The Jeep Lower Forty is, in essence, a Wrangler that is taken to an extreme as an off-roading vehicle. And we couldn’t be happier. Wranglers of recent years have lost some of their off-road mystique, particularly with the introduction of the four-door Unlimited models. But the Lower Forty brings by the model back to its mud-churning glory. And it has a huge V8 engine. Continue Reading
The Jeep Wrangler was first introduced in 1987 and since that time has been a staple of the American automotive landscape. The Wrangler drew its inspiration from WWII-era Jeep (which hit the street under the name “Willy’s Jeep”) and hasn’t changed its styling much in the past 22 years. In 2007, Chrysler introduced the Jeep Unlimited, a four-door option, and the Wrangler experienced a resurgence of popularity. Continue Reading
There is a lot riding on the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (pardon the pun). Last year, a mock-up of the model’s newest redesign was shown at various auto shows, and earlier this month a fully realized concept was unveiled at the New York Auto Show, and it’s about time, as the model is crucial to the success of Chrysler. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is one of the few Chrysler vehicles that has been consistently profitable in non-U.S. markets, and as representatives of the federal government and potential-investor Fiat looked on, they saw the proposed future of the company. Continue Reading