstrating that Jeep is not more a niche brand but is able to compete successfully in the various segments. 

The awards won by the Jeep Renegade also confirm that can meet the daily needs of its customers, while remaining true to its heritage of authentic off-road brand. 

First SUV manufacturer globally, Jeep 4x4 capability offers the best in all segments in which it operates.

The list of awards won by Renegade includes:

• "News of the Year 2015" - Quattroruote (Italy)

• "Best SUV of 2015" - Coches.net (Spain);

• "Car of the Year 2016" - Autoesporte (Brazil);

• "4x4 of the Year 2015" - 4x4 Magazine (France)

• "SUV of the Year 2015" - 4x4-Tout Terrain Magazine (France)

• "Car of the Year 2016" awarded by a jury of specialized journalists in Greece;

• "Best Buy Award 2016" in the category Subcompact SUV, according to the US Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buys. 

ITALY - The order books are now open for the new Panda 4x4 K-Way, after the 4x2 launch in June.

• From today, in Italy, open orders of the new special series that combines the stylistic features of the 4x2 version with functionality, versatility and security of all-wheel drive.

• Five liveries, 17 color combinations, details in titanium color and interior specifications: it is the ideal choice for a customer lover of leisure but that does not renounce to the strong personalization.

• Available with two Euro 6 engines: 0.9 TwinAir 85 HP 1.3 Multijet and 95 bhp.

• The new Panda 4x4 K-Way is available from € 18,200.

With winter approaching it's time to rely on a Panda 4x4 K-Way®, the unstoppable city car that combines the versatility and safety, typical of four-wheel drive, with the unmistakable style of Panda K-Way® front-wheel drive launched in June. 

He continues the collaboration between Fiat and the brand dell'antipioggia for excellence, two brands famous throughout the world for their products classic, contemporary, technological, functional, colorful and intelligent.

Specific features of the Panda 4x4 K-Way® is the transmission system "torque on demand" that come into play automatically when required to overcome any situation with ease. In addition, K-Way® Panda 4x4 offers as standard the ESC (Electronic Stability Control) 

Full function ELD (Electronic Locking Differential), an additional driving aid and inrush departing on routes with poor grip.

Designed especially for active customers and lovers of free time, outside the Panda 4x4 K-Way® offers special items painted in titanium as bar logo front door and roof bars. 

In addition, the customer can choose one of five body colors available - white, blue, black, red and orange - combining it with the wing mirrors in four colors (yellow, orange, blue and titanium) and hubcaps embellished logo K-Way ®, the same that stands on the original sticker placed on the wing mirrors. 

The Panda 4x4 K-Way® is equipped as standard with alloy wheels 15 '' burnished and M + S tires that improve traction on slippery surfaces.

The same strong customization is evident inside, seats upholstered in blue fabric and eco-gray skin, with the K-Way® logo displayed on the front seat, in addition to the dashboard and blue instrument panel silver UltraShine. 

Furthermore, the distinctive colors of the brand K-Way® are clearly visible on the seat belts customized, on the key cover and floor mats PVC multilayer blue. 

Not least, the seats have two back-pockets back equipped with "VISIBAG®", the high visibility jacket - safety device packable and unique style - created specifically to K-Way® for Fiat.

At launch, the Panda 4x4 K-Way® offers two engines meet Euro 6: the petrol 0.9 TwinAir 85 HP (114 g / km CO2) and the turbodiesel 1.3 Multijet 95 bhp (117 g / km CO2).  

Joint venture between Fiat and K-Way® is born, a specific line of licensing, and accessories made by Mopar, the brand for the services, the Customer Care, genuine parts and accessories for brands to FCA. 

The new collection adopts styles and materials of the brand K-Way® reinterpreted for clients of the Panda: from jackets waterproof resealable bag to the expenditure to be used in the supermarket, the container-empty pockets to shoppers for the modern woman.

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Fiat to supply over 100 new Ducato units for the West Midlands Ambulance Service.

• WMAS NHS Trust orders 101 FIAT Ducato Maxi vans on which to base its new fleet of front-line ambulances, plus two additional training vehicles
• The FIAT Ducato Maxi was chosen for its high 4,250kg GWV; front-wheel drive configuration; low rear floor and the performance and efficiency of the 3.0 MultiJet Power turbo-diesel engine, amongst other criteria
• Two thirds of all WMAS ambulances will be FIAT Ducato based when the remainder are delivered and the service is expected to rack up 15 million miles, spanning an area of 5,000 square miles, in 2015 alone

West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) has taken delivery of the first batch of its new front-line ambulances, all of which are built around the reliable and robust FIAT Ducato Maxi van. 

In total West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has ordered 101 FIAT Ducato vehicles for conversion into front-line ambulances, as well as an additional two vehicles for driver-training unit conversions. 

The ambulances are based on long wheelbase, extra-high roof, long body, FIAT Ducato Maxi vans, powered by 180hp, 3.0 MultiJet Power engines and fitted with a high output alternator to assist with the electrical load required and alloy wheels to assist with heat dissipation from the brakes during high-speed emergency calls.

