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JEEP

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American brand of sport utility vehicles, born as a military four-wheel drive in the Second World War and owned by Stellantis.

Owner: Stellantis
Acquired: By Chrysler from American Motors Corporation in 1987
Headquarters: Toledo, Ohio
Known for: The Wrangler, in production since 1986

Jeep began with the military four-wheel drive built from 1941, arguably making it the oldest type of mass-produced vehicle now known as an SUV. Willys-Overland started production of the first Civilian Jeep models in Toledo in 1945.

Chrysler acquired the brand in 1987 along with other assets of American Motors Corporation. The range today consists solely of sport utility vehicles, and the Wrangler has been in production since 1986.

1941Military jeep enters production
1945First Civilian Jeep models built in Toledo
1963Wagoneer, considered the start of the luxury SUV segment
1986Wrangler enters production
1987Chrysler buys Jeep from American Motors