2009 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2009 Hummer H3 I know this is a Jeep column and many of you dislike even the mention of the Hummer name, but to be fair, we do occasionally have to review them as (friendly) competitors (but all Jeep owners know it isn’t much of a competition!). So, lets take a […]
Sept 23, 2008 – Chrysler Introduces Three Advanced Electric-drive Vehicle Prototypes, press release
Chrysler Introduces Three Advanced Electric-drive Vehicle Prototypes One targeted to be produced in 2010 for consumers in North American markets, and European markets after 2010 Chrysler LLC to have approximately one hundred electric vehicles on the road in government, business, utility and development fleets in 2009 Chrysler electric-drive technology to be applied to front-wheel-drive, […]
Jeep Wrangler J8 Military Version
Interesting bit of Jeep news, Jeep has created a military version of the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited called the J8. Starting with the 2007 Wrangler Unlimited as a base platform, Jeep engineers reinforced the frame to allow greater loads, up to a new maximum of 1,339 Kilograms (2,950 lbs!). Axles, Brakes and Suspension were modified including […]