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Premium Cherokee Overland added to lineup for 2016

Jeep is responding to increased customer demand for its Cherokee midsize crossover by adding a premium trim level in the Overland. With Canadian sales up 41 per cent in 2015, the Cherokee's second full year on the market after a 13-year hiatus, the folks at Jeep are bringing a new …January 19, 2016

The 2016 Jeep Cherokee Gets Luxurious: Meet The Overland

The Jeep Cherokee received accolades over the years, but it also got some negative comments over the fact that its most sought-after version -the Trailhawk- is an off-road variant and feature less amenities than the Limited. Jeep just announced a new, more luxurious version of the Cherokee; during the New …January 15, 2016

Special-Edition Jeep Models Celebrate The Brand’s 75-Year History

The Jeep brand is 75 years old, and to celebrate this important milestone, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is releasing special-edition versions of each Jeep model. Every 75 th Anniversary model will offer a Green paint colour choice, with low-gloss bronze alloy wheels, bronze and orange accenting as well as appropriate badging. January 6, 2016

A Pair Of New Jeeps For 2016

Jeep just announced two new special editions of its vehicles for the new model year. Starting in 2016, buyers will be able to get their hands on the Grand Cherokee SRT Night as well as the Wrangler Backcountry. The special Grand Cherokee comes with a few upgrades to make it …November 12, 2015

AJAC’s 2016 Canadian Car of The Year Awards: Testing Begins This Week

The 28 th edition of what is affectionately known as Testfest is under way. This annual event gathers up members of the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada in order to determine the best new vehicles for 2016. This year, the test program will be held at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park …October 26, 2015

Updates For The 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT

When you look at the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT, it would be easy to think that the souped-up SUV hasn't received any significant changes since last year. And you'd be right to think so. But while the truck hasn't received any dramatic modifications, but there are still details that …September 3, 2015

FCA US Invests $2.5 Million On A 4x4 Dynamometer

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles ’ climatic test cell has been upgraded with a 4x4 dyno for testing the growing number of 4x4 and AWD vehicles in its product range. The front dyno can handle up to 350 horsepower, while the rear dyno is able to withstand loads of up to 650 …August 6, 2015

A “Do It Yourself” Recall From Chrysler

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

Following the wireless hacking of a Cherokee infotainment system last week, Chrysler proceeded to recall 1.4M vehicles in the US in order the fix the security flaw of the onboard computer. However, the owners themselves will address this recall. Chrysler will send to them a USB key containing the update, …July 28, 2015

Hackers Take Control Of A Jeep Cherokee

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

In 2013, a couple of IT specialists presented a project that they were working on: by connecting a computer to a Ford Escape and a Toyota Prius, they managed to control various functions of the vehicles. At the time however, both manufacturers said that there was no cause for alarm, …July 23, 2015

Jeep’s Cherokee Is Here To Stay

If you like the looks of the Jeep Cherokee , I have good news for you (and if you don’t, well too bad); while answering questions from journalists, Mike Manley, director of the Jeep brand, said that the shape of the SUV wouldn’t change dramatically over the next refresh, scheduled …July 7, 2015

A Jeep Grand Cherokee Hellcat In The Works?

In the last few months, a very singular rumour has been making the rounds; it seems that Chrysler isn’t content with its Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT and its measly 470 horsepower. FCA is reportedly hard at work building a Hellcat variant which, as its name implies, will inherit the 6.2-litre …June 19, 2015

Transmission Problems For The Jeep Renegade

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

It seems that a known problem is rearing its head at Jeep: the first Renegades that came off the line seem to have trouble with their nine-speed automatic gearbox. In a recent interview, FCA’s CEO Sergio Marchionne announced that the small Jeep had unexpected problems with its automatic transmission, and …May 21, 2015

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