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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.

Chrysler replacing cylinder heads on select Pentastar V6 powered models

By Patrick Rall on August 14, 2012 - 7:31PM

After receiving hundreds of complaints about ticking, stalling, power loss and misfire conditions (thus check engine lights) in select vehicles powered by the popular 3.6L Pentastar V6, the Chrysler Group has begun replacing the cylinder heads on some problematic vehicles – with as many as 7,500 vehicle affected in the US.

The special edition 2013 Dodge SRT models.

All five Chrysler Group brands show growth in July 2012

By Patrick Rall on August 3, 2012 - 12:45PM

While the recent success of the Japanese automakers doing business in America have pushed the Chrysler Group out of the top spot in terms of year over year growth, Chrysler was able to continue their strong year as they were the only American automaker to show positive growth in July 2012.

The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Alpine Edition

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 gets new special editions, more horsepower

By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2012 - 1:49PM

The Chrysler Group has announced that the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 will be available in two new special edition appearance packages named Vapor and Alpine that center around a pair of striking new paint options along with a bump in power.

The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Vapor Edition rear end

By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2012 - 1:47PM

The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Vapor Edition

By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2012 - 1:46PM

Update: the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee passes the German "moose test"

By Patrick Rall on July 31, 2012 - 6:01PM

An evaluation process by the German magazine Auto, Motor und Sport has found that the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee poses no threat of rollover during a sudden evasive maneuver known as the “moose test” or “elk test” – putting to rest the claims by a smaller Swedish publication claiming that the Grand Cherokee’s safety features did not work properly.

Jeep Grand Cherokee under investigation for power steering leaks, fire risks

By Patrick Rall on July 23, 2012 - 2:28PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a preliminary investigation into the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee over a concern that the power steering system may leak flammable fluid onto hot components in the engine bay – with very dangerous results.

Chrysler debunks Swedish magazine claim of Jeep Grand Cherokee rollover risks

By Patrick Rall on July 9, 2012 - 3:14PM

The internet was abuzz this weekend with news that Swedish magazine Teknikens Värld had found the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee poses a substantial rollover risk during a drastic lane-change maneuver but the Chrysler Group has been quick to defend their top-selling SUV, supporting further testing with no instances of near-rollovers and pointing out that the original Jeep tested had been intentionally overloaded.

The Chrysler Group grows by 20% and the Dart arrives in June 2012

By Patrick Rall on July 3, 2012 - 8:38PM

June 2012 was another great month for the Chrysler Group as, with a year over year increase of 20% for the company as all five of the company automaker brands posted gains – including two of the top five biggest improvements by a single brand in Fiat and Chrysler.

Chrysler introduces the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Freedom Edition

By Patrick Rall on July 3, 2012 - 5:25PM

The Jeep Wrangler began its life almost 70 years ago (then known as the Willys CJ) having been based on the military-use WIllys MB and it was with that army background t in mind that the Chrysler Group has put together the new Jeep Wrangler Freedom Edition for the 2012 model year.

The rear end of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Freedom Edition

By Patrick Rall on July 3, 2012 - 5:23PM

The fender badging of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Freedom Edition

By Patrick Rall on July 3, 2012 - 5:22PM

The front end of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Freedom Edition

By Patrick Rall on July 3, 2012 - 5:21PM

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee to be cut short by 2014 models

By Patrick Rall on June 25, 2012 - 4:51PM

The Chrysler Group is planning a refreshed Jeep Grand Cherokee for the 2014 model year and because of that, the 2013 Grand Cherokee models will have a very short production and sales cycle before being overshadowed by the new models.

Feds upgrade Jeep fuel tank fire investigation, over 5 million SUVs now included

By Patrick Rall on June 14, 2012 - 7:56PM

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has officially upgraded the investigation into the Jeep Grand Cherokee from the past two decades over a concern that these vehicles are likely to catch fire in the event of a rear end collision while also adding the Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Liberty to the investigation.

Chrysler expands Jeep Liberty recall by 137k vehicles

By Anthony Faccenda on June 11, 2012 - 7:00PM

Chrysler's recall now includes over 346k Liberty SUVs.

