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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 announces management changes along with SRT brand

By Patrick Rall on June 7, 2011 - 1:12PM

Chrysler has just announced that the Street and Racing Technology division will be split off into its own cross-brand unit, moving former Dodge brand CEO Ralph Gilles to the head the new high performance brand but along with this move, Chrysler has made a handful of other management changes with an impact across North America.

Chrysler may sell the LA Motor Village

By Patrick Rall on June 6, 2011 - 1:51PM

Due to some legal sour grapes by some California Chrysler brand dealerships, the Chrysler Group may be forced to sell their stake in the spectacular Motor Village dealership in LA which features the company’s plans of having all five brands under one roof with salon style accessory and aftersales offerings joining the sales, service and parts for every vehicle under the Chrysler umbrella.

Obama: 'I didn't run for president to get into the auto business'

By Hawke Fracassa on June 3, 2011 - 11:21PM

President Obama spoke to 400 auto workers and Chrysler Group executives and random people Friday in Toledo. He used $20 bills from his pocket to spur the local economy by buying everything from gardening gloves to hot dogs to Faygo red pop. He listened intently and spoke forthrightly of the resurgence of the auto industry. What follows is the complete text of his prepared remarks.

Auto workers give Obama rock star treatment

By Hawke Fracassa on June 3, 2011 - 12:05PM

President Obama got the red carpet and as much pomp and circumstance as a king Friday as auto workers and others in Toledo serenaded him with cheers and adulation for his role in providing billions of dollars in federal bailout loan money that salvaged many of their jobs during one of Chrysler's bleakest hours in 2008.

Chrysler leads the Big 3 in May 2011 growth

By Patrick Rall on June 2, 2011 - 4:26PM

May 2011 was not a month of great sales as nearly every major automotive group showed a decline compared to May of 2010 but the Chrysler Group was among those showing growth – making them the only American manufacturer to show positive growth in May.

Come on Jeep, build a Wrangler pickup already

By Roman Rosa on June 2, 2011 - 3:08PM

Twenty five years ago, you could waltz into a Jeep dealership and drive off in what would today be known as a Jeep Wrangler pickup. For years Jeep fans have been asking for another but Chrysler has been quiet save for a few concepts and some promises.

NHTSA investigating Jeep Wrangler for airbag risks

By Patrick Rall on June 1, 2011 - 12:37PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation into problems with the Jeep Wrangler that could cause the driver’s side airbag not to open in the event of a collision.

Who designed and built the first Jeeps?

By Hawke Fracassa on May 31, 2011 - 1:44PM

This man was a chief engineer for General Motors. He quit, bought the Maxwell automobile works and changed the car name to his own.

The future of Jeep and the end of the Compass and Patriot

By Roman Rosa on May 31, 2011 - 1:37PM

Earlier this year, the top dog at Fiat, (the owners of Jeep) said that the Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot would be replaced by a single crossover model built in Italy for both Jeep and Alfa Romeo. This is welcome news because both the Compass and the Patriot are poor examples of what a Jeep should be.

Calling all Chrysler fans - introducing the Mopar MoVenture

By Patrick Rall on May 26, 2011 - 12:15PM

Chrysler’s Mopar division has announced the MoVenture - a cross-country road rally and scavenger hunt pitting 10 teams of hardcore Mopar enthusiasts head to head as the groups race from Detroit to Golden Colorado in 2011 and 2012 Chrysler vehicles.

A Jeep Grand Wagoneer

By Patrick Rall on May 19, 2011 - 8:26PM

Chrysler idles truck and SUV plants due to Japanese earthquake

By Patrick Rall on May 13, 2011 - 1:28PM

Chrysler Group has announced that they would be moving planned summer shutdowns forward at several facilities to conserve parts that could be in short supply, stemming from problems caused by the Japanese earthquake on March 11th.

Chrysler may hire 3,000 - add shifts in Michigan and Illinois

By Patrick Rall on May 12, 2011 - 3:45PM

According to a top UAW official, Chrysler may add more than 3,000 jobs in Michigan and Illinois to accommodate added production shifts at three facilities building some of their most popular models.

The Chrysler Group shows strong growth in April 2011 sales

By Patrick Rall on May 5, 2011 - 4:37PM

The numbers are in for April 2011 sales and for the second month in a row, the Chrysler Group showed strong growth compared to the same month a year ago with the exception being the Chrysler brand – one of just four major brands in the US to show a decline in sales growth.

