Jeep Beach Orchestrates World’s Largest Jeep Parade Photo: FCA Hot off the wheels of Ram Trucks’ world record for longest parade of pickup trucks, Jeep Beach, a Jeep lover/charity organization, orchestrated the world’s largest Jeep parade at Daytona Speedway. In past years, Jeep Beach’s Jeep parades have been on—you guessed it—the beach, but this year,…
The 2020 Gladiator is the latest in a long line of Jeep trucks The 2020 Jeep Gladiator will serve as Jeep’s entryway into the highly competitive pickup truck segment. However, it won’t be Jeep’s first foray into the pickup truck scene. In fact, Jeep has introduced a number of classic pickup truck models throughout the…
Jeep… uhh… finds a way One of the most famous sequences featured in the 1993 blockbuster Jurassic Park involves an intense chase between a Tyrannosaurus Rex and a Jeep. As the giant carnivore approaches from behind, an injured Dr. Ian Malcolm, famously portrayed by Jeff Goldblum, warns the driver that the vehicle “must go faster.”…
2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe Photo: FCA Jeep will soon get an exciting new electric vehicle in its lineup — the Jeep Wrangler 4xe. Available early next year, the Wrangler 4xe delivers an electric range of up to 25 miles and an estimated 50 MPGe. The 375 horsepower-rated powertrain ensures that even though it is…
The Jeep Cherokee had something of a comeback last month During the second half of 2017, Jeep sales have been on a steady path to recovery, and November was no exception. At the end of the month, Jeep sales were only down by a slight 2%. Jeep sold 66,001 vehicle models last month. This is only…
Jeep is heading out east! This past weekend, Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A., Chrysler Group International LLC, and Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. announced that they will expand their joint venture partnership (GAC Fiat) in order to accommodate localized production of three new Jeep models for China. Chinese Jeep Concept Chinese Jeep Concept Chinese Jeep Concept…
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show has landed in Las Vegas once more, and, as anticipated, the Jeep Wrangler once again snagged the Hottest 4×4-SUV award. Why was it anticipated? Oh, you know, just because the Wrangler has won it every year for the last five years, and there’s no sign of these…
The Jeep Compass and other underperforming models are hurting Jeep sales At the end of the first quarter of 2017, FCA had sold 510,798 vehicles in the United States. Compared to the 558,137 vehicles sold during the first quarter of 2016, this accounted for an overall 8% decline in sales for the brand. Unfortunately for…
Meet the Moab Magnificent Seven At the moment, most automakers are focusing on the New York International Auto Show, where they have unveiled several new models and concept vehicles. Jeep, however, is currently preoccupied with another annual automotive event: the Moab Easter Jeep Safari. Every year, right around the Easter holiday, Jeep hosts a gathering…
2021 Jeep Cherokee 80th Anniversary Edition Photo: FCA It’s been 80 years since the Jeep brand set the standard for 4×4 capability, and the brand is marking the occasion with several special-edition models. Every model in the Jeep lineup will get a special-edition model that will be available at dealerships later this year. Available Now:…
The 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Photo: Jeep The current generation of the Jeep Grand Cherokee originally came out in 2010. Although this model continues to be a popular one, Jeep has decided that it’s time to redesign the Grand Cherokee for the 2021 model year. Connect With Other Jeep Owners: The Jeep Wrangler Friends &…
With the amount of car thefts occurring throughout the country increasing, it’s a good idea to have a safe place to keep your belongings. Console Vault, a U.S. company that creates unique security solutions for both homes and cars, understands this need and has created an innovative safe for the Jeep Grand Cherokee, making it…
Jeep production at the Toledo Assembly Complex Automotive manufacturing moving back stateside seems to have become a recurring theme during the past few days. Ford recently abandoned its $1.6 billion plan to open up a manufacturing plant in Mexico, while Toyota unveiled a $10 billion commitment to manufacture in the United States. It would appear…
FCA followed up a “Manifesto” ad with a Super Bowl spot that mocked “Manifesto” ads By now, we’re all accustomed to seeing a number of common commercial types appear during the Super Bowl. One of the most common of these advertisements is the “Manifesto” from automakers. During these commercials, a speech is delivered by a…
Last week, Chrysler revealed the all-new 2015 Jeep Renegade at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, marking the vaunted brand’s first foray into the small SUV segment. As can be expected with the announcement of a new Chrysler Group LLC-created vehicle, it was almost immediately announced thereafter that Mopar parts for the 2015 Jeep Renegade will…
The 2015 Jeep Renegade Because I have never been good with time zones, I’ll just say that the 2015 Jeep Renegade made its debut recently over at the Geneva Motor Show, and damn, do I wish I were there to see it in person. The 2015 Jeep Renegade is the all-American brand’s first foray into…
Are you not entertained? Tomorrow, the Jeep brand will unveil its long-awaited mid-size truck to the world at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Leading up to the reveal of this model, various reports suggested that it would bear the “Scrambler” moniker. However, new evidence suggests that the truck will instead be called the 2020 Jeep…
2021 Jeep Gladiator Mojave Photo: FCA The eighth annual awards from DoubleClutch.ca Magazine deliver a repeat win for the rugged Jeep Gladiator. Specifically, it’s the 2021 Mojave trim that impressed the online media outlet’s staff to take home the coveted 2020 Truck of the Year title. Car Care: Choosing the right tires “The Jeep Gladiator…
