Chrysler executives, employees, UAW reps and supplier partners applauded after the one-millionth Jeep Wrangler JK rolled off of the assembly line at Chrysler Group’s Toledo, Ohio Assembly Complex. The new JK is bound for a customer in Florida and represents a positive sign of economic growth. The Jeep Wrangler JK is a vehicle that appeals [...]
The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee was given the “Official Winter Car of New England” award at the New England Motor Press (NEMPA) annual meeting in Cambridge, Massachusetts this week. It marks an unprecedented third time in a row that NEMPA members have given this award to the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The NEMPA annual meeting, held [...]
For 2014 Jeep has mildly upgraded their flagship Grand Cherokee with a new from fascia and a softer and more expensive interior. Of course the big news is that the new 2014 Grand Cherokee now comes with an 8-speed transmission and for the first time can be had with a diesel engine. Recently we had [...]
The Jeep Wrangler is one of the most well known and iconic off-road vehicles. It has deep roots that stretch way back to the Willys Overland built for the United States Army during the second World War. But owning a modern Jeep Wrangler is owning a very significant part of the original Willy’s Overland. [...]
Think of the the Jeep Wrangler Recon Stitch concept as a Wrangler Lite. At just about 3,000 lbs, The Wrangler Stitch was designed to prove that less is more…at least when it comes to going off-road. To reduce the weight of the Wrangler Jeep removed everything that wasn’t needed including the roof, radio, rear seats, [...]
The Jeep Wrangler Recon Concept is a Mopar (Chrysler’s parts and aftermarket supplier) monster equipped with a massive HEMI V8, chunky wheels and lots of prototype gizmos, the Wrangler Recon is a blast to experience. Recently TFLcar’s Nathan Adlen had the rare opportunity to test drive the newest Wrangler Concept in Moab, Utah at the [...]
Four standout features stand out on the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk II concept, which was revealed at the 2013 Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. This baby comes with the outstanding 3.0-liter, turbodiesel V6 that makes 420 lbs-feet of torque hooked up to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Mopar tow hooks, rock rails, skid plates and [...]
The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT is one of the fastest, most technologically advanced vehicles Chrysler Group LLC builds in the United States. It is a full size crossover that’s been turned into a full blown sports wagon. Nothing is normal or common about the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT. It is a power- titan [...]
Everything was different for the 2013 Easter Jeep Safari compared to the past several I’ve attended. Having the 2013 Easter Jeep Safari at the end of March took some getting used to as early to mid April was the norm. Jeep made changes too. Jeep brings new products and toys to measure public and journalist’s opinions. No [...]
The 2014 Jeep Cherokee boasts impressive fuel economy, improved tech, and over 70 safety features that make it great for everyday driving. Sure, you can drive the thing up a mountain on the weekend, but for that office commute or running errands around town, it’s a great choice. Fuel economy is a huge issue as [...]
Yes, the 2014 Jeep Cherokee does come with: segment first 9-speed automatic transmission, two new engines, 31 MPG highway, and even 4,500 lbs of towing with the V6 option. Sound nice already? Well, this new Cherokee also comes with three different 4×4 systems to boot. And this 2014 Jeep Cherokee TrailHawk edition aims to defend [...]
Try to look at the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk II concept as a visual proposal of what the (slightly…off) minds at Jeep’s skunk-works would like to build. Thank god for that. If this vehicle comes to pass, expect smaller tires, less fender flare and, perhaps, a less flamboyant paint scheme. If the aforementioned comes to pass, [...]
The 2013 Easter Jeep Safari from Moab, Utah is just around the corner and Jeep will be rolling out new concept vehicles at the event including the all new 2014 Jeep Cherokee. For the 4th year in a row Team TFLcar will have complete coverage of the 2013 Easter Jeep Safari to bring you the [...]
The 2013 Easter Jeep Safari represents the 47th running of this event, an event that brings together Jeep lovers to their spiritual mecca – Moab, Utah. Every year, Jeep brings concepts, prototypes and accessories to measure crowd reaction and to give a few lucky journalists, like yours truly, an opportunity to drive these creations. The images you see [...]
