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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.

Maserati’s Upcoming Lineup Includes Electrics. All Photos Courtesy FCA Websites
Better Late than Never: FCA Chrysler Details their EV Plans, Finally
By Al Castro on
Sergio Marchionne, CEO of FCA Chrysler laid out a 5 Year Plan to investors in Italy last month that will be his swan song before leaving in April 2019. Investors were eager to know what his plans were to electrify the entire portfolio. He gave few details other than throwing money and some numbers. But this week he leaves it to his minions at Maserati and Alfa Romeo to hash the details as to how the Ítalo-American auto company will become electrified.
Jeep Wranglers vs Tesla Model S
Jeep and Tesla Have 2 Things in Common: The Fun Factor and Community
By Tom Wyrick on
While Tesla owners don't have the Jeep Wave, Tesla and Jeep still have two very important things in common. They both have great communities and the fun factor.

Tesla Model S
Tesla Ranks Second on Dream Car Survey... Behind a Mustang?
By Max Marck on
A recent survey by a company called Gold Eagle asked participants about their dream cars. Among them were the Jeep Wrangler, Chevrolet Corvette and Camaro. But the top two cars make for interesting reading, as do the breakdowns for men and women. The latter showed strong preference for the Jeep Wrangler (81%), while the former went for the Tesla Model S (63%).
2019 Jeep Renegade Limited
Meet the 2019 Jeep Renegade
By Patrick Rall on
The refreshed 2019 Jeep Renegade for the European market has been introduced ahead of this week’s 2018 Turin Auto Show in Italy, but with the current Renegade having the same basic appearance in the US and Europe – the new small Jeep coming to American dealerships will likely look just like this one.
2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat in Go Mango
Dodge Charger, Challenger and Other FCA Bestsellers Included in Massive Cruise Control Recall
By Patrick Rall on
FCA is recalling 4.8-million vehicles including the Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ram 1500 and several other popular models over a concern that the cruise control system could get stuck in the set position and it will not shut off – potentially leading to an accident if the system will not deactivate as expected.
Jeep Wrangler
What the Winning Teenagers Think the 2030 Jeep Wrangler Should Look Like
By Mary Conway on
Welcome to the future of the Jeep Wrangler. The Product Design department of Fiat Chrysler sponsors a contest to let students design the future of vehicles. The winning design comes from a teenager in Florida.
Jeep Liberty SUV Recall
What Caused The Jeep's 325,000 Liberty Recall and How Dealers Will Fix It
By Mary Conway on
Jeep just issued a recall for 325,000 2004-2007 Jeep Liberty SUVs. The vehicles could have a problem with the suspension that could make it difficult for the driver to control the SUV.
2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Model
Why Jeep Workers are Celebrating the End of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Model
By Mary Conway on
Jeep workers in Toledo, Ohio, have finished production of the popular 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK model. It has been a spectacular run for the workers who are seeing record sales of Jeep vehicles. While the workers are sad to see the JK model die, they are excited about the new product that they will be building soon.
Jeep wrangler
Why Jeep is Sending Workers Off-Roading in the 2018 Jeep Wrangler
By Mary Conway on
Workers who admire and respect the product they build are more inclined to do a better job. That is the idea behind a new program at the Jeep Toledo facility. Jeep is sending its workers off-roading so they can better appreciate the 2018 Jeep Wrangler.
Bruins' 7th Player Award includes Jeep Renegade.
Jeep Dealer Hands Keys to New Renegade To Fan Family To Celebrate Boston Bruins 7th Player Award
By John Goreham on
As part of the Boston Bruins' 49th annual 7th Player Award, a lucky family was given the keys to a Jeep Renegade Sport.
Jeep Moab Safari Concept takes on Jeep Wrangler
The Jeep Moab Safari Concepts Take on The 2018 Jeep Wrangler
By Mary Conway on
Jeep has unveiled its concept vehicles that will head to the annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. Most of the new concepts take the 2018 Jeep Wrangler to new heights of performance and power.
2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat in Go Mango
Modern Dodge Racers Get Free NMCA Admission from FCA in 2018
By Patrick Rall on
If you own a Hemi-powered Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, Jeep Grand Cherokee or any other 2005-newer go-fast machine from an FCA brand including the Dodge Viper, you can sign up to participate in one of the 2018 National Muscle Car Association drag racing events for free – with an entire class designated to the Mopar-powered vehicles.
2018 VW Tiguan
Do auto ads tell the truth? Not if they are talking about four-wheel-drive
By Marc Stern on
So, you think auto ads tell the truth? Here's the easy answer, uh-uh; nope, they don't; nah, not even close sometimes, especially if they are talking about four-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive.
Jeep Wrangler Group Photo
These Jeep Wranglers Are Hanging out For a Unique Group Photo
By Armen Hareyan on
Reddit user Johnnyjayyy2020 posted this picture on Reddit saying his girlfriend "saw this on her trip while in Alaska last summer! Anchorage Alaska." How would you title this group photo of these Jeep Wranglers?
Two Jeep cherokee vehicles
Jeep Turbo Charges the 2019 Jeep Cherokee
By Mary Conway on
Many criticized the Jeep Cherokee as not being "Jeep-like enough", but the 2019 refresh shakes off that image and delivers a turbo-charged contender.
