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The ModernJeeper Show – Episode 9 – The Random Show
Hello Modern Jeepers. Welcome to Episode Number 9 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers. This week is a little different… this week Corey & Matson are having what is best described as a Random Show… which means there is no guest, there is no... Read more
Utah Lawmakers Approve $5 Million to Restore Bonneville Salt Flats
SEMA, RACE FANS AND RACERS CELEBRATE Many ModernJeepers and land use organizations have been helping the great folks at SEMA work towards restoring the Bonneville Salt Flats, a densely packed salt pan in northwest Utah perfect for racing and setting land speed records. The SEMA SAN (SEMA Action Network)... Read more
The Metalcloak Stampede – Got Jeeps?
Editor’s Note: With the return of the Metalcloak Ultra4 Stampede this weekend to Prairie City SVRA just outside of Rancho Cordova in Northern California, we thought it was appropriate to share one of our most popular ModernJeeper articles… Oh, and a little commercial plug for the event too: Originally... Read more
Thule Buys Out Tepui and Auto Retailer Pays Million Dollar CARB Fine!
Our Industry News was hopping this week and we wanted to share two stories of interest to all ModernJeepers. The Editors Thule Group Acquires North American Rooftop Tent Company ModernJeepers who enjoy overlanding have heard of Tepui Outdoors rooftop tents. We’ve seen them on the trails. Well, now they... Read more
The ModernJeeper Show – Episode 8 – Ian Johnson, the man who “wrenches his junk” on TV
Hello Modern Jeepers and welcome to Episode Number 8 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers. This week we have the awesome pleasure of interviewing Ian Johnson, the 14 year host of Extreme 4×4 and Extreme Offroad. Corey and Matson talk with Ian about what... Read more
Superwinch to be Purchased by Westin Automotive
MORE CHANGES IN THE OFF-ROAD INDUSTRY ModernJeepers know Superwinch as one of the leading winch companies.  Now they will soon belong to Westin Automotive, a company known for grills, steps, bumpers, truck bed accessories, lights and more. California-based Westin Automotive Products Inc. is in the process of acquiring specific... Read more
Breaking!  Don Amador Receives Federal Appointment
MODERNJEEPER CONTRIBUTOR AND SUPPORTER DON AMADOR APPOINTED TO CALIFORNIA RAC Noted advocate and ModernJeeper contributor Don Amador was appointed to the Central California Resource Advisory Council (RAC) on February 28, 2019 by Acting Secretary of the Interior, David Bernhardt.     Don will serve a 3-year term representing off-highway... Read more
The ModernJeeper Show – Episode 5 – The “Mad Planner” Axel Stammel, the Man Behind the Unlimited Off Road Expos
Hello ModernJeepers, this is Episode Number five of the ModernJeeper Show. This week Corey & I discuss the upcoming CTI schedule, Los Notches at TDS and why sitting on the Western Slope of Colorado covered in snow ain’t so bad when you’ve got a massive 1200 sq ft fully... Read more
[vid] Fiat Chrysler Auto (FCA) Hits 10 Million with Pentastar Engine
ModernJeepers Know the Pentastar Since 2012 there has been a big change in our Jeeps; as in an all-new engine; as in under the hood of every 2012 Jeep Wrangler sits Chrysler’s new 3.6-liter Pentastar V6. In the JK, it puts out 285-horsepower and 260 lb-ft. of torque. That’s a huge... Read more
The ModernJeeper Show – Episode 4 – Newly Minted Three Time King Jason Scherer
Hello Modern Jeepers and welcome to Episode Number 4 of The ModernJeeper Show… this week we have an incredibly special guest… the newly minted 3-time King of the Hammers, and the first ever Back-to-Back winner, NorCal Local Legend Jason Scherer! Corey & I have a great... Read more