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Despite the recent struggles of its parent company, no one can argue the Jeep Wrangler is synonymous with healthy off-road chops. For 2025, a new Backcountry package seeks to up the ante on the comfort-focused Sahara 4xe trim.

Stellantis is allegedly shifting gears to better cater to the needs of the American market following the departure of Carlos Tavares as its executive officer. The company is signaling it might pull back on all-electric vehicles and may even begin to offer V8 engines again. But there is some conflicting information being presented as the company does what it can to improve public relations.

Nobody likes pop-up ads. Nobody. That makes a recently discovered software glitch in some Jeep models especially frustrating for the people experiencing it. One Grand Cherokee owner recently vented their frustrations with the ads on Reddit, and owners of other models have chimed in with similar complaints.

Following up the introduction of its Wagoneer S in Launch Edition trim, Jeep is adding a lower-priced Limited trim to the line.

Today we bring you a high-powered 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT.

The 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S is a bit of a head-scratcher.

It's got the Wagoneer name but it's not as big and it's on a different platform and it's a battery-electric. It's a big though not too big five-seat large SUV from the brand that already offers the Grand Cherokee. And so on.

I am currently in a hotel room in Southern California -- quite far from the fires, thank you -- preparing to drive the Jeep Wagoneer S tomorrow.

What do you want to know about it?

With a price tag that steps deep into six-figure territory in some configurations, the Jeep Wagoneer is one of Stellantis’ most expensive vehicles in the United States. The SUV’s extreme premium price tag rankled some buyers, and Jeep’s boss isn’t stoked about it, either.

Stellantis recently had to delay the launches of new EVs from Jeep and Dodge due to software problems. The automaker appears to have squashed whatever bugs it found, however, as the first shipment of Dodge Charger Daytonas and Jeep Wagoneer S EVs are on their way to dealers' lots, though the earliest arrivals will be from Dodge.

An incoming senator has pushed for Stellantis to sell off Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram and for those brands to be acquired by an owner based in the U.S.

Homeowners living near Stellantis’ Detroit Assembly Complex – Mack (colloquially called Mack Assembly) will be able to apply for their share of $3.3M in home repair grants starting in January. 

Ford wants to conquest Jeep owners with incentives.

Ford has been piling discounts on the Explorer SUV in an effort to maintain high sales. Dealers are now reportedly willing to further sweeten the pot, in the hopes of poaching Jeep owners, by throwing another $2,000 on the hood.

There was a lot of news from the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show, even if only a few brands had press conferences.

Relatively slim pickings today, so I bring you this beefed-up 2018 Jeep Wrangler Sahara.

The Jeep Gladiator drummed up a ton of interest around its release in 2019, but the off-road truck hasn’t been able to sustain that excitement. Sales have fallen dramatically over the last year, leading parent company Stellantis to resort to layoffs at the Gladiator factory.

After quite a bit of speculation, Stellantis confirmed on Wednesday that it would be cutting roughly 1,100 employees from the Jeep plant located in Toledo, Ohio. Due to slowing Jeep sales and rising vehicle inventories, the automaker had decided to eliminate a production shift in January.

The Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer might have some cool features, but their luxury-level price tags have made them a tough sell. Dealers have complained about slow sales due to the hulking SUVs’ MSRPs, while Jeep’s parent company, Stellantis, has seen a sales slump across the board. The automaker is hoping to stop the bleeding with lower prices for Jeep’s flagship SUVs, but the move doesn’t make them significantly more affordable.

Today we bring you a specialized off-road rig in this 2005 Jeep Wrangler TJ Rubicon.

The Jeep Wagoneer S is almost ready to hit dealerships as the automaker’s first American-market EV, but the company is already teasing its next release. Today, Jeep released a shadowy image of its upcoming Compass EV, which it said is heading for a North American debut in 2026.

Jeep’s popular 4xe powertrain offers a compelling blend of efficiency and off-road capability, but they aren’t immune to issues. The automaker is recalling almost 200,000 vehicles equipped with the plug-in hybrid system due to an increased fire risk, though the issue is likely only present in a small number of the recalled population.

In this day and age, it isn’t uncommon for brands to shelve a manual transmission option when the new model year rolls around, especially if the take rate isn’t overly high. Jeep has done just that with the Gladiator for 2025 – while making a close cousin only available with a manual for the same model year.

Today we bring you a 1987 Jeep Wrangler YJ Sport.

Jeep is preparing for the launch of its first mass-market EV in the United States, but the automaker isn’t throwing caution to the wind to deliver its electrified Wagoneer S. Company CEO Antonio Filosa recently outlined his vision for the SUV, saying that he wants “perfect quality” and acknowledging that the vehicle’s development hasn’t yet reached that point.

Today I said goodbye to a Jeep that practically belches "The Star-Spangled Banner" out of its exhaust pipes. Fire up the 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Final Edition and King George III reanimates only to get punched in the face by zombie George Washington.

Yeah, if the V8 is going to go out, it's going out with a bang.

Let's keep it simple today with this 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

One of the things that seems to divide Jeep owners more than other issues is the little rubber ducks seen on dashboards at trails across the country. While they seem to be everywhere now, “ducking” Jeeps is a relatively new phenomenon, having only started during the pandemic. Sadly, though, the person behind the cheerful movement recently passed away.

