Mike Manley

Just over a year ago there were reports suggesting Jeep was planning a new compact urban runabout based on the underpinnings of a Fiat model, most likely the Fiat Panda Cross pictured above. Those reports were then followed up by news that Fiat’s C-Evo platform, underpinning cars like the Fiat Bravo and Alfa Romeo Giulietta hatchbacks, could also be used for a new compact Jeep model. Now, during an interview at this week’s 2011 Geneva Motor Show, Jeep CEO Mike Manley revealed that a mini-Jeep model would be launched by 2013. The new model will compete in the B-segment, which means...