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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

60th Annual Jeepers Jamboree













     I was lucky enough to attend the start of the 60th Annual Jeepers Jeep Jamboree Event in Georgetown, California. For those of you who may be unfamiliar, the Jeepers Jamboree event is held every year. It is a chance for “Jeepers” from across the country to meet up and share their mutual appreciation for the brand by embarking upon a four-wheeling trip on the infamous Rubicon Trail in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. It was my first time at any event like this but I felt immediately welcomed as all participants were happy to be there. It was an exuberant atmosphere and the passion that people had for their vehicles and the event was inspiring. Various kits, as well as personalized customizations made the vehicles as unique as the owners.

     Driving down the main drag in little Georgetown, the streets were lined with an array of Jeep models. A number of people that attended the Jamboree had purchased their Jeep(s) from Lasher Auto Group. I met a couple of Jeep enthusiasts who recently bought a Jeep Rubicon from our dealership in Elk Grove. They told me that they were thrilled with their Jeep and that they had come to the Jamboree to look for parts to customize their Jeep and to get some inspiration for future installments. I also met a couple that had traveled all the way from Nebraska for the event. However, they are professional tuners by trade and have been going to Jeep events like the Jamboree for decades so I picked my jaw up off the ground. Whether a seasoned Jeeper or a first-time spectator, the Jeepers Jeep Jamboree is worth the crisp, alpine drive.
    

     The Jeepers Jeep Jamboree is an event with flair, style and enthusiasm. Above all, it is a place where Jeep culture rules. The Jeepers Jeep Jamboree is a wonderful niche event that combines Jeeps, rugged terrain, good people and unforgettable memories. If you’re looking for a place to meet like-minded people and to test the limits of your Jeep or if you just want to feast your eyes upon Jeep eye candy, the Jeepers Jeep Jamboree is the place to be.
 
 

Monday, August 13, 2012

Jeep Stars on New Discovery Show - "One Car Too Far"

      A gearhead & a former British special forces soldier take on the Chilean terrain in a five-part series. Their mission is to find the Jeep Wrangler & navigate it upon some of the harshest environment known to man with meager supplies & to reach civilization within 3 days! The show starts August 19th, at 9PM on Discovery. What could go wrong?

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

What Are Your Thoughts On The Controversial 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Moose Test In Sweden

For a number of days, there has been a lot of debate regarding the consumer reports video 'Teknikens Moose' testing the Grand Cherokee Overland in Sweden. Post a comment with your thoughts if the test was inadmissible or Chrysler made a mistake:

Friday, June 1, 2012

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel!

Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel will most likely be a 3.0L Turbo Diesel estimated range of 32-33 MPG's offering 190 Horsepower & 324 Torque. Speculation that there will also be a version available with 241 Horsepower & 406 Torque. This is the Jeep that Cherokee fans have been raving about! We are very excited to see the new diesel version & to get models soon!

According to sources this is what the layout will be for the new 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel:

Order banks open: June 6, 2012
Production start: Early July
Sales launch: September 1, 2012

Models:
- Laredo
- Limited
- Overland
- Overland Summit
- SRT8
- SRT8 SP

Engines:
- 3.0L
- 3.6L
- 5.7L
- 6.4L

Transmissions:
- 5-speed automatic
- 6-speed automatic (5.7L models)
- 8-speed automatic (3.0L diesel, late availability)

Exterior & Interior:
TBA

New:
- 20″ 5-spoke wheels for SRT (optional); current 20″ wheels continue as Standard
- 3.0L Diesel engine option for north america (late availability, spring 2013)
- 8-spd transmission (diesel models, late availability, spring 2013)
- Navigation radios (same as 2012 models):
- 430N (Garmin RHB)
- 730N (Harmon RHR) (Standard on Overland and SRT8)