We recently reported on the Jeep brand’s 23rd consecutive win as the nation’s most patriotic car brand. While that’s a big honor for any American automaker, Stellantis wants to capitalize on that equity by leaning on the Jeep brand to boost revenues. The company said it expects Jeep sales to grow by 50 percent globally over the next three years, aiming for 1.5 million units by 2027.

Yesterday we showed you that for the 23rd year in a row, Jeep stands atop a list of patriotic brands, both automotive and not.

Though Memorial Day marks the start of summer for many Americans, July 4th is the official holiday of summer. The annual ranking of the most patriotic brands has landed as we approach the holiday, and Jeep has again taken the top spot.

Jeep might be several miles down the road on its electrification plans, but that hasn’t stopped the automaker from working to promote and sell new gas vehicles. The Gladiator receives Jeep’s special edition treatment for 2024, entering the model year with a Mopar model that will hit the streets with a range of upgrades over the standard model, including unique Rubicon graphics, exclusive interior and exterior touches, and a super-limited production run of 250 units.

We first heard about the all-electric Jeep Wagoneer S a while back, and the automaker recently detailed specs and performance for the sleek SUV. While it will retain some of the brand’s off-road prowess, the S will also sport breathtaking acceleration and more screens than are probably necessary.

Jeep is adding Tuscadero to the Gladiator color catalog due to high demand, and the automaker will soon bring another popular option to the Wrangler-like pickup. The automaker recently confirmed rumors that it would offer the 4xe plug-in hybrid powertrain for the Gladiator, saying that the new truck is coming for the 2025 model year.

Jeep has brought back the Tuscadero color for the Wrangler, and now added it to the Gladiator.

For those unfamiliar, it's eye-searingly pink.

In most instances, we would pass on using a news slot for the announcement of a simple paint color. But in an era where our roads are inundated with approximately four trillion shades of grey, the introduction of an eye-popping hue is worth the attention.

Always seeking to give a nod to the desires of their fan base, Jeep is returning to a particularly colorful well with a popular paint option for the revised 2024 Wrangler.

Today we bring you a hot-rod 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 with under 60K miles on the clock.

Today we bring you a lifted 1989 Jeep YJ Laredo.

For ages, Jeep has been using the fan-directed Easter Jeep Safari in Moab as an opportunity to show off working concepts to brand faithful. This year is no different, with four machines appearing on the slickrock.

Today we bring you some cheap wheels. The ask for this 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is just $3,800.

Back in the early 1990s, when I was in high school, a friend’s dad owned an off-road parts distribution company, and we had a ton of fun with his Chevy big block-swapped Jeep CJ. I specifically remember shredding the driveshaft on at least three Tennessee backwoods trails. Modified Jeeps are nothing new, but the automaker is jumping into the fray with a send-off model to honor the rowdy V8 it offered for the SUV’s last few model years.

Hey there, want a 24-year-old off-roader? This 2000 Jeep Wrangler might be the ticket.

The annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab will kick off later this month, meaning we’re in for a deluge of teaser shots for whatever the mad scientists have cooked up in the Jeep labs ahead of this year’s gathering.

Car companies have been building vehicle trims specifically for the Texan market for some spell, pandering to celebrating the Lone Star State with these special editions.

In a new recall, some members of the Grand Cherokee family will require a dealership visit to sort out a problem with upper control arm pinch bolts which may have been damaged during vehicle assembly.

The word “Hurricane” doesn’t usually conjure up a feeling of smoothness. Hurricanes are brutal forces of nature that involve whipping winds, flying debris, and extremely choppy waters.

People poked fun at Stellantis in the U.S. for stretching the Hellcat engine as far as it could possibly go, but the automaker is now eying electrification. Even Jeep is involved, first announcing the Recon EV and now, the Wagoneer S. The sharply styled EV is set to debut this fall.

If you’ve been putting off picking up a new Wrangler just because Jeep doesn’t offer the Xtreme 35 Tire Package on two-door models of the Rubicon and Willys, you have officially run out of excuses.

The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 blends the brand’s iconic off-road capability with a stunning Hemi V8, but the SUV’s time on the market is limited. A JL Wrangler Forums member got ahold of a letter from the automaker to dealers, telling them that it will allocate a single Final Edition of the V8 Wrangler if they can beat last year’s January sales numbers.

News broke earlier this week that Stellantis would pull out of auto shows, including the upcoming Chicago Auto Show, for the foreseeable future.

It’s the end of an era. Maybe not the most impactful or exciting era, but the end, nonetheless. Jeep is killing the Renegade in the U.S. and Canada after several years of declining sales, ending the run of its most affordable model.

In general, I am on record as liking the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It’s one of the vehicles that I would consider buying with my own money.

I am not sure that same consideration extends to the electrified version. The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE costs a pretty penny, especially when you opt for the off-road-oriented Trailhawk trim, and while I like the concept of plug-in hybrids in general, this one might not be worth the dough.

Following eight reports of vehicle fires, Jeep has decided to recall 32,125 examples of the Wrangler 4xe PHEV in the United States. The vehicles come from the 2021-2024 model year, with roughly 13,000 being situated outside the U.S. While parent company Stellantis has said the vehicles can continue being driven, it's advising customers against charging them and has likewise recommended parking them outdoors away from anything you might not want burned.

Today we go back a couple of decades to feature a 2001 Jeep Wrangler SE.

One of the most common refrains from automaker PR departments is “we cannot comment on future product.” Fortunately, the recent agreement between Stellantis and the UAW blew the doors wide open on that particular topic – at least for the Auburn Hills company.