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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.

2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk L Plus in the mud

5 Reasons Why the 2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk is the Best Midsized Off-Roading SUV

By Patrick Rall on May 30, 2017 - 6:59PM

If you are looking for an SUV that serves as a great daily driver while also being able to manage rough dirt roads and deep mud, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk L Plus offers the most bang for your buck – and here are 5 reasons why this midsized SUV is better than any vehicle in the segment when it comes to all-around capabilities.

The Jeep Trackhawk could bring Hellcat Power to Australia

By Patrick Rall on May 10, 2017 - 4:29PM

Mopar fans in Australia have been clamoring for a right hand drive Hellcat car and while there is no indication that the supercharged Challenger or Charger will soon be offered in that market, it seems likely that the new Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk will bring Hellcat power to Aussie dealerships.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk Pricing Speculation

By Patrick Rall on April 18, 2017 - 2:40PM

The only key information that we didn’t get at the NYC debut of the Hellcat-powered Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk was the pricing, but with that being such a hot topic, today we will take a look at the possible pricing range of the world’s quickest, fastest and most powerful SUV.

Watch the High Performance Debut of the Jeep Trackhawk in NYC

By Patrick Rall on April 13, 2017 - 1:22PM

The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk made its grand debut yesterday at the New York Auto Show and while we have already spoken about the incredible details of the world’s quickest, fastest and most powerful sport utility vehicle – the actual debut of the 707hp SUV deserves some attention of its own.

The Hellcat Jeep Trackhawk: Quickest, Fastest and Most Powerful SUV in the World

By Patrick Rall on April 10, 2017 - 9:12AM

FCA has announced all of the official information on the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, which uses the supercharged Hemi from the Hellcat Dodge cars to stake its claim as the quickest, the fastest and the most powerful sport utility vehicle in the world.

Jeep Quick Sand Concept is a Hemi-Powered Masterpiece

By Patrick Rall on March 31, 2017 - 10:37AM

Earlier this week I got to check out the lineup of customized Jeep vehicles which will make their formal debut next month at the 2017 Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, and I am completely smitten with the incredible Quick Sand Concept shown here – packing Hemi power into a customized 2-door Wrangler.

FCA Teases a Pair of Wrangler Concepts Ahead of the Easter Safari

By Patrick Rall on March 28, 2017 - 4:48PM

FCA has offered up a pair of teaser images ahead of next month’s Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, and while the details on these two Mopar-modified Wranglers are scant – I am going to go ahead and predict that we will see at least one custom SUV with Hellcat power.

The Hellcat Powered Jeep Trackhawk might have a Hitch

By Patrick Rall on March 21, 2017 - 11:25AM

A new set of spy shots showing what is reported to be a Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk test mule has surfaced and in addition to a restyled rear fascia, it also appears as though this high performance SUV has a towing hitch assembly – suggesting that it might be able to pull a trailer with Hellcat power.

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Review: All-Terrain Luxury on a Budget

By Patrick Rall on March 9, 2017 - 9:06AM

The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk offers the greatest off-roading capabilities in the model lineup, a cabin loaded with premium features and room for five for under $50,000 – making it one of the best options on the market for someone shopping for a luxury SUV that can be taken off-road with confidence.

What to Expect at the Hellcat Jeep Debut in New York

By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2017 - 12:00PM

We know that a new Jeep Grand Cherokee with some variation of the Hellcat Hemi will debut next month at the New York International Auto Show, but with little official information on this new high performance SUV – here is a quick look at what we might see when the vehicle expected to be called the Trackhawk debuts in the Big Apple.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is Bringing Hellcat Power to New York

By Patrick Rall on February 21, 2017 - 5:59PM

This afternoon at a media event for the 2018 Jeep Compass, Jeep boss Mike Manley confirmed that the Hellcat-powered Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk will make its grand debut at the New York International Auto Show in Detroit - ending the long wait for the supercharged super sport utility vehicle.

Hellcat Jeep to Debut at Woodward Dream Cruise Per Community Insider

By Patrick Rall on February 16, 2017 - 12:50PM

According to a report from an insider posting on the enthusiast community at JeepGarage.org claims that the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk will debut with Hellcat power at the 2017 Woodward Dream Cruise – and while this isn’t official information, a Hellcat Jeep debut along Woodward seems feasible.

What's the Word on the Hellcat-Powered Jeep Grand Cherokee?

By Patrick Rall on February 15, 2017 - 1:36PM

A year ago or so, the internet was ripe with speculation on the Hellcat Hemi-powered Jeep Grand Cherokee which is expected to be named the Trackhawk, but over the past few months, news on the supercharged Jeep has seemingly dried up – so today we revisit the Hellcat Jeep and discuss where it might debut.

The Jeep Wrangler Gets Even More Capable with the Rubicon Recon

By Patrick Rall on February 6, 2017 - 1:10PM

The Jeep Wrangler is already the most off-road capable production vehicle in America, but with the introduction of the new Rubicon Recon Edition package – the Wrangler becomes even more capable of dealing with the roughest driving conditions.

The Future Jeep Grand Wagoneer could be Body-on-Frame

By Patrick Rall on January 18, 2017 - 3:31PM

FCA recently announced a massive investment in the Warren Truck Assembly Plant to build the upcoming Jeep Grand Wagoneer and with the Warren plant traditionally building body-on-frame pickups – there is a chance that the new range-topping Jeep SUV could be more like the large GM SUVs, with a truck-type architecture.

Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Pickup Confirmed with Billion Dollar Investment

By Patrick Rall on January 9, 2017 - 12:32PM

FCA announced a billion dollar investment in a handful of American production facilities yesterday, but more importantly, the automaker confirmed their plans to produce the long-rumored Jeep pickup truck and a new Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer – while offering a brief outline of where these vehicles will be built.

Jeep Hellcat Trackhawk Could Debut in April, Deliveries by September

By Patrick Rall on November 21, 2016 - 1:25PM

Based on an interview with Jeep CEO Mike Manley, the Hellcat-powered Grand Cherokee Trackhawk could make its formal debut at the 2017 New York International Auto Show in April and the first production units could reach dealerships by September 2017 – meaning that the world’s most powerful SUV could be less than a year away from hitting the streets.

The US Spec 2017 Jeep Compass Debuts in LA with One Engine, New Trailhawk Trim

By Patrick Rall on November 18, 2016 - 12:58PM

We have already seen the 2017 Jeep Compass thanks to its Brazilian introduction, but with the start of the 2016 LA Auto Show, we get our first look – and the first details – on the new compact SUV which will be sold in the USA.

The Hellcat Ram Rebel TRX Concept Could Tease the Jeep Trackhawk

By Patrick Rall on October 13, 2016 - 5:08PM

We know that there is a Hellcat Hemi-powered Jeep Grand Cherokee on the way in the next year or so and we expect that it will be called the Trackhawk, but before the Ram Rebel TRX Concept we had never seen a Hellcat in anything other than a rear-drive car – leading me to believe that the Hellcat Ram Concept is intended to tease the Hellcat Jeep.

The 2018 Jeep Compass Looks Great - but That's All We Know for Now

By Patrick Rall on September 27, 2016 - 12:18PM

FCA introduced the all-new Jeep Compass in Brazil yesterday at the plant which will handle production for much of the world, but with the expectation of different drivetrains in different markets and no specific information from the automaker for the US market, all we really know about the new small Jeep is that it looks very nice inside and out.

Food For Thought: Hackers Could Take Down 911 System Leaving Motorists Helpless

By Marc Stern on September 16, 2016 - 9:41PM

A study by three researchers from a major university paints a grim picture of the state of emergency 911 networks. Using hacked phones and malware, the research team estimates a denial of service campaign could disable a network the size of the one in North Carolina.

Meet the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT - Again

By Patrick Rall on September 1, 2016 - 12:01AM

After all sorts of speculation over spy shots over the past few months, the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT is here and as you can tell from the image above showing a new SRT Jeep, the spy photos all over the internet insisting that this is the 707hp Hellcat model are incorrect – although this new Jeep is a whole lot sportier up front.

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT "Trackhawk" Spotted at the Woodward Dream Cruise

By Patrick Rall on August 22, 2016 - 10:07AM

This past weekend while attending the Woodward Dream Cruise, I stumbled across the “Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Trackhawk with the Hellcat Hemi” that has been making its rounds through the automotive media and having seen it in person – and I still don’t think that it is a Hellcat model.

Supplier ZF Recall Impacts Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, Honda and Land Rover Vehicles

By Patrick Rall on August 8, 2016 - 12:25PM

FCA, Honda American and Land Rover NA will all be recalling vehicles to address a wiring issue with the 9-speed ZF automatic transmission after the transmission supplier itself announced a recall of a component in some 505,000 vehicles.

Hellcat Challenger in Forza Motorsport 6

Forza Horizon 3: Hellcat Challenger/Charger, Vipers, Jeeps and Classic Mopar Muscle

By Patrick Rall on July 21, 2016 - 1:26PM

The first list of vehicles for Forza Horizon 3 has been announced and there are some Mopar heavy hitters on that list, including the Hellcat Challenger, the Hellcat Charger, several different Vipers and a couple of classic Mopar muscle cars – along with a few Jeeps, a pair of Fiats and a Chrysler 300 SRT.

Jeep Renegade Gets the Harley Davidson Treatment

By Patrick Rall on June 17, 2016 - 4:20PM

The Jeep Renegade Hell’s Revenge Edition is a unique custom vehicle created for a huge European Harley Davidson event, complete with Harley logos and a flamed out paint job that helps the little SUV fit in better with the motorcycle crowd.

Dodge Challenger Post Best 2016 Sales in May, Jeep Posts Best Month Ever

By Patrick Rall on June 2, 2016 - 1:01PM

In May 2016, the Chrysler Group posted its 74th consecutive month of year over year gains, with major contributions from the Jeep lineup, the Dodge Challenger, the Chrysler 300, the Dodge Charger and all three of the company’s existing minivans.

Next Jeep Wrangler Could Pack a 300hp Turbocharged 4-Cylinder

By Patrick Rall on May 9, 2016 - 12:30PM

A new Jeep Wrangler is due within the next year or so and word on the street suggests that when it arrives, the new “original Jeep” could feature a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with somewhere in the area of 300 horsepower – which could lead to a variety of improvements over the current Wrangler V6.

2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat in Plum Crazy

Dodge Challenger Posts 4th Best Month as Trucks, Vans and SUVs Boom

By Patrick Rall on May 3, 2016 - 2:33PM

April 2016 marked the 73rd consecutive month of year over year sales growth for the Chrysler Group brands and while the 4th best month ever for the Dodge Challenger may have been a highlight – the success of the company in April was due largely to the trucks, SUVs and minivans.

Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Charger Recalled Due to Confused Owners

By Patrick Rall on April 25, 2016 - 8:26PM

The Chrysler Group has issued a recall of the Dodge Charger, the Chrysler 300 and the Jeep Grand Cherokee for no other reason than the owners being unable to recognize whether the vehicle is in Park due to the unusual shifters featured in those vehicles.

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