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This section of Torque News reports Jeep news. It provides news and reviews about Jeep vehicles such as Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Cherokee and so on. The rise of the sport utility vehicle in the US has helped the Jeep brand become one of the top choices among younger families. With a great mix of low cost four wheel drive models and high performance, high end luxury SUVs that all offer incredible versatility and impressive capabilities – Jeep offers something for every buyer.

The 2018 Jeeps have all hit the road save one. Out already are the new Grand Cherokees, Compasses, Cherokees, and the Renegades. However, it is late in this year and the FCA Jeep Wrangler has yet to hit the road. In fact, it has barely been revealed to the public. But that will change on November 29th. Read this section for Jeep news and updates from Torque News reporters with reliable and trusted sources.

Cherokee Leads Best Jeep Sales Year Ever

By Patrick Rall on January 7, 2016 - 3:08PM

The Jeep brand posted its best sales year ever in 2015, with more than 865,000 new sport utility vehicles sold across the United States leading the way for the entire Chrysler Group – and the controversial Cherokee was the top seller within the brand.

Ram 1500, Jeep EcoDiesel Engine on Ward's 10 Best for 3rd Straight Year

By Patrick Rall on December 10, 2015 - 2:48PM

Ward’s has announced their 10 Best Engines for 2016 and for the third straight year, the 3.0L V6 EcoDiesel engine from the Ram 1500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee is honored – making it the longest tenured engine on the list and the only diesel engine on the list for the second straight year.

The New Wrangler Backcountry is Plum, isn't Crazy

By Patrick Rall on November 18, 2015 - 5:03PM

The Chrysler Group has used the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show to show off the newest package for the Jeep Wrangler, and along with the Plum Crazy-like Xtreme Purple exterior hue, the new Backcountry package will include a list of standard features that will most certainly resonate well with the legions of rabid Jeep fans and casual new-SUV shoppers alike.

2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Night Coming to LA

By Patrick Rall on November 12, 2015 - 1:31PM

While many people are eagerly awaiting a new Jeep Grand Cherokee powered by the supercharged Hellcat Hemi which might be called the Trackhawk, the biggest new thus far on the 2016 Grand Cherokee is the arrival of the SRT Night package – which will debut at the upcoming LA Auto Show.

Hellcat Jeep Could Pack Less Power, Will Still Dominate SUVs

By Patrick Rall on October 20, 2015 - 12:43PM

A new report based on insider information suggests that the supercharged Hemi in the Hellcat powered Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk will have less power than the Challenger or Charger – although it should still be enough to make it the best performing utility vehicle in the world.

Hellcat Jeep Could Have Active Aerodynamic Features

By Patrick Rall on October 8, 2015 - 4:15PM

We still don’t know for sure if the Hellcat-powered Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk will become a production reality, but a Chrysler patent filing discovered by Allpar.com reveals an interesting piece of technology that could play a big part in the high performance capabilities of a 707 horsepower Jeep.

How To Deep Clean Jeep SRT Grand Cherokee Wheel

By Armen Hareyan on September 8, 2015 - 7:36PM

Chrysler, GM Offer the Most Manual Transmission Models

By Patrick Rall on August 27, 2015 - 1:12PM

If you are a Chrysler Group or General Motors fan who likes to row your own gears, you are in luck, as "FCA" and GM offer far more models with manual transmissions than do any of the other automakers doing business in the United States – with the Chrysler Group taking the slight edge overall.

The Hellcat Jeep Trackhawk Confirmed - Unofficially

By Patrick Rall on August 27, 2015 - 12:36PM

In addition to the big Dodge rumors that we covered yesterday, the Chrysler dealer announcement event earlier this week introduced the Hellcat powered Jeep SRT Trackhawk – a 707 horsepower beast that will almost surely be the quickest, the fastest and the most powerful factory-stock sport utility vehicle anywhere in the world.

Driving the Jeep Wrangler X: 5 Ways to Improve on Perfection

By Patrick Rall on August 19, 2015 - 6:13PM

I recently had a chance to spend some time behind the wheel of a 2015 Jeep Wrangler X Unlimited and rather than focusing all of the things that the 4-door Wrangler does so well, I paid close attention to those areas which I believe can be improved upon for the next generation.

2015 Toyota RAV 4 XLE AWD vs. Jeep Patriot Latitude 4X4 – Which to buy

By John Goreham on August 17, 2015 - 7:56AM

Two 5-passenger vehicles that can turn all four wheels when necessary. Same price but opposite personalities.

322k Dodge Chargers Recalled for Airbag Risks

By Patrick Rall on August 4, 2015 - 2:48PM

The Chrysler Group has announced another large recall, this time calling back 322,000 examples of the Dodge Charger due to side impact sensors that might be too sensitive – possibly leading to the airbags being triggered by something as simple as slamming a door or hitting a hard bump in the road.

