ARB BULL BAR FOR 2014 WK2 GRAND CHEROKEE

ARB Have released the 2014 version of their Heavy Duty Deluxe Bull Bar for the multi-award winning Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Shown in this picture finished in colour coded powder coating it really does enhance the good looks of the Jeep.

"The new Grand Cherokee WK2 ARB deluxe bar combines aesthetic appeal with functionality to keep your vehicle both stylish and safe. This bar has been designed with considerations for each model variant, featuring ARB's renowned multi fold upswept and tapered wing design and a wider split pan to accommodate factory radar as well as providing easy access to winch handles."

One negative is that the ARB Bull Bar only features one recovery/tow point rated to 4,500kg.

Available in standard black or colour matched powder coating the bar also features frontal protection for vulnerable components and can be installed on all models including vehicles with adaptive cruise control and parking sensors. It also has facility for electric winch, high-lift jacking points and fog lights.

www.arb.com.au

All New 2014 Cherokee Sales Boom In US

The All New KL Cherokee looks to be proving very popular in the first 2 months of sales in the USA.
After initially being delayed while Jeep engineers insisted on further quality checks and adjustments before release to dealers the Cherokee finally hit US Dealers in late October.
Achieving over 10,000 sales in it's first full month of sales in November and following up with over 15,000 in December giving the new model a great start with 25,000 sold in just 2 months.

Proving the traditionalists Cherokee enthusiast to be wrong the all new model was initially shunned for it's radical styling change from more traditional Cherokee styles. It has been a huge hit already with a strong future in the tough US market.
The new Jeep fits into the popular Jeep range between the smaller Patriot and Compass models and the award winning Grand Cherokee and will come with a 9 speed automatic and new petrol and turbo diesel engines.
The new Jeep Cherokee is due to arrive in Australia in the second Quarter of 2014.

Next Wrangler To Keep It's Core Values - But Major Upgrade

At the Opening of the 2014 Detroit Auto Show CEO of Fiat Chrysler Sergio Marchionne has declared that the next Wrangler will retain it's traditional core 4WD features but will receive a major overhaul of power trains and loose some weight to improve economy.

"We know we need to update the architecture. We need to take weight out," he saidThe plans for the next generation Wrangler are up for approval in the next 10 weeks he said.
Jeep enthusiast circles are concerned that the next Wrangler may get independent suspension which would mean a less capable vehicle than the current sold axle JK model.
The current Wrangler setup suits the 4X4 enthusiast and adventurers who use the Wrangler in extreme terrain and arduous conditions around the world.
Marchionne has stated that Jeeps biggest problem with Wrangler production is that is at full capacity at the Toledo plant and they are committed to building the iconic Jeep model in the US. Wrangler sales rose another 10% in north America last year and markets are very strong in export countries such as Australia also.source Autonews

GRAND CHEROKEE WINS "4x4 OF THE YEAR"

The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Diesel has just been announced as the winner of Australia's premier 4x4 award by 4x4 Australia Magazine

Outclassing all rivals with a unanimous decision the 4x4 Australia Magazine team praised the Jeep in all areas of the testing.