2017 Jeep Wrangler and Cherokee Top Cars.com 2017 American-Made Index

Posted on July 5, 2017 by baysideadmin

On our main blog over at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge, the Jeep Wrangler and the Cherokee placed first and second on the overall rankings of vehicles on the Cars.com

Cars.com has put out their annual American-Made Index for 2017 and the Jeep Wrangler and the Jeep Cherokee both placed high on the list among all the vehicles. The Cherokee ranked second and the Wrangler is the top spot on the list.

“As a descendant of the military Jeep that helped the Allies win World War II, the Jeep Wrangler already has strong American credentials,” said Joe Wiesenfelder, the Cars.com executive editor. “In Cars.com’s 2017 American Made Index, the Wrangler’s American roots prove as deep as its image. The SUV has been long been a Cars.com favorite for off-roaders and sun-lovers.”

The Cars.com American-Made Index is put together based on five key criteria. This includes assembly locations, domestic parts content, country of origin for the engine and the transmission, and the US factory employment. Using that info, Cars.com put together that the Wrangler 2-door is 74 percent American Made and the 4-door is 76 percent American Made. The Wrangler is currently being made in Toledo, Ohio.

“We are delighted to celebrate America’s most patriotic day with the news that Cars.com’s American-Made Index has ranked Jeep Wrangler and Cherokee as the two overall most-American vehicles for 2017,” said Mike Manley, Head of Jeep Brand FCA Global. “On this Fourth of July holiday we salute the dedicated employees who build Wrangler and Cherokee, as well as the loyal Jeep owners who drive them.”

New Jeep Pickup Spotted?

Posted on May 22, 2017 by baysideadmin

The Jeep pickup has been something that has been rumored for some time and little hints here and there that something was in the works. As of yet, besides just some concept Jeep vehicles, nothing has been produced to show what the Jeep pickup that is supposed to be coming will look like. That is until AutoToday seemingly spotted a Jeep Wrangler pickup concept in the wild.

The spy pictures look pretty amazing. I don’t believe that many didn’t think the Wrangler pickup would look like a Jeep melded with a truck back. That being said, actually seeing one on the road is really cool to see. There is definitely a demand for this fusion of truck and Jeep and the Wrangler pickup may just be the thing to cater to that market.

As for the name, there is no news on that front. The rumor is that Jeep will be reviving a nostalgic name to attach to the Wrangler pickup. Here is hoping that we’ll be seeing and hearing more news soon about the Jeep Wrangler Pickup.

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Is Hybrid Engines the Future for Jeep?

Posted on May 16, 2017 by baysideadmin

One of the biggest successes of late for Chrysler is the new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The new minivan has been winning awards and fans as news of its amazing stats get out. One of the most notable is how the hybrid powertrain gets it 84 miles per gallon equivalent in electric-only mode and 33 miles of all-electric range. The future of the auto industry is figuring out how to best approach the upcoming electric trend and with the Pacifica leading the way, Jeep maybe offering hybrid powertrains in all of their future vehicles.

FCAuthority is reporting that Jeep will be having hybrid powertrains available on the majority of their vehicles in the future. Sergio Marchionne was speaking with reporters in Toronto last Friday and told them that Jeep is at work on hybrid powertrains. These will “become visible in the next two to three years.”

The article goes on to reference that Marchionne had already said the Jeep Wrangler JL will have a hybrid version. The Jeep Grand Wagoneer will also have a hybrid powertrain. It certainly seems to be the way of the future. The green craze that is going around the auto industry is going to be replicated where it can and the Pacifica is a sign that FCA is committed to achieving this in most of their line-ups. While Dodge is pushing out the horsepower with their monster engines, it seems that Jeep will be seeing what having hybrid powertrains can help it do.