Tuff Country Joins the Growing Daystar
Industry News April 8, 2019
ModernJeeper fans have definitely seen Daystar Products International pop up on these pages, but might not be as familiar with their latest acquitions, Tuff Country Suspensions. With Daystars continued focus on growth by acquisition and their drive to improve product lines across the board, the future will... Read more
What are you doing on April 4… colloquially called 4×4 Day (you know, 4/4)? Our friends at Jeep are hoping you are one of 4,190 ModernJeepers who will be pre-ordering the new Gladiator… but not just any Gladiator, they have 4,190 Launch Editions of the much anticipated Jeep truck.... Read more
FIRST PRODUCTION MODEL HITS THE PAVEMENT IN TOLEDO ModernJeepers are probably tired of seeing the social media channels blowing up with pictures and videos of the very first regular production Gladiator to roll down the line at the factory in Toledo, but it’s real; and the team at Jeep... Read more
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
Superwinch to be Purchased by Westin Automotive
Industry News March 11, 2019
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
[vid] Fiat Chrysler Auto (FCA) Hits 10 Million with Pentastar Engine
Industry News February 14, 2019
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
Truck & Jeep Fest Set for Launch
Industry News February 11, 2019
MODERNJEEPERS CAN ENJOY TRAVELING OFF-ROAD EXHIBITION Every year the 4Wheel Parts/Transamerica folks put on a traveling off-road show around the country that many ModernJeepers enjoy. The Truck & Jeep Fest showcases many companies, but only those that sell through 4WP and Transamerica so you may not see all your... Read more
The Top Jeeps, In Perspective
Industry News February 4, 2019
Special to ModernJeeper from David Zatz of Allpar The top-selling Jeeps in the United States for 2018 were, in order, the Wrangler, Cherokee, and Grand Cherokee. The race for the top selling Jeep was almost evenly split between the Wrangler and Cherokee, 240,032 to 239,437, but we expect the... Read more
Jeep Big Game Blitz — The Game-Day Commercials
Industry News February 2, 2019
Jeep/FCA announced their Big Game Blitz of ads for the Superbowl and we thought we would share them here, with you… Read more