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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.

Jeep brand reaches 2 million fans on Facebook - More than any American car company

By Anthony Faccenda on February 23, 2012 - 8:28PM

Jeep just earned its 2 millionth fan on Facebook, which is nearly 800,000 more than any other U.S. car brand. The 2 million figure represents fans of the brand itself and not any specific model.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee production intent sport concept

Jeep emphasizing the Sport in SUV for Geneva

By Patrick Rall on February 23, 2012 - 1:12PM

When the 2012 Geneva Motor Show opens early next month, the Chrysler Group’s Jeep brand will roll out a pair of “production intent” models that emphasize the sport in sport utility vehicle as well as a special edition of the tried and true Jeep Wrangler.

The Jeep Wrangler Mountain package

By Patrick Rall on February 23, 2012 - 1:10PM

The Jeep Compass production intent concept

By Patrick Rall on February 23, 2012 - 1:09PM

The Jeep Grand Cherokee production intent sport concept from the rear

By Patrick Rall on February 23, 2012 - 1:08PM

Chrysler comes in dead last in JD Power & Associates Reliability Survey

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on February 15, 2012 - 5:26PM

Chrysler and all of the Chrysler Group's vehicle brands have come in dead last in JD Power and Associates Reliability Survey.

The Chrysler Group starts 2012 strong, leads the industry in growth

By Patrick Rall on February 2, 2012 - 10:44AM

The Chrysler Group was one of the strongest automakers doing business in the USA through 2011 and as the first month of 2012 has come to an end – the smallest of the Detroit Big 3 continued their stunning success with an improvement of over 44% compared to the same month last year.

2012 Mopar Jeep Compass True North Showcased

By Aaron Turpen on January 31, 2012 - 4:52PM

Chrysler released details on the tribute Jeep to the 75th anniversary of auto industry supply legend Mopar. The Jeep Compass True North is now on display at the Mopar event and will be showcased at the upcoming Chicago International Auto Show.

The badging of the new Jeep Compass True North edition

By Patrick Rall on January 31, 2012 - 4:51PM

The unique gauge cluster of the new Jeep Compass True North edition

By Patrick Rall on January 31, 2012 - 4:50PM

The back end of the new Jeep Compass True North edition

By Patrick Rall on January 31, 2012 - 4:49PM

New Jeep Grand Cherokee Concept Revealed

By Aaron Turpen on January 26, 2012 - 7:32PM

A new concept revealed at the Houston Auto Show this week showcases a concept vehicle based on the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Jeep will be hosting an online contest to name the new vehicle.

AMP has converted Jeep Grand Cherokees and Mercedes M-Class to electricity

A Full Electric Jeep: The Price, When and Where

By Nicolas Zart on January 9, 2012 - 3:20PM

What would you think about having the full capacity of an SUV at the fraction of the cost of using and maintaining a gas one? With the announcement that AMP will introduce an all-electric Jeep Cherokee and Mercedes M-Class, the curiosity builds up with a set price and where they will be sold.

The 2012 Chrysler 300C Luxury Series Sedan

Chrysler Group leads industry in December 2011 sales growth

By Patrick Rall on January 6, 2012 - 12:30PM

The numbers are in for the last month of 2011 and once again, the Chrysler Group led the way for the entire American auto industry in terms of year over year growth – with all four of their pre-existing brands showing positive growth in December while the Fiat brand trudged onward.

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."

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