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MORRIS TWP., MI – Police say a bystander caught in the crossfire outside a Mt. Morris Township restaurant Saturday evening has died. Related: Altercation leads to fatal shooting outside Mt. Morris Township restaurant, police sayPolice were called out shortly before 11 p.m. Saturday, April 23, to the scene at 4418 W. Pierson Road. Morris Township police were assisted at the fatal shooting scene by Michigan State Police, the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, the Flushing Police Department and Genesee Township Police Department.

STANDISH, MI — Following courtroom testimony, a Ferndale pastor is no longer facing charges that he tried killing two Arenac County Sheriff’s deputies in a drunken crash. The preliminary examination held Thursday, April 21, for 57-year-old David A. Jones saw Arenac County Prosecutor Curtis Broughton call one witness to the stand, that being Arenac County Sheriff’s Deputy Brandon Davison. Broughton presented Arenac County Judge Richard E. Vollbach Jr. with an analysis report of Jones’ blood, the results of which were not stated aloud. “I realize that the very serious charges were dismissed, but very serious charges were added, though not quite as serious. Read more:Ferndale pastor charged with trying to kill 2 Arenac County Sheriff’s deputies competent for trialFerndale pastor accused of trying to kill two sheriff’s deputies to undergo psych evalDetroit-area pastor charged with trying to kill 2 Arenac County Sheriff’s deputies with his vehicle

ST. IGNACE, MI – The 7th Jeep the Mac weekend – known for trail riding, mudbogging and a crossing of the Mackinac Bridge – is adding a lighted parade to its list of 2022 activities. Jeep the Mac features a group crossing of the Mackinac Bridge, a day of trail riding plus mudbogging on Drummond Island and the new lighted parade in St. Ignace. The new parade will be at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, beginning at the Mackinac County Airport and ending at Family Fare in St. Ignace. The first-place prize is a hotel stay, second place gets two round trip ferry tickets to Mackinac Island, and third place will be awarded a gas card. READ MORE:Why falling ice has been a problem on the Mackinac Bridge this yearHundreds of salamanders spotted crossing U.P.

Jeep is a key part of growth and electrification plans for Stellantis, the parent company formed last year through the merger of Fiat Chrysler and Groupe PSA.

OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – A pair of Hudsonville teens were injured in a rollover crash Wednesday, April 6, after police said the 16-year-old driver lost control of his vehicle. Ottawa County sheriff’s deputies responded to a 10:22 a.m. report of a one-vehicle accident near 14th Avenue and Ponstein Drive in Ottawa County’s Georgetown Township. The driver of the Jeep suffered serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital, police said. The crash remains under investigation by the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office. sheriff’s office

The driver hit a flatbed truck before running from officers while holding his infant son, police said as they released video of the pursuit.

Law enforcement agencies were searching the Santa Fe area for a suspected kidnapper whose flight from police into oncoming traffic led to fatal car crashes Wednesday, killing a police officer pursuing him as well as at least one other driver. (March 3)

After a 25-year hiatus, the Ford Bronco is back. It’s generated plenty of excitement and serves as an intriguing alternative to a well-known off-roading icon: the Jeep Wrangler. The Jeep Wrangler is now in its fourth generation.

The nauseating stench wafting from Stellantis’ year-old Jeep assembly plant in Detroit was so strong that U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib said she could "taste it"...

Residents who live near the stinky new Jeep plant in Detroit now have two more resources to address the pungent, headache-inducing paint odor. Stellantis NV,...

ABC News Political Director Rick Klein and White House correspondent MaryAlice Parks speak on President Joe Biden's overseas trip to Rome, where he met with the pope, Emanuel Macron and others.

Jeep’s Grand Cherokee has long been a solid choice for shoppers looking for an upscale and rugged SUV. It kicks off the model’s full redesign and debuts a third-row seat, something the Grand Cherokee has never had. Among the best is the 2021 Kia Telluride.

The driver of a World War II era vehicle died after he was ejected during a crash in Oakland County, officials said.

