It’s not just Americans who want pickups from across the Atlantic. Europeans are importing more American trucks, to do what crossovers can’t. The differences in safety and emissions regulations, though, complicate this exchange. It’s why the US didn’t get the Ford Ranger Raptor. But, if there’s enough demand, the manufacturers will provide. Despite some safety …
The Jeep Gladiator is one of the most exciting additions to the midsize truck world this year. New with the 2020 model, the Gladiator is Jeep’s first pickup truck since the early 1990s and it’s got everyone talking about it. Built with the body of a Wrangler and the versatility of a midsize truck, the …
Jeep enthusiasts have been asking for a Wrangler diesel for a long time. Too long, really. Now Jeep has acquiesced and we now have the Wrangler EcoDiesel. With the torque and economy inherent with a diesel it always seemed like a perfect marriage with Jeep. Let’s look at what the EcoDiesel is and isn’t and …
The Jeep Wrangler isn’t just an off-roading American icon, it’s an amazingly popular SUV. Buyers regularly trade in muscle cars for it, and the new diesel and upcoming plug-in hybrid versions will surely add to its popularity. But the Wrangler’s star status also makes its shortcomings that much more apparent. The truth is, the Jeep …
It’s practically a cliché: “no replacement for displacement.” If you want your truck or SUV to tow the most, carry the most, you need the biggest engine possible. And as a helpful by-product, you get more speed. Except, not always. There’s more than one way to generate big numbers than simply increasing the size of …
Out of all the trucks coming off the production line in 2020, the Jeep Gladiator seems to be the one people are most excited about. Its unique truck, convertible, and Wrangler mashup has many buyers eager to get their hands on one of these vehicles. The rugged styling, tough suspension, and powerful engine make this …
The Jeep Gladiator made a splash when FCA announced it was coming for the 2020 model year. It means Jeep finally has a mid-size pickup to add to the competition, and it’s a convertible one to boot. Or is it more of an SUV with an unconventional short-box bed? At any rate, the Jeep Gladiator …
With the development of electric crate motors, and classic trucks being converted to electric drive, it’s now easier than ever to turn an iconic oldie into an EV. But it isn’t only classic cars and pickups that can now run on electrons. SUVs, in fossil-fuel form, are often criticized (not entirely undeservedly) for their emissions …
If you’re looking to purchase a new 2020 Jeep Wrangler four-door, you are in for some work. There are nine models to choose from. Then, within those models, there are still plenty of options from Jeep, not to mention the aftermarket. You really need to break down what you want, what you need, and then …
There are better SUVs on the market than a Jeep Wrangler, so why would you want one? That’s the strange thing about the Wrangler, in fact, most of the Jeep models. They hold their value, but that’s not even the reason. If you’re looking for something you can have a blast with on the weekends …
If you love midsize trucks and driving a stick shift, there aren’t a lot of choices. Buyers could only choose from the five-speed Nissan Frontier or the six-speed Toyota Tacoma. Until this year. Jeep has brought back the Gladiator, and it’s being offered with a manual transmission. But while there are a lot of positives …
The highly anticipated 2020 Jeep Gladiator hit the market in April 2019 and was met with rave reviews. As the only soft-top pickup truck on the market, the Gladiator is in a class all its own. Shortly after its release, the Gladiator was ranked in Car and Driver’s 10 Best list for 2020, and it …