TODAY’S DETROIT AUTO SHOW DEBUTS: JEEPER SWEEPER AND THREE-CYLINDER ECOBOOST F-150

Jeeper Sweeper

Jeep and Ford introduced new models at the Detroit Auto Show today.  Jeep unveiled it’s Jeeper Sweeper, a Wrangler with a large street-sweeping roller brush that replaces the front wheels and tires.  “Municipalities simply can’t afford to sweep streets on a regular basis anymore, so we’re proud to help civic-minded Jeep owners step up and take over some of these duties,” said Jeep spokesman Pulgas Bift.  

Jeep says an easy-to-empty 115 cubic-foot storage bin with leaf storage tray replaces the Wrangler Unlimited’s rear seat.  

It’s in there somewhere:  Ford’s 1.0 liter EcoBoost DOHC  I-3 sits at the bottom of the 2016 F-150 engine bay

Ford is on a roll with its new EcoBoost engines, according to Ford.  “We’re on a roll with our new EcoBoost engines, said Ford spokesperson Chlamidia Gunderson.  The company announced today that it will add the 1.0 liter three-cylinder EcoBoost engine to the 2016 
F-150 lineup. Ford says the truck equipped with the 123-horspower three is expected to achieve EPA fuel mileage ratings of 29 city and 33 highway, or real world mileage of about 14 mpg combined. “It looks like a spa pump,” said show goer Izzy Plummer.