Five SUVs that will never surrender: Outdated but never outmaneuvered, these ... - New York Daily News
Over the past few decades, cars have become faster, safer, and so much cleaner. Gears are selected automatically, and we are surrounded with comfort features such as automatic air conditioning and cutting-edge infotainment systems. Nanny systems monitor our every move behind the wheel, ready to intervene whenever they believe things could go wrong. In the interest of safety and comfort, the act of driving has become controlled and cushioned beyond recognition. Driving, and the basic technology that makes it possible, are hidden beneath a layer of electronics and luxury features. And how long will it be until your car reports you to the authorities when you break the traffic laws. Then these five off-roaders, which you can still buy right off the dealer lot (depending on where exactly in the world you call home), will definitely make you smile. They have kept the raw emotional appeal that comes with old-fashioned, visible technology. Jeep Wrangler - The all-American icon The iconic Jeep first appeared in 1942, in the midst of World War II. It transported GI's to the world's battlefields - and afterwards, it became a symbol of reconstruction that dominated the streets for years... Jeep has changed hands several times. Source: www.nydailynews.com
