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.

To read the full seven points and bits with the interview between the website and Mike Manley, check it out here. For more information on the Jeep Cherokee and other Jeep vehicles, contact us at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge. Check out our new and used line-up on our website as well. Be sure to like us on Facebook and to follow us on Twitter to stay up to date on vehicle news and special monthly offers.

Autobytel Names 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV of the Year

Posted on January 19, 2014 by baysideadmin

2014 is still young, and the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee is already raking in major awards, including Autobytel’s “SUV of the Year.”

At the end of 2013, the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee had achieved the highest November sales number since before the recession as well as a Car of the Year award from the Automotive Journalist Association of Canada for Best New SUV. Jeep is continuing that momentum in January with their most recent win.

Autobytel’s editor-in-chief Michelle Naranjo had high praise for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, stating in a recent press release, “For 2014, the Jeep Grand Cherokee embodies a readiness to head off into the hills as an affordable family hauler wrapped around class-leading interiors chockfull of the safety, technology and comfort features that set the Grand Cherokee at the top of the heap.”

Another vehicle from the Chrysler Group was also honored by Autobytel this year. The 2014 Ram 1500 was named the Pickup Truck of the Year, making Chrysler Group a two-time winner. Doug Betts, Senior Vice President of Quality at Chrysler Group, called the awards “a great honor,” attributing their success to the company’s diligent work building “world-class vehicles.”

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Jeep Cherokee Drives Best November Since Recession!

Posted on December 6, 2013 by baysideadmin

The sales figures for Chrysler in the month of November were a very good sign for the continued growth of the company. The growth overall was 16 percent over last year’s. The reason for the growth can be attributed to a new vehicle that Chrysler put out this year, the 2014 Jeep Cherokee.

The sales in November were much higher than anticipated. Analysts had put the expectations of sales at a lower marker than what ended up happening. The final figures turned out to be the best November since before the recession, back in 2007.

The new Jeep Cherokee helped pushed Jeep’s numbers to a record high as well. The Cherokee was very popular with critics and the public. Sales were up 30 percent from last year.

The 2014 Jeep Cherokee comes with a 2.4-Liter Tigershark engine with class-exclusive nine-speed transmission. It also comes equipped with the popular Uconnect system as well.

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