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What’s New For The 2023 Jeep Wrangler!
Editor’s Note: Straight from the automaker, we take a look into what the next model year will look like. While I know a few of us were hoping to see the new twin turbo 6 cylinder in this offering, it looks like we will still have to wait a... Read more
Can A Mobile Fridge Be Too Big? [Part One]
You know what they say, go big or go home. Well with Dometic’s CFX3 75DZ fridge/freezer…you may never need to go home! Over the years I have used a variety of “portable” fridge/ freezers, and in fact still have and use them all. The first one I ever purchased... Read more
Remember Igloo?
Igloo and the Jeep® brand ventured out for adventure by releasing the first-ever Jeep Playmate coolers, featuring original artwork geared toward Jeep brand enthusiasts who want to keep their refreshments ice-cold throughout every journey. The special-edition Jeep Stickers Playmate Pal is available now in two color options at igloocoolers.com/jeep.... Read more
Patent Pending ‘Burnout Mode’!
A recent discovered patent filed with the USPTO that describes a “Vehicle Tire Heater and Cleaner System,” which uses hydraulic brake pressure to stop the motion of one axle’s wheels in order to spin the other ones, therefore “cleaning” them of any dirt and debris, as well as heating... Read more
‘Lunatic Fringe’ and the History of the Jeep Rubicon!
Our friend Chris Collard of Gone-Gpn spends some time with Jeep’s Head of Design, Mark Allen, during this year’s Easter Jeep Safari while riding in Jeep’s Wrangler Rubicon 20th Anniversary Concept rig! With a ton of great history on how the Rubicon Jeep began and some insight into the history... Read more
Stellantis Debuts The Hurricane 500 hp (HO) Twin-turbo I-6 Engine!
We have talked about this before and we knew it was coming…but that information wasn’t “formally” released…until now! Stellantis just revealed its new, 3.0-liter, twin-turbo, inline, six-cylinder engine, named Hurricane, that delivers better fuel economy and fewer emissions than larger engines while at the same time generates more horsepower... Read more
The Teaser Trail to Easter Jeep® Safari 2022
Ever wonder what blending two mighty off-roaders like the Jeep® Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator might look like? What if a truck dared to be more like an SUV to increase its departure angle? The latest Jeep concept heading to this year’s Easter Jeep Safari reinvents what the ultimate terrain... Read more
Razor Unveils the Innovative Jeep® RX200 Electric Scooter
Editor’s Note: Sometimes we really do get what we ask for…but I guess I’m out of the loop on this one. Did we ask for a Jeep branded scooter? That said, now I want one! Razor, the foremost trailblazer and innovator in the scooter industry, today unveiled its new... Read more
Just Like The Bronco…Turn Assist For The Wrangler!
We have seen some of these “newer” features recently…the crab walk by the GMC Hummer and the tight turn by the Ford Bronco. Well fear not fellow Jeep owners! The company behind the Tazer programmer, Z Automotive, has enabled the newer Jeeps to also perform this “tight turn” or... Read more
The New 2022 Jeep Wrangler Gets Some Upgrades!
Jeep just announced a fact sheet about the changes coming to the iconic Wrangler for 2022! The biggest change in our opinion was the option of 4.88 gears! But take a look at this LONG list of items! New for 2022: 4.88 axle ratio available on Rubicon models with... Read more