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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.

By Patrick Rall on March 30, 2012 - 6:00PM
The 2012 Jeep Compass Latitude 4x4 sports the refreshed Grand Cherokee-like front end, a roomy interior and a fuel friendly drivetrain for those buyers who want the go-anywhere capabilities of the Jeep brand with less impact on the checkbook.
By Patrick Rall on March 30, 2012 - 11:28AM
Today, the Chrysler Group unveiled their newest advertising campaign titled Second Half in America – with four 1-minute commercial spots featuring each of the four American Chrysler brands accompanied by an illustration of a true American who has faced tough times.
By Denis Flierl on March 26, 2012 - 10:24PM
Following an overwhelming response to the stealthy looking Jeep Grand Cherokee concept at the 2012 Houston Auto Show, Jeep has introduced a new limited-edition line called ‘Altitude.’
By Patrick Rall on March 23, 2012 - 5:01PM
Each year, the Chrysler Group sponsors the Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah with a handful of super-customized vehicles designed to titillate the off-roading crowd and just a few weeks ahead of the 2012 Easter Jeep Safari, the Trail Rated automaker has issued three colorful teaser images of three of those Moab-bound concepts.
By Patrick Rall on March 23, 2012 - 4:57PM
By Patrick Rall on March 15, 2012 - 9:56PM
Bruce Baumhower, president of UAW Local 12 in Toledo Ohio recently told several sources that when the replacement for the Jeep Liberty meets the world, it will pack a new 3.2L Pentastar V6 that will likely offer more power and far better fuel economy than the current 3.7L mill currently standard in the 2012 Liberty.
By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2012 - 11:56AM
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Chrysler Group have announced a recall of select 2004 and 2005 Jeep Liberty sport utility vehicles over a concern that road salt can cause excessive corrosion to the suspension – potentially leading to the loss of vehicle control if the suspension should fail.
By Anthony Faccenda on February 23, 2012 - 8:28PM
Jeep just earned its 2 millionth fan on Facebook, which is nearly 800,000 more than any other U.S. car brand. The 2 million figure represents fans of the brand itself and not any specific model.

By Patrick Rall on February 23, 2012 - 1:12PM
When the 2012 Geneva Motor Show opens early next month, the Chrysler Group’s Jeep brand will roll out a pair of “production intent” models that emphasize the sport in sport utility vehicle as well as a special edition of the tried and true Jeep Wrangler.
By Patrick Rall on February 23, 2012 - 1:10PM
By Adam Yamada-Hanff on February 15, 2012 - 5:26PM
Chrysler and all of the Chrysler Group's vehicle brands have come in dead last in JD Power and Associates Reliability Survey.
By Patrick Rall on February 2, 2012 - 10:44AM
The Chrysler Group was one of the strongest automakers doing business in the USA through 2011 and as the first month of 2012 has come to an end – the smallest of the Detroit Big 3 continued their stunning success with an improvement of over 44% compared to the same month last year.
By Aaron Turpen on January 31, 2012 - 4:52PM
Chrysler released details on the tribute Jeep to the 75th anniversary of auto industry supply legend Mopar. The Jeep Compass True North is now on display at the Mopar event and will be showcased at the upcoming Chicago International Auto Show.
By Aaron Turpen on January 26, 2012 - 7:32PM
A new concept revealed at the Houston Auto Show this week showcases a concept vehicle based on the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Jeep will be hosting an online contest to name the new vehicle.
By Nicolas Zart on January 9, 2012 - 3:20PM
What would you think about having the full capacity of an SUV at the fraction of the cost of using and maintaining a gas one? With the announcement that AMP will introduce an all-electric Jeep Cherokee and Mercedes M-Class, the curiosity builds up with a set price and where they will be sold.
By Patrick Rall on January 6, 2012 - 12:30PM
The numbers are in for the last month of 2011 and once again, the Chrysler Group led the way for the entire American auto industry in terms of year over year growth – with all four of their pre-existing brands showing positive growth in December while the Fiat brand trudged onward.
By Patrick Rall on January 5, 2012 - 8:10PM
The Chrysler Group announced today that they will be adding a third shift at their Jefferson North Assembly Plant (JNAP) next year – a move that will create around 1,100 jobs and at the same time, Chrysler confirmed that there will be a diesel-powered version of the Jeep Grand Cherokee built in Detroit alongside the current Grand Cherokee, the Dodge Durango and the new Maserati Kubang SUV.
By Don Bain on December 24, 2011 - 5:34PM
Hennessey Performance is known for taking powerful vehicles like the Viper and boosting them to a mind-boggling level. This year they are releasing a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 whose 6.4-liter Hemi has been enlarged to a 7.0-liter displacement and added twin turbos to boost output to 805 bhp. This rocket sled on wheels will go from 0 to 60 in a heart-stopping 3.1 seconds.
By Keith Griffin on December 23, 2011 - 10:33AM
The Boston Globe is out with its list of the Top Drives for 2012 and it's a surprising collection of luxury vehicles, hard working pickups and sport utility vehicles and a brand (Kia) that just two years ago would probably be on no publication's top drives list.