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