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The ModernJeeper Show, Ep. 136 – Moab, Slickrock & Rain… Oh My! (And the $5000 Giveaway!)
Hello ModernJeepers welcome to Episode 136 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers. This week Matson catches up with Corey & Jessy as they are showing off Moab to some friends from back East. Now, they are recording this from a VRBO with spotty internet, so... Read more
The ModernJeeper Show, Ep. 135 – Black Bear Pass, a Near Fatal Rollover and why the Bronco May be the Most Dangerous 4×4 Ever
Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode 135 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers. Corey, Jessy and Matson dive right in this week after the ModernJeeper Adventure in the San Juans of Colorado… staring the conversation with awesome feedback from an attendee. Then we dive into some... Read more
Jeep’s Xtreme Recon Package – 35’s & 4.56 Gears!
Today at the 2021 Detroit 4Fest, the Jeep® brand bolstered the Wrangler’s legendary 4×4 capability and go-anywhere attitude, announcing the 2022 Wrangler Willys with the Xtreme Recon 35-inch tire package. Priced at a U.S. manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $39,435 (plus $1,495 destination charge), the 2022 Jeep Wrangler... Read more
Jeep Performance Products Adds Half Doors to Gladiator
Jeep® Performance Parts (JPP) from Mopar is introducing new half doors for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator, offering an enhanced open-air experience for the most off-road capable Jeep truck ever. “Open-air freedom is a hallmark of the Jeep brand,” said Jim Morrison, Vice President, Jeep Brand North America. “Following our... Read more
The ModernJeeper Show, Ep. 132 – San Juans, Skillz Day, Feelings of Accomplishment and Thoughts for Those who Think
Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode 132 of The ModernJeeper Show, the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers. If you’ve listened to this show for any period of time you know that we can just go all over the place… while the focus is on Jeeps, we can cover all... Read more
Jeep Wrangler With 2.0L Engine Recall
Jeep has just released a recall notice for am issue that involves the fuel supply line connector. The notice issued by the car manufacturer reveals that 2020 Wrangler models equipped with the available 2.0-liter engine may have a plastic fuel supply line connector attached to the high-pressure fuel pump... Read more
Jeep Sales Are Strong! FCA US Reports 2nd Qtr Sales
Driven by strong consumer demand for Jeep®, Ram, Dodge, Chrysler and Alfa Romeo brand vehicles, FCA US LLC reported a 32% increase in second-quarter sales over the same time period a year earlier. Retail sales rose 27% for the quarter. Fleet accounted for 12% of total sales. Total sales... Read more
The ModernJeeper Show, Ep. 130 – Fires, Humidity, Upcoming Events and figuring out the Bronco
Hello ModernJeepers welcome to Episode 130 of The ModernJeeper Show, the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers. Matson is sitting in the middle of California Burnin’ while Corey & Jessy are in the middle of Pigeon Forge getting ready for the Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion where it is HOT,... Read more
The New 2022 Jeep Compass
While it’s not a Jeep Wrangler, it is still a Jeep, and the technology that goes into these “other” Jeep models is likely to appear in future models that we know and love. The 2022 Jeep Compass was debuted at the Chicago Auto Show in July and is scheduled... Read more
Jeep Gladiator Production Halted…But New Color Coming!
I know the headline is very vague and we have never been ones to promote “click bait”…but Jeep has actually halted production of the Jeep Gladiator. Not for any structural or crazy problems…but simply because of the lack and shortage of microchips. According to the Detroit News, “Stellantis NV’s... Read more