Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has confirmed that the new Wrangler will be lighter with a new updated architecture. Purists fear this means no more live front axle. Sales are extremely strong so if it were to adopt an independent front suspension, the reasoning may be to increase Chrysler’s corporate average fuel economy standard. Possibly for the same reason, there are rumors of a diesel option. We’ll know for sure at the unveiling in approx. ten weeks. Read more at Car Buzz.
The Grand Cherokee is unique in that, with no SRT suffix, it competes with Explorer, Terrain and 4Runner. Add those three letters after its name and the competition becomes Mercedes, Porsche and Range Rover. Find a full review at The Truth About Cars. Video review after the jump!
Jeep will be unveiling their latest special edition Wrangler at the Los Angeles International Auto Show this week. Paying homage to the iconic WWII Willys, it comes with an upgraded Dana 44 rear axle with a Trac-Lok limited-slip differential and 3.73 gears. Tires are LT255/75R17 BF Goodrich KM Mud Terrains. It will be available in both 2 door and 4 door versions. See more at Left Lane News. More pics after the jump.
Tommy Archer has been with the Chrysler Group’s racing and development team for the past 18 years. In 1989 he raced this very truck at Lime Rock, winning the event. It’s a survivor race truck with only 4000 miles! The only updates are the fuel cell, replacement Hoosier tires, a new front spoiler and a bigger racing seat. The interior looks amazingly stock for a race winning truck. Wouldn’t it be cool to enter it in vintage races? See more detail at Bring A Trailer. The eBay ad was pulled 04Nov after apparently reaching only $5300. See the new, reposted, ad on eBay. More pis after the jump!
The Shaker hood is back. Yes, we’ve seen aftermarket versions for the Challenger, but this is a factory setup and is available on Challengers for the 2014 model year. That not good enough for you? The R/T Shaker packages includes the “Super Track Pak, with high-performance steering gear, brake linings and monotube shock absorbers, P245/45R20 Goodyear Eagle F1 Super Car three-season tires and three-mode electronic stability control (ESC) with “full off” mode.” Dodge also unveiled the New Mopar ’14 Challenger–only 100 of these will be built. Last but not least, the Scat Pack is officially back! This not only includes “three Mopar-engineered stage kits arriving in Spring 2014” but a whole club package reminiscent of the original Scat Pack. Lots more pics of the Mopar booth plus the full press release after the jump!
I’m flying out to Vegas tomorrow to bring you coverage from the 2013 SEMA Show. The Mopar press conference is at 4:40 (yes, I’m sure that is intentional) and we got word that Mopar is gonna announce something pretty cool. Anyway, it might be late tomorrow by the time I get pics uploaded, but definitely stay tuned. In the meantime, check out some of the vehicles Mopar is bringing, plus the official press release after the jump!
There’s a persistent rumor that Jeep may be looking at losing the 2016 Wrangler’s solid axles in favor of an independent setup to lower weight and improve mileage. Jeep’s brand manager acknowledged the rumors and will not deny them. I fear another sanitized SUV for the masses. Find more detail on The Truth About Cars.
Chrysler plans on unveiling 20+ new concepts at SEMA this year. The concepts will come from all corners of the Chrysler brands spectrum, with Jeep, Fiat and Ram all getting in on the action. Chrysler has only released four teaser images which can be seen below. The images appear to be a decked out Jeep Cherokee, a Chrysler 300, a Fiat 500L, and Ram 1500. It’s hard to guess exactly what we will get when SEMA finally arrives on November 5th, but Mopar seems to be gearing up for a take over. Press release and more pics after the jump! You can also read more on the Mopar website.
And yes, Mopar blog will have full coverage of the Mopar booth at SEMA!
Yeah, we’ve all seen a lot of funny and original Craigslist ads. But this one–well, it might just be the best one of all time. You can see this 1997 Jeep Cherokee on Craigslist now, or if it’s been pulled/flagged/sold, you can check out the whole brilliant ad plus more pics after the jump!
It’s been 50 years since Mr. Norm opened Grand Spaulding Dodge in 1963. Coinciding with the delivery of his first order of Dodges, which consisted of nothing less than four truckloads of Max Wedge sedans and hardtops, he started the Mr. Norm’s Sports Club. In commemoration of his 50th Anniversary, Norm would like to invite everyone in the Mopar community to join him in celebrating this milestone with a free one-year membership in the legendary Mr. Norm’s Sports Club. Just like in the ‘60s, everyone will receive the monthly newsletter that has the latest news and scoops, along with discounts on Mr. Norm’s memorabilia, parts, accessories and vehicle packages for Mopars. Sign up here at Mr. Norms.