2011 Jeep Wrangler moves upscale

By Dave Van Sickle on May 4, 2011 - 10:42PM

For over 70 years the Jeep has been an icon for rugged capability. During that time it evolved from a butt-busting, no frills military vehicle to a modern 4-wheeler. Also during that time the brand has gone through many owners, starting in 1941 with Willys

The Jeep Wrangler lineup to get Pentastar V6, perhaps a diesel option

By Patrick Rall on May 4, 2011 - 12:47PM

Since introducing the new Pentastar V6 in the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the company has slowly spread the powerful yet efficient V6 throughout nearly their entire brand lineup and it looks like the Jeep Wrangler may soon be the next vehicle to pack Pentastar power.

Chrysler posts $116 million profit in Q1 2011

By Patrick Rall on May 2, 2011 - 1:23PM

This morning the Chrysler Group announced their results from the first quarter (Q1) of 2011 and for the first time in a long time, there is a reason to smile as the smallest of the Big 3 posted a profit through the first three months of $116 million.

Jeep Liberty faces rust problems – for the fourth time

By Patrick Rall on April 26, 2011 - 11:29AM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation of the Jeep Liberty over rust-related suspension issues; marking the fourth time the compact Jeep has faced a possible recall of this type since 2003.

The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 debuts in NYC

By Patrick Rall on April 20, 2011 - 1:26PM

We have known for months that a high performance Jeep was on the way thanks to testing shots from Germany’s Nürburgring and as the 2011 New York International Auto Show opened to the media this week, the world was formally introduced to the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8.

The interior of the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

By Patrick Rall on April 20, 2011 - 1:22PM

A side profile of the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

By Patrick Rall on April 20, 2011 - 1:21PM

The back end of the new 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

By Patrick Rall on April 20, 2011 - 1:19PM

Why Chinese government suspends importation of Jeep Wrangler

By Patrick Rall on April 12, 2011 - 12:00PM

The Chinese auto industry has become a key to global success but the Chrysler Group received a set recently as the Chinese government has suspended importation of the Jeep Wrangler due to alleged fire risks.

The Jeep pickup returns to Moab with the Jeep Wrangler JK-8 Independence

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2011 - 4:41PM

The Jeep Wrangler JK-8 Independence comes to Moab to show off the pickup-Jeep style that enthusiasts have been clamoring for since the last Scrambler CJ-8 rolled off the line in the 1980s.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Off-Road Edition comes to Moab

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2011 - 4:18PM

Among the 7 Mopar-modified Jeep vehicles that will be in attendance at the 2011 Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah will be the Jeep Grand Cherokee Off-Road Edition that made its grand debut in the Mopar display at the 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

The Jeep Wrangler Blue Crush attacks Moab

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2011 - 3:59PM

While some of the Moparized Jeep models making their public debut at the 2011 Easter Jeep Safari on April 16th are production vehicles with a handful of Mopar accessories added to make them even more capable – the Wrangler Blue Crush is an outrageous purpose built vehicle that would be hard pressed the fit in on any public road.

The Jeep Cherokee Overland makes its US debut in Moab

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2011 - 2:56PM

The SUV pictured below is commonly known as the Jeep Liberty to American consumers but to outside of the US, the Liberty is known as the Cherokee so to show a little Mopar love to a non-US model, the 2011 Easter Jeep Safari will introduce the US to the Jeep Cherokee Overland.

The Jeep Compass Canyon is headed to Moab

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2011 - 1:46PM

Jeep looks to shed the less-than-trail-rated capabilities of the refreshed Compass compact SUV and along with the Grand Cherokee front end for 2011 models, Mopar has added a variety of items to make this the first Compass that will tackle the off-road world of Moab, Utah.

Introducing the Jeep Wrangler Pork Chop

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2011 - 1:29PM

The Jeep Wrangler is known for its off-roading capacities bolstered by its lightweight but when you start adding accessories and optional items, the topless Jeep can get heavy in a hurry so Mopar has “trimmed the fat” with the Wrangler Pork Chop for the 2011 Easter Jeep Safari.

Mopar builds the Hemi-powered Jeep Wrangler Renegade for Moab

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2011 - 1:05PM

The Jeep Wrangler Renegade headed to the 2011 Easter Jeep Safari looks like a pretty standard production-issue Wrangler but under the hood of this topless Jeep is the 6.4L Hemi from Chrysler’s Street and Racing Technology (SRT) division.

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