The latest evolution of Jeep's Grand Cherokee takes a stride towards crossover territory promising to offer significant improvements to on-road handling thanks to its Mercedes ML underpinnings that grace Jeep's flagship model with an all around independent suspension. In addition to the 5.7-liter V8 HEMI, the 2011 Grand Cherokee will also be offered with Chrysler's all-new 3.6-liter V6 Pentastar engine that cranks out 280HP. Hit the jump to watch the first videos of the new Jeepthat made its world premiere at this week's NY Auto Show.
 

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Rounding out Chrysler’s threesome of conceptual goodness is the Jeep division’s Renegade. Some say it looks like something out of a video game, some think its cute and others think it’s just ugly - but whatever you think of its looks, the Renegade’s stat sheet is pretty impressive for a hybrid.

A Bluetec diesel-hybrid powertrain gives the Renegade a 400mi range and 110mpg efficiency - very impressive numbers, even for a minicar whose sole aim is aerodynamic and fuel economy. But the Jeep is hardly aerodynamic, and its big, knobby tires, high ground clearance and short overhangs give it a look [...]

Co-branded joint ventures between pop-icons and car makers are nothing new. In recent years, we've seen the pairing of Mercedes with the Rolling Stones, Slash of Guns N Roses fame with VW and Honda with Black Eye Peas and Fall Out Boy.

In what is being touted as the Holy Grail of rock reunions, Legendary rock band, Led Zeppelin, have agreed to do a one-time performance in London's O2 Arena on December 10th. Speculated as the biggest demand for one show in history, the marketing and sponsorship frenzy is not surprising, especially, when legendary guitarist, Jimmy page, and lead singer, Robert [...]

Startech, Brabus's sister company in charge of Chrysler cars, has taken home the classic, yet all new Jeep Wrangler and worked its magic on it, again.

Startech have fitted the new, and for the first time four-door, Jeep Wrangler with a gleaming, chrome-plated stainless steel kit. But it doesn't just look pretty, it is also state-of-the-art pedestrian protection.

The energy-absorbing front guard, protecting the chrome-plated grille, is elastically mounted below the front bumper and complies with the strict EG limits for pedestrian protection.

The chrome look continues around the side with stainless-steel rocker panel guards all the way to the rear which is [...]