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    Signs points to more Chrysler job cuts  Dec 7, 2007
    " Since its sale to Cerberus, Chrysler no longer has to report its earnings. If it loses money this year, it would be the second straight year of red ink. Chrysler lost $618 million in 2006 but made $1.8 billion in 2005. Landry, while speaking to students in Halifax, Nova Scotia, also said Chrysler would reduce its number of models from 28 to around 20, which has the company's production workers worried. The statements should worry Chrysler production workers, especially those who build slower... (Anchorage Daily News)

    Three Wanted In Green Township Home Invasion  Nov 12, 2007
    a black 1998 BMW M-3, and a black 1991 Jeep Wrangler. The Jeep was later found abandoned in the 3200 block of River Road. (WKRC.com, OH)

    Jeep(R) Leads Chrysler LLC Growth Outside North America  Nov 8, 2007
    The all new Jeep Wrangler has doubled the sales of it predecessor model, and Grand Cherokee continues to gather strong sales numbers ranking it as the number-two selling vehicle for Chrysler LLC outside North America. "The expanded portfolio for the Jeep brand has resulted in a sales increase of more than 10,000 units so far this year, and established it as the Company's highest volume brand outside North America," said Thomas Hausch, Vice President - International Sales. (PR Newswire)

    Sleepy Lake Worth jangled awake by rapid change  Nov 7, 2007
    America's new main street PART 4: LIFE WEST OF I STREET. It's taken only a few generations to alter the complexion of this small city. (The Palm Beach Post)

    Rapid change awakens Lake Worth  Nov 7, 2007
    Sleepy Lake Worth jangled awake by rapid change. America's new main street PART 4: LIFE WEST OF I STREET. (The Palm Beach Post)

    Stalking camouflaged cars  Oct 30, 2007
    The March issue of Motor Trend magazine alone has at least 10 such photos, including what it says are the next-generation Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG, Toyota Tundra, Chrysler Sebring and Land Rover LR2, a new four-door Jeep Wrangler and an all-new offering called the Acura RDX.. In some photos, most of the car is covered up, while other pictures show the rear or front fascia or the side cladding covered in a black tarp. (iAfrica.com)

    Offroad, this Jeep Wrangler is unbeatable  Oct 18, 2007
    MY RIDE: Off road, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is unbeatable ... The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is probably one of the best off-road vehicles on the market. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Asian car brands top Consumer Reports survey  Oct 17, 2007
    BEST AND WORSTSmall car Best: Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit Worst: Dodge Caliber, Volkswagen JettaFamily car Best: Toyota Prius, Honda Accord Worst: Chevrolet Impala, Volkswagen PassatUpscale/luxury car Best: Lexus GS450h (hybrid), Acura TSX Worst: Cadillac STS, Mercedes-Benz CLSWagon/minivan Best: Pontiac Vibe, Scion xB Worst: Chevrolet Uplander, Hyundai EntourageSmall SUV Best: Honda Element, Mitsubishi Outlander Worst: Dodge Nitro, Jeep Wrangler (four-door)Midsize SUV Best: Toyota Highlander, Honda... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)

    Missing Riverside boy found  Oct 8, 2007
    A civilian spotted Nilda Ruth Wery's red Jeep Wrangler, followed it and phoned authorities, said CHP Sgt. Miles Ingraham. Wery pulled into an apartment complex in the 13000 block of Amar Road, south of the San Bernardino (10) Freeway, in Baldwin Park, where CHP officers found the Jeep and then located her hiding underneath a pickup about 2:15 a.m., Ingraham said. (North County Times)

    Boy, 12, May Have Run Off With Older Woman  Oct 7, 2007
    Riverside police are looking for Nilda Ruth Wery, 40, who was driving a red Jeep Wrangler, California license plate 4KXT611, Watters said. Wery was last seen at her home by a family member about 1 a.m. Friday, Watters said. (CBS2.com, CA)

    Carrollton resident gets second place in state fair dance-off  Oct 3, 2007
    It was his second time to be involved in a dance-off; his first was a twist-off to win a Jeep Wrangler in college in Arkansas. He danced for about 22 hours that time, but didn t win. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Jeep: back in uniform  Sep 22, 2007
    Back in the Army Chrysler's Jeep division recently announced its return to the military equipment market with the Jeep J8, a specially modified version of the popular Jeep Wrangler. The J8 isn't armored and it's not designed for combat use. (CNN -- Money)

