At the Truck Rodeo it was made clear: we Texans sure love Jeeps, too.

Still doubting whether the new Renegade will live up to the Jeep nameplate? Sure, the true test will come once we’ve had a chance to get behind the wheel, but this seems to be a damn-good indication that Jeep’s longtime credibility is still intact.

Although I’ve been behind the wheel of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT before, nothing beats a road trip to get a feel for a vehicle’s real personality.

If you happen to come across anyone who still thinks Jeep isn’t one of the best brands in the world, be sure to share this bit of information with them.

Welcome to Product Partner Spotlight, where we’ll feature select JK-Forum partners and get a little more detail on the companies who support us and you, the reader. For over 20 years, Omix-ADA has provided parts for Jeep customers, and today we’ll take a closer look into the company and how they have expanded.

The idea of gap-jumping a 1000-cc side-by-side is insane to begin with. Now take that and add 40 feet for the gap and stepping down from the take-off point plus a crash landing, and you’ve got yourself a fine video.

Over the next four years, Marchionne wants to nearly double Jeep’s annual volume to a whopping 1.9 million, making it FCA’s top global brand and subsequently one of the strongest in the world.