Larry & Cheri McCrae Acquire Zion Jeep Tours of Springdale, Utah Zion Jeep Tours, Southern Utah’s premiere outdoor recreational tour and guide service, announced this week that legendary off-roader, sportsman and businessman, Larry McRae and his wife Cheri McRae of St. George, Utah have acquired the company, effective July... Read more
Investor’s Question Manley on the Future of Jeep
Industry News August 6, 2018 0
According to the Toledo Blade, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ new CEO Mike Manley has pledged not to rock the very successful proverbial boat, keeping FCA, parent company of the Jeep brand, moving forward on a well-established five year plan developed by the late CEO, Sergio Marchionne. “One of the things... Read more
EDITORIAL UPDATE: Sergio Marchionne passed away at 66. Here is the story at the Toledo Blade. Mike Manley, the man behind the rise of the Jeep Brand to be worth more then $35 Billion, has been rewarded for his skills by being named as CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.... Read more
Off Road Hall of Fame Inductee and Land Use Warrior Joins ModernJeeper Group
Industry News July 19, 2018 0
Del Albright to be WorldWide Ambassador and Brand Leader for ModernJeeper’s Media and Event Activities ModernJeeper, a brand started barely 3 years ago to promote the Jeeping lifestyle, announced today the addition of Del Albright, legendary Land Use Advocate and member of the Off Road Motorsports Hall of Fame,... Read more
Metalcloak is the First to Introduce Kevlar to the Jeep Suspension Market Metalcloak today made public a project layered under blankets of secrecy; a project that started with the simple question “could we?” over 18 months ago; a project that could, once again, be a “game-changer” for the growing... Read more
Pushing The Limit – The 2018 Jeep Concept Rigs
Industry News April 12, 2018 0
With names like 4Speed, Sandstorm and Nacho Jeep, how can you pick just one favorite? This year, unveiled at the 52nd annual Easter Jeep Safari held in Moab Utah, seven new concept vehicles headed for the trails. This was by far the most eclectic group of vehicles Jeep has... Read more
REPORT: April 2018 marks the end of the JK
Industry News February 1, 2018 0
According to a report on Fox News the JK Wrangler may finally have a termination date: April 7. While Jeep just released the next generation Jeep Wrangler JL, you can still get JK Wranglers on the lots of most dealerships. Some dealers have told us that they can no... Read more
Bestop Expands with Acquisition of PRP Seats
Industry News January 31, 2018 0
Aaron Wedeking, president of custom seat maker PRP Seats, announced today the acquisition of his holding company, KAMM Industries, by Bestop Premium Accessories Group. The acquisition includes two additional brands, Status Racing and SpeedStrap, both companies acquired by KAMM in recent years. Aaron, via email, said this exciting development... Read more
Keystone Wins Bid for Winch Maker Warn Industries
Industry News October 24, 2017 1
PRESS RELEASE AS ISSUED BY LKQ, CHICAGO, IL Editors note: Warn’s current parent company, Dover, recently separated the Aftermarket division of Warn away from their OEM supply division. The Aftermarket division is the one we are most familiar with – the winch’s, LED’s, hubs and other Warn products we... Read more
Truck Hero Continues it’s Acquisition Streak with Omix-Ada, Parent Company of Rugged Ridge
Industry News October 18, 2017 1
PRESS RELEASE AS ISSUED BY TRUCK HERO, ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN Note from the editor… last week Truck Hero announced the acquisition of Superlift (press release) which seems to be the beginning of an acquisition crusade funded by Truck Hero’s billion dollar ownership group, CCMP Capital. —- Truck Hero, Inc.... Read more