Not too long ago, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe earned top honors from Green Car Journal as the 2021 Green SUV of the year. Now, the model’s been named the Hybrid Technology Solution of the Year by AutoTech Breakthrough Awards program. Jeep’s global name for its plug-in hybrid electric vehicle technology is 4xe, the bit…
Jeep and toymaker LEGO have teamed up for the first time for a one-of-a-kind Jeep Wrangler Rubicon LEGO toy. Designed to mimic the design, iconic look, and legendary off-road chops of the Jeep Wrangler, the first-ever LEGO Jeep Wrangler SUV is ready to face any epic adventure — real or imagined! LEGO fans of all…
In 2018, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), laid out a five-year strategic plan to bring forth electrification across its many brands. At the time, electrification was front and center for the carmaker as it was expanding its brands across the globe, in a hurry to meet looming emissions regulations worldwide. These days, two years after the…
Leading automotive industry publication Green Car Journal deemed the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid model the Green SUV of the Year. The publication made the announcement at the 2020 Virtual Greenbuild Conference and Expo. “The Wrangler 4xe delivers an exciting and environmentally positive way for Jeep fans to enjoy their on- and off-road experiences….
A few weeks ago we mentioned the rumor mill was heating up with rumblings of a redesigned 2022 Jeep Compass, but it appears we no longer have to wait on confirmation as Jeep accidentally gave away its secret. The Jeep Compass, largely considered one of Jeep’s more successful models abroad due to its compact and…
Mopar is constantly innovating its aftermarket gadgets, with the inclusion of a new, factory-backed, doors-off mirror kit for Jeepers who are looking to upgrade their open-air driving experience behind the wheel of their Jeep Wrangler or Gladiator. When Jeepers remove their original factory-installed doors with attached mirrors, they can instead install two separately mounted side…
The current-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee remains one of America’s best-selling vehicles. To date, Jeep has sold more than 1.7 million units of the SUV since the current generation debuted in 2011. That said, the current Grand Cherokee is more than overdue for a redesign, and it remains one of Jeep’s least overhauled vehicles in the…
The Jeep Grand Wagoneer Concept has recently been the sole star under Jeep’s limelight, but the automaker has plenty of other models that are waiting in the wings for a redesign and are deserving of attention as well. The entry-level Jeep Compass model is readying for a complete overhaul for the 2022 model year. Although…
It’s customary for automakers to trademark patents so they can be sure other companies don’t swipe up the names they intend to use. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) recently filed a patent for the name Hornet and Wagoneer Client Services as well. The Hornet name is rumored to have been set aside for a future model,…
In a few months, the Jeep Wrangler will face a new form of competition thanks to the arrival of the Ford Bronco. Jeep, confident in its ability to deliver an iconic vehicle that speaks for itself, did not go overboard to outdo the Bronco with unnecessary options and upgrades. That said, the automaker did add…
