Today at the New York International Auto Show, Mike Manley revealed the highly anticipated supercharged Hellcat powered Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk. Continue reading
Tag: SRT
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
2013 Dodge Dart enters modern age with vintage name
Chrysler released information on the upcoming 2013 Dodge Dart yesterday; which marks the first new Chrysler vehicle to utilize Fiat equipment.
‘the fastest production Jeep ever built’
When I think about Jeep, it’s rarely about speed (well, speeds over 5mph at least.) Most Jeep enthusiasts modify their vehicles to go slower, not faster. Think rock climbing, not 100 meter dash…
That mentality changed a bit in 2005 when Jeep debuted the Grand Cherokee SRT8. Despite its lack of low range 4WD, its lower profile, and its obvious on road racing ambitions – it was hard for (even the most devout) Jeep enthusiasts to speak ill of the tricked out Super Jeep. When the newly redesigned 2011 WK2 Grand Cherokees started selling well in 2010… rumors and spy shots of the assumed SRT version started to surface. We finally got an official glimpse of the very much desired 2012 Grand Cherokee SRT8 last week in New York…
how twitter (and a green shirt) got me into the NY auto show press preview
There was a time when I told people that I didn’t get twitter. Why are my witty Facebook statuses not enough? And what, really, was the difference?