A Rochester Hills woman hugged a stair guardrail to try to avoid arrest after she stole her parents’ Jeep, crashed it into a neighbor’s house and was found surrounded by empty beer and wine bottles, authorities said.

A Zion man was killed and two children critically injured when their car was hit head-on by an SUV travelling in the wrong lane near Beach Park Friday night, officials said.

Residents that live near the Stellantis Mack Assembly Plant on Detroit’s east side claim fumes from the plant are causing their throats to burn.

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, MI – A woman is in serious condition after a man allegedly ignored a stop sign, causing a two-vehicle rollover crash in Northern Michigan early Monday, police said. A 62-year-old Lake City man who was driving of the second vehicle, a gray Ford pick-up truck, was not injured. A 48-year-old female Jeep passenger was seriously injured while the 15-year-old female driver sustained minor injuries. A 48-year-old female Jeep passenger was seriously injured while the 15-year-old female driver sustained minor injuries. A 48-year-old female Jeep passenger was seriously injured while the 15-year-old female driver sustained minor injuries.

The new 2022 Grand Cherokee 4xe has an estimated 25 miles of all-electric range before switching to a four-cylinder turbocharged engine to power the vehicle.

The vehicles will include "(RED)" editions of the Jeep Compass and Renegade small SUVs, Ram 1500 pickup and, for Europe, an electric version of the Fiat 500.

Daniel Robinson, 24, was last seen leaving a job site in Buckeye, Arizona, at around 9:15 a.m. on June 23.

Daniel Robinson was last seen leaving a job site in Buckeye, Arizona, at around 9:15 a.m. on June 23.

The North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) Awards organization announced its list of semifinalists Tuesday at the inaugural Motor Bella event at M1 Concourse in Pontiac.

More than 60 people were shot during the weekend in Chicago, 12 of them fatally. Nearly half of the shootings happened on Sunday, according to Chicago police.

From September 23-26, an all-new experience for the whole family takes over the M1 Concourse in Pontiac.

SAGINAW TWP, MI — A busy intersection’s non-functioning traffic light led to a two-vehicle crash in Saginaw Township. Severe thunderstorms struck Saginaw County on Tuesday, Sept. 7, leaving numerous power outages in their wake. The Taurus, driven by a 53-year-old Saginaw woman, had traveled into the intersection without stopping, Pussehl said. “The traffic signal was not working because of the power outage,” Pussehl said, before reminding drivers how they’re to handle such developments. As of 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, 10,512 Consumers Energy customers are without power in Saginaw County.

“When I saw the video and I saw him run after the car, it just made my heart feel like broken. But now that ​he’s here and ​he’s running around and he’s happy, I feel very happy and excited.”

The compact SUV is the brand's best-selling vehicle globally. It is scheduled to arrive in North American showrooms starting at $24,995 in the fall.

When residents complained about loud trucks rolling through their Pingree Park neighborhood at all hours, they were promised the traffic would stop.

Jeep is introducing a new Xtreme Recon package for the Wrangler that adds equipment to give it the best ground clearance, water fording and approach, departure and breakover angles in the segment. The announcement comes just as the new Ford Bronco is hitting dealers.

A nearly identical wreck on the same road occurred about four years earlier when Independence police chased a car into Kansas City.

The partnership represents a new business model for Stellantis focused on frequent, over-the-air updates to its vehicles.

Officer suffers rib injury during hit-and-run after attempted traffic stop in the South Loop.

Transatlantic automaker expects employees will spend about 70% of their time on average working remotely in 'new era of agility' for 15,000 staffers.

A man was charged with driving drunk for the sixth time after he struck a Troy mailbox right in front of its owner and lied about being late for work, officials said.

MOUNT CLEMENS, MI – A 17-year-old Detroit man accused of causing a fatal crash in a stolen vehicle has been charged with murder. The unnamed defendant is accused of traveling at a high rate of speed in a stolen Jeep southbound on Van Dyke Street last week before causing a fatal, three car crash near 15 Mile Road in Sterling Heights. Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido has charged the defendant with felony murder, second degree murder and first and second degree fleeing a police officer. “Our County is grieving the tragic death of a young woman,” Lucido said in a statement. Lucido noted that other people could be charged in connection to the incident as the multi-jurisdictional investigation continues.

