It hasn’t hit North American dealerships yet, but the all-new 2017 Jeep Compass has already carved out a unique niche in both the Jeep brand lineup and the rapidly expanding global C-SUV segment. Sized for that ‘sweet spot’ between the small B-segment Jeep Renegade and the mid-size Jeep Cherokee, the 2017 Jeep Compass takes classic
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Five ‘must-sees’ at the FCA US display at NAIAS
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is now open at Cobo Center in Detroit, and the public can finally get up close and personal with some of the latest models from FCA US in a multimedia-rich display. For those planning to attend show, and for those who are unable to visit the NAIAS in
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2016 in the rearview mirror: Jeep brand celebrates a 2016 milestone, and more
With 2017 right around the corner, the Jeep® brand bids farewell to the last 12 months of creating new horizons, new ideas, new product and one unique history-making milestone for this American-born icon. 2016 marked the 75th anniversary of the Jeep brand. FCA US Historian Brandt Rosenbusch takes a look back at the important role
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New Jeep Compass off to a great start in Brazil
The all-new 2017 Jeep® Compass started sales in Brazil on November 5th, and the brand’s newest offering is already the leader of the segment, surpassing industry’s expectations. In November a total of 2,537 Jeep Compass were sold in Brazil — almost five times more the closest competitor within the C-SUV segment. Brazilian media commented on the success
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Where in the world is the 2017 Jeep Compass?
The all-new 2017 Jeep Compass took center stage at AutomobilityLA on Thursday, November 17, packed with plenty of exciting features, wrapped in premium styling, and sporting the Jeep brand’s largest global footprint to date. The brand’s newest compact SUV will roll off assembly lines in in Brazil, China, Mexico and India, heading for more than
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‘Fantastic experience’ awaits couple traveling world in ’46 Willys
What do the spirit of the Jeep brand and the aspirations of a newly married couple have in common? Adventure. Vanessa Sartori and Linho Bergamin were married March 12, and they left their home in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, that same day on a honeymoon adventure that would take them around the world. The
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Off the Line: ‘Coach’ Dedrick Griffin
Teamwork is key to winning in sports. The same can be said for winning at a job. It requires people to work together and it takes a great leader to inspire the team to succeed. “Coach” Dedrick Griffin plays that role — at work and after he punches the time clock at the end of
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