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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.

A diesel powered Jeep Grand Cherokee mule

Chrysler announces new Detroit jobs, confirms diesel Jeep

By Patrick Rall on January 5, 2012 - 8:10PM

The Chrysler Group announced today that they will be adding a third shift at their Jefferson North Assembly Plant (JNAP) next year – a move that will create around 1,100 jobs and at the same time, Chrysler confirmed that there will be a diesel-powered version of the Jeep Grand Cherokee built in Detroit alongside the current Grand Cherokee, the Dodge Durango and the new Maserati Kubang SUV.

Hennessey's 800-horsepower modified Jeep Grand Cherokee

Hennessey's 800-hp Jeep Grand Cherokee will blow your mind

By Don Bain on December 24, 2011 - 5:34PM

Hennessey Performance is known for taking powerful vehicles like the Viper and boosting them to a mind-boggling level. This year they are releasing a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 whose 6.4-liter Hemi has been enlarged to a 7.0-liter displacement and added twin turbos to boost output to 805 bhp. This rocket sled on wheels will go from 0 to 60 in a heart-stopping 3.1 seconds.

Boston Globe Top Drives for 2012 Has Good Choices

By Keith Griffin on December 23, 2011 - 10:33AM

The Boston Globe is out with its list of the Top Drives for 2012 and it's a surprising collection of luxury vehicles, hard working pickups and sport utility vehicles and a brand (Kia) that just two years ago would probably be on no publication's top drives list.

AMP Electric Vehicle's converted Jeep Grand Cherokee

NAIAS to reveal Jeep Grand Cherokee electrified by AMP

By Don Bain on December 21, 2011 - 7:52PM

The company that surprised everyone in 2010 with a plug-in version of the Chevrolet Equinox, Amp Electric Vehicles, will reveal an electrically powered Jeep Grand Cherokee at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) next month.

2012 Jeep Wrangler Limited Arctic Edition

Win a Chance to Dig Up Jeep Wrangler Arctic at Winter X Games

By Keith Griffin on December 20, 2011 - 4:28PM

Got a penchant to attend the 2012 Winter X Games in Aspen and drive home in a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Arctic edition? Then get thee to Twitter, Facebook or the Jeep blog for your shot at doing both.

2011 Chevrolet Corvette is top holiday value

KBB Picks Top Ten Holiday Values with 2011 Chevrolet Corvette at Number One

By Keith Griffin on December 14, 2011 - 1:48PM

'Tis the season for all types of lists of Top 10, which helps explain how the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette has been named the number one holiday value, according to a list compiled by Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com.

2012 Jeep Wrangler has best resale value according to KBB.com

KBB Announces Best Resale Value Awards with 2012 Jeep Wrangler Leading the Way

By Keith Griffin on December 11, 2011 - 10:50PM

Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com has announced its best resale values for 2012 models and it may be surprising to some to learn that the 2012 Jeep Wrangler leads the way, beating out models like the Chevrolet Camaro, Audi Q7 and the Honda CR-V.

Ward's Names 10 Best Engines Winners for 2012

By Keith Griffin on December 11, 2011 - 11:06AM

WardsAuto is out with its Ward's 10 Best Engines for 2012 and it's a great list with diverse technology that points the way to how engines are evolving in the American marketplace but it's good to see good old American grunt like that offered in the Ford Mustang Boss 302 isn't overlooked.

"Four Wheeler of the Year" Award Goes to 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

By Katherine Tompkins on December 2, 2011 - 3:58PM

Jeep’s 2012 Wrangler Rubicon king of the off-road hill according to Four Wheeler Magazine

Photo from 2009 Camp Jeep New York, courtesy Chrysler Group LLC.

Arizona International Auto Show to Host Camp Jeep

By Katherine Tompkins on November 24, 2011 - 3:19PM

Camp Jeep® on- and off-road course gives consumers opportunity to experience the abilities of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Chrysler profits soar as Jeep Compass sales rise 566%

By Hawke Fracassa on November 1, 2011 - 12:12PM

Chrysler cars and trucks sold mad crazy last month, up 27% over year-ago numbers and good enough to be the best October for the Auburn Hills, Mich.-based automaker since 2007. Impact players: The Jeep Compass, Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200 and 300. Sales of the Compass rose an astounding 566%.

Marchionne confirms diesel Jeep Grand Cherokee for 2013

By Patrick Rall on October 20, 2011 - 6:34PM

In February of this year, TorqueNews brought you a look at the a pair of Jeep Grand Cherokee models clad with diesel engine badging testing in the Detroit area and now, it looks as though the diesel-powered version of the premium Jeep SUV will hit the US market in 2013.

The Chrysler Group HQ covered by the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

Chrysler covers the HQ with a gigantic 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

By Patrick Rall on October 19, 2011 - 4:04PM

This morning, a group of workers put the finishing touches on a new window dressing at their Auburn Hills headquarters, showing off a 70-foot tall likeness of the incredible new 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 with the bold statement “Autobahned. 0-60 MPH in 4.8 seconds”.

UAW-Chrysler contract yields small bonuses, no raises for veteran auto workers, again

By Hawke Fracassa on October 12, 2011 - 3:43PM

Here are the specifics of a four-year deal the UAW struck with Chrysler Group LLC today that has many Chrysler workers upset. The tentative agreement goes to Chrysler's 26,000 UAW rank and file now for ratification or rejection.

