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 […]
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Fiat Chrysler preparing new 2.0T 4cyl, to debut in next Jeep Wrangler
The next-generation Jeep Wrangler is not only set to introduce a number of firsts for the nameplate, it’s also expected to be the first candidate for Fiat Chrysler’s new 2.0-litre turbo engine. FCA will launch a new 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder in the near future, following industry trends; almost all of […]
Fiat Chrysler shifts focus away from Alfa, toward Jeep and SUVs
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has announced some very interesting business plan changes, with emphasis on SUVs from Jeep, and pushing some Alfa Romeo plans to the side. For Alfa fans, it’s not the best news. The Italian brand was aiming to introduce a string of all-new vehicles over the next […]
Chrysler updates 3.6 Pentastar V6; more torque, more efficient
Chrysler has updated its very popular 3.6-litre naturally aspirated Pentastar V6 petrol engine, bringing improvements in efficiency and output. The 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 is used in many Chrysler and Jeep vehicles, including the Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, and Chrysler 300 sedan. It has always been a powerful unit but in our […]
Video: 1000hp Chev LSX-powered Willys Jeep is insane
The Willy’s Jeep has fought hard for a place in history as a light and simple military vehicle that soldiers could depend on. Honest, slow, hard-riding and patriotic. Like a friendly, loyal mule. When you add a 4.8-litre GM LSX crate motor, D1 ProCharger supercharger and nitrous oxide to a […]
Video: Jeep shows off its Moab Easter Safari concepts
Jeep has released a promotional clip featuring seven all-new concepts that were unveiled for the 2015 Moab Easter Jeep Safari. Mark T. Allen, Jeep’s North American head of design, presents the short video which showcases some interesting super off-road concepts, based on the existing Jeep lineup. Allen explains that several […]
Next-gen Jeep Wrangler to keep live axle suspension – report
The next-gen, 2017 Jeep Wrangler is set to be a lot more advanced than the current version, however, it will reportedly retain its rugged solid axle suspension layout. According to an Automotive News report, Jeep engineers will improve the ride and handling of the next model while keeping the same […]
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee could get turbo Pentastar V6 – report
There’s news coming out from Detroit highlighting the next direction for Chrysler’s 3.6-litre Pentastar petrol V6 engine, suggesting turbocharging could be on the way. Chrysler is planning an upgrade for the widely used V6 as part of a strategy to lower its overall company fuel consumption average. The project, nicknamed […]