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Jeep Mighty FC Concept Conquers Moab – Video
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For the 46th Annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari, Jeep and Mopar brought out six concepts, with the most interesting design being the Mighty FC Concept. Paying homage to the Jeep Forward Control built from 1956 to 1965, the Mighty FC features a full-size cargo bed with a custom front clip and roof from the Mopar…
Chrysler Teases Two Concepts for Beijing Motor Show
Chrysler has announced its plans to bring a pair of new concepts to the Beijing Motor Show, one of which is a custom 300C and the other looks to be a modified Jeep Wrangler. Both vehicles look to sport custom accents catered to the Chinese market, with gold-themed graphics to celebrate the ‘Year of the…
Diesel Preview: Five New Diesel Models Coming to America
For what seems like forever, North America has been left behind when it comes to diesel cars. Sure there are a few options, but nowhere near as many as our friends in Europe. In fact, according to the Automotive Industry Data Newsletter, 52% of all new car sales last year in Western Europe were diesel…
Turn Your JK Jeep Wrangler Into a Soft-Top Convertible with Rugged Ridge PowerTop
Taking the top off your Jeep just got easier. Rugged Ridge has just introduced its first-ever PowerTop for the 2007-2012 JK Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. The hydraulic PowerTop lowers or raises the convertible soft-top in as little as five seconds with just push of a button. That means if it starts to rain while you’re out…
2012 Moab Easter Jeep Safari Concepts In Action
Having shared a gallery as well as a walk-around video of the six concepts featured at the Annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari, new photos have just been released of the Moab concepts in action. An annual showcase of upcoming, potential Jeep products, the Moab Safari is a great way for the iconic brand to connect with…
Chrysler, Ford US Sales at Highest Level in Four Years
A number of analysts believe the growth in auto sales last month can be partly attributed to this year’s unseasonably mild winter, which had consumers flocking to dealers earlier than the traditional spring selling season; other factors include a plethora of new models hitting the streets as well as lower unemployment statistics and easier access...
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Posts 8:49 Nürburgring Time – Videos
Armed with the “Queen of the Nürburgring” Sabine Schmitz behind the wheel, the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 attempted to portray itself as a serious performance machine by taking on the Green Hell. The results may be a bit disappointing though, especially compared to its closest competitor that has ran the ‘Ring which is the BMW…
2010 Jeep Wrangler Under Investigation for Possible Fire Risk
Four Jeep Wrangler SUVs have been completely destroyed due to a fire, with eight total incidents having been reported to NHTSA. Most of the reports state that the fires began while the vehicles were moving. In one instance however, the Wrangler was parked and running when it suddenly turned off. The owner attempted to restart…
Jeep Wrangler Diesel a Possibility Hints CEO
The Moab Easter Jeep Safari gave us six new Jeep concepts last week that were exciting to see and gave us a sneak preview at what Jeep may have in the works for the future. While speaking about the concepts was the main focus of CEO Mike Manley at the Moab Easter Jeep Safari, he…
Fiat 500X Crossover in the Works, Will Spawn New Mini-Jeep
Fiat is planning a new 500 based crossover, likely called the 500X, that will share its platform with a new small Jeep meant to slot in below both the compass and patriot. The new Fiat crossover will replace the Fiat Sedici, and become the fourth variant in the Fiat 500 range. It will share Fiat’s small vehicle architecture platform…
2012 Moab Easter Jeep Safari Concepts Highlighted in Video
Earlier this week, we took a close and detailed look at the six Jeep concepts heading to this year’s Moab Easter Jeep Safari. As usual, a video has been released showcasing all six concepts. The concepts heading to Moab, Utah this year are the Grand Cherokee Trailhawk concept, Wrangler Apache concept, Mighty FC concept, J-12…
Top 10 Cars With Highest Percentage of Women Buyers
Ever wonder just how different men are from women when it comes to picking their vehicle of choice? Here’s a top 10 list of vehicles with the highest proportion of female buyers, provided by Polk via InsideLine. There are a few unexpected models on the list, and a couple of models that, to our surprise,…
Jeep Mopar Specialty Vehicle Images Released Ahead of 46th Easter Jeep Safari
Each year, the mad scientists of Jeep and Mopar collaborate to create interesting concepts for the 46th annual Annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari, held in Moab, Utah. This year the team stepped it up a notch, announcing six new Jeep concepts. Mopar has also announced an off-road division that will create authentic Jeep parts and accessories….
