2014 Jeep Cherokee Limited

Chrysler recently announced that they are bringing back the Jeep Cherokee, but in name only. The 2014 Jeep Cherokee will be the replacement for the Jeep Liberty. Rugged isn’t the first thing that springs to mind when we see these pics. What do you think?

Is your Jeep ready for Winter?

It’s that time of year again!  Whether we like it or not, Winter is on the way.  Is your Jeep ready for all the foul (or wonderful, depending on your perspective) weather that’s headed your way?  There are a couple of must-have’s for your Jeep in regards to protecting your vehicle’s interior from all the snow, slush, water, salt, and sand that our roads and parking lots can send its way.  Start off with the all-weather Jeep Floor Mats .  With great options from Mopar, Weathertech, and Rugged Ridge, www.JeepWorld.com has your Jeep’s Floors covered.  See this list below for mats to fit your model Jeep vehicle:

Jeep Wrangler Floor Mats, Grand Cherokee Floor Mats, Jeep Liberty Floor Mats, Compass Floor Mats, Jeep Patriot Floor Mats, Commander Floor Mats, and even Jeep Cherokee XJ Floor Mats are a great way to protect your vehicle’s interior and extend the life of your Jeep!

Another must for interior protection is the Jeep Cargo Tray.  An awesome way to protect your Jeep’s cargo area, these heavy duty trays are a must for anyone who lives in a Winter Weather Climate and enjoys an outdoors lifestyle.  Available for the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Liberty, Commander, Compass & Patriot, and Wrangler.  An extra-thick and rugged Cargo Tray by Weathertech is available for the Cherokee XJ, if you’ve still got one of those bad boys on the road.

For those of us who think Winter is wonderful (count me in as one of those fools), we’ve got a full line up of Jeep Ski and Snowboard Racks to fit your vehicle and help you transport your skis and snowboards to the mountains.  We happily offer both roof-mount and spare tire mount options as rack solutions for your Jeep.

Either way, humans weren’t made to hibernate all Winter.  Let www.JeepWorld.com, your online source for Jeep Accessories, help you get out there and have fun!

Great Holiday Jeep Gifts (pt. 1) Stocking Stuffers!

Ho! Ho! Ho!  Jeepers!  It’s that time of year again.  Time for mistletoe, eggnog, snowflakes, peace on Earth, good will towards men, and most importantly… PRESENTS!  Stocking presents are some of our favorite presents, little bits of happiness in an oversized sock!  Here’s a list of cool Jeep Stocking Stuffers to give to your favorite Jeep Enthusiast this Christmas.  Or feel free to put some on Santa’s list for yourself if you’ve been nice this year, naughty Jeepers need not apply (you know who you are).

We’ve got a great selection of Jeep Key Chains in stock and ready to ship same day.  They come in a wide variety of shapes and colors, won’t break the bank, make a super cool gift for that Jeep lover in your life, and most importantly you can fit at least 100 of them in your stocking!

Jeep Hats make another great gift.  While working out in the garage or cruising around in your Jeep, these comfy ball caps show off your love for the brand you drive.  These are a must for ladies with long hair who cruise with the top down or the men who need to keep the sun off of their domes!

We love our dogs and we love taking them with us in our Jeeps.  We’re now carrying a full line-up of Jeep Dog Toys, Jeep Dog Leashes, and Jeep Travel Food and Water Bowls to keep our four legged friends healthy and happy as they ride along with us!

There are a lot of great Jeep Gifts to give this year.  How about these great oversized and wildly colorful Jeep Beach Towels?  Use them as a beach towel or attach to your Jeep’s seat (using a carbiner and grommet system) to protect it from sand, dirt, water, or mud after you’ve been out enjoying the great outdoors.  This is a must for those of us living the Jeep lifestyle!

We think the all new Jeep Street Sign makes a great gift, but you may have to turn it on it’s end to get it to fit into a stocking!  They’re heavyweight and hardcore and a heck of a lot of fun.

Some Jeep Wrangler specific stockings stuffers and “must haves” include the Jeep Grab Handles .  We’re partial to the EK version with the Red and Black Skulls, how about you?  The EK Light Saber Jeep Flashlight Holder and the EK Burnout Jeep Fire Extinguisher Holder are durable and dependable ways to carry tools when out on the trail.  Try the Life is Good License Plate Frame or Recovery Shovel for your Jeep for those “hard to buy for” Jeepers in your life.

We know how stressful holiday shopping can be, so hopefully this guide can help you out or at least point you in the right direction.  We’ll be back soon with a guide to larger gifts that fit right on the Jeeps themselves, but not so well in the stocking.  Until then, get out there and have fun!

Diesel Jeeps? Chrysler Group’s plan to be released on 11/4/09

From the Sacremento Bee:

“On Nov. 4, we’ll get our first look at Chrysler’s future.

That’s the day Fiat plans to reveal its 5-year plan for the Chrysler Group, which includes Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep. Fiat owns 20 percent of Chrysler and effectively controls the automaker…

Fiat has a strong motivation to get Americans to buy more diesels as an alternative to hybrids, in which it has little expertise. In addition, the diesel Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs Chrysler built during its alliance with Daimler have a loyal following.

Watch for Fiat to promote its diesels for Jeeps and Dodge and Chrysler passenger cars.”

To read the article in it’s entirety click here.

