Jeep® Wrangler – the most capable and recognized vehicle in the world – becomes even more capable both on- and off-road for 2012, courtesy of an all-new, more fuel efficient and more powerful 3.6-liter V-6 engine, and a new five-speed automatic transmission – both of which it shares with the award-winning Jeep Grand Cherokee. … [Read more...]
Executive Interview with Jeep Brand Engineering
The Jeep brand recently sat down with Jim Repp from Jeep Brand Engineering to discuss his views on the new Pentastar V-6 engine, the future of the Quadratrac & Selec-Terrain 4x4 systems, and opportunities for those interested in working for Chrysler. … [Read more...]
Catsailing with 'Ol Rubi
One summer day in 2002, a friend invited my wife and me to go sailing on her little Sunfish. The power of the wind and water was exhilarating, and we were hooked. Pitting our skills against nature and the technical aspects of a sailboat drew us into catamarans which are the ultimate adventure in small boat sailing. … [Read more...]
One Glance – A Journey from China to South Africa
Every now and then we come across a story, whether written or told visually, that really captures the essence of why we enjoy Jeep vehicle and adventure so much. … [Read more...]
Big Bear Jeep Jamboree
I look back now at the discussion we had in the Barlow’s office before our respective May trips. As we determined who was taking which Jeep where, I smugly stated “I’m going to Big Bear where they don’t have any big rocks--I’ll take Alex.” I would come to regret those words. Alex is currently a stock tan 2011 JK Rubicon who would earn the name … [Read more...]
Trasharoo Spare Tire Garbage Container
I was fortunate enough to test the Trasharoo prototype for several thousand kilometers in Australia. The prototype, very similar to the final version, held up to everything we threw in it. The Trasharoo acted as our portable trash can, attached to our rear spare tire as wewent along our one-week excursion into the outback, holding securely all of … [Read more...]
AEV Announces New 2" Spacer Suspension for Jeep JK
*PRESS RELEASE* AEV is pleased to announce an expansion of its popular Jeep suspension lineup with the release of its new 2.0" Spacer Suspension System for the JK Wrangler. … [Read more...]
“Moparized” Jeep Vehicles Ready for 45th Annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari
Each year, thousands of diehard off-road enthusiasts descend upon Moab, Utah, for the Easter Jeep Safari and a week of fun on some of the country’s best and most rugged trails. Jeep® and Mopar are marking the occasion by returning to the annual event – which takes place April 16-24 – with six new customized vehicles. … [Read more...]
My First Hundred Grand
In July 31, 2002 I handed over the keys to my beat-to-death Chevy Cavalier – with a failing clutch and a nasty dent on the hood left by the tail pipe of a Ford pickup at about 22 mph – to a sales lady at the nearby Jeep dealership. What I was getting in return was a handsome red TJ with the X package and a manual transmission. … [Read more...]