Small changes to the design of the all-new 2018 Jeep® Wrangler yielded big improvements in the vehicle’s aerodynamics. The new Wrangler stays true to the original design with a wide, muscular stance, trapezoidal wheel flares and the legendary seven-slot grille. Jeep’s design team built upon this iconic design with subtle changes to improve the vehicle’s
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Wrangler Wednesday: The all-new 2018 Jeep® Wrangler roots date back to wartime service
In the months before the United States entered World War II, the U.S. military informed automakers that it was looking for a new “light reconnaissance vehicle.” More than 130 manufacturers bid on production of the new vehicle, which had to meet specifications including a 600-lb. load capacity, a wheelbase less than 75 inches, a rectangular-shaped
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The 2019 Jeep® Cherokee features a ‘fresh’ new exterior appearance
The 2019 Jeep® Cherokee enters the largest SUV segment in the world with a new exterior design that aligns it with the premium side of the Jeep family while staying true to its fabled nameplate. “There’s a number of changes and enhancements we’ve made for the 2019 Cherokee,” said Scott Tallon, director Jeep brand. “First
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Wrangler Wednesday: Testing the all-new 2018 Jeep® Wrangler to the ends of the Earth
When it came time to take the next step in the development of the all-new 2018 Jeep Wrangler from the drawing board to actually testing the latest version of the iconic vehicle, a test track just would not do. For more than seven decades, the Jeep Wrangler has been known for its rugged, go-anywhere versatility.
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Wrangler Wednesday: All-new 2018 Jeep® Wrangler makes it easier to enjoy the fresh air
Through the years, the Jeep Wrangler has set the bar for open-air freedom on the road and on trails. Now, the all-new 2018 Jeep Wrangler takes the bar and raises it by making it easier to enjoy the outdoors with the all-new premium Sunrider soft top and fold-down windshield. Designers simplified the process of removing
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Wrangler Wednesday: Passing of eras at the FCA US Toledo Supplier Park
When a white 2018 Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon four-door arrived at end of the assembly line at the FCA US Toledo Assembly Complex, it marked the end of one era and the start of a new one. For the past 12 years, employees at the plant have been producing the Jeep Wrangler JK model for the
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Wrangler Wednesday: Employees take their Wrangler skills off-road at the FCA US Toledo Assembly Complex
The FCA US Toledo Assembly Complex is home to some of the most advanced manufacturing technologies in the industry, so it’s only natural that its “backyard” contains a unique adventure for employees to experience the Company’s iconic vehicle: the Jeep® Wrangler. Designed as part of the North Plant’s “Toledo Way” employee training program, crews built
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