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This section of Torque News reports Jeep news. It provides news and reviews about Jeep vehicles such as Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Cherokee and so on. The rise of the sport utility vehicle in the US has helped the Jeep brand become one of the top choices among younger families. With a great mix of low cost four wheel drive models and high performance, high end luxury SUVs that all offer incredible versatility and impressive capabilities – Jeep offers something for every buyer.

The 2018 Jeeps have all hit the road save one. Out already are the new Grand Cherokees, Compasses, Cherokees, and the Renegades. However, it is late in this year and the FCA Jeep Wrangler has yet to hit the road. In fact, it has barely been revealed to the public. But that will change on November 29th. Read this section for Jeep news and updates from Torque News reporters with reliable and trusted sources.

2014 Jeep Cherokee Altitude Review: Beyond the Unusual Looks is a Roomy, Fuel Friendly SUV

By Patrick Rall on November 25, 2014 - 1:37PM

Since the new Jeep Cherokee was introduced with a unique exterior design that has garnered a great deal of negative attention, but if you can look beyond the unusual headlight design, this midsized Jeep offers plenty of interior space, an impressive level of cargo space, impressive fuel economy and the go-anywhere capabilities that you would expect from a modern Jeep SUV.

Could the Trackhawk Replace the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT - or Pack Hellcat Power?

By Patrick Rall on September 26, 2014 - 4:27PM

When the SRT brand folded earlier this year, the future of the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT was questionable and while there is still no official word from Chrysler, it seems that the SRT Jeep could end up wearing the name Track hawk - or this could be the name of the Hellcat Hemi powered SUV.

The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Red Vapor is Sinister and Awesome

By Patrick Rall on September 17, 2014 - 5:48PM

While the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT hasn’t changed all that much for the new model year, but the new Red Vapor special edition package brings about a sinister, sporty look for the new model year while all of the other attributes of the SRT Jeep make it the coolest SUV on the market today.

The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Gets More Power, More Luxury for Only $115

By Patrick Rall on September 4, 2014 - 12:00PM

The Chrysler Group has rolled out all of the information on the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT and as expected, the new high performance SUV gets some improvements including a bit more power and a new noise cancelling system, but in an unexpected move, there is no significant price hike with the new model year – as the price increases by just $115.

Cherokee instrument cluster with Stop/Start

Hands On with the 2015 Jeep Cherokee Stop/Start system

By Aaron Turpen on September 2, 2014 - 1:00AM

At a recent Jeep event, we went hands-on with the 2015 Jeep Cherokee with its new stop/start system to improve fuel economy. Find out how it stacks to some of the competition's similar systems.

We Get Hands On With the 2015 Jeep Renegade

By Aaron Turpen on August 28, 2014 - 3:32PM

The 2015 Jeep Renegade is the Jeep brand's first truly global platform and is headed for 100 markets around the world as a new brand ambassador for Jeep enthusiasm.

Range Rover Sport SVR Sets Stage for Showdown with Hellcat Jeep

By Patrick Rall on July 31, 2014 - 2:00PM

Now that the new Range Rover Sport SVR has set the new Nürburgring SUV record, there is a clear competitor for a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Hellcat, as a 707 horsepower Jeep would very likely challenge the Range Rover on the world’s most grueling race course – the Nürburgring.

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited EcoDiesel Review: Jeep Perfection with Incredible MPGs

By Patrick Rall on July 10, 2014 - 6:47PM

The Chrysler Group has introduced diesel powered passenger vehicles in the past with little success but with the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel, the company has put a name to their new diesel technology that will help market it to consumers while the power and efficiency of new 3.0L V6 diesel does the rest as this is one fantastic engine option.

The Challenger Hellcat in a Jeep Grand Cherokee Will Slaughter the European SUVs

By Patrick Rall on July 2, 2014 - 4:28PM

Now that we know how much power the new Hellcat Hemi will make in the 2015 Dodge Challenger, it is very clear that a Hellcat powered Jeep Grand Cherokee will annihilate any performance SUV that the European supercar makers can come up – leaving the owners of the far more expensive German and Italian sport utes crying in their overpriced beer.

The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT: America's Best Performance SUV Gets Even Better

By Patrick Rall on February 15, 2014 - 1:17PM

The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 was already one of the most capable true sport utility vehicles on the market but the predominantly high tech changes made to the 2014 Grand Cherokee SRT improve performance, fuel economy, workhorse capability and daily drivability to make the best actual Sport Utility Vehicle sold in America that much better.

NHTSA Incredibly OKs Chrysler's Refusal of Jeep Fuel Tank Recall

By Patrick Rall on January 20, 2014 - 6:13PM

Back in July 2013, the Chrysler Group publicly refused to recall 2.7 million Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs as instructed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and after 6 months of discussion – the federal government has accepted the Chrysler Group’s refusal to recall those vehicles.

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Recalled for Electric Gremlins

By Patrick Rall on November 7, 2013 - 5:22PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that a collection of 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee sport utility vehicles are being recalled over a concern that an electric system issue could cause some safety systems to not function as expected – increasing the likelihood of an accident in the worst case scenario.

A still from the first 2014 Jeep Cherokee ad

The First 2014 Jeep Cherokee Ad Takes an Unusual Approach (Video)

By Patrick Rall on October 28, 2013 - 3:38PM

The 2014 Jeep Cherokee finally began reaching dealerships last week and with the first units becoming available for purchase around the country, the Chrysler Group has launched the new “Built Free” advertising campaign for the new Cherokee with a 60 second television spot that debuts today.