Will it be the Jeep Liberty or the Dodge Nitro that’s sent to the great scrap heap in the sky?

Freep.com ran a story today citing an anonymous source that states Fiat CEO Sergio Marchione is planning cuts for certain Chrysler models that use crossover platforms, selling them only under one of the brand names.  Workers at one Toledo plant are concerned that Marchione will cut the slower selling Dodge Nitro creating job cuts in an area that is already hurting economically.

“Marchionne has ordered U.S. executives to come up with model cuts so a particular car or truck is sold only under one of the company’s three brands, Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep.

At the 2.1 million-square-foot Toledo North Jeep plant, which makes the Dodge Nitro and Jeep Liberty midsize sport utility vehicles, workers are worried that Marchionne will cut the slow-selling Nitro to focus on the Liberty.”

To read the full article from Freep.com, click here.

Chrysler appoints new head of design for Jeep Brand

From Business Week:

“A recent shuffle of Chrysler Group’s design team could be just what the company needs to effect a quick turnaround after bankruptcy, industry analysts say.  The automaker has promoted three men from within to head design for its Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep brands.”

“Mark Allen, 46, was promoted to head of Jeep design from his previous position of chief of Dodge and Jeep truck design.

Jeep has the most going for it in terms of design, analysts say. Allen’s prime directive will be to preserve and evolve the iconic Jeep look that makes the Wrangler a continued sales success relative to other models in the line-up. “Don’t try to make Jeep what it’s not,” Hossack says. “Don’t be selling these little crossover SUVs that won’t go over anything other than wet grass. Make a Jeep a Jeep.”

Allen is very familiar with Jeep’s design heritage, having worked on the 2007 Liberty and 2006 Wrangler. And he certainly has experience with trucks that can tackle more than a damp lawn, after helping craft the 2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty, 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 and 2008 Dodge Dakota.”

Click here to read the full article.

Jeep Wrangler demand high, but current supplies are limited.

The Toledo Blade is ran a story yesterday about supply vs. demand in regards to the Jeep Wrangler.  Due to a 7 week shutdown on plants that produce the iconic vehicle, dealers are having a difficult time keeping up with customer requests.

“Jerry Snodgrass probably could sell a dozen Jeep Wranglers today – that is, if he had any to sell. But the general manager of Baumann Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Fremont is in the same predicament as many other Jeep dealers nationwide. That is, plenty of demand for the Toledo-built Wranglers but few, if any, to sell following the seven-week shutdown of vehicle production by Chrysler Group LLC. “I am completely out of Wranglers. I’ve got a salesman looking up at me right now asking me, ‘When are we going to get more Wranglers?’•” Mr. Snodgrass said yesterday. The company announced yesterday, as other automakers revealed their June vehicle sales figures, that last month it sold 4,810 Wranglers, down 28 percent from the same month last year. But sales may have slumped because dealers ran out of Wranglers. Chrysler had just a 38-day supply of Wranglers as of June 1, compared with a typical industry average of 60 days or more. Sales of the Toledo-built Jeep Liberty, by contrast, were 3,815 units last month, off 24 percent from a year ago but with a more plentiful 65-day inventory supply. For the first half of the year, Wrangler sales are up 5 percent from a year ago, while Liberty sales are down 42 percent.”

Full article here.

Time for Chrysler to crank up production and get the people their Jeeps.  Let’s face it, Jeep is the strongest of the Chrysler line-up and will continue to do well as the economy climes slowly out of the recession.
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Featured Jeep: 2008 Jeep Liberty (KK)

From Lauren in Ballston Spa, NY (She’s practically our neighbor!) :

“I haven’t taken it off road yet, but this is my first car and I’ve been obsessed since I got it. My father and two friends also own Jeeps and we’re currently planning on taking a trip up to the northern Adirondacks with this long caravan of jeeps to go off roading with. Time for the shiny red thing to see some dirt!”

We can’t knock you for having a shiny Jeep (too much).  She looks great, not to mention that new body style is pretty cool.  Be sure and send us some pics of your trip up to the mountains.  Have fun! -JW

Check us out for a wide array of Jeep Liberty Accessories.  We’ve got everything from Chrome Accents if you’re into “blinging” out your ride to the necessary Jeep Liberty Floor Mats and Jeep Cargo Trays to protect your vehicles interior.

The Jeep Sales Figures for January 2009 are Brutal.

Chrysler LLC has reported it’s Jeep Sales Figures for the January 2009 sales period.   The Commander undersold by a whooping -71% compared to the same period last year.  The Jeep Compass had a -69% percent drop and moved a measly 819 units nationally during this time.  Look for it to be dropped in the near future with those kind of  sales numbers.  The Grand Cherokee and Liberty both had a -60% drop, while the recently popular Patriot saw sales fall -53%.  Jeep’s lone positive performer was the Jeep Wrangler who was showing a slight up tick in sales from last year at a 4% sales increase, most likely helped by the slew of rebates out there right now.  Overall Jeep sales are down -49% from the same time period last year.

Featured Jeep: 2005 Jeep Liberty Renegade (KJ)

From Shane in Salt Lake City, UT:

All my life I’ve wanted to live in the mountains and own a Jeep. In the last year both of those dreams have come true. I am amazed a what this thing can do in the Utah mountains!

Congrats on both counts, Shane!  Jeeps are made to be used in the mountains.