Jeep Wrangler News
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Atop the wish list for many Jeep Wrangler owners is one simple request: build our beloved, go-anywhere SUV with a diesel engine option. Not only would a diesel Wrangler offer up greater fuel economy on road, but it would deliver an extended range off-road, too, presenting a win-win scenario for hardcore off-roaders. As The Detroit Free Press points out, a diesel Wrangler may soon be a reality, but there’s still one final hurdle to clear. To justify the expansion of Jeep’s diesel product offerings, first the new diesel-powered Grand Cherokee must prove to be a commercial success...
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2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 10th Anniversary Edition Launched
It was ten years ago that the first Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, a hardened version of the already tough Jeep Wrangler, made its debut. Named after one of America’s most demanding off-road trails, the vehicle featured Dana 44 axles, Rock-Trac four-wheel-drive, 16-inch alloys and diamond plate...
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Chrysler Teases (Some Of) Its 2012 SEMA Show Cars
Emphasizing the strength of its Mopar brand, Chrysler is teasing five Mopar-modified vehicles in advance of this year’s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show. The five shown, including a Jeep Wrangler, a Dodge Dart, a Dodge Charger, a Fiat 500 and a RAM pickup, are only a...
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2012 Jeep Wrangler Freedom Edition Honors Military Members
A news special edition of the iconic Jeep Wrangler honors U.S. military members.
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2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Altitude Edition Announced
Jeep has announced a limited production "Altitude Edition" of its popular four-door Wrangler Unlimited, available at dealers in May.
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Chrysler Returns To China With Jeep Wrangler And Chrysler 300 Concepts
To mark the return of Chrysler to the Chinese market, the automaker is showing two design concepts built specifically for the Chinese market at this week’s Beijing Auto Show. Named for a symbol of prosperity, the Chrysler 300 Ruyi Design Concept is sprayed in Maximum Steel and trimmed with a...
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If you’ve ever owned a Jeep Wrangler or Wrangler Unlimited, you understand the simple joy of go-anywhere, topless motoring. As entertaining as the Wrangler is, owners soon learn that there are two types of convertible tops: those that are quick and easy to install and remove, and those that offer good weather protection. Jeep’s own hard top is impressively weather tight, but installing it requires two people and a fair amount of patience, as least the first few times you do it. Ditto for Jeep’s soft top, which is still mostly weather proof, but doesn’t exactly come off...
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Jeep And Mopar Announce Six Concepts For 2012 Moab Jeep Safari
Last week we brought you teaser images of three concepts that Jeep would be bringing to this year’s Moab Easter Jeep Safari. This week, Jeep and Mopar have teamed up to reveal an additional three concepts, as well as details on the concepts shown last week. The winner from last week, in our...
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Jeep Teases Three New Rigs For The 2012 Moab Jeep Safari
Every spring, Jeep fans gather at an event called the Moab Easter Jeep Safari, held in the canyons of Moab, Utah. While Jeep loyalists bring rigs of all shapes, sizes and capabilities, Jeep and Mopar team up to produce some fairly wild concepts. Last year, Jeep brought six concepts to Moab...
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2012 Jeep JK-8 Pickup 'Red Jacket Edition' Visits Jay Leno's Garage: Video
The company that builds the Scrambler conversion kits for Jeep, VWerks, also builds turnkey models, and stopped by Jay Leno's Garage to show one off.
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The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Gets Nautical
Jeep unveils two salty, sea-inspired concepts at the Paris boat show.
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2012 Jeep Wrangler Arctic And Liberty Arctic Models Announced
Jeep is launching winter-themed editions of the Wrangler and Liberty, which are due in dealer showrooms later this month.
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No one keeps a Jeep Wrangler in stock trim for long, so Mopar is offering Jeep owners some 250 ways to build a unique ride.
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Mopar Fans: Now You Can Track The Birth Of Your Four-Wheeled Baby
A new program from Chrysler will allow Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep or Ram buyers to track the production of their new vehicle from start to finish.
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2012 Jeep Wrangler Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Edition
If you're the sort of person who's into off-roading and first-person shooters, you'd better sit down, because Jeep is about to blow your mind. This November, the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 special edition will roll into showrooms across the country. Actually, if you've been...
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Alfa Romeo 4C, Toyota Smashes EV Record, Mercedes SLA In the Works: Today’s Car News
The Alfa Romeo 4C stunned us at its original debut back at March’s 2011 Geneva Motor Show, and now it’s set to do it all over again at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show in just two weeks’ time. [MotorAuthority] We drive the 2012 Ford Focus Titanium in New York. [GreenCarReports]...
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Jeep Wrangler Unlimited JK-8 Pickup Conversion Package Priced At $5,499
We don't usually do pickups, but this one is too cool to resist.
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2011 Jeep Wrangler Mojave: 2011 New York Auto Show Live Photos
The New York Auto Show seemed sort of an odd place to introduce the 2011 Jeep Wrangler Mojave, a vehicle that's named after the dusty Mojave Trail and Mojave Desert in California. The 2011 Jeep Wrangler Mojave starts as a Wrangler Sport but gets upgraded hardware plus some desert-themed cues. With...
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Just this month Jeep took the wraps off three off-road enhanced Wrangler models for the annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. Now, following this week’s 2011 New York Auto Show, we can add one more toughened-up Wrangler to the list, the brand new 2011 Jeep Wrangler Mojave. And the best part is, this one’s headed for a Jeep showroom near you. Paying tribute to the well-known and rugged western desert Mojave Trail, the Jeep Wrangler Mojave features a unique desert theme inside and out, and an aggressive wheel and tire package for when it’s time to leave the pavement. Based...
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Wraps Come Off Six New Moparized Jeeps Ahead Of 2011 Moab Easter Jeep Safari
Each year, thousands of diehard off-road enthusiasts descend upon Moab, Utah for the Easter Jeep Safari and a week of fun on some of the country’s best and most rugged trails. And, every year, Jeep brings out a range of modified vehicles, typically built with the latest on offer from its...
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Jeep Offers Sneak Peek At Two Moab-Ready Wranglers
Jeep has a long tradition of using Chrysler's Mopar aftermarket performance-parts to cobble together some modded-up Jeeps for the annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari, which takes place in Utah later this month. This year is no exception, as Jeep will be bringing six models to Moab. The company has...
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Jeep Confirms Plans For MINI Rival
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...
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2011 Jeep Wrangler Joins Forces With Call Of Duty: Black Ops
The Jeep name is deeply tied to the go-anywhere, barebones machines of World War II. Though the vehicles themselves have come a long way since then, the association with war--or at least war games--continues with the 2011 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: Black Ops edition. Announced today, the vehicle...
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Acclaimed Hollywood Plastic Surgeon May Have Died While Tweeting
We don't know for sure what caused Dr. Frank Ryan's 1995 Jeep Wrangler to hurtle off the Pacific Coast Highway and down a cliff on Monday afternoon. We do know, however, that he didn't survive the crash. We also know that he was tweeting moments earlier. That doesn't sound good. Thankfully, Ryan's...
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