Ram 2500 Power Wagon
FCA Invests a Billion to Build Ram Trucks with Jeep Wagoneer in Michigan
By Patrick Rall on
FCA has announced that the company will invest more than a billion dollars in the Warren Truck Assembly Plant in Michigan to build the Ram Heavy Duty lineup alongside the new Jeep Wagoneer just outside of the Motor City.
2017 Ford F150 Limited
Ford F-Series Tops Americas 25 Bestselling Vehicles - Here are the Rest
By Patrick Rall on
The Ford F-Series pickup is the bestselling vehicle in America for 2017, marking the 36th-straight year where the F150, F250 and F350 have combined to lead the US market – and here is a look at the rest of the top 25 sellers from last year.
Jeep Cherokee Solar SUV Car Project in Armenia
Armenia Is Working on Solar Car SUV Project Based on Jeep Cherokee
By Armen Hareyan on
Armenia has already transformed all its gas-powered cars to run with natural gas, but now the country is working on a solar car offroad project, based on Jeep Cherokee SUV to not only bring solar car to production, but to convert any current ICE car with an electric engine.
Hennessey Trackhawk Testing Image
Why Hennessey's Jeep Trackhawk Testing is More Impressive than You Think
By Patrick Rall on
Hennessey Performance recently got their hands on a brand new 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, putting it through the paces on a quarter mile test track with only 41 miles on the odometer – turning in impressive performance times without the Torque Reserve and Launch Control systems.
Trackhawk
Hellcat-Powered Jeep Trackhawk Launch Edition Sold Out in Australia
By Patrick Rall on
The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is the first Hellcat Hemi-powered vehicle officially sold by FCA in Australia and, not surprisingly, the 707 horsepower SUV is already selling very well Down Under – with the limited Launch Edition models selling out in less than a month.
Jeep Trackhawk on the Hennessey Dyno
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk Lays Down Solid Numbers on the Dyno
By Patrick Rall on
The folks at Hennessey Performance have gotten their hands on one of the first 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk units to be delivered to a buyer and before adding big power, the crew put the supercharged SUV on the dyno for some baseline numbers – numbers which proved to be pretty impressive.
2019 Jeep Cherokee
The 2019 Jeep Cherokee Gets a New Face
By Patrick Rall on
FCA has released a few pictures of the refreshed Jeep Cherokee for the 2019 model year and while the promise of more premium features and more fuel-efficient engines will attract many buyers – the big news here is the new front end design of the midsized SUV.
White Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler
The Man Who Drove The Coolest Jeep and My First Jeep Love
By DJ Jenks on
Most guys drove the standard white pickup with the inherent dog in the back. But, there was one fella that had moved up near us in the winter and I will always remember that he drove the coolest Jeep. Now when I say “near” I am talking in farming terms, so that means at least 4 to 5 miles away.
Fixing Jeep Death Wobble
Jeep Death Wobble or How a Steering Damper Doesn't Fix a Thing
By Scott Willenborg on
In this story you will find 8 steps of fixing death wobble in a Jeep. It's important to know that the steering damper does not cause, and consequently, fix death wobble in a Jeep.
2 Jeeps with cool mods - Wrangler and Rubicon
4 Cool Mods That Are Great For The First Time Jeepers
By DJ Jenks on
You finally did it. You have been wanting a Jeep Wrangler for years, but just never could pull the trigger. Now, you have finally done it. You saved all your pennies and dimes and got the tax return back and said; Its Jeep Wrangler Time for (insert new Jeep addicts name here). Now, what cool things and mods you can do with your new Jeep Wrangler?
Jeep LED Headlight
Adjusting your Jeep Wrangler headlights or "I promise, they're on low beam"
By Scott Willenborg on
Jeep Wrangler headlights, LED or the regular ones, need to adjusted properly. I’ll also throw some recommendations and advice on what headlights to get now that LEDs are not as rare or expensive as they used to be.
Jeep Cherokee XJ
Why some say Cherokee XJs are not real Jeeps
By Armen Hareyan on
Today I read an interesting discussion in Jeep Cherokee XJ group on Facebook, where one Cherokee XJ owner was asking the group members that he keeps hearing sometimes that Cherokee XJs are not real Jeeps. Why do people say that?
The 2019 Lamborghini Urus
The Lamborghini Urus Arrives to Struggle with the Jeep Trackhawk
By Patrick Rall on
After years of waiting, the Lamborghini Urus high performance SUV was finally introduced today and as the newest competitor to the Hellcat Hemi-powered Jeep Trackhawk, Lambo’s first modern super-SUV could have a tough time beating the supercharged Grand Cherokee.
2018 Wrangler Rubicon front in water
The 2020 Jeep Wrangler Will Offer All-Electric Driving
By Patrick Rall on
It came as a surprise when the all-new 2018 Jeep Wrangler was introduced with a new mild hybrid system mated to the 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder, but the even bigger news is that the 2020 Wrangler will come in plug-in hybrid form – meaning that it will offer all-electric driving.
2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
The 2018 Wrangler Turbo is Jeep's First Hybrid
By Patrick Rall on
The all-new 2018 Jeep Wrangler makes its grand debut this week in LA and the biggest news is the addition of a diesel engine option as well as a turbocharged gas-electric 4-cylinder – making the new Wrangler the first ever Jeep hybrid.
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