The Mopar doors-off mirror kit Photo: FCA Mopar is now offering a new doors-off mirror kit for the Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler. This kit improves visibility and makes it easier to keep an eye on your surroundings when taking an open-air adventure in your Jeep. An Off-Road Capable SUV: Learn about the features of the…
The 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with the Sunrider Flip Top for Hardtop Photo: FCA Jeep Performance Parts and Mopar are now offering the Sunrider Flip Top for Hardtop so you can more easily have an open-air driving experience. Recently, they also announced the expansion of the Gorilla Glass replacement windshield. Both parts are available now…
The Jeep Renegade’s small size makes it a big hit in Japan Domestic loyalty in relation to automakers is a growing trend in the United States. Still, it’s nothing new for Japan, where drivers primarily stick to choosing vehicles from Japan’s own collection of automotive manufacturers. Even when Japanese motorists do choose foreign brands, rarely…
2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Modified by Mopar One of the more exciting aspects of the new reveal of any FCA vehicle is seeing what Mopar is going to offer for it. When Jeep revealed its long-anticipated Gladiator midsize pickup truck at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, Mopar wasted little time in revealing the 200-plus…
Jeep couldn’t quite match record sales from last April Photo: Jeep Jeep is getting ready to introduce one of its most-anticipated vehicles ever: the Jeep Gladiator pickup truck. Prior to the Gladiator’s official debut, however, the Jeep brand is experiencing some slowing sales. In fact, Jeep sales were down by 8 percent in April. Impressive…
Jeep’s latest VR experience lets users set out on a surfing excursion of their very own At the start of the 2017 surf season, Jeep signed on for a renewed, multi-year partnership with the World Surf League. The partnership certainly makes sense, as many of the world’s best surfers rely on Jeep vehicles to reach their…
Stabbed Spinelli’s Pizzeria delivery driver, Josh Lewis’, carjacked Jeep was found in central Indiana Earlier this week, 25-year-old Josh Lewis was stabbed and carjacked while making a pizza delivery at Norton Hospital, which, if you had to be stabbed somewhere, is probably the ideal location for such a thing. Lewis, who works for Spinelli’s Pizzeria…
Pictured: 2015 Jeep Wrangler Politicians from Ohio aren’t generally known for being all that bright, but the whole issue with Toledo and the future of Jeep Wrangler production is getting a little out of hand, even for them. It was in October of last year that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) CEO Sergio Marchionne announced that…
The Jeep Crew Chief 715 Concept is one of seven models designed specifically for the Easter Jeep Safari If there was ever a heaven for Jeep lovers, I’m pretty sure it would look a whole lot like the Easter Jeep Safari. Every year, off-roaders take on the famous, challenging trails of Moab, Utah during this…
One of Jeep’s Super Bowl commercial looks at the brand’s global presence For many people, the Super Bowl is about more than just football—it’s also about some great commercials. While some companies go all out with almost $5 million in advertising spend on hilarious commercials, others look to appeal to everyone’s sentimental side—like Jeep. The Jeep…
Marshawn Lynch has created 24 special edition “Beast Mode” Jeep Wranglers Photo: Twitter There are few things in this world that are more beastly than Seattle Seahawks’ running back Marshawn Lynch when he’s out on the field. With his explosive power, intimidating smack talk, and tendency to enjoy a nice bag of Skittles during a…
Each year, Jeep takes a number of concept models to what is arguably the best off-road event in the country: the Easter Jeep Safari at Moab, Utah. Last year, Jeep took six Moab Easter Jeep Safari Concepts for the 48th annual event, which ran from April 13th through the 20th. This year, Jeep has upped…
Last week, Four Wheel Magazine named the 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk its Four Wheeler of the Year, an annual award meant to highlight the very best in off-roading. The award has been largely dominated by Jeep, which has taken home the prize more than 30% of the time since the award’s inception. In fact, Jeep…
The Jeep Crew Chief is one of the two teased concept cars Jeep is creating for the 50th annual Easter Jeep Safari Every year, off-roaders join together in the backcountry of Moab, Utah to take on some of the toughest terrain out there for the Easter Jeep Safari—and this year is no exception. To help…
Pictured: 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer It was nearly a year ago that Fiat Chrysler announced that the Jeep Grand Wagoneer would be returning to the Jeep lineup, and that the Patriot and Compass would be taking their final bows in 2016 but that a C-segment SUV would be added that year. FCA also announced that…
24-year-old Majestic Beach, New York man Brian Engelmann, who recorded himself stealing a Jeep Wrangler on Snapchat Mugshot courtesy of Ocean City Police Department Think that Snapchat is just another narcissistic, time-consuming distraction used by self-obsessed teens and Millennial dilettantes? Think again, old man! Snapchat, a social media app that allows users to share photos…
2018 Ram 2500 Limited Tungsten You know the saying: everything is bigger in Texas. Did you not know that saying? Well, now you know it. In any case, among the things that are particularly bigger in Texas—and, mind you, conventional wisdom says that everything is by some measure larger—are the Ram, Jeep, and Dodge brands….