The extensive conversion from van to ambulance is completed by O&H Vehicle Conversions, Goole, and takes approximately 400 man hours to complete. A special rear air suspension is fitted and the interior is kitted out with purpose-built cabinetry to accommodate the specialist, life-saving medical equipment, with approximately one mile of electrical wiring added to the vehicle to provide power to extensive range of crucial ancillary items. 

All WMAS ambulances are even capable of carrying bariatric patients on a specialised stretcher, while the last five vehicles off the production line will trial solar panels on the roof to assist with battery charging, thereby improving the efficiency and lowering the running costs of the ambulance. All WMAS ambulances conform to European Whole Vehicle Type Approval Standards.

West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has to consider many criteria when selecting a vehicle on which to base its ambulance fleet and chose the FIAT Ducato for a number of reasons, not least its low floor, front wheel drive configuration and 4,250kg GVW certification. 

In addition, the FIAT Ducato delivers strong comparative fuel economy with the added bonus of extensive dealer coverage in the West Midlands area of operation. Reliability is also a key factor, with the ambulance service’s 360-strong fleet of ambulances expected to cover a total of 15,000,000 miles in 2015. WMAS has been operating the FIAT Ducato in front line ambulance operation for a number of years and by the time the last of the 101 new units are delivered, two thirds of its entire ambulance fleet (240 of 360 vehicles) will be Fiat Ducato based.

According to Tony Page, General Manager Fleet Services with West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, “The Ducato provides the Trust with platform to build a front line ambulance that provides a good working space for our clinical colleagues to deliver a high level of patient care, the 3.0 diesel engine is more than capable of getting the vehicle and crew to serious incidents in a timely manner, good dealer support and fuel economy are also an important aspect of the FIAT Ducato’s offering.  

Early signs with the first 40 units of the latest model Ducato in operation are they are step change improvement for us, feedback from our crews so far has been very positive.”

Sebastiano Fedrigo, Head of Brand, FIAT Professional UK, commented, “To be chosen by an organisation as exacting as the West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust to supply vehicles which, day-in-day-out, will provide life-saving care to thousands of people across the West Midlands is both hugely gratifying and extremely humbling. We’re honoured to play our part in the fantastic work being done by WMAS and we take huge pride in the fact that our vehicles were chosen for their performance, efficiency, reliability and versatility.”

FIAT wins Best City Van, at recent awards ceremony.

• FIAT Fiorino Cargo 1.3 MultiJet 75 Tecnico Start&Stop named Best City Van in the 2015 Business Vans Van of the Year Awards
• Judges highlighted its manoeuvrability, practicality, high specification, payload and low running costs
• Award presentation made at a special Business Vans award event in London today, January 22, 2015

FIAT Professional is celebrating another awards success following the announcement that its versatile FIAT Fiorino Cargo has been named Best City Van in the Business Van of the Year Awards 2015. Business Vans is an online publication dedicated to the SME sector, providing expert advice for small businesses and owner-operators to choose the right van for their trade or company.

The independent judges, all experts in the commercial vehicle world with senior positions in commercial, leasing and editorial firms, are led by chairman Keith Hawes, MD of Magma Automotive Service, who also chaired the judges last year.

The judges were impressed by the FIAT Fiorino Cargo’s compact dimensions, practicality, high specification, payload and load volume (660kg and a load volume of up to 2.8 cubic metres) as well as its low running costs. Thanks to its advanced MultiJet II turbo-diesel engines the FIAT Fiorino returns up to 65.7 MPG on the combined cycle while also offering its users low maintenance and repair costs.

The Business Van of the Year Best City Van award was specifically bestowed upon the FIAT Fiorino Cargo 1.3 MultiJet II 75hp Tecnico Start&Stop which represents great value for money at £8,995* and features air conditioning; Blue&Me™ connectivity with a TomTom satnav dock; front fog lights and rear parking sensors all as standard.

The recently-launched Sportivo version of the FIAT Fiorino builds on the high specification of the Tecnico model by adding alloy wheels, Sportivo side-stripes and an engine power upgrade to 95hp with no fuel economy or emissions penalties.

Commenting on the success of the FIAT Fiorino, Business Vans editorial director Ralph Morton said: “FIAT’s baby Fiorino has built a reputation as being a perky little van that’s fun to drive. Despite its compact dimensions, it’ll swallow a Euro pallet making the economical Fiorino perfect for city deliveries and the extra spec of the Tecnico version makes it perfect as a business van.”

Sebastiano Fedrigo, director FIAT Professional UK, commented: "We are delighted and proud to receive this prestigious award from the Business Vans team of expert judges. The FIAT Fiorino has firmly established itself as a class-leading product in its respective segment and is widely-regarded throughout the industry. This latest award provides further endorsement of the quality and strength of the award-winning FIAT Professional range."