194 1/7/23 Willys-Overland automobile factory in Toledo, Ohio signed a contract with the us military to manufacture Willys MB; For the first time, vehicles with Jeep brand were officially put into use in World War II.
The first civilian Jeep model 1945 CJ-2A came out.
1946 Willys-Overland introduced a steel station wagon, which is the first in the automobile industry.
1949 introduced a four-wheel drive model with a six-cylinder engine, which became the predecessor of Jeep Cherokee today.
1948 introduces Jeepster, a two-door sports station wagon with four-cylinder engine.
1949 The more exquisite CJ-3A came out and became an internationally renowned Jeep universal car in the future.
1950/6/30 Jeep is a legal registered trademark registered in the United States and internationally.
1953 Kaiser acquired Willis-O 'Forlan and changed its name to Willis Auto.
The CJ-5 model with curved surface appearance of 1954 appeared and became a sought-after four-wheel drive model, and its popularity continued until 1983.
1957 introduces the FC series (forward control), with unique engine design under the seat and flat front.
1962 the new j series-Jeep wagoneer station wagon and jeep gladiator minivan are on the market. These two models are equipped with unprecedented automatic gearboxes, which are original and brand-new designs from head to toe, and also have more off-road uses. Jeep called it "a brand-new pure Jeep".
In the same year, Willis Motor Company was officially renamed Caesar Jeep Company.
1965 introduced the V-6 engine code-named Dauntless, which can output twice the powerful horsepower of the hurricane standard four-cylinder engine; And the V8 super engine code-named "vigilante", which can output 250 horsepower.
1965 new 1966 super Wagner debut
1966 redesigned the Jeepster series which was continuously produced in 1960s and 1950s, and introduced a new Jeepster commando model of 1967, covering station wagons, four-door convertibles, minivans and two-door convertibles.
1970/2/5 American automobile company accepted Kaiser Jeep Company, which once again stimulated the growth and expansion of Jeep product line and created a new image for Jeep in the 1970s-it was fun to drive Jeep up the mountain and down the sea!
197 1 launched a limited edition Renegade II model, equivalent to CJ-5 four-wheel drive model.
All Jeep models starting from 1972 have adopted two new engines designed by AMC-V8 engines with displacement of 4,982c.c and 5,899c.c respectively, and the name of Jeep Universal has been changed to a simpler Jeep.
1973 Wagoneer adopts Jeep's exclusive patented technology: Quadra-Traca, which is the first fully automatic full-time four-wheel drive system.
1974 Jeep family added a dynamic Cherokee two-door model (the four-door model was launched in 1977).
1976 successively introduced CJ-7, the first model to choose a detachable molded plastic roof, and CJ-8 scrambler trunk convertible truck model.
1978 Wagoneer Limited with leather seats, air conditioning system and audio equipment came out, providing Jeep owners with a more luxurious and advanced driving experience.
1984 introduces the brand-new Cherokee-the only product that provides four-door models and two four-wheel drive systems at the same time, namely, full-time (CommandTrac) and switchable part-time (SelectTrac).
1984 jeep stopped the production of the famous CJ-5 and focused on the manufacture of CJ-7 and CJ-8 scramblers.
1985 Jeep comanche light truck went on the market, becoming the first brand-new series of Jeep trucks.
The best-selling CJ-7 of 1986 was discontinued, and a brand-new herdsman of 1987 appeared.
1987/8/5 Chrysler acquired AMC, which turned a new page in Jeep history.
1990/3/22 jeep * * produced10,000 Cherokees.
199 1 Wagner and Comanche trucks retired from the production line.
The new Grand Cherokee comes out.
1996 launched a brand-new herdsman, and its popularity once again created a new milestone in the automobile industry.
1998/ 1 1/7 Daimler-Benz and Chrysler merged into Daimler-Chrysler Group, and Jeep changed hands again.
1999 The newly redesigned Grand Cherokee swept the luxury off-road vehicle market with its brand-new shape and more exquisite and luxurious features.
