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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.

UAW President Bob King
UAW optimistic it can seal a deal with Chrysler by Wednesday
By Hawke Fracassa on
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
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.
The Ram 2500
Chrysler leads the nation in September growth, bests Toyota in sales
By Patrick Rall on
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.
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UAW-Ford Motor Co. auto contract takes a promising right turn
By Hawke Fracassa on
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.
The 3.6L Pentastar V6
Chrysler Group recalls select V6-powered Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler models
By Patrick Rall on
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.
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New Mitsubishi dealership in New Hampshire replaces shuttered Jeep store
By Hawke Fracassa on
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.
The 2003 Jeep Liberty
Jeep Liberty under NHTSA investigation for airbag risks
By Patrick Rall on
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
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.
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Want to test drive a car? Just ask
By Hawke Fracassa on
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
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.
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The Jeep-based Maserati Kubang drops at Frankfurt 2011
By Patrick Rall on
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.
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The front end of the Maserati Kubang
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Maserati Kubang rear view
The Maserati Kubang fron the rear
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Chrysler Group leads the industry in growth in August 2011
By Patrick Rall on
Sales figures from around the American automotive industry are in and once again, the Chrysler Group was the strongest automaker in the industry in terms of growth with the smallest of the American Big 3 improving by 31%.
Introducing the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Special Edition
By Patrick Rall on
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.
The side profile of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Special Edition
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The front end of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Special Edition
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The rear cargo area of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Special Edition
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The unique seats of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Special Edition
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The unique speedometer of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Special Edition
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The interior of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Special Edition
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The back end of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Special Edition
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The 2012 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Special Edition in black at the Woodward Dream Cruise
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New Alfa Romeo SUV to be built in American Jeep plants
By Patrick Rall on
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.
New Jeep Grand Cherokee-based Maserati SUV to be built in Detroit
By Patrick Rall on
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.
SRT Chief Gilles says that a new SRT Ram would be "done right"
By Patrick Rall on
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.
The SRT High Performance Tour kicks off at the Mopar Nationals
By Patrick Rall on
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.
The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is unlike any SUV in the America
By Patrick Rall on
Chrysler leads in growth for July 2011 lead by Jeep
By Patrick Rall on
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.
Fiat announces new managerial format
By Patrick Rall on
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.
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