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2014 Jeep Compass, 2014 Jeep Patriot Shed CVT, Add Refinements

2014 Jeep Compass, 2014 Jeep Patriot Shed CVT, Add Refinements

In the 2014 Jeep Compass and 2014 Jeep Patriot, the CVT is history. And because of that, we think both of these models are worth giving a second look if you’ve previously taken note of their rugged good looks and city-sized compact-car sensibilities. This bears some explanation. The Jeep...

January 13, 2013 by  1
 
The Xplore Adventure Series Toyota 4Runner

Xplore Beefs Up The 2011 Toyota 4Runner

Straight off the dealer showroom, a four-wheel-drive 2011 Toyota 4Runner is already a fairly capable vehicle. No, it may not be able to tackle the Rubicon Trail without some... August 11, 2011 by  1


 
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

War Horses: Five More Family SUVs For Your Off-Road Summer

We call them war horses--tough off-road SUVs with enough room for a family to make the great outdoor trek this summer. We've brought you the first five in our group (check... June 14, 2011 by 


 
2011 Jeep Wrangler Mojave

War Horses: Five Family SUVs For Your Off-Road Summer

Sometimes you just want to get away from it all, kick city life in your rearview and get out there in the pristine wilderness – or a reasonable facsimile. Just... June 13, 2011 by 


 
Lenny Kravitz and 2011 Jeep Wrangler

Lenny Kravitz Rocks Out With the 2011 Jeep Wrangler

Fans of four-time Grammy Award-winning artist Lenny Kravitz may be surprised to see the preeminent rock musician in new commercials touting the 2011 Jeep Wrangler. Consumers... May 13, 2011 by  2


 
2010 Jeep Liberty

2011 Jeep Liberty: Price Drop And Interior Details Add Appeal

The 2011 Jeep Liberty won't look much different than the 2010 Liberty on the outside, but there will be a few key changes inside—including an all-new nav system. Although... August 20, 2010 by  1


 
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Now It Gets Personal Mopar Accessories Flyer

The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is just hitting dealer showrooms this month and the reviews have been positive all around. Just to be certain that the buzz... June 23, 2010 by 


 
Robby Gordon driving his HUMMER H3 race truck during Dakar, 2010. Photo via http://www.dakar.com

Report: 2010 Dakar Rally Did $566,000 In Damage To Chile's Archaeological Sites

Anyone that's dreamed of owning an F-150 SVT Raptor or any other serious off-road truck has probably also dreamed about running in rallies like the Baja 1000 or the Dakar... May 17, 2010 by  6


 
2010 Jeep Wrangler 4WD 2-door Rubicon Angular Front Exterior View

Jeep Wrangler: Camping Pros And Cons

In the past, the Jeep CJ (Civilian Jeep) has been known for its incredible abilities to perform well off-road, even in tough situations like WWII. The live axles that the SUV... May 11, 2010 by 


 
2006 Dodge Ram 1500 4-door Mega Cab 160.5 4WD SLT Angular Front Exterior View

Dodge Ram: Where To Go Off-Roading

It wasn’t until the mid ‘90s that Dodge became a true powerhouse in the full size truck arena. In 1994, Dodge released its second generation of the Ram, the 1500... May 11, 2010 by 


 
Empty dealership

Already Discounted, HUMMER Models Go On Clearance

Attempts at selling HUMMER to a Chinese company have failed, so GM is officially shutting down the brand. That means putting all remaining 2,200 HUMMER models in national... April 7, 2010 by  5


 
Evo MR in the snow

FWD, RWD, 4WD, Or AWD: Which Is Right For You?

In the past, consumers only really had two drivetrain choices, RWD (rear wheel drive) and 4WD (4-wheel drive).  Passenger cars and trucks were driven by the rear wheels, and... February 12, 2010 by 


 
2010 Toyota 4Runner

First Drive: 2010 Toyota 4Runner

Although we sometimes find ourselves sampling vehicles out of their element—convertibles with summer performance tires in the snow, for instance—and that’s sometimes... December 22, 2009 by  1


 
hummer h3t 02

2010 Hummer H3 And H3T Treading Water Before Real Change

Hummer is in the midst of a move—from General Motors to China's Sichuan Tengzhong—but the brand has announced details for its 2010 H3 SUV and H3T pickup, which are slated... November 6, 2009 by  4


 
2009 eBay Motors Master Contest page

Contest: Post Your Project Vid, Become An eBay Motors Master

Planning to trick out your vintage Mazda RX7 for a little off-roading adventure? Or maybe you're hoping to upgrade that $1000 beater into a Lexus-style luxury ride? Whether... August 14, 2009 by 


 
Autloc Smoke Screen and Flame Thrower Kits at SEMA

Aftermarket Accessories We Really Want: Flamethrower

Sometimes you just can't make this stuff up. We've often dreamed about having a flamethrower on our car--you know, getting all Mad Max when you're ahead of us driving 15 mph... August 4, 2009 by  6


 
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