    Business News Briefs  Sep 15, 2007
    The recall involves more than 156,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees and Commander SUVs from the 2006-2007 model years, more than 90,000 2007 Jeep Wrangler SUVs, and nearly 50,000 2007 Dodge Nitro SUVs. A Chrysler spokesman said the automaker had received about 20 complaints of vehicles experiencing a delay in braking when drivers tried to come to a stop after coasting uphill. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Chrysler hires Press to 'move the metal'  Sep 7, 2007
    Apart from the Jeep Wrangler, there are no strong product hits at the moment, agreed Joseph Phillippi, a veteran auto industry analyst who heads Auto Trends Consulting Inc. in Short Hills, N.J.. "They've got a great franchise in minivans, but they're nowhere in crossovers - their full-size SUVs are second-rate - so he's got a lot of things to attend to," Mr. Phillippi said. (Globe and Mail)

    New SUVs cut down on rollover risk  Aug 30, 2007
    The 4X4 version of the Kia Sportage and the 4X2 version of the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited also earned four stars. Test results were carried over for vehicles that were unchanged from the previous model year. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    • Car Chase Ends With Crash  Aug 29, 2007
    While fleeing, John Capuano, 36, aimed the Jeep Wrangler he was driving at a Newington police officer and, later in the chase, at a West Hartford police officer who fired at least one gunshot at the Jeep, police said ... At the outset, as police officers began setting up a perimeter around the house, John Capuano ran out of the home, hopped into a Jeep Wrangler in the driveway, and fled down Cherry Hill Drive toward West Hartford Road, Darby said. (FOX61, CT)

    Newer SUVs more stable  Aug 29, 2007
    A full listing for all vehicles can be found at ****Infiniti FX35 Mazda CX-7 Ford Edge Ford Explorer Sport Trac Hyundai Santa Fe Hyundai Veracruz Jeep Compass Chevrolet Equinox Honda CR-V Volkswagen Touareg 4X4 Acura MDX 4X4 and Acura RDX Suzuki XL7 Saturn Outlook Kia Sportage 4x4 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4X2***Chevrolet Suburban Chevrolet Avalanche Toyota FJ Cruiser Honda Element Dodge Nitro Kia Sorento Kia Sportage 4X2 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4X4 Ford Escape. All rights reserved. (News & Observer)

    2007 SUVs improve in rollover ratings  Aug 29, 2007
    The 4X4 version of the Kia Sportage and the 4X2 version of the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited also earned four stars ... Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4X2 version ... Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4X4 version. (AZCentral -- Business)

     Sweet 16 scavenger hunt  Aug 28, 2007
    After the scavenger hunt, party goers were transported to the Kinsella home where Kody s special birthday present - a yellow Jeep Wrangler - was unveiled ... Generous wrote on Aug 27, 2007 4:04 PM:" a yellow jeep wrangler for a 16 year old. What a lucky kid, I hope he is responsible and doesn't wreck it right away. ". (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    Driver in 2000 Carriage Hills crash up for parole  Aug 16, 2007
    A nightmare for five families began in the early morning hours of July 31, 2000, when, according to police, a Jeep Wrangler driven by 18-year-old Christopher Freeman in the Carriage Hills subdivision left the roadway at a high rate of speed, struck a culvert and flipped over. All four passengers were killed, including 16-year-old Caroline Goldwood, 17-year-old James Buchinger, 17-year-old Lindsey Lamkin and 18-year-old Gary "GT" Thompson Jr. Freeman was seriously injured but survived and, in... (Conroe Courier, TX)

    Car wreck damages lawn; homeowner most concerned with victims' well-being  Aug 7, 2007
    Ryan Miller, 22, of Southington was driving his 1993 Jeep Wrangler on Mulberry Street when he lost control of the vehicle, causing it to roll several times after hitting a fire hydrant. Anna Rabiej, Richard Fazio and Francis Kelly were passengers. (New Britain Herald, CT)

    4 hospitalized after Jeep rolls over on Mulberry Street  Aug 6, 2007
    At 2:17 Sunday morning, while traveling east on Mulberry Street in the Plantsville section of town, Ryan E. Miller, 22, of 55 Dunham Place, lost control of the 1993 Jeep Wrangler he was driving, police said. Miller and his three passengers were taken to hospitals for treatment. (New Britain Herald, CT)