The Cherokee’s conquest of the SUV segment continued last month Throughout 2018, Jeep has proven itself to be the sales juggernaut of the automotive world. Where many automakers are losing ground due to diminishing interest in passenger cars, Jeep’s focus on rugged SUVs has awarded it with multiple record-breaking sales months. November was no exception,…
The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT is one of the three models that will enter the Indian market Jeep has been steadily growing as an international powerhouse, and now, it’s entering one of the biggest markets in the world. The Jeep brand will be going on sale in the Indian market later this year. “Jeep has…
2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Photo: FCA Jeep has a storied legacy. From its World War II roots to the incomparable off-roading beast, it is today, a Jeep symbolizes adventure, capability, and fun. But, of course, you already know this. So, here’s a few things you might not know about the Jeep brand. Go Back in…
While the Chrysler Group gave out very few details on the 2014 Moab Easter Jeep Safari vehicles, the auto group was at least kind enough to give us some pictures to hold us over until next week. The concept vehicles were designed with the Mopar brand in preparation for the Easter Jeep Safari, which will…
Jeep uses unreleased Michael Jackson song in “Summer Never Felt So Good” ad series. Michael Jackson may have left us nearly five years ago, but for many, his legacy and his music still live on. In fact, the King of Pop even has a previously unreleased single called “Love Never Felt So Good” that will…
Pricing for the 2015 Renegade has been announced. Deliveries of the 2015 Jeep Renegade small SUV are set for March of this year, just a little more than a month away. Offroaders and city commuters alike have already shown considerable interest in the Renegade, which is powered by a 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo four-cylinder engine mated…
While only a couple of years old, the Jeep Renegade is quickly becoming somewhat of a staple for the brand. While certainly not as popular as the Cherokee or Wrangler lineups, the subcompact SUV still filled in for a segment that many Jeep enthusiasts had been craving for quite some time. In 2017, not much…
2017 GMC Acadia Photo: © General Motors GMC revealed its all-new, much smaller 2017 Acadia last week at the 2016 North American International Auto Show, suggesting that the brand is doing everything it can to move toward a lineup stocked with nimble and powerful utility vehicles and away from the cumbersome land beasts of old….
Surfing in the UK Is Tough; Having a Jeep Helps When most people think of surfing, they imagine beaches in Hawaii with the hot sun on their backs—and if they’re 90s kids, they probably think about Rocket Power and Johnny Tsunami too. The experience is a little different for those who pursue surfing in the…
2020 Jeep Gladiator Mojave Photo: FCA In recent years, Jeep has included a variety of fun “Easter eggs” on its models, which are a joy to spot. Now, Jeep is running a new contest that gives you the opportunity to have your very own “Easter egg” included on a future model. The Best Midsize Off-Road…
Jeep was king of the mountain in terms of sales The automotive brand with the most impressive sales performance in 2018 was almost certainly Jeep. Jeep set several sales records last year, with strong showings from its Wrangler and Cherokee models. In the end, Jeep finished the year with a sales growth of 17 percent….
Jeep had one of its best sales months ever in March For the past few months, Fiat Chrysler’s sales have been on a pretty consistent decline. Last month, however, a strong sales performance from the Jeep brand helped FCA mitigate sales losses to a mere 1%. During March, an even stronger sales performance all around led…
The 2017 Dodge Charger SXT Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles cleaned up in the most recent “Most Loved Vehicles in America” study conducted by Strategic Vision. Three Dodge models and one Jeep were among the FCA vehicles recognized in the research-based consultancy’s study. For the third consecutive year, the Dodge Charger and Durango were both named “most loved”…
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2019 Jeep Wrangler Photo: Jeep After five years, some cars just hold their value better than others. Two vehicles leading the way in the resale value competition are the well-equipped and popular Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and Jeep Wrangler. Check Out: The 2020 Jeep Wrangler’s features Securing the top two spots on the recent iSeeCars.com study…
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