Photo: Jeep If there’s one thing we can all agree about when it comes to Stellantis’ American brands — specifically Dodge and Jeep — it’s that Mopar’s design teams really know how to come up with a good color. It’s been common practice for style-forward cars like the Challenger, Charger and Wrangler to get one-year-only … Read more
Monogram Capital Partners announced on Tuesday it ha acquired a majority stake in Tru Fragrance & Beauty, the beauty brand builder whose portfolio includes owned, licensed, and exclusive fragrance and beauty brands. Courtesy Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Los Angeles firm’s investment will serve to accelerate Tru’s growth and scale, supporting … Read more
Photo: Andy Kalmowitz / Jalopnik Every year, the New York International Auto Show features a number of U.S. and world debuts from different automakers. I’m not here to talk about those cars. No, what I’d like to talk about is the car that has been to more NYIAS shows than anything else on the floor: … Read more
2020 was a weird time. Not because of Covid-19 or the election or anything that actually mattered. No, it was weird because Jeep decided the best thing to do was shove a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 under the hood of a Wrangler and put it on sale. I have thanked the automaker every day for making … Read more
Back in November, Stellantis recalled over 32,000 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrids for a risk of fire, even going so far as to tell owners not to park near flammable structures until the vehicles can be fixed. It’s not the first time the 4xe models have been recalled for battery issues, and a new suit … Read more
Image: Jeep I’d be willing to bet money that Jeep is the brand probably tops the list of most special editions ever produced by any automaker. Its made everything from Call of Duty editions to vehicle that just celebrate America’s freedom. Jeep’s latest special editions look like something straight out of the 1990s. Mitchell Slaggert’s … Read more
Kontoor Brands on Wednesday reported a 8 percent decline in fourth-quarter sales to $670 million, with sales hindered by retailer inventory management actions in the U.S., which offset gains in digital wholesale, China and direct-to-consumer. Wrangler The American firm said U.S. revenue was $538 million, down 11 percent compared to the prior year, hit by a 12 … Read more
Photo: Facebook Marketplace Back in 1997, Honda engineers came up with a radical idea: What if they took an Accord, made it look a little bit better and drive a little bit sportier, and then sold it for five years before cancelling the car entirely and just making the Accord slightly more sport-oriented? And what … Read more
Have you ever had an opinion? Judging by our comments, I think you certainly have. But have you ever had an opinion that everyone disagreed with? If so, you’re in luck: Today, we want to hear it. Hot Take: Every Sports Car Should Be a Convertible That’s right, today we’re asking for your hottest car … Read more
Fuel economy can be an important selling point for those looking for a new vehicle. However, it doesn’t influence every single purchase. Certain cars and trucks are worth being a little thirsty at the pump if they are worth the driving experience or money simply isn’t an object for an owner. Sports cars certainly fit… … Read more
