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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.

By Patrick Rall on September 2, 2011 - 3:38PM
One of the most anticipated video games of this year is the latest version of Activision’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and to celebrate the use of the Jeep Wrangler in the popular shoot-em-up series, the Chrysler Group has teamed with Activision to offer the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: MW3 Special Edition.
By Patrick Rall on September 2, 2011 - 12:58PM
Fiat SpA announced earlier this year that they were planning on building somewhere in the area of 280,000 Jeep models in their Turin, Italy plant along with a new Alfa Romeo small SUV based on those Jeeps but now rumors suggest that those vehicles will be built at existing Jeep production facilities in the US – including the Alfa models.
By Patrick Rall on August 18, 2011 - 5:37PM
We have known since late last year that Maserati would soon be offering a high end performance sport utility vehicles based on the new Jeep Grand Cherokee and thanks to inside information from Automotive News, we now know that this new Maserati SUV will be built in Detroit with the official concept debut planned for the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.
By Patrick Rall on August 16, 2011 - 3:16PM
During a small media briefing this weekend, TorqueNews had a chance to talk to SRT CEO and President Ralph Gilles about the future of the high performance brand’s lineup as well as their stance on competing with the bestselling vehicles in the class.
By Patrick Rall on August 16, 2011 - 2:43PM
This past weekend as the 2011 Mopar Nationals opened at National Trails Raceway near Columbus Ohio, the diehard enthusiasts who came together for the nation’s biggest all-Chrysler show, swap and drag race event got a firsthand look at the new 2012 Dodge, Jeep and Chrysler models as the first stop on the SRT High Performance Tour.
By Patrick Rall on August 3, 2011 - 11:28AM
The Chrysler Group has seen strong numbers since introducing their lineup of new and refreshed vehicles – allowing them to once again lead the American auto industry in terms of growth as they beat out all other automotive groups last month.
By Patrick Rall on July 28, 2011 - 3:59PM
Fiat had moved one step closer to their official merger with the Chrysler Group as CEO Sergio Marchionne has unveiled his new managerial plan with includes a group of 22 management members who will form the "group executive council" – including 4 individuals who will head up the company’s efforts in the various geographic regions.
By Patrick Rall on July 20, 2011 - 1:54PM
We previously brought you the news of the MoVenture – a cross country road rally sponsored by Chrysler’s performance and aftermarket division Mopar and as hump day arrives, the MoVenture teams are halfway through their race from Detroit to Colorado.
By Patrick Rall on July 15, 2011 - 12:03PM
Over the past few months, the only product available from Chrysler’s newly formed SRT brand was the 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 but for the 2012 model year there will be 4 products in the lineup – with prices announced today for the high performance Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep models.
By Patrick Rall on July 5, 2011 - 10:25AM
The good times continued for Chrysler in June, as the company led all major automakers in the US auto industry with a year-over-year growth of 30% - moving them into the third spot in vehicle sales for the month of June 2011 as they jumped over a still-struggling Toyota.
By Hawke Fracassa on July 4, 2011 - 6:45PM
Adrian, Mich.-based Venchurs has introduced its XPLORE Grand Cherokee, a hand-assembled, special edition Jeep for enthusiasts who thirst for a premium sport-utility vehicle.
By Don Bain on June 24, 2011 - 5:46PM
This weeklong celebration coincides with the Jeep Brand’s July 15 anniversary observance, the date the U.S. Army signed a contract with Willys-Overland to become the lead producer of the military reconnaissance vehicle. Free admission, a program for Jeep enthusiasts and a specially-themed cruise night are all highlights of 70 Years of Jeep Week at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum, sponsored by the Dana Holding Corporation , July 12 – 17.
By Patrick Rall on June 16, 2011 - 1:51PM
The folks from the Chrysler Group and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have announced of a wide variety of 2011 model year vehicles from the Chrysler Group, affecting 12 vehicles across the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge brands.
By Patrick Rall on June 10, 2011 - 11:27AM
The Center for Auto Safety is demanding that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration force the Chrysler Group to recall all Jeep Grand Cherokee models from the 1993 through 2004 model years – claiming that these vehicles post a significantly high risk of fire in the event of a rear-end collision.
By Patrick Rall on June 7, 2011 - 1:12PM
Chrysler has just announced that the Street and Racing Technology division will be split off into its own cross-brand unit, moving former Dodge brand CEO Ralph Gilles to the head the new high performance brand but along with this move, Chrysler has made a handful of other management changes with an impact across North America.
By Patrick Rall on June 6, 2011 - 1:51PM
Due to some legal sour grapes by some California Chrysler brand dealerships, the Chrysler Group may be forced to sell their stake in the spectacular Motor Village dealership in LA which features the company’s plans of having all five brands under one roof with salon style accessory and aftersales offerings joining the sales, service and parts for every vehicle under the Chrysler umbrella.
By Hawke Fracassa on June 3, 2011 - 11:21PM
President Obama spoke to 400 auto workers and Chrysler Group executives and random people Friday in Toledo. He used $20 bills from his pocket to spur the local economy by buying everything from gardening gloves to hot dogs to Faygo red pop. He listened intently and spoke forthrightly of the resurgence of the auto industry. What follows is the complete text of his prepared remarks.
By Hawke Fracassa on June 3, 2011 - 12:05PM
President Obama got the red carpet and as much pomp and circumstance as a king Friday as auto workers and others in Toledo serenaded him with cheers and adulation for his role in providing billions of dollars in federal bailout loan money that salvaged many of their jobs during one of Chrysler's bleakest hours in 2008.


By Patrick Rall on June 2, 2011 - 4:26PM
May 2011 was not a month of great sales as nearly every major automotive group showed a decline compared to May of 2010 but the Chrysler Group was among those showing growth – making them the only American manufacturer to show positive growth in May.