Chrysler planning 4 new Jeep models by 2014, all new lineup by 2016

By Patrick Rall on June 7, 2012 - 6:17PM

During a discussion with Automobile Magazine, Sergio Marchionne explained that the Jeep brand will benefit from 4 new models by 2014 with the entire lineup likely being replenished between now and 2016.

Jeep Grand Cherokee refreshed, Dodge Durango gone in 2016

By Patrick Rall on June 5, 2012 - 2:34PM

The new Dodge Durango has been a pretty hot seller since being reintroduced for the 2011 model year based on the Jeep Grand Cherokee but when the next generation Grand Cherokee arrives for 2016 – there will be no more Dodge Durango.

The Chrysler Group continues to power forward in May 2012

By Patrick Rall on June 4, 2012 - 12:35PM

The Chrysler Group continued their incredible growth in May 2012 – once again standing as one of the strongest automakers in the US in terms of growth compared to the same month one year ago.

The Jeep Compass to be discontinued in 2014

By Patrick Rall on May 29, 2012 - 5:47PM

The Jeep Compass has seen a spike in sales since receiving the front end redesign that allowed it to look like a mini Grand Cherokee but come late 2014 – the Compass will be no more.

Chrysler wins OBIE for Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty ad campaign

By Patrick Rall on May 21, 2012 - 3:16PM

The Chrysler Group recently received an OBIE award for their innovative billboard campaign featuring the Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: MW3 Special Edition on a unique billboard using backlighting that showed different images during the day and night.

The Jeep Wrangler at the Chicago Auto Show

Chrysler recalls 2010 Jeep Wrangler over fire risk

By Patrick Rall on May 21, 2012 - 11:31AM

The Chrysler Group has just announced that they are recalling almost 68,000 Jeep Wrangler sport utility vehicles from the 2010 model year over a concern that debris could get packed between the catalytic converter and the protective underbody skid plate – possibly leading to a fire under the vehicle.

THe 2012 Chevrolet Volt. Photo by Don Bain

How TARDEC's military research advances automotive technology

By Don Bain on May 16, 2012 - 2:22AM

At the Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) in Warren, Mich., the current project may one day be part of the latest fuel saving features in a Chevrolet or Ford.

Chrysler Group leads industry for April 2012 growth

By Patrick Rall on May 7, 2012 - 2:50PM

The Chrysler Group has continued to see things improve with the popular lineup of new models as they led the American auto industry in year over year growth in April 2012 - in a month where there were 3 less selling days than in April 2011.

Maserati and Jeep help solve Mother’s Day gift dilemma

By John Goreham on May 7, 2012 - 11:58AM

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Maserati and Jeep jump in with some gifts that say "thanks Mom!"

Jeep Grand Cherokee/Dodge Durango plant to stay open though summer

By Patrick Rall on May 1, 2012 - 4:26PM

The Jefferson North Assembly Plant (JNAP) in Detroit is responsible for the Dodge Durango and the Jeep Grand Cherokee and thanks to the success of these two full sized sport utility vehicles through the first quarter of 2012 - JNAP will remain open and building vehicles through the downtime planned for early July.

Jeep sponsoring contest with Boys & Girl clubs

Jeep Will Reward Talented Kids with Big Parties

By Keith Griffin on April 29, 2012 - 8:16PM

Jeep is making it great to be a kid with a new creative contest with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Forza 4 May car pack vehicles announced

By Patrick Rall on April 25, 2012 - 10:55AM

Late last night the folks behind the scenes of Forza Motorsport 4 announced the contents of the May TopGear car pack – adding 10 new vehicles to the incredible driving simulator including vehicles like the 2012 Chrysler 300C SRT8, the 1992 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4, the 1977 AMC Pacer X, the 2012 Hennessey Venom GT and more.

Jeep Wrangler Dragon concept breathes fire in Beijing

By Denis Flierl on April 23, 2012 - 2:52PM

Jeep Wrangler “Dragon” Design Concept is unveiled at the 2012 Beijing International Auto Show.

Chrysler leads everyone in March 2012 sales growth

By Patrick Rall on April 9, 2012 - 5:12PM

The dust has cleared from the first weekend of the 2012 New York Auto Show and now that we have had a chance to sit down and study March 2012 sales – the Chrysler Group is once again the top dog in terms of year over year growth with a company improvement of 34%.

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