Following an overwhelmingly positive consumer response to the recently introduced Grand Cherokee concept and related "Name My Ride" contest, the Jeep brand has announced it will produce not just one, but three new limited-edition Jeep vehicles: the Grand Cherokee, Compass and Patriot Altitude models. … [Read more...]
Desert Rendezvous 2012 Hits SoCal March 23-24 2012
The SoCal Desert Rendezvous started as an idea a few friends tossed around while around a campfire one night. Why were all the overlanding-type events being held in other states or geographic regions, and why were we traveling all that way when we had all of this right here at home in SoCal? Thus began the Rendezvous Conspiracy… … [Read more...]
Jeep Introduces New Production-intent Concept Grand Cherokee at Houston Auto Show
The Jeep® brand has introduced a new, production-intent concept version of its award-winning Grand Cherokee, a unique model with distinctive yet stealthy exterior cues designed to attract new Jeep Grand Cherokee enthusiasts and customers. Showing the vehicle publicly for the first time this morning at the Houston Auto Show, Jeep also … [Read more...]
70 Years and Counting: A Look at the 2012 Jeep Wrangler
Freedom. Excitement. Purpose. Adventure. Icon. For seventy years no singular word has more fully encompassed the impact of the Jeep Wrangler than that of "Icon". It has carried heavy artillery through combat zones, has served as a purpose vehicle for America's heartland, and has led expeditions into the unknown. The iconic Jeep Wrangler has … [Read more...]
Chrysler Group Reports Third Quarter 2011 Net Income of $212 Million
Chrysler Group Modified Operating Profit More Than Doubled From Prior Year on 19 Percent Increase in Quarterly Net Revenue Chrysler Group’s third quarter 2011 net income totaled $212 million compared with a net loss of $84 million a year ago Third quarter net revenue was $13.1 billion, up 19 percent from a year ago Modified Operating Profit(b) … [Read more...]
AEV Announces New Pintler Wheels for Jeep JK
AEV has announced the launch of its Pintler Wheel in Black. The new color gives the Pintler a more aggressive look and is sure to be a popular addition to the AEV Wheel Lineup. … [Read more...]
Industry Interview with Hyline Offroad
Taking the Hyline with Hyline Offroad - An interview with RJ Herd, Hyline Offroad Vice President … [Read more...]
2011 Lucas Oil Off Road Expo Rolls Into Pomona Fairplex
The 2011 Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo powered by General Tire will invade the Pomona Fairplex Saturday, October 8 through Sunday, October 9, with everything off-road including new vehicles, thousands of parts and accessories, ATV test rides, freestyle motocross action, movie premieres, RC Racing and more. This year’s expo is bigger than ever with more … [Read more...]
What Was I Thinking?
As I backed my trailer into my driveway, my wife came out asking what I was thinking. Actually, she wasn’t quite that ladylike as she was asking (more like a sailor, really), but that’s neither here nor there. The point is, I was backing in with a new Jeep (actually it was an old and rusty Jeep) and she really didn’t have the room (or any need) for … [Read more...]