Here's some exciting news for Jeep enthusiasts. Last week, at the Texas Truck Rodeo, FCA vehicles won eight of the 24 categories, with Jeep earning five of those.
The competition, which was held at Knibbe Ranch in Spring Branch, Texas, was hosted by the Texas Auto Writers Association, and featured two days of on and off-road challenges, after which 88 entrants were judged by members of the association.
"The Truck Rodeo was extremely competitive this year with a record number of media and vehicle entries," said TAWA president, Michael Marrs. "It’s impressive that the FCA brands received top awards in numerous categories.
Jeep vehicles earned the following category wins:
- Mid-Size SUV: 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Mid-Size Luxury SUV: Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit
- Compact SUV: 2016 Jeep Cherokee
- Off-Road Utility Vehicle: 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
- Compact Crossover Utility Vehicle: 2015 Jeep Renegade
Dodge, Jeep and Ram win at Texas Truck Rodeo http://t.co/NWfR5D7il7 pic.twitter.com/ouQQ7ZuUuJ
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