    Keeping cool, eTMI, and leaving Atlanta  Aug 4, 2007
    I would be in the Motherland looking at the Lions, Elephants, and Zebras from the safety of that Jeep Wrangler of course, thats my next destination. How are you lovely ladies of the WLB doing today, head nod MLB.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    Sulphur Police units vandalized  Aug 2, 2007
    Upon investigation it was learned that sometime during the early morning hours, unknown suspect(s) damaged both a personal vehicle (a 2007 Jeep Wrangler), and two assigned Sulphur Police Patrol Units, a 2004 Chevrolet Impala, and a 2004 Dodge Intrepid belonging to Sulphur Police Officers who reside at the address. Total damage to the three vehicles is approximately 4,000. (Sulphur Southwest Daily News, LA)

    Dare to Cruz car show results  Aug 1, 2007
    2nd: Rick France of Corvallis, 1987 Jeep Wrangler ... Tim Newton of Lebanon, 1992 Jeep Wrangler. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    Authorities puzzled over events that lead to fatality accident  Jul 27, 2007
    Wilkinson s 2003 Volkswagen Passot was northbound in the southbound lanes of Highway 75 when it struck a southbound 1995 Jeep Wrangler driven by Roxanne J. Chance, 59, of Vera, according to the OHP.. Wilkinson was pronounced dead at the scene from massive injuries. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)

    Sheriff's Report: July 16 - July 21, 2007  Jul 26, 2007
    Damage was estimated at $2,500 to a 1990 Jeep Wrangler. Sobolik was cited for failure to maintain control. (Ogden Reporter, IA)

    High School Student Dies In Deerfield Crash  Jul 26, 2007
    "It's just going to be tough to deal with.Bronge was a passenger in a 2002 Jeep Wrangler that was heading south on Waukegan Road in Deerfield just after 11 p.m., when it was hit by a 2002 Hyundai Tiburon turning north on Waukegan Road from westbound Kites Road, Deerfield police said.Police say the Jeep had the right of way. Bronge died on the scene, and two other passengers in the Jeep a 14-year-old from Riverwoods and a 16-year-old from Deerfield were taken to Evanston and Highland Park... (CBS2Chicago.com, IL)

    Teen's Mom Wants Harsher Penalty In Driving Death  Jul 26, 2007
    Sixty days is nothing. " Denise Clark said she has been researching laws in other states since her son's death. She said she found a similar situation in California in which a man was charged with 16 counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and received two years in prison. Whatever the penalty in the local case, Clark said she hoped the charge would have some effect on McEntarffer. "Maybe she'll learn her lesson," she said. "Hopefully she will, because she has a child. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)

    Three hurt in Main Street collision  Jul 25, 2007
    The force from the spinning 2002 Chevy Silverado on the 2002 Jeep Wrangler was so strong the Jeep's back seat ejected and was found 30 feet away in the road. f there had been passengers, they would have been ejected, Crew said. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)

    More of this story  Jul 25, 2007
    A 2003 Volkswagen Passot driven by Bryan Scott Wilkinson was northbound in the southbound lanes of Highway 75 when it struck a southbound 1995 Jeep Wrangler driven by Roxanne J. Chance, 59, of Vera, according to the OHP.. Wilkinson was pronounced dead at the scene from massive injuries. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)

    Life and How to Live it, Part IX  Jul 23, 2007
    I spent the week of graduation my last week at Mississippi State - driving my friend Jerrys old Jeep Wrangler ... When Jerry got back in town I offered to buy that old Jeep Wrangler from him. (Townhall.com)

    Man stopped twice with suspended license A Stafford man was jailed Thursday after police caught him driving on a suspended license twice in the same night.  Jul 21, 2007
    According to sheriff's spokesman Bill Kennedy, Deputy Alan Hatmaker was on patrol about 1:15 a.m. when he received word to be on the lookout for a 1990 Jeep Wrangler. The vehicle had been stopped a short time earlier by 1st Sgt. John McAlister and the driver had been given a summons for driving on a suspended license, Kennedy said. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    Drinking, driving didn’t mix  Jul 20, 2007
    NANTICOKE Sarah Ann Marquis told police officers she usually kept her Jeep Wrangler in second gear after drinking to avoid speeding ... Vannucchi, 19, of Plains Township, was waiting for his motorcycle to be towed during the early morning hours of May 29 when a yellow Jeep Wrangler traveling at a high rate of speed struck him and John Kovatch, Vannucchi s friend and tow truck driver, police said ... About 10 hours after the accident, police found a 2000 yellow Jeep Wrangler owned by Marquis, 26,... (Wilkes Barre Citizen's Voice, PA)

