Fiat Chrysler Automobile’s Hellcat engine is famous for being one of the most powerful showroom V8s ever produced, making heavy cars very quick and a noise that sounds like a Spitfire fighter plane. Primarily used in the Charger and Challenger SRT in the U.S., FCA has transplanted it into other […]
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Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk to feature AWD with torque-vectoring
Jeep has all but officially confirmed a Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, however, CEO Mike Manley has and the company was found to have trademarked the name. Until now it was thought it would use a rear-wheel drive system but this might not be the case. According to rumours the Grand Cherokee […]
For Sale: Meticulously restored 1960 Willys Jeep Gala
An unusual variant of the original Willy’s Jeep (grandfather of the modern Wrangler) is going up for auction at RM Sotheby’s Arizona event. This 1960 Willys Gala is a beach-themed version of the wartime favourite, with a blue and white colour scheme, fun striped trim and tassled fabric rooftop that […]
2017 Jeep Compass off-road-ready ‘Trailhawk’ confirmed
Jeep revealed its new Compass small SUV earlier this year with few details, but now it’s been confirmed the company is going to launch a range-topping, off-road Trailhawk version. The Compass Trailhawk is set to follow in the footsteps of the recently-launched Grand Cherokee Trailhawk and the Renegade Trailhawk, offering […]
Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk confirmed for Australia
Jeep Australia has confirmed it will be continuing the current-generation Grand Cherokee for another year, as previously reported by PerformanceDrive, announcing the arrival of the Trailhawk variant for the second quarter of 2017. The Grand Cherokee, also known as one of the most recalled new vehicles on the market, setting […]
Jeep Grand Cherokee ‘Trackhawk’ Hellcat spotted (video)
It’s been expected for a while now but it looks like Jeep is putting the final touches on the mighty Grand Cherokee ‘Trackhawk’, featuring the Hellcat supercharged V8. Not only will the Trackhawk sit above the regular 6.4 HEMI SRT, it’s also set to become one of the most powerful […]
2018 Jeep Wagoneer & Wrangler partially revealed
A vertiable treasure trove of future Jeeps has leaked onto the internet, after a dealer presentation was covertly snapped on a smart phone. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler and 2019 Grand Wagoneer flagship sit alongside the new Compass, Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, and baby, Italian-made Renegade. The first two are what […]
Jeep Renegade lifts back wheels under braking in Euro test (video)
Jeep, a brand already embroiled in plenty of safety recall issues in Australia and around the world, is in the spotlight in Europe after its little Renegade was reported to ‘endo’, lifting its back wheels under hard braking. With 765 sales for a 1.0-percent share of the small SUV segment […]