Jeep Grand Cherokee, Compass, Patriot ‘Altitude’ Edition Introduced
Back in January, Jeep launched a competition called “Name My Ride.” It was set up to find the perfect name for Jeep’s latest special edition models. Much to the company’s surprise, the contest drew in well over 100,000 entries from Jeep enthusiasts, with “Altitude” as the winning name. Now Jeep is taking the name to…
Jeep Mopar Concepts Capture Imagination
Jeep has teamed up with Chrysler’s special outfitting division, Mopar, to prepare six new Jeep concepts that will be shown off at the 46th annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. Jeep released sketches of the concepts, and as can be expected they all retain the typical Jeep style, with some added flair to make…
Congress Requests NHTSA to Address Jeep Wranglers Death Wobble – Video
Back in February, San Francisco, California-based KGO-TV had a news report on a “death wobble” affecting 2005-2010 Jeep Wrangler owners. A month later, two members of the House of Representatives have written a letter to NHTSA to get some answers as to what’s going on. The members of Congress are describing the death wobble as…
2014 Jeep Liberty Getting Smaller Pentastar V6
In an effort to curb spending, improve fuel economy and simplify its manufacturing process Chrysler introduced a new 3.6-liter “Pentastar” V6 engine several years ago, with a plan that it would replace up to seven other V6 engines. With that plan now mostly complete, the next stage in development is to down-size that engine, with…
Jeep Launches Student Mentorship Program
Jeep blazes trails in mountains rocks and mud, but this time the company is taking steps to tread new ground in education. In February, Jeep launched a partnership with Detroit’s Jalen Rose Leadership Academy public charter high school, an open enrollment public charter high school. The academy was created to provide a leadership-focused education based on…
Jeep Liberty Recall of 209,000 Units Over Rust Issue
Recalls are a norm in the automotive business, but rarely do we hear about a recall that just affects vehicles that are living in certain climates. Jeep has just announced that it will recall 209,724 units of its Liberty model, built for model year 2004 and 2005. However, the recall is only for States that…
Jeep Becomes First Domestic Brand with 2 Million Facebook Fans
Jeep is celebrating its 2 million Facebook fans milestone as the first domestic automotive brand to reach the figure. Addressing the achievement, Jeep Brand President and CEO Mike Manley said, “On behalf of the entire Jeep brand team, I would like to extend a personal ‘thank you’ to our consumers– and literally millions of fans– for…
Jeep Wrangler Mountain Special Edition Announced: Geneva Motor Show Preview
Jeep Europe announced yet another special edition vehicle that will be making its way to the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The Wrangler Mountain special edition will make its debut out in Switzerland and according to Jeep Europe is designed to “stand out.” The special edition Wrangler features decals on the hood, a Mineral Gray front…
Jeep Compass Black Look Concept Set to Debut: Geneva Motor Show Preview
Heading to the upcoming 2012 Geneva Motor Show is a concept Jeep Compass that is “production-intent” according to Jeep Europe. Those familiar with Jeep products might find this Black Look concept Compass strangely similar to the 2012 Mopar Jeep Compass True North – save the different wheels and paint job. An all-new black exterior along…
Top 10 Cheapest Cars to Insure in 2012
Those looking to save a few bucks when buying a new car, might want to take a look at this list from Insure.com of the least expensive cars to insure. They may not be the flashiest vehicles around, but we’re sure your bank account will appreciate the frugal cost of insuring these new cars –…
2012 Mopar Jeep Compass “True North:” 2012 Chicago Auto Show
We got an up close and personal look at the Mopar’s take on the Jeep Compass, which they call the “True North” edition, today at the Chicago Auto Show. The modifications gave a bit of practical improvement while leaving the SUV’s off-road ability untouched. Among those changes, front and rear brush bars offer the Compass’ underside…