200 1 The new generation Cherokee is officially listed in the United States.
Brand history
Jeep: Emoji: It was born out of the Willis MB car used by the Allies during World War II. 1940, the U.S. military established the model scheme of the Willis Horse, and at the same time drew lessons from some characteristics of Ford and bantam, and redesigned the Willis MB off-road vehicle, thus achieving the earliest standardized "Jeep: Emoji:" car. Jeep: Emoji: Once used, it will be brilliant. In various war zones, Jeep: Emoji: played many roles: stretcher, machine gun rack, reconnaissance vehicle, light truck, front-line vehicle, gun and ammunition transportation, etc. During World War II, about 600,000 jeeps: emoji: vehicles joined the battle ranks, and the name of "battlefield taxi" confirmed the success of Jeep: emoji: products. After the war, people still like jeeps: emoji: excellent performance, and immediately use them to rebuild their homes and jeeps in forestry and agricultural reclamation: emoji: solid and reliable characteristics.
Since then, Jeep: Emoji: has entered a peaceful era with its inherent excellent characteristics, and it has been improved day by day after repeated improvements. Of course, the original passion and wildness have also been preserved to this day and become a landscape in automobile brands. Jeep: Emoji: 1950 registered trademark, which has maintained vigorous vitality for more than 60 years. 1953, Caesar company acquired Willis-Continental Automobile Factory and changed its name to Willis Automobile Company. 1963, Willis Motor Company was renamed Caesar Jeep Company. 1970, American automobile company acquired Caesar Jeep Company, successfully expanded Jeep: Emoji: product line, and created a new image for Jeep: Emoji: 70s-driving Jeep: Emoji: Going up the mountain and down the sea is very interesting! 1987, Jeep: emoji: With the merger of Chrysler and American automobile companies, it became an important brand of Chrysler. In the past 60 years, Jeep: Emoji: brand has been providing many pioneering models that lead the trend, whether it is the first VJ-2 Jeepster that led the coquettish trend more than half a century ago, or the stunning environmental protection model Jeep: Emoji: Treo, no off-road vehicle manufacturer in the world can provide such a rich product series as Jeep: Emoji: brand. In short, Jeep: Emoji: Just like it was born in 194 1, it always attracts people's attention and inspires them with its flexible and universal skills. Jeep: Emoji: Conference (Camp Jeep: Emoji:) History Speaking of Jeep: Emoji: Conference, we have to point the clock to the distant 1950s, and Jeep: Emoji: the history symbolizing adventure, freedom and carnival was born for the first time. Carnival. Jeep: Emoji: The success of Carnival gave birth to Jeep: Emoji: Conference. The 1st Jeep: Emoji: Press Conference Established in America 1995 in Jeep: Emoji: Home of Brand. Since then, the annual Jeep: Emoji: Conference has attracted thousands of Jeeps: Emoji: the participation and attention of car owners and fans. Whether it is the unique scenery of Hongyan Desert in Utah, USA or the green mountains and green waters in Europe, as one of the most successful single-brand car owners' activities in the world, the Jeep: Emoji conference (Camp Jeep: Emoji:) with infinite magic has always attracted the souls of car owners around the world. Even for car owners who have never participated in the event, Jeep: Emoji: Convention, which has become Jeep: Emoji: The Holy Book of Car Owners All over the World, has always been the ultimate test of Jeep: Emoji: Car Owners and Their Cars and the undisputed embodiment of its loyalty. In addition, this is also Jeep: Emoji: the biggest gathering for car owners around the world. In 2007, Jeep &；; Reg convention came to the ancient East. The first jeep &; Reg has 7 18 jeeps: Emoji: car conference in China * *, and more than 2,800 jeeps: Emoji: fans get together. Their enthusiasm not only fully embodies Jeep: emoji; The unique and powerful cultural power of the brand shows people's yearning and pursuit for Jeep: Emoji: Spirit. June 5438 +20081October, Jeep: Emoji: The conference was held in China for the second time and was officially renamed Jeep &；; Reg The Hero Club with more China elements is a brand-new interpretation of Jeep: Emoji: Culture. 2008 Jeep: Emoji: Hero Club will let more cross-country enthusiasts fully experience Jeep through more exciting links and scene settings: Emoji: Hard-core cross-country spirit. Jeep: the legend of emoji;
1, Barton: Jeep: Emoji: Conquered America's greatest general.
