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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.

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.

The Easter Jeep Safari special show vehicles are announced

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2011 - 12:41PM

Every year, the Chrysler Corporation sponsors the Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah with thousands of hardcore off-roaders coming from around the country to show off their machines and Jeep makes its presence felt each year by bringing out a handful of Mopar-modified models sure to turn heads.

Chrysler leads the US industry in March sales growth, Fiat arrives

By Patrick Rall on April 4, 2011 - 12:08PM

March sales numbers are in and with a gain of 31%, the Chrysler Group leads the US auto industry in terms of year over year sales growth among major automotive groups.

California dealer group files petition against Motor Village LA

By Patrick Rall on March 29, 2011 - 6:09PM

Motor Village LA is one of Chrysler’s newest projects, combining all five of their American-sold brands in one (immaculate) LA-based dealership but according to the California New Car Dealers Association, Motor Village LA is in violation of California law that prevents automotive manufacturers from owning dealerships within 10 miles of any other related dealership.

Chrysler avoids stoppages after Japanese earthquake and tsunami

By Patrick Rall on March 17, 2011 - 6:21PM

Since the earthquake and ensuing tsunami hit Japan last week followed by a series of aftershocks and repeated nuclear power plant explosions, automakers around the world have been forced to take a good long look at their component inventory and the Chrysler Group has offered their first statement since the natural disaster hit.

The Chrysler Premier Event gives buyers a chance at a free new vehicle

By Patrick Rall on March 17, 2011 - 2:10PM

Last night, the Chrysler Group’s 2011 Premier Event began with special incentives on new models, including $25 gift cards and a chance at a free 2011 vehicle just for stopping in and taking a test drive.

Chrysler recalls 2010-2011 Jeep Wranglers for axle risks

By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2011 - 3:01PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that Chrysler is recalling certain 2010 and 2011 Jeep Wrangler due to a possible condition where the bolts fastening the axle assemblies to the chassis could come loose which can make it difficult to impossible to control the vehicle.

Chrysler gains 13% over last year as consumers wait for 2011 models

By Patrick Rall on March 4, 2011 - 9:28PM

The numbers from around the US automotive industry are in and the Chrysler Group is the weakest of the American automakers in terms of year over year growth (comparing February 2010 to February 2011) and even with consumers seemingly waiting for the impressive new 2011 models to reach dealerships in higher numbers, Chrysler showed a jump of 13% in sales.

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