OTTAWA COUNTY, MI -- A 22-year-old Holland man was seriously injured after his SUV struck an I-196 bridge guardrail, then flipped upside down onto an underpass road before catching fire. The crash happened about 7 p.m. Saturday, May 1 at I-196 and 48th Avenue in Jamestown Township. Ottawa County sheriff’s deputies said the man was driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee west on the freeway and drifted off the road. The Jeep struck a guardrail and went off the road, flipping onto its top on 48th Avenue below the freeway. He was taken to Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital and was last known to be in serious condition, police said.

A Chicago man was sentenced to 12 years in prison Monday for stealing a car at an Aurora gas station while the owner’s 11-year-old daughter was in the back seat, officials said.

These vehicles are just the beginning of the brand's plans, according to Jeep CEO Christian Meunier. "Our vision is to be the greenest SUV brand in the world," he told CNBC. Jeep on Monday unveiled a new all-electric version of the Wrangler as a concept vehicle called the "Magneto." Automakers use concept vehicles to gauge customer interest or show the future direction of a vehicle or brand. The Jeep Wrangler Magneto concept is a fully electric SUV based on a two-door 2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon.

Jeep has unveiled a new all-electric version of its iconic Wrangler SUV, but consumers will likely have to wait at least a few years to purchase one. "It's a sustainable, stealthy, rock-climbing force," Jim Morrison, vice president of the Jeep brand in North America, said during a media event. "It's a zero-emissions concept vehicle with Jeep 4x4 capability taken to the next level." Jeep executives have said every Jeep will offer some form of electrification going forward, but it has not confirmed an all-electric version of the Wrangler. Plug-in hybrid electric models have batteries like EVs but also still have a traditional internal combustion engine.

"Their wishes need to be respected," said Rhonda Levaldo, a Haskell Indian Nations University faculty member, who also leads a group called Not in Our Honor, which advocates against the use of Native American imagery in sports. "We are, more than ever, committed to a respectful and open dialogue with Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr.," the statement adds. A Cherokee Nation spokesperson also alluded to ongoing conversations on the topic. "The Cherokee Nation has an open dialogue with Stellantis leadership, and look forward to ongoing discussions," the spokesperson said. "People don't really see us for who we are," Levaldo said, adding that having a sports team or product named for a Native American tribe is not the preferred way to honor the culture.

Jeep has used the Cherokee name for over 45 years, but last month, Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. called on Jeep to remove his tribe's name from all of its vehicles in a new and formal push to stop the company's use of the Native American label. "Their wishes need to be respected," said Rhonda Levaldo, a Haskell Indian Nations University faculty member, who also leads a group called Not in Our Honor, which advocates against the use of Native American imagery in sports. "We are, more than ever, committed to a respectful and open dialogue with Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr.," the statement adds. A Cherokee Nation spokesperson also alluded to ongoing conversations on the topic. "The Cherokee Nation has an open dialogue with Stellantis leadership, and look forward to ongoing discussions," the spokesperson said.

Jeep to debut new lineup of Cherokee SUVs amid calls to remove the Native-American based name Members of the Cherokee Nation are calling for automaker Jeep to remove the word "Cherokee" from its eponymous line of SUV cars. Cherokee Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. said the tribe is not honored "by having our name plastered on the side of the car." Errol Barnett reports.

