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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.

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.

Cherokee instrument cluster with Stop/Start

Hands On with the 2015 Jeep Cherokee Stop/Start system

By Aaron Turpen on September 2, 2014 - 1:00AM

At a recent Jeep event, we went hands-on with the 2015 Jeep Cherokee with its new stop/start system to improve fuel economy. Find out how it stacks to some of the competition's similar systems.

We Get Hands On With the 2015 Jeep Renegade

By Aaron Turpen on August 28, 2014 - 3:32PM

The 2015 Jeep Renegade is the Jeep brand's first truly global platform and is headed for 100 markets around the world as a new brand ambassador for Jeep enthusiasm.

Range Rover Sport SVR Sets Stage for Showdown with Hellcat Jeep

By Patrick Rall on July 31, 2014 - 2:00PM

Now that the new Range Rover Sport SVR has set the new Nürburgring SUV record, there is a clear competitor for a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Hellcat, as a 707 horsepower Jeep would very likely challenge the Range Rover on the world’s most grueling race course – the Nürburgring.

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited EcoDiesel Review: Jeep Perfection with Incredible MPGs

By Patrick Rall on July 10, 2014 - 6:47PM

The Chrysler Group has introduced diesel powered passenger vehicles in the past with little success but with the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel, the company has put a name to their new diesel technology that will help market it to consumers while the power and efficiency of new 3.0L V6 diesel does the rest as this is one fantastic engine option.

The Challenger Hellcat in a Jeep Grand Cherokee Will Slaughter the European SUVs

By Patrick Rall on July 2, 2014 - 4:28PM

Now that we know how much power the new Hellcat Hemi will make in the 2015 Dodge Challenger, it is very clear that a Hellcat powered Jeep Grand Cherokee will annihilate any performance SUV that the European supercar makers can come up – leaving the owners of the far more expensive German and Italian sport utes crying in their overpriced beer.

The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT: America's Best Performance SUV Gets Even Better

By Patrick Rall on February 15, 2014 - 1:17PM

The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 was already one of the most capable true sport utility vehicles on the market but the predominantly high tech changes made to the 2014 Grand Cherokee SRT improve performance, fuel economy, workhorse capability and daily drivability to make the best actual Sport Utility Vehicle sold in America that much better.

NHTSA Incredibly OKs Chrysler's Refusal of Jeep Fuel Tank Recall

By Patrick Rall on January 20, 2014 - 6:13PM

Back in July 2013, the Chrysler Group publicly refused to recall 2.7 million Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs as instructed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and after 6 months of discussion – the federal government has accepted the Chrysler Group’s refusal to recall those vehicles.

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Recalled for Electric Gremlins

By Patrick Rall on November 7, 2013 - 5:22PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that a collection of 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee sport utility vehicles are being recalled over a concern that an electric system issue could cause some safety systems to not function as expected – increasing the likelihood of an accident in the worst case scenario.

A still from the first 2014 Jeep Cherokee ad

The First 2014 Jeep Cherokee Ad Takes an Unusual Approach (Video)

By Patrick Rall on October 28, 2013 - 3:38PM

The 2014 Jeep Cherokee finally began reaching dealerships last week and with the first units becoming available for purchase around the country, the Chrysler Group has launched the new “Built Free” advertising campaign for the new Cherokee with a 60 second television spot that debuts today.

The Jeep Wrangler Polar Edition is Headed for US Dealerships

By Patrick Rall on October 24, 2013 - 5:36PM

The Chrysler Group has announced that the Jeep Wrangler Polar Edition that made its global debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show earlier this year will begin arriving in US dealerships in November – surprising many people expected the Wrangler Polar Edition to only be offered for overseas markets.

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