UAW-Chrysler contract bargaining back in session

By Hawke Fracassa on October 11, 2011 - 10:34AM

Chrysler Group LLC and the UAW resumed bargaining this morning after taking time off Monday to rest after days of round-the-clock negotiations on a new four-year contract left negotiators close but short of an agreement, and exhausted.

Chrysler Group Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne gave

Chrysler / Fiat CEO Marchionne: 'I am a man of industry'

By Hawke Fracassa on October 10, 2011 - 4:05AM

Chrysler Group / Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne gave a talk in Montreal this weekend on the future of the global auto industry to the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Canada. Meantime, in Detroit, UAW negotiators said they were "up and working" as of 4:23 a.m. today. Here is Marchionne's take on being a "man of industry."

Chrysler's Marchionne, UAW's King getting past bumpy start

By Hawke Fracassa on October 10, 2011 - 4:05AM

If Chrysler Group / Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne and UAW President Bob King get past their differences, they will be putting their egos aside for the 26,000 Chrysler auto workers who will benefit from their next four-year contract. Negotiators said they were "up and working" on the deal at 4:23 a.m. today, the UAW confirmed on a Facebook page for its membership.

UAW optimistic it can seal a deal with Chrysler by Wednesday

By Hawke Fracassa on October 10, 2011 - 3:20AM

Leaders of union locals at Chrysler met with UAW President Bob King and his deputies for less than a half hour this morning at the UAW's Region 1 office in Warren, Mich. King told them his bargaining team hopes to have a four-year deal in place with the Detroit Three's smallest carmaker by Wednesday.

The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Photo by Don Bain

Close-up: The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

By Don Bain on October 8, 2011 - 4:20PM

Having known owners who are avid evangelists for the top of the line Jeep, we decided to give the 2011 Grand Cherokee Limited 4X4 a thorough test in its true element – the Rocky Mountains at altitudes over 8,000 ft. Those who dwell at such altitudes and those who regularly commute between businesses or homes in the city and mountains have long considered the Grand Cherokee the reliable standard of mountain life and mobility.

Chrysler leads the nation in September growth, bests Toyota in sales

By Patrick Rall on October 4, 2011 - 1:04PM

Sales numbers for September 2011 are in and once again, the Chrysler Group is the top dog among major automakers in terms of growth while their total sales volume allows them to claim the third spot on the sales chart, besting Toyota by almost 6,000 units.

UAW-Ford Motor Co. auto contract takes a promising right turn

By Hawke Fracassa on October 3, 2011 - 3:29AM

After one week of serious face-to-face conversation, bargainers for the UAW and Ford Motor Co. are on the brink of consensus on a four-year deal for the automaker's 41,000 unionized rank and file that might include a $7,500 signing bonus and union-won promises of new and retained jobs at Ford.

Chrysler Group recalls select V6-powered Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler models

By Patrick Rall on September 30, 2011 - 2:22PM

The Chrysler Group has issued a voluntary recall of select Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler vehicles that carry the popular new 3.6L Pentastar V6 due to a concern of debris left over from the manufacturing process causing a possible loss of power.

New Mitsubishi dealership in New Hampshire replaces shuttered Jeep store

By Hawke Fracassa on September 29, 2011 - 10:50PM

A new Mitsubishi auto dealership is opening in November near Portsmouth, N.H., in the town of Stratham. Stratham Mitsubishi is setting up shop at the same location where new Jeeps were sold for almost half a century until hard economic times choked off sales and put the dealership out of business.

Jeep Liberty under NHTSA investigation for airbag risks

By Patrick Rall on September 28, 2011 - 11:34AM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a preliminary investigation into select Jeep Liberty sport utility vehicles over concerns that the airbag system could deploy without an impact – a situation that has potential to cause severe injury along with an increased likelihood of a crash should the airbags open while the vehicle is being driven.

Retired UAW auto workers will get upgraded health, dental benefits in 2012

By Hawke Fracassa on September 26, 2011 - 9:21PM

UAW retirees from General Motors Co. of Detroit and Chrysler Group LLC of Auburn Hills, Mich., will get enhanced health and dental benefits in 2012 via the UAW Retired Medical Benefits Trust, the union announced on its Facebook page.

Want to test drive a car? Just ask

By Hawke Fracassa on September 22, 2011 - 1:11PM

People who go to the auto show in Orange County, Calif., through the end of this weekend will be able to test drive dozens of 2012 cars, trucks and vans -- everything from the new Volkswagen Beetle to the Fiat 500 and Chevrolet Sonic.

UAW boss King snubs Chrysler CEO Marchionne, Sergio replies with an angry letter

By Patrick Rall on September 15, 2011 - 2:33PM

Last night the current contract between the UAW and the Chrysler Group expired and to prevent the workers from being forced to work without a valid contract, Chrysler and Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne flew from the Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany to Detroit to finalize the new contract with UAW President Bob King – the only problem is that King didn’t show up.

The Jeep-based Maserati Kubang drops at Frankfurt 2011

By Patrick Rall on September 13, 2011 - 2:34PM

We have known for some time now that Maserati was planning to unveil a new luxury sport utility vehicle at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show and as the huge German event has begun, the new Jeep Grand Cherokee based Maserati Kubang has met the world with a look that is very distinctly all-Maserati.

The front end of the Maserati Kubang

By Patrick Rall on September 13, 2011 - 2:32PM

The Maserati Kubang fron the rear

By Patrick Rall on September 13, 2011 - 2:30PM

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