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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.

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.

2016 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk Review: The "Realest" Little Jeep

By Patrick Rall on March 30, 2016 - 5:34PM

I recently spent a week driving the 2016 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk and after previously testing the Renegade at an ORV park in California, I believe that this new compact Jeep in its premium form is the “realest” of the little Jeeps offered in the past decade.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk - Not Trackhawk - Debuts in NYC

By Patrick Rall on March 25, 2016 - 12:33PM

A new Jeep Grand Cherokee with the word “hawk” in the name debuted this week at the 2016 New York International Auto Show, but rather than the Hellcat-powered Trackhawk that rumors insisted would debut, the new premium Trailhawk trimline debuted – with your choice of Hemi, Pentastar or Diesel power.

Sharp Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk Rendering Hits the Web

By Patrick Rall on March 22, 2016 - 2:34PM

While it is unclear whether or not the new Hellcat powered Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Trackhawk will debut this week in New York, a great rendering has surfaced on JeepTrackhawkForums.com showing a face that I could see being similar to the real thing.

Hellcat Jeep Trackhawk Could Debut Next Week

By Patrick Rall on March 17, 2016 - 1:23PM

While there has been no official confirmation from the Chrysler Group, word around the automotive watercooler is that the Hellcat-powered Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk could make its grand debut next week at the 2016 New York International Auto Show – presumably introducing the world to the most powerful production SUV ever.

Hellcat Wrangler Coming to Moab, Teased Today

By Patrick Rall on March 3, 2016 - 1:16PM

A Jeep Wrangler powered by the 707 horsepower supercharged Hellcat Hemi may be among the unique offroading concepts introduced at the Easter Jeep Safari later this month – along with 6 other eye-catching custom rides from the Jeep and Ram brands.

Calculating the Possible Price of the Hellcat Jeep Trackhawk

By Patrick Rall on February 23, 2016 - 4:27PM

We know that the Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Hellcat Hemi is coming by the end of 2017 and while the Trackhawk might pack similarly stunning performance as the Dodge cars with the Hellcat engine – don’t expect the Hellcat Jeep to be anywhere near as budget-friendly.

Watch the Hellcat Jeep Grand Cherokee Launch with Obvious Blower Whine

By Patrick Rall on January 22, 2016 - 1:20PM

A videographer who was poking around one of the Chrysler Group test facilities captured footage of what is clearly a Hellcat Jeep Grand Cherokee test vehicle – giving us a chance to see and hear the supercharged SUV as it launches hard from a stop.

America's Top 25 Bestselling Vehicles for 2015 Loses Prius, Adds Wrangler

By Patrick Rall on January 18, 2016 - 3:06PM

We have compiled the top 25 bestselling vehicles in the American auto industry and while the Ford F Series was once again at the head of a very familiar class, there was one key change – with the Toyota Prius leaving the top 25 and the Jeep Wrangler jumping onto the list.

What to Expect from the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Pickup

By Patrick Rall on January 15, 2016 - 1:32PM

The Chrysler Group has confirmed that there will be a Jeep Wrangler pickup coming sometime in 2017, but what should we really expect from the small Jeep truck? Today, I bring you a few thoughts on what the Wrangler pickup might look like when it finally arrives.

Jeep CEO Confirms Hellcat Jeep by End of 2017

By Patrick Rall on January 13, 2016 - 10:21AM

After more than a year of speculation, Jeep CEO Mike Manley has confirmed there will be a Hellcat Hemi powered Grand Cherokee SRT by the end of the 2017 calendar year and if this supercharged SUV has the same 707hp as the Challenger and Charger, it will be the most powerful vehicle of its type in the world.

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.

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