Category Archives: American Cars

Video-game geeks rejoice: there is now a way to take your in-game expertise into the real world (and we don’t mean Grand Theft Auto style).  You’ve no doubt seen the Eddie Bauer edition of the Ford Explorer and the Harley Davidson inspired Ford F-150 (just to name a couple of marketing crossovers).  Finally the automotive world has managed a match-up that speaks to the computer generation; for the second year in a row, Jeep has announced that they will sell a special edition Wrangler linked to Activision’s Call of Duty franchise.  Although this won’t necessarily give you free reign to screech down the streets of your hometown throwing frag grenades and launching RPGs, the car will make you feel like you could.

The 2011 Wrangler model was based on Call of Duty: Black Ops, and the vehicle was featured in the game as well as making a limited appearance at real-world dealerships.  It featured a blacked-out exterior (an homage to the name of the game, no doubt) as well as several Mopar add-ons and some Black Ops logos here and there (roof, front quarter panels).  Of course, it also introduced new upgrades for the model year, including a redesigned interior (upgrades to the instrument panel, ergonomics, and storage) and larger windows for better visibility.  And all for only about $2,000 over the average starting price. Continue reading →