The Jeep Wrangler Polar Edition is Headed for US Dealerships

By Patrick Rall on October 24, 2013 - 5:36PM

The Chrysler Group has announced that the Jeep Wrangler Polar Edition that made its global debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show earlier this year will begin arriving in US dealerships in November – surprising many people expected the Wrangler Polar Edition to only be offered for overseas markets.

Deliveries of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee Have Finally Begun

By Patrick Rall on October 22, 2013 - 2:44PM

According to the Mopar super-sleuths at Allpar, the first shipment of 2014 Jeep Cherokee midsized SUVs was finally loaded onto transporters and sent off to dealerships around the country – ending the lengthy delay that is believed to have been caused by a drivetrain calibration issue.

Chrysler Group Dominates Texas Truck Rodeo, Ram Takes Top Honors Again

By Patrick Rall on October 14, 2013 - 11:45AM

The Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) has just announced the results of their 2013 Texas Truck Rodeo and the Chrysler Group has dominated – with their vehicles claiming 15 of the 24 awards in the 21st annual event held in the Lone Star State.

A teaser of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee headed to SEMA

By Patrick Rall on October 8, 2013 - 2:24PM

Chrysler Recalls 142,800 2014 Ram and Jeep Models Over Instrument Panel Failures

By Patrick Rall on October 2, 2013 - 11:36AM

The Chrysler Group has announced a pair of closely related recalls for the 2014 Ram and 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee over a concern that a portion of the driver information display may not work as expected – potentially creating a safety risk if a driver doesn’t know if his or her truck is experiencing a mechanical problem.

Jeep Cherokee Delay Prompts Layoffs in Ohio

By Patrick Rall on September 24, 2013 - 11:23AM

The Chrysler Group has idled the second shift at the Toledo Assembly Plant that is responsible for the new Jeep Cherokee, leaving around 500 workers temporarily out of work while the company tries to prepare those Cherokee units already produced to be shipped to dealers around the country.

Most SRT and Jeep Models Get a 2014 Pricing Increase - Dodge, Ram and Chrysler to Follow Suit

By Patrick Rall on September 11, 2013 - 4:05PM

We brought you the news roughly a month ago about the 2014 SRT Viper pricing increases and with pricing becoming available online for the entire SRT lineup as well as the full 2014 Jeep lineup – it looks like many Chrysler Group products will cost more for 2014 than comparable models in 2013.

The Jeep Wrangler Dragon Concept in Detroit

Jeep Wrangler Dragon Edition Sees Production

By Patrick Rall on September 9, 2013 - 3:31PM

The Chrysler Group rolled out the very conceptual looking Jeep Wrangler Dragon Concept at the 2012 with design cues that seemed ideal for the Chinese market but word on the street is that the Dragon Package has been approved for production and is even reaching dealerships as you read this piece.

Official 2014 Jeep Cherokee Fuel Economy Figures Announced by the EPA

By Patrick Rall on September 5, 2013 - 6:25PM

The EPA website FuelEconomy.gov has published the first official fuel economy figures for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee and with numbers of 31mpg on the highway, the striking new Jeep is towards the top of the segment in terms of both power and fuel economy.

The Jeep Wrangler Polar to Debut in Frankfurt

By Patrick Rall on September 4, 2013 - 12:18PM

The Chrysler Group has announced the first of their Frankfurt Motor Show debuts with the new Jeep Wrangler Polar – a special edition package for the European market that is designed to commemorate the coldest place on Earth.

Chrysler Introduces New 3.0L Pentastar V6 in China for Jeep Wrangler, Grand Cherokee

By Patrick Rall on August 30, 2013 - 2:40PM

Today at the Chengdu Motor Show in China, the Chrysler Group introduced the new 3.0L Pentastar V6 that is headed for the 2014 Jeep lineup and with the debut of this new engine – all Chrysler V6 powered vehicles in the world are packing Pentastar power.

NHTSA Investigating 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee for Interior Fires

By Patrick Rall on August 23, 2013 - 12:32PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation of the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee after receiving several complaints that the headliner suddenly caught fire while the vehicle was being driven.

2014 Jeep Cherokee uses soy based materials in a move towards green manufacturing

By John Goreham on July 18, 2013 - 2:39PM

The new Cherokee will use an acoustic foam made from plants rather than petroleum. It has some surprising other benefits as well.

Chrysler recalls 490,000 cars and SUVs for defective head restraints

By Anthony Faccenda on July 3, 2013 - 4:00PM

Chrysler announced today that it is recalling certain Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep models to address defective electronics in head restraints.

Chrysler launches first ever SRT brand TV ads (Videos)

By Patrick Rall on June 17, 2013 - 1:09PM

This past weekend, the Chrysler Group launched the first advertising campaign specifically for the SRT Brand and in fine “go big or go home” fashion – the Street and Racing Technology division hit the airwaves with four versions of the same commercial.

Chrysler recalls Dodge Dart because engines may stall

By Anthony Faccenda on June 10, 2013 - 11:21PM

Chrysler is recalling almost 15,000 Dodge Darts because certain vehicles may experience stalling in cold weather conditions.

The 2014 Jeep Cherokee pricing announced - less than the old Liberty

By Patrick Rall on June 10, 2013 - 6:33PM

The Chrysler Group announced pricing for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee and in a surprising turn of events – the funky new Cherokee carries an entry price that is actually lower than the price of the Jeep Liberty which it effectively replaces with a base price of just $22,995 plus destination.

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