Motor Trend Awards were recently announced for 2019 vehicle(s) “Of the Year” and Jeep and Ram vehicles had a big showing! The 2019 Jeep Wrangler was named SUV of the Year, while the Ram 1500 was named Truck of the Year. “The Jeep Wrangler and Ram 1500 are significant products at FCA; concurrently winning Motor Trend’s SUV of the Year and Truck of the Year titles is a proud accomplishment, and a testament to the capability and determination of our employees,” said Mike Manley, Chief Executive Officer of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, in a press release. The awards also recognized the late Sergio Marchionne, former FCA CEO, as the 2019 Person of the [...]

When I start thinking of vehicles that might allow me to  have a little fun on & off road, the first one I think of is the 2012 Jeep Wrangler. To me, it’s one of the best looking SUV’s I’ve ever seen and boasts the title of “king of off-road production vehicles” to boot!  The 2012 Wrangler gets some exciting changes you definitely won’t want to miss out on. The 2012 Jeep Wrangler packs in an all-new 3.6L v-6 that gives better gas mileage, a smoother ride and more power. Want to talk numbers? Horsepower = 285 (a staggering 40% increase from its predecessor model!) Torque = 260 lb.-ft MPG = 17city / 21highway The new Wrangler will be available in four models: Sport, Sport S, Sahara and Rubicon and [...]