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In 1940, the U.S. Army requested bids from automakers to develop what was to become the Jeep, what was called a "light reconnaissance vehicle" made to Army specifications in the event the U.S. was pulled into World War II. Three of the 135 U.S. automakers solicited responded - American Bantam, Ford, and Willys-Overland. The three actually worked together to create the first Jeep design, and Willys delivered a prototype in November 1940. It was called the Quad because of its 4x4 system.

The Willys MA (for "Military," model "A") was the next prototype delivered, and the few models…

Chrysler Group LLC, the manufacturer of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram cars and trucks, offers a 5-year, 100,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty on the new cars and trucks we sell. The Powertrain Limited Warranty is the one you typically hear about in TV commercials or read about in ads, but unless you're well-versed in vehicle-speak, you may not fully understand what that means.

The powertrain is made up of the engine, transmission, and drivetrain. It's the system that powers the car (engine), then transfers that power to the transmission, which drives the wheels of the car or truck…

When you're in need of a new car or truck - at least one that is new to you - many people find that buying a pre-owned car or truck is the most efficient way to go. Here are 10 steps for buying a car or truck from Fort Collins Dodge Chrysler Jeep to help making your purchase process go smoothly.

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