General george patton (1885~ 1945) was one of the most famous American generals in the world during World War II. He fought with a tank on one foot and a jeep on the other.
General Patton once said, "With it, I won North Africa, conquered Sicily, liberated Paris and ended the Third Reich. It is the most tenacious and tenacious machine I have ever seen. Unlike tanks and warships, it is alive and will survive in peacetime. If possible, I wish it eternal life. " Barton won one battle after another with the view that "the probability of soldiers dying because of brave advance is far less than that of passive defense". It is precisely because of his brave fighting style, coupled with the characteristics of jeep's lightness, flexibility and strong horsepower that the US military became famous in the battlefield of World War II.
2. Eisenhower: Jeep is the first of the "three weapons to win the war".
World War II was the cradle of Jeep. Like a "lone ranger", transport allied soldiers through the mire of Belgium, the jungle of Myanmar and the Sahara desert. It can be seen in almost every war zone and every battlefield. Jeep has won the reputation of "battlefield taxi" because of its lightness, flexibility and strong horsepower. Jeep made a great contribution to the Allied victory in the war.
General Eisenhower, Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Forces, said at the end of World War II: "Jeeps, airplanes and landing craft are our three weapons to win the war." Jeep ranks first among these three sharp weapons, and the actual combat training on the battlefield gives Jeep a steel-like body. Whether it is the plains of Ma Pingchuan or the rugged and winding mountain roads, it comes and goes freely, making Jeep famous all over the world in the dust of history and traveling around Qian Shan with the title of "King of Mountains".
3. Other anecdotes
1943, during the "Haschi" operation, Barton's 7th Army invaded Sicily. In a small mountain village near Messina Strait, poor climbers are eager for oil squeezing to break their livelihood. The US military immediately allocated a jeep: emoticon:, and a clever soldier connected the transmission of the jeep: emoticon: engine to the oil press, and squeezed out 44 tons of olive oil in five days. In addition, American soldiers will also jeep &; Reg car's front wheel is lifted, the wheel saw is connected with canvas belt, and the jeep is driven: emoji: to saw wood.
In the 1940s, 1940, a key model in history, was approved by the US military, and the Willis MA off-road vehicle was redesigned based on some characteristics of Ford and bantam. Made this earliest Jeep: Emoji: car 1945, the first Jeep: Emoji: CJ-2A came out, Jeep: Emoji: Jeep: the first all-steel station wagon was born. And it has become a classic model of family car with driving comfort as its core.1948 Jeepster "Jeep Boy" came out, which has the prototype of multi-function car and created the concept of life-style car.
1949 CJ-3A, which pays more attention to details, came out and evolved into a well-known Jeep: emoji: general-purpose model.
The model 1954CJ-5 appeared and became the first choice for people's cross-country activities at that time. This kind of car has been selling well in the 1980s. The first Jeep: Emoji: Wagoneer automatic transmission station wagon put on the market. With its original brand-new design, it won the title of "brand-new pure Jeep: emoji:" 1965 65438.
Jeepster Commando model 1966 1967, including station wagon, four-door convertible, minivan and two-door convertible, inspired by Jeepster series models 197 1 Jeep: emoji; Launched a limited edition rebel second-generation model Rebel. In fact, it is a customized model of CJ-5 four-wheel drive model, and has won the championship of all previous off-road and off-road endurance races. 1974Jeep: Emoji: This family has added a dynamic Cherokee to the Wagoneer model and become one of the most legendary off-road models in history.