    Officials: Driver Killed After Running Stop Sign  Jul 19, 2007
    The car was then hit on the driver's side by a Jeep Wrangler traveling on Highway6. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. (7 KETV Omaha)

    Raleigh police search for missing man  Jul 17, 2007
    Lee was traveling in a navy blue Jeep Wrangler with no top and no roll bar. Police say he has not been seen since Saturday and his cell phone is no longer working. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)

    Woman, 21, dies in crash  Jul 16, 2007
    Heather Herb, 21, was killed when her eastbound Hyundai Sonata was hit by the Jeep Wrangler, which was southbound on State Road 434 at 11:11 p.m., the FHP said. A passenger in Herb's car, Laura Dzengeleski, 22, of Jacksonville, was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center, according to the FHP, but the hospital had no record of her Sunday. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)

    Fatal crash update  Jul 13, 2007
    Preliminary investigation revealed that a 1997 Jeep Wrangler driven by Eric DeGarmo, age 17, of Belding, was traveling eastbound on Fish Road when the driver lost control on the gravel roadway. As a result, the Jeep overturned and it is believed that all five passengers were ejected from the vehicle. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)

    First drive: Dodge Nitro  Jul 13, 2007
    I sat with a Dodge representative during the presentation and commented on the fact that the Nitro is fitted with the same door handles as a Jeep Wrangler. He said: "No. The Nitro and the Wrangler both use Chrysler parts group door handles.". (iAfrica.com)

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    VanBuren was among six occupants of a 1997 Jeep Wrangler when the vehicle overturned several times. Police believe the driver, a 17-year old male, lost control of the vehicle while heading eastbound on Fish Road, ejecting five of the individuals from the Jeep. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)

    Agency Erred; No Charges Filed In Teen's DUI Death  Jul 11, 2007
    " Department of Business and Professional Regulation spokesman Joe Friedman said his agency thought Monday that charges had been filed but acknowledged late Tuesday, after communicating with the State Attorney's Office, that they had not. Alexis Antonacci, the regulation department's spokeswoman, said she thought there was a "miscommunication" between her agency's Tallahassee and Tampa region offices. She said the agency still was working to determine how the miscommunication occurred. Shortly... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)

    Adults Charged In Teen's DUI Death  Jul 10, 2007
    " If convicted, they face a maximum sentence of 60 days in jail and a $500 fine. The party was held Oct. 7. Shortly after midnight, investigators said, Clark left with six passengers in his 1995 Jeep Wrangler. The Jeep was heading west on Bloomingdale Avenue, near Bell Shoals Road, when it hit a curb and careened into a tree. Clark died at the scene. All six passengers were ejected but survived. The next day, sheriff's investigators said it didn't appear alcohol or excessive speed was a factor... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)

    Clay Aiken involved in airplane spat  Jul 8, 2007
    2006 Jeep Wrangler, WHITE, Miles: 2,646, Price. 2002 CHEVROLET TAHOE, White, 5. (The Daily Reflector)

    Negro Leagues Weekend July 20 - 21, 2007 Hits Home Run With Chrysler Jeep Superstores and Motorcity Dodge Dealers  Jul 7, 2007
    A hot summer calls for hot wheels, the Chrysler Convertible Sebring LTD, four-door Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Dodge Avenger RT, and the Dodge Nitro 4x4 will be on display Negro League weekend. The 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is the first four-door and first five-passenger Wrangler in Jeep's 65-year history. (PR Newswire)

    M.P.G. bill could cost UAW jobs  Jul 6, 2007
    Yet despite gas prices of more than $3 a gallon, demand remains so high for Chrysler's Jeep Wrangler SUV, that the Toledo, Ohio, plant that builds it has been running on overtime the last three weeks. Still, UAW member Paul Wohlforth worries that higher fuel-economy standards will slow demand for SUVs and lead to job cuts. (Chicago Tribune)

