Jeep Wrangler – The Latest Line Of An Off-Road Legend

by iwellbc

The Jeep Wrangler is today’s version of the “Jeep”, but it is the offspring of a storied line of vehicles. First produced in 1987, the Jeep Wrangler is the stalwart for today’s manufactured off-road 4X4 vehicles. The Wrangler has been tested, improved, and redesigned several times since its inception, in 1997 and once again in 2007. With the Wrangler, Jeep manufacturers have produced more than just a vehicle, they have created an experience and an attitude, capturing the imagination of those rugged individuals daring to seek out challenges out on the trails.

The Jeep ancestry line began with the original Willys. The original Jeep, the Willys, was born out of necessity, over 70 years ago in an effort to supply the U.S. Army with a fast, lightweight all-terrain reconnaissance vehicle during World War II. It took lots of dedication and a unique design to build this “Go Anywhere, Do Anything” machine, which set the standard for all off-road vehicles manufactured back then and today.

From the start, the Jeep captured the attention and admiration of people everywhere. They were used by every division of the U.S. Military and became a vital part of all land actions. They were used to transport the wounded, to lay telephone communications, and to carry and delivery weaponry. They were also used as taxis to carry battle commanders, soldiers, generals, presidents and prime ministers.

Long before the war ended, Willys realized the ever-so-popular Jeep could serve the civilian market as well as it had the military. Advertisements proclaimed it to be, “A Powerhouse on Wheels,” marketing it as a work vehicle for farmers and construction workers. The first civilian Jeep, the CJ-2A, was produced in the mid-1940s. It came with a tailgate, side-mounted spare, larger headlamps, an external fuel cap and many more items than its military precursor did not include.

The CJ line was updated in the 1950s; it was the first Jeep CJ with noticeable body changes from its military predecessor. The Jeep CJ-5 had the greatest run of any production Jeep vehicle stretching from the 1950s to the 1980s. As production of Jeep vehicles increased over time, so did the number of improvements and updates, including a choice of four, six, or eight-cylinder engines. Meanwhile, the growing market for compact four-wheel drive vehicles sought the functional qualities of the Jeep CJ series, consumers were also seeking a more comfortable, off-road 4X4 vehicle with features similar to those found in passenger cars.

After decades of development and international expansion, AMC (then the manufacturer of the Jeep line, created and launched the all-new Jeep Wrangler in 1987. With the Wrangler, Jeep was able to improve the comfort, appearance and ride quality while preserving and actually improving the durability and unrivaled off-road capabilities of the CJ series.

With a total of over 65 years of testing all around the world, the 2008 Jeep Wrangler has been perfected to cater to the true adventurer looking for the ride and adventure of a lifetime. Every Wrangler 4X4 is “Trail Rated”, verifying its off-road capabilities. With this new generation of Wranglers, off-road capability is increased with better ground clearance, and, larger wheels and tires. Meanwhile, on-road performance has improved as well, with a stiffer frame, advanced shock tuning, and longer wheelbase.

The 2008 Jeep Wrangler’s safety and security features are as extensive as its trail capabilities. For starters, there’s a standard Sentry Key antitheft engine immobilizer. The Wrangler is also available with front and side air bags to enhance the safety protection of not only the driver, but also the passengers in certain impacts.

The 2008 Wrangler combines safety along with performance and handling, and an out-of-this world trail riding capability to deliver one awesome experience. There is a multitude of options with the new Wrangler to further enhance your off road experience. Whether you choose the standard two doors or four door unlimited, soft top or hard top, the ultimate off the showroom floor off road capabilities of the Rubicon, you have the drive anywhere do anything ability. To further enhance your driving experience you can without the doors and with the windshield down for the ultimate open-air experience.

The 2008 Wrangler does the long-running tradition of Jeep proud! Jeep continues to set the standard for manufactured off road vehicles.

Camp Jeep in New York and Soon in Virginia

by iwellbc

Jeep® brand maker of high quality Jeep oxygen sensor is celebrating a Camp Jeep event as its way of allowing its customers to enjoy and experience what the brand has to offer and for this year the event will be taken to New York. The Camp Jeep® New York which is made bigger and more remarkable than ever is going to be held for the first time outdoors during the New York International Auto Show (NYAIS) from April 6 to 15 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center.

The 45,000 sq. ft. Inner Roadway of the Javits Center will be transformed by Camp Jeep New York into an off-road driving adventure allowing customers to experience the world’s most capable 4×4 vehicles as well as the lifestyle that comes with them. The vehicles will be driven by professional drivers to allow customers to simply enjoy the ride.