The Grand Wagoneer will be the premium sibling to a less expensive SUV called the Wagoneer, which will start at $57,995. 2022 Jeep Wagoneer Jeep"Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer are born from Jeep, but their character is different than the rest of the brand," Jeep CEO Christian Meunier said during a media briefing ahead of the unveiling. WagoneerThe Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer are expected to arrive in dealerships in the second half of 2021, including a top-end model Grand Wagoneer Series III that starts at $103,995. The Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer names were previously used by Jeep for large SUVs from 1963 until 1991. 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Jeep

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, talks Thursday, April 23, 2020, in Detroit about the initiative to give about 51,000 K-12 public school students in Detroit computer tablets and high-speed internet to help transition from classroom to virtual learning during the coronavirus pandemic. As schools closed in March as part of the state's stay home order to slow the spread of the virus many suburban districts quickly moved teaching online. Detroit lagged because nine of 10 students don't have access to tablets, computers or the internet. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)(Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

As the Jeep traveled north, approaching the Ford, the driver of the Jeep “veered off the roadway to the right, striking the rear of (the Ford),” according to state police. The force of the collision caused the Jeep and the Ford “to cross all lanes of traffic and come to rest on the left shoulder,” according to the statement.

A federal prosecutor dropped charges of drunken and reckless driving against rock legend Bruce Springsteen on Wednesday. But the musician pleaded guilty to a charge of drinking alcohol in a national park late last year, NBC News reported. "I had two small shots of tequila," Springsteen told a federal magistrate in a virtual arraignment Wednesday morning, according to local Jersey outlet The Daily Journal. The charges of driving while intoxicated and reckless driving were dropped after prosecutors said they did not believe they could sustain their burden of proof. The federal judge, after commenting on the lack of violations on Springsteen's driving record, imposed a $540 fine.

DETROIT – It is time for Jeep to stop using the Cherokee Nation’s name on its Cherokee and Grand Cherokee SUVs, the chief of the Oklahoma-based tribe said. In a recent interview the chief of the Cherokee Nation says it should be time for a change and that comes as the company is set to roll out the next generation of the SUV. Cherokee chief: Time for Jeep to end use of tribe’s nameKristin Starnes, a spokeswoman for Jeep’s parent company, Amsterdam-based Stellantis, said in a statement that the vehicle name was carefully selected “and nurtured over the years to honor and celebrate Native American people for their nobility, prowess and pride.”She didn’t say whether the company was considering renaming the vehicles and didn’t immediately reply to an email requesting that information. AdBoth vehicles are among the most popular SUVs on the market. “I am saying categorically that it is wrong to use our name to peddle a vehicle,” said Cherokee Nation Principal Chief, Chuck Hoskin Jr.Read more: Automotive news

The Cherokee Nation is calling on automaker Jeep to stop naming two of its best-selling sports utility vehicles after the Native American tribe, as other U.S. corporations and professional sports teams reconsider branding that could be considered racially or culturally inappropriate. Two of Jeep's most popular and well-known vehicle models are called the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Jeep Cherokee. Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. called on Jeep to ditch his tribe's name from all of its cars after Car and Driver magazine asked if he approved of the name. He said the best way to honor Native American culture is to study its history, culture and language and to consult with tribes and their leaders on what constitutes "cultural appropriateness." "We are, more than ever, committed to a respectful and open dialogue with Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr.," a Jeep brand spokesperson said in a statement to CBS MoneyWatch.

TAHLEQUAH, OK -- The leader of the Cherokee Nation says it’s time for Jeep to stop using the tribe’s name on it’s popular Jeep Grand Cherokee model. Hoskin went on to say he believes sports teams and other corporations should also refrain from using Native American names, images, mascots logs and more despite the generally positive meaning behind using them, according to the Associated Press. Instead, Hoskin would like to see more of an effort made to learn about the history of the Native American tribe and what they’ve meant to the country. While Hoskin is asking sports teams to do away with Native American names and mascots, some have already moved away from those names. The Washington Football Team of the NFL changed its name prior to last season after being known as the Washington Redskins for decades.

FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2019 file photo, Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., speaks during a news conference in Tahlequah, Okla. The chief of the Cherokee Nation says it's time for auto maker Jeep to stop using the tribe's name on its Cherokee and Grand Cherokee models. Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. said in a statement he believes corporations and team sports should stop using Native American names, images and mascots on their teams and products. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – It is time for Jeep to stop using the Cherokee Nation's name on its Cherokee and Grand Cherokee SUVs, the chief of the Oklahoma-based tribe said. The controversy comes amid a national reckoning over the use of Native American names and images, particularly in sports.

