New Jeep Planned to Replace Patriot and Compass

Posted on April 3, 2015 by baysideadmin

Jeep has rolled the hits out of their factories and onto show floors. The Cherokee has been a major success for the company and the Renegade is poised to make a major impact with the newer generation of Jeep buyers. What is next?

Automobile Mag spoke with Jeep President and CEO Mike Manley to ask that very question. The response is that something new may already be in the works for the next major Jeep.

“It’s literally halfway between the two,” Manley said referring to the Cherokee and Renegade. “It’s well-positioned from a size point of view between the two vehicles.”

Jeep needs new vehicles to fill in slots that will soon be empty when they follow the five-year plan. According to it, the Patriot and Compass will be put away for a while and something else will be taking their places.

As far as the styling goes, Manley was coy on what the look would be. Would it follow the newer stylized look present in the Cherokee and Renegade or would it be a call back to the boxy look of traditional Jeeps? Who knows, Manley is certainly not dropping any hints. For those longing for a classical look, I think you may be waiting, but it could be the case that the half-way point between the Cherokee and Renegade is an older look.

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Jeep CEO Introduces 2015 Jeep Renegade in Geneva

Posted on March 24, 2014 by baysideadmin

Earlier this month, Jeep unveiled the 2015 Jeep Renegade as part of the Geneva International Motor Show, and Jeep President and CEO Mike Manley was on hand to personally introduce Geneva to the new Renegade.

“Our small SUV stays true to the fun and freedom lifestyle of the brand’s heritage,” Manley said in his presentation, “but it boasts of flexibility for a new generation of vehicles that will attract a new generation of drivers.”

Manley’s presentation was squarely aimed at the European market, highlighting the vehicle’s fuel economy and performance while also showing off its design and capability on the show’s curved, uneven runway. He also brought up the 16 powertrain combinations, suited for the world market and specifically the fuel efficiency-minded European market.

Check out Mike Manley’s presentation at the Geneva International Motor Show in the video below:

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What to Expect From Jeep in 2014

Posted on February 20, 2014 by baysideadmin

Could 2014 be the year of Jeep?

MLive.com had the chance to interview Mike Manley, the CEO and President of Jeep, about his thoughts on where the Jeep brand is heading for the duration of 2014. His view was very optimistic. In all, the website came away with seven highlights as to what to expect from Jeep all year long.

First, the Cherokee. It was long delayed and much criticized, but as we have dutifully noted, the reception ended up being quite positive. Consumers have come to enjoy the new 2014 Cherokee enough that the sales helped propel Jeep into a positive year. Expect the sales to continue as people latch onto the new Jeep favorite.

Second, more and more sales of Jeep vehicles. Jeep believes that with the Cherokee leading the charge they will be able to topple 1 million vehicles in 2014. It’s a lofty and historic goal for the company, one that Sergio Marchionne, CEO and Chairman of Chrysler, things is achievable.

“Whether we hit it or don’t hit it, the fact of the matter is it’s a great number for us to shoot for,” Manley said in the interview.

If the Cherokee is able to get to the 300,000 mark, then it will get the Jeep brand to the goal line. However, Manley wants to note that all of that success doesn’t simply hinge on the Cherokee as growth should be expected on all Jeep vehicles this year.

Third, Jeep is going global. This news has been talked about all of last year, but Jeep’s popularity is growing outside of the states. 2014 will see Jeep entering into many more foreign markets, especially in China where Jeeps are in high demand at the moment. Manley is quick to reassure American fans that this new focus on the foreign market will not take away from the quality of Jeep here at home in the states.

Which segues into the next point, embracing heritage. This is not a concept that Jeep has struggled with. It was one of the major early criticisms of the Cherokee, for being one of the first Jeeps in ages that has changed what has become tradition. Manley and Marchionne are still looking to assure fans that in the coming year, change is coming, but change doesn’t mean breaking from what made the Jeep what it is today.

One of those changes, a smaller Jeep. While there is no word on what exactly is meant by that, Jeep is developing an all-new vehicle that will first launch in Europe this year and be brought state-side in 2015. Manley commented that a name has been chosen, but will not let anyone know until the debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2014.

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