And that’s not all! One very lucky individual who takes a drive test will win an all-expense paid trip with their family to Camp Jeep Virginia, which is an annual three-day mix of off-road driving and other outdoor activities that families will surely enjoy. The winner that will be chosen at the NYIAS will the 500,000th person that will take a ride on a Chrysler Group auto show test drive course since the beginning of the Corporation’s auto show test drive program in 2004.

Camp Jeep Virginia is an exclusive event for Jeep vehicle owners only and will be held on July 26 to 28 at the Oak Ridge Estate in Nelson Country, VA, near Charlottesville, where the Country music star Tim McGraw will perform on the same date, July 26.

For this coming April 14, 2007 the Jeep brand will donate $5 to the Wildlife Conservation Society’s “Tigers Forever” project for each individual who takes a ride on the Jeep Trail Rated® Test Track at the Camp Jeep. The main objective of the project is to help increase the number of tigers by at least 50 percent in key areas of the world over the next decade.

The main emphasis of the exhibit at the NYIAS is the Jeep Trail rated Test Track which includes water fording, articulation, ground clearance, traction, and maneuverability demonstrations. The track was made into an off-road playground where consumers can experience the capability and comfort that goes with Jeep vehicles such as the 2007 Commander, Grand Cherokee, Liberty, Wrangler, and Wrangler Unlimited.

The test track will be comprised of seven different surfaces namely dirt, mulch, gravel, rocks, water, wood, and asphalt plus include an 18-foot vertical climb on a Jeep Mountain. More than 220 yards of dirt and mulch are used to construct the Trail Rated course. All the dirt used for the tracks are going to be recycled and returned to its original source.

Participants to the Camp Jeep will also have the opportunity to scale a 16-foot climbing wall, play video games that feature Tony Hawk and have their pictures taken with a Jeep in the Jeep Photo Zone. The Camp Jeep is for the whole family so kids will also enjoy and get to test drive mini Jeep vehicles on the Mini Jeep Kidz Course.

The organizers of the Camp Jeep New York experience is expecting for at least 35,000 participants. The Camp Jeep that will be held in New York marks its third consecutive year.

Drive the Jeep Style

by iwellbc

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Owning a jeep vehicle means that you are ready to conquer the world and survive all sorts of terrain. If you live in a place where you see all kinds of weather, from blizzards to hail to thunder storms, then a jeep vehicle is a wise choice. Other than severe weather conditions, another advantage of owning a jeep vehicle is its size and weight. Jeep vehicles may be small enough that they can fit easily into tight areas like parking spots. And because there are so many jeep vehicles in the road already, looking for spare parts is already easy because it is now plenty and cheap. Having a Jeep vehicle is practical and convenient as it won’t let you hunt around for hard-to-find spare parts all over your area. Also, a Jeep vehicle speaks of durability and toughness that cannot be matched by other kinds of vehicle.

Aside from Jeep’s toughness, Jeeps also have a high resale value, so even if you buy a used Jeep you will still get the value of your hard earned money.

If you live in Australia and you are planning to buy a used Jeep, then better go to Macarthur Jeep. Macarthur Jeep is the right place to reward yourself a good quality used Jeep vehicle because not only is Macarthur Jeep known for its outstanding service, but also for its reliability and honesty. Expect that when you buy a used Jeep vehicle from their company, they will discuss with you thoroughly the insuring and financing cost of the vehicle you are eyeing to buy, as well as the maintenance record of such vehicle. Discussing these details is important because you do not want to buy a vehicle, marked by a number of defects; its previous owner is just trying to unload right?

Moving on to those people who are privileged to buy a new Jeep, Macarthur Jeep is again the best Jeep Dealership for your brand new Jeep needs. Macarthur Jeep can offer you the right Jeep car at the right price. All you have to do is pay them a visit in person and experience their dealership’s service and excellent selection of vehicles. They offer their customers a modern dealership with a very comfortable environment and no sales pressure.

Macarthur Jeep does not believe in pressuring their customers. For them, every decision you make is important and therefore it need not be hurried.

Macarthur Jeep strives to be different from any other Jeep dealer in a way that their level of service cannot be surpassed by any other Jeep dealers. Words will not suffice in expressing how Macarthur Jeep takes care of its customers. They do it in such a way that you will feel really important and valued.

http://macarthurjeep.com.au/