Category: Thoughts on Cars

Anything and everything to do with the automotive industry. I mainly focus on Jeeps and other four wheel drive vehicles, but you’ll see the occasional two wheel drive article here and there.

The 2015 Colorado is the truck we’ve been waiting for

I’ve never been much of a “Chevy Guy” – The only GM vehicle I’ve ever owned was a 1989 two door s10 Blazer, a small SUV from the dawning era of SUVs! It was a good little truck, but I haven’t given Chevy much of a thought since then.  But now, I can’t decide if I’m actually in love with this new outdoor enthusiast’s dream truck… or if Chevy simply hired a really good marketing team for the reintroduction of the Colorado. Continue reading →

2014 Wrangler minor updates

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Jeep has been making big moves with the available factory options for the Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited.  For 2013 Jeep released the 10th Anniversary Rubicon Model; adding winch bumpers, extra ground clearance, and 32 inch BFG KM2 mud terrain tires.  For 2014, Jeep has taken those special add-ons and created the Wrangler Rubicon X model. Continue reading →

Cherokee’s identity crisis continues with SRT speculations

The all new Jeep Cherokee has had a rough start, and it hasn’t even hit dealer lots yet.  Starting with leaked photos, that were quickly denied by Chrysler as being the new Cherokee, then un-denied with a “hey just kidding, that is the new Cherokee” statement; the 2014 Jeep Cherokee was officially introduced at the New York Auto show in March to mixed reviews.  Mike Manley stood on stage as the Trail Hawk version of the new Jeep drove over a mocked rock trail showcasing the Liberty replacement’s off road ability; confirming its “real Jeep” status.  Despite Manley’s claim that the Trail Hawk has already conquered “Hell’s Revenge” in Moab; many enthusiast are still doubting its actual capability, and the choice of the name “Cherokee.”  With delays keeping Trail Hawk Cherokees out of enthusiast reach while the vehicle’s right to bear its name is being questioned; why on Earth would you leak that a tricked out street rated SRT version was in the works? Continue reading →