Jeep’s CEO has confirmed it intends to maintain the history and tradition that made the Wrangler a hit, while bringing it into the 21st century with modern touches. The mandate, handed down by Jeep’s head, Mike Manley, specified that the Wrangler’s first major redesign in over a decade must maintain […]
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Jeep Grand Wagoneer to be bespoke luxury model, arriving after 2019
Jeep executives are confirming that the upcoming Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer models – names yet to be officially confirmed – will become the flagship vehicles, separate and above the Grand Cherokee. Slated for an official release some time after 2019, Mike Manley, Jeep’s brand manager, said in a recent report […]
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee gets new shifter, electric steering, stop-start
Details of the MY16-MY2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee have been revealed for the UK market, and the changes are likely to make their way to Australia very soon. The last we heard the current, MY15 Grand Cherokee was going to be around in Australia until October. But with the announcement of […]
Jeep Grand Cherokee kills Star Trek actor, recall affects 1.1 million
As if the Jeep Grand Cherokee wasn’t already riddled with problems, FCA has had to announce a worldwide recall affecting some 1.1 million vehicles, including around 47,000 units in Australia. The Grand Cherokee has already been recalled three times in Australia this year. In fact, it was the most recalled […]
Jeep Wrangler gets makeover by Chelsea Truck Company
The current Jeep Wrangler is near the end of its lifecycle, but that hasn’t stopped British boffins Chelsea Truck Company (an offshoot of Kahn design) from going to town on it and adding some flares and ponies. Costing a total of £52,000 (AU$101k), the enhancements are extensive, as you would […]
2017 Jeep Compass/Patriot replacement to be made in Mexico
Jeep’s new mid-size SUV, set to replace both the Compass and Patriot (Compatriot?), will reportedly go into production early next year. This means the current models will hang around for yet another year. We have seen prototypes out and about, proving Jeep is well and truly into the development stages […]
Jeep Compass/Patriot – ‘Compatriot’ – replacement to debut Q3
The all-new Jeep mid-size SUV, set to replace both the Compass and Patriot, will apparently be revealed during the third quarter of this year in Brazil. Jeep has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the new model, but it’s believed there is still some fine-tuning to do before […]
Jeep Grand Cherokeet SRT Night edition announced for Australia
As if the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT wasn’t already imposing enough, Jeep’s Australian division has just launched the new Night edition. It adds a distinct stealthiness to the muscle SUV. Firstly, there are no power upgrades for the engine. It retains the standard 6.4-litre HEMI V8 producing a meaty 344kW […]