Jeep News
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] has given the Hellcat-powered Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk the green light as Project K. But this model may be a rare bird sold for possibly only the 2018 model year, before the Hellcats and HEMI are killed off from the SRT lineup for the 2019 model year. Our sources tell us that this week FCA showed dealers the new Grand Cherokee Trackhawk. ALSO SEE: Dodge SRT Hellcats And HEMIs Could Die In 2019 According to the sources, the general response upon seeing and hearing the Hellcat-powered Jeep roll on stage was, "That thing sounds insane!" Performance...
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Hellcat-Powered Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk Could Be Delayed, One-And-Done
Back in June, we brought you news that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles would give the green light to the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk with the supercharged V-8 ("Hellcat") powertrain. Sources suggest that the hottest Jeep performer ever was already in development with mules on the road, and had the code...
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Jeep Renegade Trackhawk Given A Green Light: Report
Jeep's future product plan includes new compact SUVs, and eventually, a new Grand Cherokee--likely even a Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk with a Hellcat powertrain. It could also include a Jeep Renegade Trackhawk, if reports from JeepTrackhawkForums prove correct. ALSO SEE: Dodge SRT Hellcats And...
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FCA Recalls 1.4M Vehicles In Response To Jeep Cherokee Hack: Video
Last week, Wired posted a story demonstrating the potential for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee to be remotely hacked. During the experiment—recklessly conducted on a busy freeway—writer Andy Greenberg was left completely at the mercy of hackers Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek. The pair was...
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FCA Responds To Hackers' Scary Breach Of 2014 Jeep Cherokee: Video
On Tuesday, Wired posted an account of writer Andy Greenberg's ongoing experiment to demonstrate the potential of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee to be remotely hacked. During this round, partners Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek were able to access the vehicle's climate control, entertainment...
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Yes, The Grand Cherokee Trackhawk Is Coming; No, This Isn't It
Since the middle of last month, we're known that Jeep's Hellcat-powered Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is go for production. ALSO SEE: Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk/Hellcat Confirmed While Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] hasn't yet confirmed the model, the recent announcement that the company is...
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In late May, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] let slip that the redesigned Jeep Grand Cherokee may be delayed beyond the 2017 launch promised in the automaker’s five-year strategy announcement made a year ago. Now, Jeep CEO Mike Manley has revealed that the delay may see the redesigned Grand Cherokee introduced as late as 2019. Speaking with Reuters, Manley said the redesigned SUV could be introduced in 2018 or 2019. However, before its arrival, the current version, on sale since 2010, would be updated, he said. This would be the current Grand Cherokee’s second update, with...
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Raising Hell: Supercharged 6.2-Liter Hellcat Engine Production To Jump
Earlier this month, we brought you news that the oft-rumored Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk had received the green light for production, and that a Hellcat version complete with 6.2 liters of supercharged HEMI V-8 grunt was planned. And while there's been no announcement from Fiat Chrysler...
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Hell's Revenge And Back: Driving The 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk In Moab
Utah's stunning crystal blue sky completely filled the windshield. Off to my left, I could see a Jeep Jamboree spotter. He was on top of a boulder and giving the thumbs up, encouraging me to keep climbing. That's when I laughed and said, "Nobody who buys a Cherokee is going to take it up stuff like...
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Win Extreme Terrain's Supercharged 2015 Jeep Wrangler: Video
Last week, we broke the news that the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is coming. Complete with an available 707-horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine and all-wheel drive, it's sure to be bonkers. But if you want a supercharged Jeep that'll keep going when the pavement ends, you'll still need...
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Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk/Hellcat Confirmed
Rumors have been swirling, and earlier this month we talked about the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk receiving the Hellcat powertrain. Our sources have confirmed that it’s coming, and have also confirmed some details. It's called Project K, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] doesn't want you...
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Report: Numerous vehicle redesigns delayed at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ [NYSE:FCAU] five-year strategy announcement made a year ago may have been a little too ambitious, as we’re already starting to hear about possible delays of a number of key vehicle redesigns. A fortnight ago, FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne let slip that the...
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In the wake of the devastating flash floods that hit Texas earlier this week, there's been no shortage of terrible stories. But as scary as this video might look—and as unlikely as it might sound—San Antonio's News 4 reports the driver of the Jeep is alive and well. MUST WATCH: Audi RS 6 Driver Runs Red Light, Gets Smacked By Tram: Video There's little detail about exactly what led to the Jeep getting swept away, or what the driver could have done to prevent it. So although it's possible it all was a freak accident, the footage makes overwhelmingly clear is you should never trust...
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Marchionne: Wrangler Won’t Get All-Aluminum Body, New Grand Cherokee May Be Delayed
In its five-year strategy announcement for its Jeep brand made one year ago, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] said new versions of the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee would be introduced in 2017. Now there have been some changes made to the original plans. There’s been a lot of talk about...
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Jeep Showcases New Performance Parts At Moab Easter Safari
The Moab Easter Jeep Safari has been happening for almost half a century, and the event has developed a deserved reputation for showcasing some incredibly cool Jeep concepts. Past outings have seen appearances from spectacular beasts like 2012's gloriously non-production-appropriate Mighty FC...
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Jay Leno Takes A Look At The Fab Fours Legend Jeep: Video
SEMA is the showcase for all things insane in the automotive world. Jay Leno's Garage is the place to see pretty much everything in the automotive world, so it should be no surprise that these worlds can occasionally collide. That's what happened recently when the Fab Fours crew brought their...
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Awesome Jeep Chief Concept Leads Six Others To Moab Easter Jeep Safari
There may yet be unexplored country in the off-road utility vehicle world, but the classics are still among the very best. That’s why the Jeep Chief Concept for the 49th annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, is such a stunner. ALSO SEE: New 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Details Released Designed...
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Jeep Renegade Hard Steel Concept Rolls Into Geneva
The 2015 Jeep Renegade is an awesome little off-roader, but when it comes to carrying all your gear the vehicle’s diminutive size leaves a little to be desired. A possible solution is a matching trailer, previewed here by the Renegade Hard Steel concept which makes its debut this week at the...
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The next Jeep Wrangler will keep its solid axles, but will likely see other efficiency-related changes.
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FCA Celebrates Dodge, Fiat And Jeep At Super Bowl XLIX: Video
The marketing team of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU] loves the Super Bowl. Oh, it's not because their team is any good (we assume they're all Lions fans) but rather because they get a chance to go all Mad Men and flex their creativity. It all started with the famous spot from 2011 that...
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2015 Jeep Renegade Priced From $18,990
We've got pricing information for the 2015 Jeep Renegade.
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Jeep Annual Sales Top One Million Units For The First Time
Jeep records record global sales for the third year in a row.
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Chrysler Group Renamed FCA US
The American arm of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles [NYSE:FCAU], the Chrysler Group, which represents brands such as Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram, has been renamed FCA US. The change doesn’t have any major effects, with the company’s headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan as well as the...
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Next Jeep Wrangler To Get Eight-Speed Auto: Report
The next Jeep Wrangler will reportedly get the eight-speed automatic transmission used in other Chrysler products.
Stephen Edelstein