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This week Jeep announced that Mark Allen, their Head of Design, has retired. Mark has been the driving force behind the aesthetics of models such as the Grand Wagoneer, Grand Cherokee, Renegade, Compass, Gladiator JT pickup, and of course the Wrangler JK and JL. He joined us to talk about his 30 years with the brand, share memories of work with the Lunatic Fringe (the team that developed the Wrangler Rubicon) and how Jeep’s involvement with Easter Jeep Safari developed over the years. We als...

The history of Rubicon dates back long before the 49ers headed over the Sierra Nevada to California’s Gold Rush towns—the indigenous Maidu Indians traversed this summer route to Lake Tahoe. The Rubicon Valley was settled in the 1880s and the Maidu’s footpath became a wagon trail and eventually a public road. In 1953, Mark A. Smith and members of the Georgetown Rotary started the Jeepers Jamboree, beginning the Rubicon’s 70-year legacy as the world’s most iconic four-wheel drive destination. ...

The Gone-Gpn podcast is back! We are mixing things up with a live show, no editing, no filters just Jeeps! We discuss SEMA, Flat Fender Fall Color Tour, Jeepers Jamboree, Key West in a Flat Fender, Jeep repair and more. Bring your questions and a glass of your favorite beverage, this is a show you don't want to miss!

Special Edition! Episode 12 covers the 50th Anniversary crossing of the continent of Australia from East to West. In 2019 members of the Gone-Gpn crew participated in the BFGoodrich East-West Australia Jeep Expedition on the 50th Anniversary of the original crossing of the team of 6 people and 3 Jeeps. The trip was led by Ian McDonald, and members included John Eggleston and Malcom Wilson. The 2019 team had 13 members and 5 Jeeps and the used the Seven Slot line that has only been used by McD...

In this episode we talk about the electrification announcement from Jeep and what it means for our beloved brand in the future. We celebrate the 80th Anniversary of Jeep! The logistics of planning the cross-continent trip in Australia on it's 2 year anniversary. We will dedicate Episode 12 to that trip, so tune in! Video Contributors: Chris Collard, Adventure Architects Traci Clark Video Editor: Michael Harrington, 4x4Filmmaker For more premium Jeep co...