Archive for November, 2009

Texas may be truckin’ to the top of dealerships (Dallas Morning News)

Saturday, November 28th, 2009
MARK ROGERS/SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR Dodge pickups are lined up in the lot in front of Grapevine Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Grapevine.Texas may pass California next year to claim the largest number of new-car dealerships in the nation, enhancing the state's standing as an auto retail powerhouse. In this caustic economy, both states are losing dealerships. But with 12.2 percent unemployment and real ...

Brushing up history – Sat, 28 Nov 2009 PST (The Spokesman-Review)

Saturday, November 28th, 2009
FORT LEWIS, Wash. – If you’ve always wanted to check out the huge metal head and sword of Saddam Hussein brought back from Iraq, dioramas of famous battles, the jeep Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf drove when he was Fort Lewis’ top officer or any of the other thousands of relics on display at the Fort Lewis Military Museum, you’re going to have to wait awhile. The museum closed last week for a $9.6 ...

Afghanistan vet wins new Jeep Key to winning: Practice, practice, practice (The Advertiser-News)

Saturday, November 28th, 2009
WANTAGE When Jeep held its 2009 Jeep Touchdown Toss competition at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point this fall, Lt. Col. David Ell was one of the first people to sign up. Competitors who were selected had to throw as many regulation-sized footballs as they could within 30 seconds through the “headlight” opening of a cutout for a Jeep grille from seven yards away.

1986 Jeep CJ7 from North America – Comments (Carsurvey.org)

Friday, November 27th, 2009
I have to sell my baby- 86 CJ7. It does need some work. I live in Utah. Does anyone have any insights about how to price and where to advertise? Growing up is sometimes over-rated. thanks--Jan

2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee SE review from North America (Carsurvey.org)

Friday, November 27th, 2009
What things have gone wrong with the car? Had to replace the driver's side tail light; the reverse circuit burned out. Found an inexpensive one at an auto recyclers.

Afghanistan vet wins new Jeep Key to winning: Practice, practice, practice (The Advertiser-News)

Friday, November 27th, 2009
WANTAGE When Jeep held its 2009 Jeep Touchdown Toss competition at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point this fall, Lt. Col. David Ell was one of the first people to sign up. Competitors who were selected had to throw as many regulation-sized footballs as they could within 30 seconds through the “headlight” opening of a cutout for a Jeep grille from seven yards away.

Maoists blow up police jeep in Khunti, 1 killed, 3 hurt (The Times of India)

Thursday, November 26th, 2009
On a day when the nation was united in remembering the victims of 26/11 terror attack in Mumbai, Maoists blew up a police Jeep in a forest near Jaranga village in Khunti district on Thursday morning.

Stolen Jeep used to heist ATM. (FOX 5 San Diego)

Thursday, November 26th, 2009
Two men drove a stolen Jeep through a Skyline gas station today, hoisted an ATM onto their vehicle and fled, police said.

Maoists blow up police jeep in Jharkhand, kill one policeman (New Kerala)

Thursday, November 26th, 2009
Khunti/Ranchi, Nov.26 : Even as the first phase of the Jharkhand State Assembly elections remained peaceful, a day later Maoists blew up a police jeep, killing one and injuring four other policemen at Jaranga village in Khunti district here on Thursday.

Jeep Takes Over Times Square (BrandWeek)

Thursday, November 26th, 2009
Times Square is getting a Jeep makeover on Thanksgiving. The automaker will launch a new TV spot and ad campaign, which breaks Nov. 30.