Seen that? – Tow In a Jeep, Pay More Fees?
Tow In a Jeep, Pay More Fees? Under My Helmet
Tow or Trailer Your Jeep in, Get Charged Double Some people tow or trailer their jeeps to the trail, dunes or where ever they're going. Most of these are registered for street use as well. If you're going someplace like the ISDRA where there are fees for "primary vehicles", but none for the off-road vehicles (aside from the vehicle's registration tag fees), and your off-road vehicle is street-legal, like a jeep, [...] Read More
Jeep Patriot Production Begins Under My Helmet
The all new 2007 Jeep Patriot started production this month. Sporting a 2.4L 4Cy DOHC 16V Dual Variable Valve Timing Engine, a 5-Speed Manual Transmission and Electronic Roll Mitigation, the Jeep's almost cheep-ish plastic interior leaves something to be desired. That seems to be the norm for Chrysler of late. It seems they've decided to try and make affordable vehicles and gotten away from the 'go anywhere' mantra they've had [...] Read More
Why People Buy Jeeps (2 videos) Under My Helmet
Jeeps have been around for a long time. They were developed for the military as capable off-road vehicles. They were later used for sport and recreation. There's a very large and profitable industry for Jeep accessories and modifications. There's a good reason for that. They're capable. They can go places most other vehicles can only dream of going. Even stock they are able to go places many most other 4×4's [...] Read More
List of Ill Repute carzz.org
Consumer Reports annual list of the 11 worst cars in America is out. Automotive analysts for the magazine took a look at more than 260 vehicles in this year's evaluation and once again SUVs made in the U.S. dominated the field. Surprisingly, two Toyotas hit rock bottom as well and Chrysler placed three models on the list of ill repute with the Jeep brand. . Here are the results for 2008, according [...] Read More
Jeep at the LA Auto Show Part Deux carzz.org
You guessed it — more from the LA Auto Show: As much as I liked the Jeep Gladiator concept car — I hated the Jeep Hurricane concept car. I saw pictures of it last year when it debuted at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, but this was my first chance to see it up close and personal. My verdict: Just another silly exercise that will never go into [...] Read More