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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.

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%.

A diesel powered Jeep Grand Cherokee mule

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

Chrysler Group leads the industry in growth in August 2011

By Patrick Rall on September 2, 2011 - 4:40PM

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 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.