2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Source: Fiat ChryslerThe principal chief of the Cherokee Nation wants Jeep to stop using the tribe's name on its SUVs, saying it "does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car." Jeep started using the Cherokee name more than 45 years ago, including on the brand's top-selling Grand Cherokee SUV. Hoskin doesn't expect Jeep to immediately change the name of the vehicles, but he said the Cherokee Nation does not condone the use of the name. I disagree, and we've had this name a bit longer than the Jeep company has. After being contacted by Car and Driver about Hoskin's statement, several company officials reached out to the Cherokee Nation, according to Hoskin.

Bruce Springsteen is facing a drunken driving charge in New Jersey. Springsteen was arrested November 14 in a part of the Gateway National Recreation Area on the New Jersey coast, a spokesperson for the National Park Service confirmed Wednesday. Springsteen received citations for driving while under the influence, reckless driving and consuming alcohol in a closed area. During Sunday's Super Bowl, he appeared in a Jeep ad filmed in Kansas urging people to find common ground. A search on Jeep's YouTube channel for its Super Bowl advertisement yielded no results, indicating that it had been taken down.

Bruce Springsteen starred in and narrated a two-minute Super Bowl ad for Jeep, which featured far more Americana and landscape than any vehicles. Jeep says it's "pausing" its Super Bowl ad starring musician Bruce Springsteen after it became public on Wednesday that he'd been arrested on drunken-driving charges late last year. Springsteen was accused of driving while intoxicated, reckless driving and consuming alcohol in a closed area. The news of the arrest came a few days after Springsteen had starred in the two-minute ad from the Stellantis (formerly Fiat-Chrysler) brand. The automaker has not typically re-aired Super Bowl ads that featured A-list celebrities in the past decade.

(Biden Inaugural Committee via AP)HIGHLANDS, N.J. – Bruce Springsteen is facing a drunken driving charge in New Jersey, prompting Jeep to put on pause the Super Bowl television commercial that features him. Springsteen was arrested Nov. 14 in a part of the Gateway National Recreation Area on the New Jersey coast, a spokesperson for the National Park Service confirmed Wednesday. Springsteen received citations for driving while under the influence, reckless driving and consuming alcohol in a closed area. While during Sunday's Super Bowl, he appeared in a Jeep ad filmed in Kansas that urged people to find common ground. But the company said, “it’s also right that we pause our Big Game commercial until the actual facts can be established."

DETROIT – We’re not sure why this keeps happening to the Upper Peninsula, but another giant company has decided to erase its existence. Jeep’s Super Bowl LV spot, featuring Bruce Springsteen, features a map of the U.S. at the end of the commercial -- but it was missing the Upper Peninsula. Jeep is headquartered in *checks notes* Auburn Hills. The commercial was about finding “the middle,” and uniting the country -- but it’s hard to believe the message when Jeep decided to cut out an entire portion of a state. More: A look at the commercials of Super Bowl LV

Bruce Springsteen starred in and narrated a two-minute Super Bowl ad for Jeep, which featured far more Americana and landscape than any vehicles. Every year since 2011, Francois said he's pitched an idea to Springsteen's manager, Jon Landau, for a Super Bowl commercial. Last year, Francois convinced elusive actor Bill Murray to reprise his role from the 1993 film "Groundhog Day" for a Super Bowl ad. Bruce Springsteen (left) with Olivier Francois, chief marketing officer of Stellantis, during filming of the company's Super Bowl LV ad for Jeep. Bruce Springsteen starred in and narrated a two-minute Super Bowl ad for Jeep, which featured far more Americana and landscape than any vehicles.

AdThe number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 567,648 as of Saturday, including 14,894 deaths, state officials report. On Friday, the state reported a total of 565,251 cases and 14,778 deaths. On Saturday, the state reported a total of 498,495 recoveries from the virus. Michigan’s 7-day moving average for daily cases was 1,201 on Saturday -- the lowest since October. The state also reports “active cases,” which were listed at 54,300 on Saturday -- the lowest it’s been since November.

