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May 212007
After the sale of Chrysler is complete, the old Pentastar logo that will remind us of the days that Chrysler vehicles were crap will be returning. I wonder if they will bring back the old Dodge Omni too.
Latest reports suggest that the classic Pentastar logo will make a comeback as Chrysler’s official logo after a nine year hiatus. The iconic logo was originally dropped following the merger with Daimler-Benz AG back in 1998.
The Pentastar is now set to make its return, according to an internal email sent to Chrysler employees from a high ranking exec. The Detroit Free Press reports that the senior staffer attended Monday’s meeting where the sale to Cerberus Capital Management was first announced to Chrysler vice presidents and directors.
The logo won’t be identical to the original. It’s expected to get an updated and more modern look
Jeep has started selling the Wrangler in a diesel version on the other side of the pond. If you look at the photos of the English version of the Wrangler, you’ll notice some styling differences. Most notably the front bumper.
Reviews of the UK edition of the Wrangler are not very favorable. The Brits are partial to the Defender by Land Rover.
Jeep says with this model, it aims to take on the Defender, a car seen as a true workhorse. However, while it can arguably compete away from the tarmac, the US car just doesn’t have the same kudos in the UK.
May 142007
Chrysler has been purchased by Cerberus Capital Management for $7.4 billion. No word yet on whether Jeep was included in the deal, but my guess is that it is.
[Update] Thanks to Jake in the comments below, it has been confirmed that Jeep is included in the deal. So, one has to wonder what this means for the Jeep brand. My guess is that things will stay mostly the same, but you never know.
May 132007
Here is another good review of the new Jeep Patriot.
Speaking of driving, what immediately strikes us is how similar the Patriot is to the Cherokee of old  almost to the point of being a “retro.� The Patriot’s dimensions are within an inch of duplicating its four-door ancestor.
Patriot designers kept that size and style for a reason  too form follows function.
“Simple yet distinctive geometric forms and planar surfaces define Jeep Patriot’s timeless proportions,â€? says Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President – Design. “Combined, these features give Jeep Patriot its robust, strong, capable off-road image.â€?
But more importantly, that boxy body style that goes against today’s norm of trying to round off the edges of every vehicle on the road maximizes space: You can fit more people and cargo in a box than in a bowl – and the new Patriot, like its predecessor, delivers more interior and cargo room than its competitors.
The Patriot is designed to appeal to customers who want a vehicle that is practical in terms of form and function, as well as different from the crowd of compact SUVs currently on the road, according to Creed.