Along with Alfa Romeo, Fiat Group’s other global brand in the alliance is Jeep. At a recent investor presentation in Germany, Fiat unveiled some future product plans for Jeep, most of which we’re already pretty aware of. Under the plan, Jeep will expand its portfolio beyond the current one consisting of the Compass, Liberty, Patriot, [...]
Earlier this summer, Mopar and Jeep unveiled the JK-8 Independence Wrangler Unlimited conversion package that converts your Wrangler into a pickup truck. But when will Jeep produce a real pickup without the help of Mopar? According to Jeep CEO Michael Manley, a Wrangler-based pickup truck remains high priority but is at least four years away. [...]
Following the successful launch of the 2011 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty Edition, Jeep and Activision Publishing announced today that the Jeep brand has been named the exclusive partner of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. For those of you not crazy about video games, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is one of the most anticipated [...]
Chrysler has just gave word that they will be extending the availability of the Jeep Wrangler’s removable, body color-matching hardtop roof. The option is now available for the top-of-the-line Rubicon after only [the removable hardtop] being available on the mid-range Sahara for 2011. “There were times when we had very few soft-top orders and we [...]
Not too long ago, we had word that the current Jeep Wrangler will receive a minor update in the form of a new engine. Now, Jeep has officially unveiled the new Wrangler. The car itself virtually remains the same, but the difference comes from the new Pentastar 3.6L V6 that finally replaces the lethargic 3.8L [...]
Jeep has just announced that its new, epic and popular fourth-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee will get a price reduction for the 2012 model year. Additionally, both the V6 and the V8 get some minor tweaks to help optimize fuel economy while the Jeep Wrangler receives the new Pentastar V6 without a change in price. When [...]
While we all wait patiently for an official Jeep brand pickup truck, Chrysler’s tuning arm Mopar is offering those who are impatient a chance to transform their four-door Jeep Wrangler Unlimited into a two-door pickup. First time at egmCarTech? Visit our home page for the latest news. Available for ordering through Mopar at Chrysler, Jeep, [...]
Chrysler Group LLC announced that it is recalling 11,351 units across its Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep brands due to an incorrectly installed steering column. The recall involves the 2011 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 200 Convertible, Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Nitro, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Grand Caravan, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Liberty, Jeep Compass and Jeep [...]
Last week, President Obama paid a visit to the Jeep plant in Toledo to talk about the impact his administration had on keeping Chrysler thriving, and helping to improve the automotive industry. Part of the discussion also included the concerns around the job report released Friday. The Jeep Wrangler also ended up a hot topic [...]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a preliminary investigation into more than 220,000 units of the Jeep Wrangler due to concerns over the airbag not inflating. The investigation, which covers 222,500 2007-2008 Jeep Wranglers, also include some that were previously used by the U.S. Postal Service. NHTSA said that it received 29 consumer complaints, [...]
