• sema

    The Boys LOVE The Brute

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  • down on the street

    1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

    Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. You know, after 379 vehicles in this series, we've had just one Jeep, and that was a 2-wheel-drive mail-carrier's DJ5? Oh, sure, we saw this 1945 GPW 'Jeep', but that was built by Ford! Meanwhile, we've had five IHC Scouts. What's the deal here- is Alameda's Navy-town heritage enforcing some unspoken anti-Army bias that results in old Jeeps getting vandalized? I got no idea, folks, but I knew I had to go out and find the oldest street-parked Jeep within easy walking distance of my house in town!
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    9:00 AM on Mon Nov 3 2008
    By Murilee Martin
    1,759 views, 68 comments

    Most discussed flyingstitch: I think Kathy Bates was driving one of these to and from her backwoods hideaway in "Misery," which was on more »

  • jalopnik reviews

    AEV HEMI-Powered Jeep Wrangler: First Drive

    The new Jeep Wrangler is a damn fine off-road vehicle straight from the factory, but a 202 HP V6 just doesn't quite fit the bill for the folks at American Expedition Vehicles. Remember, this is the same group of guys who built the Hemi-powered SR-392 Roadster and the amazing Brute conversion kit that'll let you turn your Wrangler into an honest-to-goodness Jeep truck. This year at SEMA AEV'll be showing their latest and greatest new toy — the custom shop's dropped a 5.7-liter HEMI V8 into the evergreen off-roader...and then tosses us the keys for an exclusive first drive. That's right, they let us loose in this monster of an off-roader — outfitted with their complete HEMI conversion kit, a Flowmaster exhaust, an Nth Degree three-inch suspension lift, 35-inch BFG Mud Terrain KM2s on a set of their own wheels, 4.88 rear gears, their all-steel heat-extractor hood and a beefy front winch bumper of their own design. The result: A seriously badass Wrangler.

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    3:00 PM on Fri Oct 24 2008
    By Ben Wojdyla
    10,494 views, 87 comments

    Most discussed Devryn: So what IS the price of admission? more »

  • paris motor show

    Jeep Patriot Back Country Concept Soft-Roads Toward Paris

    Even the Jeep Patriot is getting the VIP treatment for next month's Paris Motor Show, arriving in Mopar-accessorized Back Country regalia. The Patriot Back Country concept gets a special coat of Optic Green paint along with a roof-mounted cargo basket, off-road lighting, 18" wheels and tires and blackout treatments at key exterior points. Inside, the gussied-up Patriot receives special urethane easy-clean seat material inspired by wetsuits. Overall, the Back Country package seems to complement the Patriot's interior refresh pretty nicely, and from certain no-doubt carefully chosen camera angles, the Patriot Back Country sort of vaguely resembles an older Toyota Land Cruiser from the rear three-quarter view. The other views...not so much.

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    1:40 PM on Thu Sep 25 2008
    By Andrew Stoy
    700 views, 22 comments

    Most discussed longdx: The Patriot is not a bad vehicle (good gas mileage, good space, rugged styling IMO, relatively inexpensive : I have more »

  • Top Ten Used SUVs

    Ten Best Used Bargain SUVs...And One That Isn't

    Since owners are fleeing their SUVs like rats from a sinking ship, it seems like a great time to put together a list of the top used SUV bargains. Luckily, Popular Mechanics has put together just such a list. After all, some people out there actually need a purposeful wagon to take them off-road or help them haul a trailer and family. As such, there isn't a single crossover on the list, but you can be assured that these rugged trucks will get the job done without forcing you to work a second job. We've even found an example of each for sale on Ebay, to give you an idea of what's really on the market. Oh, and we've also included one very Jalopnik-approved used SUV that may or may not be a bargain. Check out the list below. More »
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    4:30 PM on Wed Sep 24 2008
    By Mark Arnold
    24,788 views, 132 comments

    Most discussed GoPadge: No thanks. Those are all too small, I'll keep my Excursion. more »

  • barack obama

    Illinois Woman Wants To Sell You Obama's 2000 Grand Cherokee

    Liz Murphy of Naperville, Illinois discovered while signing papers on a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee that the vehicle had been owned by then state senator Barack Obama. Local paper The Naperville Sun reports that Murphy was happy to discover her Jeep had been celebrity-owned, but now that Obama has a chance at the White House, she's hoping to cash in a little. Murphy plans to sell the Grand Cherokee after the November elections with an eye toward getting at least above the average trade-in value. She also reports that Obama's firm handshake is evidenced on the interior of the Jeep, as a left-hand mark is imprinted on the steering wheel. Says Murphy, "Every once in a while I'll run my hands over the top of the steering wheel and say, 'Wow, this guy had a grip.'" While we're optimistic, the jury is still out. [Jeepz.com]

    4:00 PM on Fri Aug 29 2008
    By Andrew Stoy
    3,329 views, 51 comments

    Most discussed Charles_Barrett - Now with Variable-Valve Timing: Her dilemma: Sell before 4 Nov. while the hype is hot, or wait to see if he wins and sell more »

  • 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

    Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 May Get Towing Package

    Based on spy photos the Detroit News appears to have received from a reader, Jeep's hot-rod mid-size SUV may soon be able to pull your boat. According to their report, the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 has been spotted with the dual center-mounted exhaust outlets moved to one-per-side, and the test mule was seen pulling a trailer. Jeep hasn't revealed any power numbers for the next Jeep SRT8, but we have to believe they should at least match the current Grand Cherokee SRT8's 425 HP and 420 lb-ft of torque. Last time we looked that was plenty of pulling power for most suburban enthusiasts. [Detroit News]
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    11:20 AM on Wed Aug 20 2008
    By Andrew Stoy
    5,239 views, 22 comments

    Latest by ndgoalie35: Strapped a supercharger to my SRT8 and no porsche will catch this sled. Plus with 13mpg highway and a 16 more »

  • moment of junkyard zen

    These Colors Never Run, But They Do Fade In The Sun

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  • down on the street bonus edition

    Volkswagen Brasilia, Jeep Wagoneer Thrive In Maracaibo, Venezuela

    This is Down On The Street Bonus Edition, where we check out interesting street-parked cars located in places other than the Island That Rust Forgot. Today we're going to check out a couple of cars that live in the oil-mad city of Maracaibo, Venezuela, courtesy of loyal reader Ferli. Make the jump to see the whole gallery and read Ferli's account of his family's vintage machines.


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    3:20 PM on Wed Aug 6 2008
    By Murilee Martin
    1,434 views, 31 comments

    Latest by Jeremias: i had a Brazilia once , realy good car. but its not a rare car in Brazil. SP1 or Sp2 is more »

  • 2009 jeep patriot

    Jeep Compass, Patriot To Get Upgraded Interior For 2009

    The Jeep Compass (the Jeep MK platform for the ladies) and Patriot (the Jeep MK platform for the boys) will be getting revised interiors with softer lines for 2009, according to a first look at some Mopar dealer catalogs scanned by the Chrysler forum fan-boys at Allpar. Gone are most of the hard-edged "plastic box" features that made up the first-gen mini-Jeeps, replaced by a more fluid-looking motif still using the same basic layout. Compass pictured above; Patriot interior after the jump. More »

    9:20 AM on Mon Aug 4 2008
    By Andrew Stoy
    4,372 views, 36 comments

    Latest by StewL67: @Hello_Newman: A Town Car? Great interior? Really? Aviator, the Ritz? HAHAHAHA, sorry but neither oif those are actually high zoot high more »