Two new Jeep Renegade concept models created by Mopar and a reheated Dodge Challenger T/A Concept from the 2014 SEMA show will go on display at next week's Detroit auto show.
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1/9/15
Mopar Preps a Pair of Jeep Renegade Concepts for NAIAS
Two new Jeep Renegade concept models created by Mopar and a reheated Dodge Challenger T/A Concept from the 2014 SEMA show will go on display at next week's Detroit auto show.
5/27/14
Jeep Cherokee Diesel Seen as an Unusual Alternative to the Nissan Qashqai and VW Tiguan
This is one of the first video reviews of the Jeep Cherokee coming from Europe and certainly the first of a diesel-powered model. Auto Express tested a Cherokee fitted with the most powerful diesel engine available, a 2.0-liter unit producing 170PS (168hp) – the Cherokee’s European lineup also includes a 140PS (138hp) 2.0-liter unit.
5/23/14
Mopar Rolls Out New Accessories for Chrysler Group Cars
Thje Chrysler Group’s Mopar brand has released a new collection accessories including leather seats and seat covers, decal kits, new door guard sills, premium carpet floor mats and a wireless charging system, among others.
11/19/13
New Wrangler Willys Wheeler Edition Pays Homage to Early Civilian Jeep Vehicles
Special edition models keep pouring in for Jeep, with the automaker announcing its latest addition with the retro-themed Wrangler Willys Wheeler Edition.
Taking styling cues from the first civilian Jeep (CJ) vehicles of the 1940s, the 1945 Willys-Overland CJ-2A and its successor, the CJ-3A, the special edition model will debut at the LA Auto Show.
Based on the Wrangler Sport model, the special edition features a gloss black grille with black Jeep badge, gloss black front and rear bumper appliques, historic satin black “4 Wheel Drive” rear tailgate decal and “Willys” hood decals, as well as unique high-gloss black 17-inch aluminum wheels.
There’s also a standard Sunrider soft top, plus deep-tint sunscreen rear windows, while a premium Sunrider soft top and black-splatter Freedom Top are available. The Wrangler’s iconic half-doors are an option.
The 2014 Wrangler Willys Wheeler Edition’s upgraded off-road hardware includes a Dana 44 rear axle with Trac-Lok limited-slip rear differential and 3.73 gears, BF Goodrich KM Mud Terrain LT255/75R17 tires, rock rails and a new Jeep Trail Rated Kit that includes a D-Ring, tow strap and gloves in a Jeep-branded bag. Off-road capabilities are further enhanced by the Jeep Command-Trac 4x4 part-time, two-speed transfer case with a 2.72:1 low-range gear ratio.
Under the hood, Jeep offers the familiar 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine that produces 285 hp and 260 lb-ft (352 Nm) of torque. Mated to a standard six-speed manual or an available five-speed automatic, the engine delivers up to 21 mpg (11.2 l/100 km) highway.
The Willys Wheeler Edition is available in any Jeep Wrangler color and carries an MSRP of $25,795 (€19,080) for two-door models and $29,595 (€21,890) for Unlimited (four-door) models. Sales start early next year.
By Dan Mihalascu
11/6/13
Willys Jeep vs. Corvette ZR1, Porsche Cayman and Honda CBR600
Some of you have expressed your dissatisfaction about our result-revealing titles when it comes to races and even vehicle comparisons, so we're going keep this post simple and let the following video do most of the talking.
However, we will give you a heads up and mention that, while the archetypal Willys Jeep looks ready to participate in a veterans' parade, since it's fairly stock on the outside with a few exceptions like the wheels and tires, that couldn't be farther away from the truth when it comes to its internal organs.
You see, aside from the LSX V8, this 1952 Willys Jeep also likes to…drink some nitrous shots when it's racing. Watch what it does to it in the videos below the jump.
11/5/13
Dodge's SEMA Surprise Was the Return of the Challenger Shaker Plus New Scat Packs [72 Pics]
If you had high hopes for Dodge and Mopar's SEMA Show press conference after seeing the teaser of a covered sports car and reading the press blurb earlier today, then like us, you'll probably be disappointed after finding out that the surprise debuts were the return of the Scat Packages for three Dodge models and the introduction of a shaker hood for the Challenger.
Initially, Dodge will offer the new Scat Package performance upgrade kits for the 2014 Challenger, Charger and Dart beginning from spring next year at a "cost-effective price" – whatever that means.
For the 5.7-liter V8 HEMI-powered Challenger and Charger, there are three kits, with the first one adding an ECU, cold air-intake and cat-back exhaust, the second one pushing the power gains further with a camshaft, and finally, the third one that rounds out the package with performance ported and polished heads and hi-flow headers.
Owners of the 2.4-liter Dart GT will also have three options to choose from. The first stage kit includes a cold-air intake, short throw shifter and brakes with slotted rotors and performance pads. Go for the second stage and you get an ECU tune and a cat-back exhaust, while the third stage kit adds a big brake kit, and a sports suspension with adjustable springs and struts, plus different front and rear sway bars.
If you missed the classic shaker hood on the new Challenger, then there's good news for you with the release of new package sporting a fully functional Shaker hood with Mopar cold-air intake, conical air filter and optimized air box for "improved airflow and performance".
Dodge said that the Challenger R/T V8 Shaker also includes the Super Track Pak, with high-performance steering gear, brake linings and monotube shock absorbers, P245/45R20 Goodyear Eagle F1 Super Car three-season tires and three-mode electronic stability control (ESC) that can be fully deactivated for hooning or some tree hugging – Dodge didn't say that, we did.
Available as a $2,500 option on the Challenger R/T Classic, the 2014 Challenger R/T Shaker will land at Dodge dealerships in the first quarter of 2014 with pricing starting at $36,995 (excluding destination and handling), or $37,495 if you choose the custom hood-to-tail stripes.
Revealed next to the Shaker model is the new Mopar 14' Challenger of which only 100 examples will be built, making it the rarest limited production version of the series to date. While the SEMA car is finished in Bright White, the Mopar edition will also be offered with a Gloss Black exterior finish, both with a "Shaker style" stripe in "Mopar Blue" as standard, or optionally, with a choice of two different stripes.
The Mopar 14' comes with the new Shaker hood in a satin black finish sitting on top of the standard 5.7-liter V8 Hemi, while other special extras include the gloss black 20-inch wheels, and gloss black exterior trims and accents. Inside, there's a serialized instrument panel plaque, sport seats in black Nappa leather with blue accent threads, which also make their appearance on the pistol-grip shifter boot and three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Other goodies included in the package are a custom-crafted personalized owner’s manual, “Mopar” branded key fobs and Mopar ’14 memorabilia. Prices were not announced.
For a visual take on the above models and several other Chrysler Group cars displayed at the SEMA Show, head below the break for the comprehensive gallery.
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