Hacked Jeep Software Social Media Frenzy Caused by Poor Reporting

By Patrick Rall on July 24, 2015 - 2:17PM

The Chrysler Group has recalled around 1.4 million vehicles as a result of a problem with their vehicle software that may allow a hacker to access the control system, but poor reporting by most large media outlets have turned this problem from a simple fix for a questionably troublesome issue into what seems to many to be a massive risk to the general public.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Hellcat is on the Road Now

By Patrick Rall on June 19, 2015 - 1:53PM

We have been talking about the possibility of a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT packing the Hellcat Hemi for months and according to the folks at Motor Authority, that vehicle has not only been given the greenlight – but these same sources insist that there are Hellcat-powered Jeep test mules on the road right now.

2015 Lexus RX 350 vs. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4X4

2015 Lexus RX 350 AWD vs. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4x4 – which to buy?

By John Goreham on May 7, 2015 - 2:51PM

In this matchup of seemingly unrelated vehicles, we compare two darlings of suburbia to highlight the strengths of each. Which would you choose?

Chrysler Recalls Dodge Viper, Jeep Wrangler for Ignition Concerns

By Patrick Rall on April 30, 2015 - 5:29PM

The Chrysler Group is planning a voluntary recall of select Dodge Viper, Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Liberty models that were built with a manual transmission over a concern that the clutch pedal interlock system may not work correctly – possibly causing the car or SUV to lurch forward unexpectedly when started.

Should FCA Bring A Hellcat Jeep To Market?

By Craig Couture on March 19, 2015 - 9:23PM

America wants a Jeep Grand Cherokee Hellcat. The only question is can it work for Fiat Chrysler America?

Next Jeep Wrangler to Get EcoDiesel, 8-Speed Auto Trans

By Patrick Rall on March 9, 2015 - 10:21AM

The Jeep Wrangler is expected to get a major overhaul within the next few years and when it does, work on the street suggests that it will finally feature a diesel engine mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission – a combination which will appease Jeep fans and diesel fans while also making the tried and true SUV more capable and more efficient.

The Jeep Renegade is Far Better than the Patriot, Compass

By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2015 - 3:54PM

Since the first batch of 2015 Jeep Renegade reviews have gone to press, there have been the expected groups of skeptics insisting that this new Renegade is nothing more than an Italian-built rendition of the Compass or Patriot, but having had the chance to put mileage on all three – I can comfortably say that the new Renegade is better in every way.

Man Loses Jeep-Like Vehicle and Trailer at Boat Ramp

By Armen Hareyan on December 26, 2014 - 1:14PM

The Biggest Factor Preventing a Hellcat Jeep - Challenger/Charger Success

By Patrick Rall on December 26, 2014 - 12:53PM

Mopar fans and lovers of very fast SUVs have been clamoring for a Hellcat version of the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT and while a 707 horsepower Jeep would be incredible – the success of the Hellcat Challenger and the expect popularity of the Hellcat Charger are likely the biggest issues preventing the Chrysler Group from dropping the supercharged Hemi into a Grand Cherokee in the near future.

Jeep Wrangler doing it alone

By Armen Hareyan on December 16, 2014 - 10:12PM

The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Turned Trackhawk Could Arrive for 2016

By Patrick Rall on December 10, 2014 - 6:43PM

The have been rumors for a few months now that the SRT version of the Jeep Grand Cherokee could soon drop the “SRT” in favor of the new Jeep-specific package name Trackhawk and more rumors on the removal of the SRT name from the Jeep brand, I wonder if we will see the Trackhawk as soon as the 2016 model year.

Jeep with ARB air locker vs open differential muddy offroad 4x4

By Armen Hareyan on December 5, 2014 - 4:15PM

Extreme Barbie Jeep Racing 2014 at RBD

By Armen Hareyan on December 3, 2014 - 9:36PM

Helicopter Shot of Jeep Wranglers on The Rubicon Trail in Nevada

By Armen Hareyan on December 3, 2014 - 7:36PM

2014 Jeep Cherokee Altitude Review: Beyond the Unusual Looks is a Roomy, Fuel Friendly SUV

By Patrick Rall on November 25, 2014 - 1:37PM

Since the new Jeep Cherokee was introduced with a unique exterior design that has garnered a great deal of negative attention, but if you can look beyond the unusual headlight design, this midsized Jeep offers plenty of interior space, an impressive level of cargo space, impressive fuel economy and the go-anywhere capabilities that you would expect from a modern Jeep SUV.

Could the Trackhawk Replace the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT - or Pack Hellcat Power?

By Patrick Rall on September 26, 2014 - 4:27PM

When the SRT brand folded earlier this year, the future of the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT was questionable and while there is still no official word from Chrysler, it seems that the SRT Jeep could end up wearing the name Track hawk - or this could be the name of the Hellcat Hemi powered SUV.

The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Red Vapor is Sinister and Awesome

By Patrick Rall on September 17, 2014 - 5:48PM

While the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT hasn’t changed all that much for the new model year, but the new Red Vapor special edition package brings about a sinister, sporty look for the new model year while all of the other attributes of the SRT Jeep make it the coolest SUV on the market today.

The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Gets More Power, More Luxury for Only $115

By Patrick Rall on September 4, 2014 - 12:00PM

The Chrysler Group has rolled out all of the information on the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT and as expected, the new high performance SUV gets some improvements including a bit more power and a new noise cancelling system, but in an unexpected move, there is no significant price hike with the new model year – as the price increases by just $115.

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