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January 1, 2024
Alongside the Jeep Wagoneer S the off-road automaker unveiled a Trailhawk off-road model in concept form.
September 14, 2023
The 2024 Jeep Gladiator gets a new, larger touchscreen, heavier bumpers and new built- in maps of popular trails. It was unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
October 24, 2021
Halfway through its 40,000-mile test, our at-times-troublesome Jeep pickup is testing our patience.
July 17, 2021
BY BARRY SPYKER TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE Hardcore off-road race machines that are built to tackle the Mojave and Baja dunes can cost anywhere from $500,000 to $1 million to build. But Jeep, with an eye on a growing market, now builds a desert racer for $50,000 or so. The 2021 Jeep Gladiator Mojave. (Jeep/FCA US LLC/TNS) Not that it’s in the same league as the 4×4 truck that Larry Roeseler, aka “Mr. Baja,” took top honors with in this year’s grueling Baja 500. But the Jeep Gladiator Mojave,...
July 16, 2021
The 2021 Jeep Gladiator Mojave. (Jeep/FCA US LLC/TNS) Published July 16. 2021 12:05AM By Barry Spyker, Tribune News Service Hardcore off-road race machines that are built to tackle the Mojave and Baja dunes can cost anywhere from $500,000 to $1 million to build. But Jeep, with an eye on a growing market, now builds a desert racer for $50,000 or so. Not that its in the same league as the 4x4 truck that Larry Roeseler, aka "Mr. Baja," took top honors with in this years grueling Baja 500. But th...
July 11, 2021
Features Mojave dunes await Jeeps newest Gladiator Hardcore off-road race machines that are built to tackle the Mojave and Baja dunes can cost anywhere from $500,000 to $1 million to build. But Jeep, with an eye on a growing market, now builds a desert racer for $50,000 or so. Jul. 10 2021 @ 7:53pm The 2021 Jeep Gladiator Mojave. (Jeep/FCA US LLC/TNS) Hardcore off-road race machines that are built to tackle the Mojave and Baja dunes can cost anywhere from $500,000 to $1 million to build. But Je...
July 9, 2021
Jeep Gladiator Sand Runner unveiled DUBAI, 1 days ago Jeep presents the Gladiator Sand Runner, the ultimate in high-speed off-road capability and performance in desert environments. Courtesy of the brand’s renowned 4x4 system and significant suspension upgrades, which underwent extensive testing over harsh sand and desert terrain for vehicle durability and protection, the Jeep Gladiator Sand Runner is the first Jeep in the Middle East to wear the ‘Desert Rated’ badge. Jeep G...
May 21, 2021
Top Gear America Desert Shootout! Jeep Gladiator vs. Polaris RZR Jordon Scott,MotorTrend Staff © MotorTrend Staff 016 top gear america desert toys jeep gladiator polaris rzr We all need to get away sometimes, and if you live in the American Southwest, getting out to open land to thrash your favorite desert toy can be the perfect escape. But, there are a myriad of vehicles to choose from—take these offerings from Top Gear America hosts, Dax Shepard and Rob Corddry: The 2020 ...
April 30, 2021
Our 2020 Jeep Gladiator Mojave Is Off to a Rough Start Mike Sutton © Marc Urbano - Car and Driver A complete transmission replacement and a host of initial gripes highlight our Desert-rated Jeep pickups first 10,000 miles. 10,000-Mile Update There is little disagreement among our staff that our Jeep Gladiator Mojave is cool, what with its rugged swagger, removable top and doors, manual transmission, and impressive off-road credentials."Is it $58K cool?" opined technical edito...
March 5, 2021
Car and Driver In April 2020, truck sales surpassed those of passenger cars for the first time in the history of the automobile. We started to worry that we might have to start a #SavetheCars campaign to accompany our efforts to #SavetheManuals. But then, as we tend to do, we started to dream up the trucks we would buy if the demise of the car were to happen. Chevy, Ford, Jeep,Ram, and Toyota: Here are the trucks Car and Driver editors would park in their driveways and take on some epic outdo...