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Stolen Jeeps in Texas; Hackers are to Blame

You might remember the hacker duo that took control of a Jeep Cherokee last year: without physically touching the vehicle, they used a computer and internet connection to deactivate the steering, brakes and accelerator of the SUV. The stunt placed the Uconnect system in a bad light, since this infotainment …August 10, 2016

Recall Notice for the Chrysler 200, the Jeep Cherokee, the Jeep Renegade and the Ram ProMaster City

Transport Canada recently announced a recall notice regarding a problem with the nine-speed automatic transmission of certain FCA models. In some cases, the transmission wire harness could have been improperly crimped, and as a result, the lever could unexpectedly shift into neutral. If that happens, the vehicle would obviously lose …July 27, 2016

75 Years Of Jeep

In 1941, the US Army figured it would have to throw its full weight into the war that was raging overseas. Among the many tools needed for battle was a small all-terrain vehicle. The Army sent a list of specifications to every car manufacturer; the delays for producing a prototype …July 18, 2016

Death Of Anton Yelchin: His Jeep to Blame?

Yesterday, 27-year-old actor Anton Yelchin was found dead at his home in California. Friends of his found him pinned between a pillar at the bottom of a steep incline and his 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Theories as to how this may have happened abound, but one in particular stands out. June 20, 2016

Double Recall for the Fiat 500 and Jeep Wrangler

Here is an interesting double recall from FCA: globally, 41 000 units of the Fiat 500 and about half a million Jeep Wranglers need to go back to the shop to be potentially repaired. Let’s start with the Fiats. On the 500 city car produced between 2012 and 2016, a …May 20, 2016

2017 Chevrolet Trailblazer could be Jeep rival we crave

Off all the buzz that surrounds the auto industry, that GM has reportedly been mulling the idea of building a rival to the Jeep Wrangler got hearts and minds pumping. The rumour mill really starting churning in 2014, when Buick-GMC vice-president Duncan Aldred allegedly told Edmunds that the latter of …May 10, 2016

A Four-Cylinder Engine for the Jeep Wrangler?

Following the market trend of downsizing engines and adding turbochargers, Chrysler will allegedly unveil a new engine. However, this won’t be another huge V8; if the rumours are true, we can expect a turbocharged four-pot coming out of a Mopar assembly plant. Nicknamed Hurricane, this newcomer will supposedly have a …May 9, 2016

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk gets diesel option

A familiar name is making its way to the Jeep Grand Cherokee lineup, with the brand announcing a Trailhawk version for the 2017 model year. Joining models by the same name in the Cherokee and Renegade lineups, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk is the off-road boss you've been waiting for—and …April 8, 2016

The Hellcat-powered Jeep Grand Cherokee will Arrive in 2017

Picture this: you are dreaming about a 707-horsepower Dodge Charger or Challenger Hellcat, but the reality of your life means you need to buy a Jeep Grand Cherokee. Mike Manley, CEO of Jeep, confirmed that there is an upcoming product just for you: a supercharged Grand Cherokee will arrive in …April 7, 2016

Seven Jeep Concepts Revealed for 50th Moab Easter Jeep Safari

FCA released images of the Jeep vehicle lineup ready for the Easter Jeep Safari’s golden anniversary meet. These seven concept vehicles have been developed with Mopar and Jeep Performance parts, and each is unique in its own way. This year, the get-together in Moab coincides nicely with Jeep’s 75 th …March 10, 2016

FCA Will Bring Two Surprises at the 2016 Moab Easter Jeep Safari

The Moab Easter Jeep Safari is an almost religious event for Jeep enthusiasts. Every year, hundreds of fans meet up in the desert and go off-roading. This year's gathering will be the event's 50th edition. Even the manufacturer gets in on the fun: in the last few years, Jeep unveiled …March 7, 2016

Batman Drives a... Jeep Renegade?

Those who like superhero movies should be eagerly anticipating the premiere of Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice . The movie will pit two of DC Comics' biggest heroes against one another and will be filled with action scenes. Seems as though the movie’s most recent marketing scheme comes from …February 24, 2016

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