However, the Upper Peninsula is missing on each map. The politically-driven commercial has been met with mixed reviews, but it was certainly not appreciated by some in Michigan. when it incorrectly included a map of the U.S. in a national ad campaign that included the Upper Peninsula as part of Wisconsin. Hey @Jeep,Michigan's Upper Peninsula here, do you notice anything missing in your map, perhaps 33% of Michigan? Sincerely,The Upper Peninsula of America#ReUniteTheUP — Da Upper Peninsula (@UpperPeninsula) February 8, 2021

click to enlarge ScreengrabHey @Jeep,Michigan's Upper Peninsula here, do you notice anything missing in your map, perhaps 33% of Michigan? from a map during their prime time ad, which starred none other than America's No. But how can webe freefearless if we keep ignoring Michigan's top half — and all of the beautiful Yoopers who call the U.P. Like, if Jeep could afford Springsteen, we're pretty sure they could have threw a few bucks at someone who can actually read maps. is making demands of the car company, which is, as they point out, headquartered in Michigan.“Please give 906 Jeeps to my residents,” the tweet reads.Your move, Jeep.

Bruce Springsteen is encouraging Americans to meet "in the middle" during a Super Bowl LV ad for Jeep – his first-ever appearance in a commercial. During "The Middle," Springsteen talks about a chapel located in the center of the country called U.S. Center Chapel in Lebanon, Kansas. The ad is reminiscent of past Super Bowl ads from Olivier Francois, chief marketing officer of Jeep's parent company, Stellantis (formerly Fiat Chrysler). Past Super Bowl ads have included Detroit rapper Eminem, musician Bob Dylan as well as a voiceover by Oprah Winfrey. Last year, Francois convinced elusive actor Bill Murray to reprise his role from the 1993 film "Groundhog Day" for a Super Bowl ad.

Jeep enthusiasts waited nearly 18 months between the 2019 and 2020 Jeep the Mac events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the 2021 event moving back to its normal April dates, the wait between events will be about six months this time – and there are plans for a second event in the fall. Jeep the Mac 2021 registration opens today! Register for the event and then book your accommodations on Drummond Island... Posted by Jeep the Mac To Drummond Island on Friday, January 15, 2021In 2020, Jeep the Mac was pushed back to October due to the pandemic. The fall event is tentatively scheduled for Oct. 1-3 with activities in St. Ignace and on Drummond Island.

FRASER, Mich. – A Macomb County man is grieving not only his father’s untimely death, but the theft of his father’s remains and the rest of his belongings. He’s said he doesn’t care about the Jeep, he just want his father’s belongings back. There’s paintings in there of my father,” Justin said. Justin’s now offering a $15,000 reward for his father’s belongings, but he fears it may be too late for the vehicle. Plans were being made to make sure his father remains were honorably laid to rest.

Nearly 30 years ago, the Jeep® Grand Cherokee began its legacy as the most awarded SUV in history. The result is the all-new 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, for the first time ever with seating for six or seven. The Grand Cherokee L truly stands out in its segment and continues to raise the bar in capability, performance and luxury, while also breaking new ground in versatility and functionality.”The state-of-the-art 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L is designed inside and out to deliver unmatched capability and composed driving dynamics. Built at the new Detroit Assembly Complex – Mack Plant, the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L will arrive in Jeep dealerships in the second quarter of 2021 and will be available in four different trim configurations – Laredo, Limited, Overland and Summit. The all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee two-row and its 4xe electrified version are scheduled to start production at the Mack Assembly Plant later in 2021.

DETROIT – A revamped version of the Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV with three rows of seats will roll off the assembly line this spring at a restored Detroit factory complex. Fiat Chrysler unveiled the Grand Cherokee L on Thursday and said production would start by the end of March. It hired 3,850 people to work at the company's first new auto plant in Detroit in nearly three decades. Current versions of the Grand Cherokee are now being built at FCA's Jefferson North plant in Detroit. Once Detroit Assembly is up and running, Jefferson North will be converted to build the new versions, FCA said.