    Chery and Chrysler Group Finalize Cooperative Agreement  Jul 4, 2007
    Its brands feature some of the world's most recognizable vehicles, including the Dodge Viper, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler PT Cruiser and Chrysler 300C. In 2006, Chrysler Group sold 2. 8 million vehicles globally. (PR Newswire)

    Chrysler recalls over 80000 Wranglers and Nitros  Jul 4, 2007
    WASHINGTON (AP) Chrysler said Tuesday it was recalling more than 80,000 new Jeep Wrangler and Dodge Nitro models in the USA to correct a defect that could cause the engine stall ... The new Jeep Wrangler has been a sell-out hit for Chrysler, which is being taken private by Cerberus Capital Management in a $7 ... The 2007 Dodge Nitro, along with the 2007 Jeep Wrangler, may have a defect that could cause the engine to stall. (USA Today)

    Chrysler recall  Jul 4, 2007
    WASHINGTON - Chrysler said Tuesday it was recalling more than 80,000 2007 Jeep Wrangler and Dodge Nitro sport utility vehicles in the United States to correct a problem that could make the engine stall. Chrysler Group, a unit of DaimlerChrysler AG, said the recall would allow dealers to reprogram a power module to remove the potential for a brief interruption of electrical power to the instrument panel and the engine. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Blaze destroys house  Jul 4, 2007
    Two vehicles, a Dodge Durango and a Jeep Wrangler, were destroyed in the blaze, Wantz said. He said the house s high cathedral ceilings made fighting the fire difficult. (Carroll County Times)

    Crusade to change Pa. hit-and-run law gets lawmaker’s attention  Jul 1, 2007
    Arrest papers say Ashton turned himself in after a May 12, 2006 Citizens Voice article that said evidence at the scene determined the fleeing vehicle was a Jeep Wrangler. However, police said Ashton first tried to pound out dents before taking the vehicle to a city auto body shop, where it was seized. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)

    2 face trial for run-in that led to pal's death  Jul 1, 2007
    Deputy District Attorney Amy Maund argued that all four men including Easton approached a Jeep Wrangler and yelled at the occupants to get out. One of the men, possibly Lexin, kicked the driver's door. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Roller among Pirates making switch to wooden bats  Jun 30, 2007
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    67-year-old man killed in accident  Jun 30, 2007
    Phillip Dale Clarke was driving a 2000 Jeep Wrangler east on I-90 when he swerved abruptly to miss a gas can that was in the roadway and lost control, according to a press release from the South Dakota Highway Patrol. The Jeep entered the south ditch at milepost 51 near Black Hawk and rolled. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)

    28-year-old killed in I-95 crash  Jun 26, 2007
    Karalius was driving in the right-hand lane of I-95, between Exits 66 and 65, when he lost control of his 1998 Jeep Wrangler at about 6:50 p.m. Both Karalius and Bannon were wearing their seatbelts. No state trooper was available to comment on why Karalius lost control of his vehicle. (Middletown Press, CT)

    Wilkes-Barre police investigate theft  Jun 26, 2007
    Judy Welch reported her black Jeep Wrangler, which bears Pennsylvania license plate number EKC-1462, stolen around 7 a.m. The vehicle was parked in the area of Jones Street and Essex Lane, police said. City police are also investigating a theft that took place Friday. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)

    N.C. Bar Association elects first black male president  Jun 24, 2007
    2006 Jeep Wrangler, WHITE, Miles: 2,646, Price. 2006 Pontiac Vibe, RED, Miles: 33,993, Price. (The Daily Reflector)

    Avenger unmasked  Jun 17, 2007
    Chrysler did a great job with its 300 series cars, and its Jeep Wrangler four-door is a hot item. But given that nearly one-third of all cars sold in the United States are midsize vehicles, every automaker needs a horse in that race. (Boston Globe)

    Greenville woman beaten in street  Jun 16, 2007
    A 20-year-old man reported someone broke into his 2000 Jeep Wrangler parked at his home in the 300 block of Meade Street and stole a $250 car stereo and a $300 subwoofer speaker. House break-in. (The Daily Reflector)

    10 LI employers win Commuter Choice Awards  Jun 15, 2007
    He retired his Jeep Wrangler in May as part of the town's Bike to Work Week, and continued to use the alternative commuting method afterwards. "It only takes about five minutes longer than driving," he said. (Newsday -- Business)

