70 Year Old Jeep Makes Journey Back Home

Posted on June 7, 2013 by baysideadmin

Here’s an incredible story about legacy and military service:

The Jeep is coming back to the States today. Not just any mere Jeep, but a military WW2 Willy, the precursor of the Jeep. And this one has been in service for 70 years.

This specific Jeep began its life on June 3rd, 1943 where it was deployed to Sicily to help with the war efforts shortly after coming out of the factory. When the war ended, the Jeep stayed overseas and was moved around various Italian military members.

It left active-duty at some point and became privately owned. The current owner, an Italian journalist Vittorio Argento, purchased it in 1984. Now, he’s returning it to its birthplace in Toledo, Ohio, the very factory where it was first made.

It’s a remarkable story to see. I can’t even imagine the stories this little beast of burden could tell if it could talk. Even more impressive seeing how well it’s held up over the decades. That’s a real testament to the quality of manufacturing that went, and still goes into, producing the Jeep.

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Source: NY Daily News

2014 Jeep Cherokee vs Grand Cherokee

Posted on June 1, 2013 by baysideadmin

The auto world, like many things, is filled with comparisons. How does this car stack up to that car? It’s the way things are. The comparison that the Sacramento Bee wanted to see was just how the all-new 2014 Jeep Cherokee stacked up to the king of the brand, the Grand Cherokee.

First up is the engine. The Cherokee will have the choice of a V6 or a 2.4-liter Tigershark four-cylinder engine. The four-cylinder is capable of 31 MPG on the highway and can go 490 miles in a single fill-up. The V6 on the other hand gets 271 horsepower.

The Grand Cherokee with its engine gets 290 horsepower but lacks the fuel mileage. The only way for it to get into the 30s range is to have the EcoDiesel V6 engine.

One thing to note that the Cherokee has over the Grand Cherokee is that it will have new nine-speed transmission. The Grand Cherokee will still only have eight-speed transmission.

The Jeep Cherokee seems poised to offer a new form of luxury and comfort that doesn’t take away from the quality of the Jeep’s typical capability. While the new design might have taken time for fans to appreciate, they’ve seemingly gotten on board for the potential of something new and ground-breaking.

2014 Jeep Patriot Freedom Edition Honors The Troops

Posted on May 24, 2013 by baysideadmin

Ahh Memorial Day, the time to start getting ready for summer. If this past week has been any indication, it’s going to be a hot one in New York for the next few months.

The whole weekend, as people kick back in the pool and poke at their meat on the barbecue, it’s a time to reflect on those that passed to give us the opportunity to enjoy such peace and relaxation.

The military lineage runs deep in Jeep. It’s how the line came into being. No other vehicle can really trace its beginnings to being so ingrained in military use.

Jeep is celebrating this history by having a special edition added to their line-up in honor of our troops, the 2014 Jeep Patriot Freedom Edition. It wears its support for the troops proudly.

The outside is painted in a either red, white or blue. And it comes with a giant star printed right on top of the hood. That same star logo is also on the front seats. Oscar Mike is printed on the front door (it’s military speak for “On the move”). Other features include 6-speed transmission and full 4×4 capacity.

That’s not the only way the Freedom Edition of the Patriot is giving back. For every one of them sold, Jeep will in turn donate $250 to a military charity.

Jeep has always supported the troops one way or another for the past 70 years. It’s never lost sight of that connection and this memorial day continues to honor those that have served.

Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge wants to remind those in the military about our Military Incentive Program.