Jeep likes to tell the story of the American soldier in Germany in 1945 who stopped three Germans from escaping behind Allied lines. The Germans were dressed in US Army uniforms and riding in a US Army Jeep - two regular soldiers in the front and a colonel sitting in the back. As the Jeep approached a checkpoint, the GI figured something was wrong with the seating … [Read more...] about Jeep counts down to its 75th birthday and a world of new models
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New Jeep concepts: blasts from the past along with future shocks
Jeep is celebrating its all-American heritage with seven concepts it will unveil at the annual Easter Safari, a week-long off-road extravaganza in Moab, Utah. “We go to this event each year to showcase our latest Jeep production vehicles, as well as a variety of new ideas in our concept vehicles,” said Jeep president and CEO Mike Manley. “In doing so, we receive a … [Read more...] about New Jeep concepts: blasts from the past along with future shocks
SUV sales soar – and there are more new models to come
The SUV market in New Zealand will become even more crowded and competitive over the next couple of years as both luxury and mid-market carmakers introduce first-time models. The so-called lifestyle vehicles are the hottest items on the sales charts and accounted for just over four out of every 10 passenger cars sold to the end of October this year. That ratio is expected … [Read more...] about SUV sales soar – and there are more new models to come
Jeep fights off calls for Gladiator-type pick-up in new model mix
Jeep plans to broaden its model range and global appeal to double annual sales to 1.9 million vehicles over the next five years. It laid out the ambitious business plan at a Chrysler Group conference in Detroit, where it said it would add to its line-up a bigger, three-row SUV called the Grand Wagoneer and smaller SUVs and crossovers, including the just-released smaller … [Read more...] about Jeep fights off calls for Gladiator-type pick-up in new model mix
Jeepster plays hide and seek in the snow
We have shown you spy pictures of the so-called Jeepster testing in Scandanavia, but this is the first time the entry-level Jeep has been caught on video. Check out the square tail-lights and a glimpse of the leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel with built-in controls. The FiatChrysler product will have an Italian cousin in the form of the Fiat 500X. Word is one or the … [Read more...] about Jeepster plays hide and seek in the snow