    White wants to make up for shaky postseason starts  Jun 13, 2007
    " Mississippi State swept Clemson to earn a berth in the CWS, its first trip to Omaha since 1998. Robert Woodard is scheduled to start Friday for the Tar Heels in the 7 p.m. EDT game, which is scheduled to be televised on ESPN2. IF UNC wins, it will play the Rice-Louisville winner Sunday at 6 p.m. while a loss on Friday pits the Tar Heels against the Rice-Louisville loser at 1 p.m. on Sunday. The 1 o'clock Sunday game will be on ESPN while the 6 o'clock contest is an ESPN2 broadcast. The College... (The Daily Reflector)

    McKinney commits to Hornets  Jun 12, 2007
    "And I think it will be a great place to finish up playing the game that I love. The 6-foot-5 McKinney expects to play at both guard positions for the Hornets. "In the meantime, I just need to improve on some ballhandling anf my jump shot to smoothen out the rest of my game before I get to campus," McKinney said. McKinney, who graduate from Rose in 2003, averaged 12.5 points, six rebounds and four assists per game at Rockingham Community College in Wentworth during the 2005-06 season. Sponsored... (The Daily Reflector)

    Rutland police say they're still awaiting lab results in death  Jun 11, 2007
    Since then, police found a Jeep Wrangler that they say is the vehicle that struck Dickson. They've done tests on the vehicle and are awaiting some of those results. (WCAX.com, VT)

    Ford grabs honors in 2007 vehicle quality rankings  Jun 7, 2007
    The Dodge Nitro was "very problematic" for them, he says, as was the Jeep Wrangler and Chrysler Sebring. Sam Locricchio, a spokesman for Chrysler, says the company was challenged by 10 new launches for the 2007 model year. (USA Today -- Money)

    Miller Lite and Custom-Auto Guru 'Mad Mike' Giving Away Four 'Tricked Out' Jeep(R) Vehicles This Summer  Jun 7, 2007
    Pimp My Ride' Host to Help Consumers Customize Their Ride Online; Miller Lite Also Giving Away 125 Other Jeep Wrangler Saharas This Summer ... Consumers can then submit their final custom ride for entry into a sweepstakes to win one of the four custom-designed 2007 Jeep Wrangler Saharas ... In addition to the four Jeeps given away with Mad Mike's help, Miller Lite will give away 125 other Jeep Wrangler Saharas this summer through various consumer promotions. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Second high-speed chase in less than a week  Jun 5, 2007
    Around 6:40 p.m. Sunday, state police attempted to stop a green 1995 Jeep Wrangler that was reportedly stolen and driving erratically in the town of Hunter. The driver of the Jeep, Dirk Glover, 40, of Riverton, Conn. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)

    Denville cop accused of DWI in crash  Jun 4, 2007
    He hit the Mountaineer from behind with the Jeep Wrangler he was operating, according to police. The impact sent the Mercury in to a spin and it flipped over twice before it knocked out one of the pumps at the gas station, according to authorities. (Bernardsville News, NJ)

    3 die on Big Island in separate crashes  Jun 4, 2007
    About 4:45 a.m., the man's 1995 Jeep Wrangler ran off the right side of Queen Kaahumanu Highway and overturned, police said. He was alone in the Jeep and taken to Kona Community Hospital, where he died at 7:38 a.m., police said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    Newswatch, Police/Fire  Jun 3, 2007
    A 24-year-old man driving a 1995 Jeep Wrangler drove off Queen Kaahumanu Highway north of Kailua-Kona before daybreak yesterday and was killed when the vehicle overturned. The identity of the victim was withheld pending notification of his family. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    Waimea man, 24, dies in Kona car crash  Jun 3, 2007
    Police responding to a 4:45 a.m. call determined that a 1995 Jeep Wrangler traveling south on Queen Kaahumanu Highway ran off the right side of the road and overturned. 9 miles north of the 88-mile marker. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Toyota boosts US sales in May, outsells Ford again  Jun 2, 2007
    3 percent, helped by a redesigned Jeep Wrangler and the new Dodge Nitro. Toyota sold 269,023 cars and light trucks in May -- a record for the month -- spurred by a tripling of sales for the Prius gasoline-electric hybrid car. (Boston Globe)

