Jeep Wrangler Arctic Contest Held at Winter X Games

At this years Winter X Games, Jeep hosted a special event to given 7 contestants the chance to win a Jeep Wrangler Arctic. The way the game worked was the contestants had to dig into a 20 by 20 section of snow to find a Jeep Yeti Arctic Dig medallion. First one to find this prize walked away with the special edition Jeep. In this case, the winner happened to be Kerry Boston from Spokane. The game was a part of the games broadcast.

Kerry Boston was, obviously, very happy about the win. “It was a tough dig, but I was determined to find that Jeep artifact so I could take home a new 2012 Jeep Wrangler Artic Edition. I am looking forward to seeing it in my drive-way very soon.”

The contest was all about of a sweepstake the company ran on their Facebook page, twitter, and blog sites. It was here that six of the sweepstakes participants were randomly selected to not only attend the Winter X games but to also get a chance at digging out the prize of the free Jeep Wrangler Arctic.

To see all of Jeeps products they have available, head on over to Bayside’s website. Don’t forget to like them on Facebook so you can stay up to date on any contests being ran in the future for Jeep products. You can also follow them on Twitter.

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Jeep Wrangler Production Increases for Toledo Plant

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Jeep Wrangler has been seeing quite a big upswing in sales lately.  With over 122,460 Jeeps sold in 2011, that comes out to a 30-percent increase over the previous year.  Mike Manly, the CEO of Jeep said about the Wrangler’s growth,

“We grew 17 percent and what I was very pleased with when I look back at the year is we continued to see growth in the direction of our 2009 plan.”

More and more people have been wanting to get their hands on the award winning Jeep model and it seems that it’s causing a problem.  According to an article in the Toledo Blade, that problem is the fact that only one plant in the world is currently constructing Wranglers.  The sole plant in Toledo, Ohio is not dealing with the fact that it is having to deal with such a stark increase in demand.  The Wrangler plant has been running for 20 hours a day, six days a week in attempting to get enough Wranglers to the lot.

Luckily, Jeep and the auto workers have come together to figure out a way to deal with this.  The United Auto Workers have reached an agreement that will help up the Wrangler production to 100 units a day.  Another silver lining to come out of this news story is that in order to reach this level of work, the plant will be needing to add 50 more workers to the lines.  This may even include adding a third shift.  According to Mr Manly,

“If Wrangler demand continues to grow at the rate that we’ve seen in 2011, obviously we’re going to have to look at our options and one of our options is a third shift.”

Great news not just for Wrangler sales, but also for the workforce that is currently making them.  Maybe all those Call of Duty advertisements are starting to catch on.

If you’re interested in seeing why the rush is happening on the Jeep Wrangler, go on over to Baysides Showroom. Any other question, you can reach them at 888-425-7294. Please make sure to follow on Facebook and Twitter.

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Jeep Wrangler

According to Four Wheeler magazine, it’s the best 4×4 vehicle of the decade.  To Cars.com it’s the best new car for off-roaders.  It’s been awarded the top domestic brand residual value in 2010.  One of the most iconic Jeeps on the market for its performance and look, the Jeep Wrangler is the perfect choice for anyone looking to take the road less traveled.
With the Jeep Wrangler you don’t have to choose between your favorite car and paying more for gas thanks to its 10 percent increase in gas efficiency.  That’s going to come in handy when driving around with the 3.6 liter Pentastar V6 engine powering any drive on the back roads of America now with 40 percent more horsepower, 10 percent more torque, and 26 percent faster 0-60 mph.  You can expect to be on the road more and in the station less with the new Jeep Wrangler.
It continues the iconic look incorporating it’s classic look of the seven slotted grille and round headlamps that the Jeep Wrangler is best known for.  It’s also the only 4×4 on the market that is convertible with its open-air design, perfect for that jaunt out in the wilderness.  It’ll be a smooth ride, the Jeep Wrangler is built with comfort in mind.  The insides is lined with only the best of soft-touch materials allowing for a peaceful ride thanks for the vehicles improved NVH (Noise, Vibration, Handling).  It also comes with audio controls right on the steering wheel, allowing easy access and control over the Infinity Premium Sound system that has seven speakers for giving the best possible listen to any radio station or song.  When you add on the ability to have front seats, already decked out in leather trim, heated it’s just too hard to want to turn down.

According to Four Wheeler magazine, it’s the best 4×4 vehicle of the decade.

Jeep is proud about their 4WD in their car brands.  To showcase just how proud they are of the quality, they have their own badge that is found on all of the 4x4s that pass every test they throw at them.  It’s the Jeep Trail Rated badge and if it’s on the jeep, then be guarantee that it’s been rigorously tested to be approved.  In order to get that badge it must pass in the following categories:
・    Articulation
・    Maneuverability
・    Water Fording
・    Ground Clearance
・    Traction
This is where the Wrangler really gets to show off it’s stuff.  It has the most traction of any Wrangler EVER.  Best in class water fording capability (which is up to an astonishing 30 inches of water).  Best in class ground clearance and even best in class turning diameter.  That’s a lot of best in class wins for the Wrangler and it comes for a reason.
Moving on to the engine of this amazing machine, it’s all about the 3.6L Pentastar V6.  With the ability to deliver 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, you’d expect it to have to come at a cost.  Not really, in fact, this engine offers an improvement in the fuel efficiency, giving up to 21 miles per gallon on that venture out to the Adirondacks for the weekend.  It comes with two options for the transmission, the first being a five speed automatic and the other being a six speed manual transmission.
A Jeep this good makes sure to maintain that quality it brags about all the way into the protection it offers the driver and any passengers.  A prime example of the lengths Jeep goes to make you safe and sound is the sports bar that uses high strength steel to improve the side impact performance as well as control when at highway speeds.  The airbags that the Wrangler has is multistage for both the driver and front passenger.  There is also side supplemental airbags.  For even more peace of mind, there are available seat mounted side airbags that deploy from the outboard side of the seat that enhances the protection for the head and thorax should a side impact occur.  In all, Jeep earns it’s bragging rights with the quality of the drive and the safety that it ensures anyone driving or riding.

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