1. The name "Jeep" comes from the abbreviation "GP" which stands for "General Purpose". This name was given to the vehicle when it was first developed for the military in the early 1940s.

  2. The original Jeep was created in just 49 days in 1940, in response to a request by the U.S. Army for a new lightweight, all-terrain vehicle.

  3. Jeeps have been used by every branch of the U.S. military since their creation, and have played a significant role in many important conflicts throughout history.

  4. In 1944, a Jeep was the first vehicle to climb to the top of Pikes Peak in Colorado, which is more than 14,000 feet above sea level.

  5. The Jeep Wrangler is the only vehicle to have won the "4x4 of the Year" award from Four Wheeler magazine for 10 consecutive years.

  6. The Jeep Grand Cherokee was the first SUV to feature electronic stability control (ESC), which helps to prevent rollovers and other accidents.

  7. Jeeps are so popular in Iceland that they outnumber the country's population. This is because the rough terrain and extreme weather conditions in Iceland make them an ideal vehicle for exploring.

  8. The Jeep Gladiator, which is a pickup truck version of the Wrangler, was named "North American Truck of the Year" in 2020.

  9. Jeeps have been featured in many movies and TV shows over the years, including Jurassic Park, Die Hard, and The A-Team.

  10. Jeep has been owned by several different companies over the years, including Willys-Overland, Kaiser Motors, and American Motors Corporation (AMC). Today, Jeep is a brand of the Italian-American company Stellantis.