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The Challengers Keep Challenging!
It seems that almost every day there is a new contender to challenge Jeeps’ marketshare. Manufacturers that have been building vehicles for years are now trying to figure out how to achieve their own slice of the Jeep Lifestyle. This time it’s long time UK focused builder, Land Rover.... Read more
FCA Is Hiring and Expanding!
4,100 jobs are being added at our Jeep maker’s assembly plant in Detroit! During a news conference, Mayor Mike Duggan said “Think about this: More than 4,000 Detroit families with a middle-class job,” . “They start out at $17 an hour and ultimately work up to $28 an hour. This process... Read more
Imitation Is The Sincerest Form of Flattery!
Oscar Wilde said “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness.” And it appears that others are joining the party to create something to compete with the Jeep Wrangler. According to sources, the Suzuki Jimny, a car that loosely resembles the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and... Read more
Wrangler Sales Could Still Set Record in 2020!
Even though 2020 has been…well…rough to say the least, the head of Jeep says things are good. The Jeep Wrangler can’t be stopped. The off-road SUV is on track for its best U.S. sales year ever, in spite of the coronavirus pandemic but perhaps due in part to it, Jim... Read more
[pics & vid] Adjustable Jeep Suspension Management – Can Technology Help Or Go Too Far?
Do you get out of your vehicle to adjust your suspension? Do you adjust your suspension once it is installed? Suspension Direct, Inc, (SDi) announced today the launch of its new SDi E-CLIK suspension systems for Jeep JK and JL models – allowing in-the-cab, independent suspension management for Jeeps.... Read more
CA Governor Newsom’s Ban of Gas Powered Vehicles Is Counterproductive
Editor’s Note: The following is a Special Report and opinion from ModernJeeper Don Amador. Fighting for our rights is nothing new for many of us that work in the field of recreation advocacy and/or resource management.  Over the last 7 months, we have experienced a plethora of executive orders... Read more
[pics] The History of Jeep – By Jeep!
We just cant get enough information about our beloved Jeep! And what a better place to for the information to come from, but from Jeep and FCA itself! Jeep® History In July 1940, the U.S. military informed automakers that it was looking for a “light reconnaissance vehicle” to replace... Read more
Jeep’s Newest Competitor, The Polestar Golem?
With the auto industry reaching into more and more hybrid technologies, there are a bunch of manufacturers sitting in design rooms. Volvo, a name we are all familiar with has another brand under its umbrella called Polestar. Have you ever heard of it? Think Tesla, but different. From Polestar:... Read more
Warn Industries’ Lets Users Operate Their Winch With a Smart Phone
Warn Industries is ready to debut an all-new, innovative way to control a truck or powersports winch using a smart device: introducing the WARN® HUB Receiver and App. This high-tech, highly durable wireless system allows users to control their truck or powersports winch using the Bluetooth connection on a... Read more
[pics] How Much Would You Pay For An Icon?
Jeep seems to be producing new vehicles as fast as they can build them! And the iconic Jeep Grand Wagoneer, which has been absent for close to 30 years, is the next release we are watching for. Highlights from the press release are focused on luxury and sophistication: Ultimate... Read more