    Looking for person who fled from wreck  May 31, 2007
    In the vicinity of the Racetrack and Lowe's, a guy in a purple Jeep Wrangler with no plate ran into me, throwing me to the other side of the highway. He then kept going. (New Iberia, LA)

    Woman charged in fatal hit-and-run of Pa. motorcyclist  May 31, 2007
    Witnesses told police that a yellow Jeep Wrangler came speeding down the road, striking both Vannucchi and the tow truck driver. Vannucchi, of Plains Township, died and the tow truck driver had a minor injury. (NEPA News, PA)

    Graduate advice  May 30, 2007
    When I moved back to school my sophomore year, Dad drove his Ford Explorer, packed to the brim, and I drove my Jeep Wrangler, also stuffed full. Junior year, I moved off campus, so we rented a truck to fit furniture. (Rolla Daily News, MO)

    Larksville woman charged in fatal hit-run  May 30, 2007
    Police said Sarah Ann Marquis, of 65 Barney St., Larksville, was driving the yellow Jeep Wrangler that hit Vannucchi. Marquis, 26, was charged with homicide by vehicle, two counts of accidents involving death or personal injury, accidents involving damage to attended vehicle or property, reckless driving, careless driving and several summary traffic offenses, arrest papers said. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)

    Court hears how woman’s death helped others  May 30, 2007
    The 49-year-old city man pleaded guilty in March to driving the Jeep Wrangler that hit Kukosky on Pennsylvania Boulevard. Ashton fled the scene. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)

    Ellensburg man dies when Jeep hits tree  May 29, 2007
    Jeff Gehring, 26, of Kent, the driver of a 2002 Jeep Wrangler involved in the wreck, was uninjured. The motorcycle slid under the car and both the car and the bike crossed the westbound lanes and struck the guardrail. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)

    Driven: Jeep Wrangler Unlimited  May 29, 2007
    Its hard not to have a soft spot for the Jeep Wrangler. From the days of Daisy Duke bouncing around in her white and gold Renegade on the TV show Dukes of Hazzard, till now, with the all new 2007 Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited. (iAfrica.com)

    When dogs wear dresses, world's gone barking mad  May 23, 2007
    You can, for example, buy a Jeep Wrangler pet stroller for $US111. 99 ($136) on the internet, or a top-of-the-range Petego dog bag sport bike wagon (for taking your dog for a bike ride, for $US449. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    • Baby Killed In Everett Crash  May 20, 2007
    Police say an 18-year-old Bothell man driving a Jeep Wrangler t-boned a Nissan Altima that was making a left turn. The baby was in the Jeep. (Q13.com, WA)

    Meeting to examine issues of black community  May 19, 2007
    "Are we doing candidate preparation?Do we address apathy?Has there been a big effort in the black community to get blacks into all these seats? "It's about how can we help ourselves first," Mitchell said. "I want my community to do better," he said. Elected officials are not positioned alone to address the problems, Hall said. That's why the meeting is to give them an agenda of what the community wants them to do for the people, he said. Cassondra Lampkin can be reached at clampkin@coxnc.com and... (The Daily Reflector)

    County Lines for May 16, 2007  May 16, 2007
    Police learned Goss was riding a bicycle west on the north sidewalk of Grand approaching 8th where he pulled into the roadway and struck the side of Bledsoe's 2000 Jeep Wrangler, according to a press release. Santa Barbara. (Santa Maria Times)

    Chrysler Faces Bumpy Times Competing Alone in Global Market  May 16, 2007
    The four-door Jeep Wrangler also is selling well, and LaSorda also pointed to the Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger mid-sized models as strengths for the company. "The Jeep brand has a lot of potential," said Tom Libby, J.D. Power and Associates' senior director of industry analysis. (The Ledger)

    Confusion over driver identity in fatal hit and run  May 13, 2007
    Bryant M. Garrow, 20, of Proctor, told police that he drove the Jeep Wrangler that hit and killed a pedestrian April 26 in a bank parking lot, court records released Friday show. But a witness told police that Garrow's brother, Reid, 21, was driving when Stewart G. Dickson, 52, was struck, the court records said. (WCAX.com, VT)

    Candidates on Wheels  May 11, 2007
    New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson: "Jeep Wrangler, although my security doesn't like me to drive.". . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)

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