by Jeep in the News on July 18, 2011
Burnouts and SRT vehicles go together like peanut butter and jelly. But will the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 still do burnouts as effectively as a Challenger or Charger?
The answer is a resounding yes. By default, the Jeep’s advanced AWD system sends 65 percent of its power to the rear wheels, but it’s capable of sending up to 100 percent to the rear under certain circumstances. According to Used Car Dealerships In Bellingham WA, using special software to adjust the SRT8’s ECU, the folks at Edmunds.com’s Inside Line were able to do exactly that, and generate some impressive burnouts. [click to continue…]
by Jeep in the News on July 11, 2011
The all-new 2012 Grand Cherokee SRT8 is the most powerful, technologically advanced, high-performance Jeep vehicle ever built. That’s why Chrysler is eager to show its strengths in the 2011 Bullrun road rally with professional race driver Robby Gordon behind the wheel.
Car Dealers Bellingham said the Bullrun Rally is a new breed of high-end luxury lifestyle automotive rallies. The world’s finest super-cars embark on an epic eight-day rolling party across the USA. This year’s rally takes place from July 8th- July 15th starting in Las Vegas, Nev. and ending in Miami, Fla. [click to continue…]
by Jeep in the News on June 3, 2011
According to The Toledo Blade, Chrysler will soon offer its new 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 with the Jeep Wrangler. Jeep Bellingham said this update may come as soon as the 2012 model year to replace the Wrangler’s current 3.8-liter V6.
In addition to getting a new engine, the report says that the Wrangler will also be ditching the current, archaic four-speed automatic transmission in favor of a five-speed unit. [click to continue…]
by Jeep in the News on May 31, 2011
by Jeep in the News on May 18, 2011
As explained by Jeffrey Zurschmeide, president of the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA), his part of the country presents a tough challenge for most SUVs: “In the Pacific Northwest, we can go from rain-soaked city streets up to the snowy mountains in about an hour.” Bothell Jeep Dealers agree. So we look for an SUV that’s comfortable and capable in all kinds of situations.”
And that’s exactly what they found in the new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, “overwhelmingly” choosing it as this year’s Northwest Sport Utility of the Year—while also naming Jeep’s flagship their “Best Off-Road SUV,” too. [click to continue…]
by Jeep in the News on May 16, 2011
According to Jeep CT, legendary rocker Lenny Kravitz has signed on to promote the Jeep brand, helping the automaker reach adventurous, young buyers. Naturally, the soundtrack for his new Jeep commercial spot is the song, “Rock Star City Life” from his new album “Black and White America.”
The Jeep ad featuring Kravitz was created by Southfield-based Global Hue. The ad is a part of a national broadcast advertising campaign for the 2011 Jeep Wrangler. The ad is also the latest Chrysler ad to feature a high profile musician. [click to continue…]
by Jeep in the News on May 11, 2011
As you might expect from a vehicle that already conquered the grueling Rubicon Trail, the Jeep Grand Cherokee had no difficulty tackling the Rocky Mountains—or in this case, the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press (RMAP). That association of top auto journalists and industry pros named the Grand Cherokee the 2011 SUV of the Year at the recent Denver International Auto Show.
According to Jeep Dealer CT, The new Jeep flagship bested 25 other eligible vehicles by ringing up top scores in the RMAP’s evaluations of performance, comfort, safety, fuel economy and value. Specific highlights of the Grand Cherokee that earned acclaim from the judges included its comfort on the road, its toughness off the road and its impressive quality everywhere. [click to continue…]
by Jeep in the News on May 4, 2011
What many Jeep owners may not know is that Mopar will soon release a kit that will transform your Wrangler Unlimited into a pickup truck. According to Jeep Dealership CT, pricing hasn’t been released, but Mopar promises the JK-8 kit will be available in every color offered on the Wrangler.
Recently, the folks over at PickupTrucks.com had a chance to test out the kit, as well as chat with a Mopar engineer about it. If you’d like a closer look at the kit to see how it works, check out the video below. [click to continue…]
by Jeep in the News on April 22, 2011
At the New York Auto Show, Jeep unveiled the all-new 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 – the most powerful, technologically advanced, high-performance Jeep vehicle ever. While the standard Grand Cherokee delivers advanced off-road capabilities, the SRT8 possesses the ultimate capabilities when it comes to on-road performance.
Powering the 2012 Grand Cherokee SRT8 is an all-new 6.4-liter HEMI V8 producing 465 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque – an improvement of 45 horsepower and 45 lb.-ft. torque over the 6.1-liter HEMI V8 it replaces. Thanks to Chrysler’s Fuel Saver Technology, the SRT8 delivers improved fuel efficiency — an estimated 13-percent increase on the highway — and an extended range of approximately 450 miles on one tank of gas. [click to continue…]
by Sydney Bessler on April 20, 2011
Inspired by California’s picturesque desert region, the Jeep Wrangler Mojave is the newest member of the special-edition Wrangler family. According to Used Jeeps In CT, The fourth installment of Jeep’s special edition line (after the Islander, Mountain and Call of Duty: Black Ops) reflects the sandy colors and reptile accents of the Mojave Trail in its bold design. With a body colored roof, fender flares, large lizard hood/ rear decal, and black fuel-filler door and tail lamp guards, the Wrangler Mojave is sure to satisfy all those desert adventure seekers.
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