ANTIOCH TOWNSHIP, MI – The engine of a 2020 Jeep Wrangler suddenly caught fire while traveling down a Northern Michigan roadway on Monday. At 10:20 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 7, a trooper from the Michigan State Police Cadillac Post was dispatched to a vehicle fire on M-115 near 21 ½ Road in Antioch Township, Wexford County. The vehicle burned to smoking heap of hot metal and melted plastic. The engine compartment of a 2020 Jeep Wrangler caught fire while traveling down a Northern Michigan roadway on Monday, Dec. 7. The vehicle burned to a heap of metal and melted plastic.

Owner of the Jeep that was set on fire in Macomb County says he doesn’t know what the motive could bePublished: July 24, 2020, 11:18 pmA Macomb County woman is accused of setting a Jeep on fire and Local 4 spoke to the owner of the vehicle.

HARRISON CHARTER TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Sydney Parham, a 26-year-old woman from Fraser, was charged with arson in connection to a Wednesday Harrison Township vehicle fire. According to authorities, Macomb County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched at about 8 a.m. to the San Remo Villa Apartment complex on Union Lake Road on reports of a vehicle fire. Harrison Township Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire. Police said they located Parham in a vehicle that matched the description of the suspect vehicle. Parham was taken into custody, checked out medically, and lodged at the Macomb County Jail.

VIDEO: Macomb County woman charged with arson on suspicion of burning JeepPublished: July 24, 2020, 3:51 pmAccording to authorities, Macomb County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched at about 8 a.m. to the San Remo Villa Apartment complex on Union Lake Road on reports of a vehicle fire. Harrison Township Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire. Police said the investigation revealed no one went near the Jeep during the time of the fire other than a woman believed to be Parham, who matched the description given by witnesses and what was seen on video recorded from the scene.

MONROE, Mich. A tribute for a fallen Monroe County Animal Control Officer was held on Thursday. Darrian Young, 24, was working the morning of June 4 when a drunk driver ran a red light and smashed her vehicle. Officer Young was an enthusiastic, energetic, animal lover who had a particular passion for horses, the Monroe County Sheriffs Office said in a statement. Downriver Jeep clubs decided there was a way to honor Young and support her family. Money raised from the convoy will go toward a memorial fund to benefit the animal control.

Two people have been charged in connection with an Oct. 7, 2019 shooting at a Warren mobile home park. (WDIV)WARREN, Mich. - Two men are facing charges in connection with a shootout in front of a Warren mobile home park Monday. Cook was also charged with possession of a weapon by a felon and assault with a dangerous weapon. Myles was also charged with operating a vehicle with a suspended, revoked or denied license, second offense. Cook and Myles allegedly got out of the vehicle and fired shots into the trailer park.

CNN video(CNN) - The owner of the Jeep abandoned on Myrtle Beach during Hurricane Dorian will probably think twice before giving someone his car keys. It turns out the SUV's owner had lent it to his cousin so that guy wouldn't have to ride his motorcycle in the bad weather, the owner told CNN affiliate WMBF. So, the owner's cousin "got on the beach and started driving it," the owner told WMBF. Then I called (my cousin) and spoke to him and he told me exactly what happened," the Jeep's owner told the station. Workers used a backhoe loader Friday morning to tow the Jeep away, video posted by Myrtle Beach police shows.

PONTIAC, Mich. - A 15-year-old girl was arrested and four male teenagers were detained after shots were fired from a Jeep in Oakland County in retaliation for an earlier incident, police said. Witnesses told authorities a woman was shooting a handgun from a silver Jeep Commander, police said. Deputies said they arrived at the scene and learned the shooting was in retaliation for an earlier incident. Authorities saw the Jeep heading south on Cesar Chavez Boulevard near Johnson Street at a high speed, police said. One of the passengers, a 15-year-old Pontiac girl, told deputies she had fired a handgun and it was still in the Jeep, according to authorities.