Rent Jeep in Europe

The origins of the manufacturer

Jeep is an American automobile manufacturer founded in 1941. Now, the brand is a division of Chrysler Group LLC, a subsidiary of the Italian automaker Fiat S.p.A. The automaker produced its first model Willys MB Jeeps in 1941 but it was only in February 1943 that Willys-Overland, considered as the founder of Jeep filed the original trademark brand-name application. During the 1940s, Jeep vehicles and its famous high-beam headlamps was considered as an undisputed leader in 4x4 technology and the first Willys MB Jeeps inspired light utility vehicles like the Land Rover.

Jeep and the US Army

The story of automobile manufacturer Jeep is always linked with the US Army. In facto, the United States government launched a call for tenders focused on four-wheel-drive reconnaissance car prototypes and Willys-Overland successfully realized the final model that met the requirements of the government. It became the first light 4-wheel-drive vehicle of the United States Army.

The pioneer of off-road vehicles

Jeep is certainly the pioneer of off-road vehicles. It produces only off-road and utility vehicles. In the past, the manufacturer produced pickup trucks. Since its glory during the World War II, this American automobile manufacturer became a source of inspiration for other automobile manufacturer, such as the French Delahaye and Hotchkiss et Cie or the Japanese manufacturers Mitsubishi Motors and Toyota. Now, if you rent a Jeep at GP Luxury Car Hire, you have the choice between the latest models such as Wrangler, Patriot, Compass, Grand Cherokee, Commander, Cherokee and Wrangler Unlimited.