Automobiles are much more than just an engine, transmission, interior and tires. They are full of the latest technology and incredible innovations that make vehicles smarter, more efficient and safer.

We applaud every manufacturer’s efforts to improve their vehicles, but some innovations really stand out from the crowd. AutoGuide.com has compiled a list of the 10 of the best innovations from this year that you might find on your next new car. Here are the 10 Best Vehicle and Technology Innovations of 2018, in no particular order.

Taking inspiration from the trails and off-roaders of Moab, Utah, and the host city of the Easter Jeep Safari, Jeep has released its first limited edition JL Wrangler: The 2018 Jeep Wrangler Moab Edition.

Come 2020, the Jeep Wrangler will gain a plug-in hybrid option to make the off-road SUV just a smidge greener.

The 2019 Jeep Cherokee was refreshed this year, which helps keep this compact SUV competitive in a very busy segment.

Despite rising fuel costs and urban sprawl, SUVs still represent big business and sell in impressive numbers. In light of that, we decided to take a look at two of our favorite new SUVs, the Kia Sorento and the Jeep Grand Cherokee, to see which one is better for each kind of buyer out there.

A Jeep Grand Wagoneer Trackhawk could be a possibility. We’re not kidding.

Before we get too far into this festival of definitions and hair-splitting, it is important to know that – absent of all other considerations – power to all four wheels simply gets you up to crashing speed more quickly. Four- (or all-) wheel drive does nothing to improve stopping distances and does very little if your vehicle is equipped with worn tires that resemble party balloons.

It’s been 25 years since Jeep released the first Grand Cherokee and in that time, a lot has changed. The SUV went from niche to mainstream, from rugged off-roader to wagon on steroids, but the Jeep, as is its wont, hasn’t changed quite as much. And that’s worth celebrating.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently conducted its passenger-side small overlap front crash test on several midsize SUVs.

The 2019 Jeep Renegade has been shown for the first time at the Torino Motor Show in Italy.

The Jeep Deserthawk trim level is making a return.

Jeep is Fiat Chrysler’s new global cash cow.

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FCA is recalling 4.8 million vehicles in the U.S. that could get stuck in cruise control.

This year’s contest had high school students design a Jeep Wrangler for the year 2030.

A total of 325,815 Jeep Liberty SUVs are being recalled.

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FCA’s iconic off-roader has had a number of important recalls during its production run.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rated the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.

Some things you just don’t mess with, like America’s Bill of Rights or the secret recipe for Coca-Cola.

The Jeep Wrangler JK has now officially ended production to make room for the next big thing from Jeep: a pickup truck believed to be named the Scrambler.

The Jeep Wrangler has been on sale for over 30 years, and it just had its best month ever.

After more than 2.1-million units, the final Jeep Wrangler JK has been built.

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The subcompact crossover club has many talented members, but is there one that does it better than the rest?

The legendary Jeep Wrangler is arguably one of the most popular enthusiast vehicles out there. Visually a throwback to the simpler days of Jeep, the Wrangler represents everything that is fun and adventurous in vehicles.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has evaluated seven small SUVs in the passenger-side small overlap front crash test.

FCA shared new information with its dealers at a recent sales meeting, letting them know that the new Wrangler-based pickup truck will arrive in showrooms by April of 2019, with production expected to begin in April of 2018. Rumors point towards the truck being called the Scrambler, but this is yet to be confirmed.

Jeeps like the Compass have a strong reputation and exude a certain attitude that pulls them above other crossovers. In addition, the Compass seems more mature and capable than a lot of its competitors because it looks like a Grand Cherokee that was left in the dryer for too long.

Equally as outlandish as the Sandstrom, the Jeep 4Speed will also attract plenty of attention in Moab. It was designed to be as lightweight as possible and features a carbon fiber hood, carbon fender flares, a carbon rear tub section with aluminum panels and lightweight bodywork. There’s also a swept-back custom roll cage a raked windsield. Powering it is a 2.0-liter turbo engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Each year, Jeep enthusiasts look forward to the automaker’s Moab Easter Safari event, which always features awesome concepts.

Jeep has announced that 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL owners will not have access to Off-Road Pages, a feature that the brand had been saying was going to arrive for 2018 models at a later date.

It doesn’t matter if you own a Jeep or wish you owned a Jeep, if you fit in one of these two categories, you’ll want this prize. 

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Global head of design for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), Ralph Gilles, is being called a hero.

Jeep has created some amazing concepts over the years, so it was no easy task to pick out our top 5 ever.

Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne was paid handsomely for his efforts in 2017, receiving $12 million in compensation from the automaker and another $36 million in stock options.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) pushed out an over-the-air update to the Uconnect infotainment system in new 2017 and 2018 vehicles on February 9, and despite the brand claiming to have a fix, it seems that many are still experiencing issues.

Overall vehicle dependability improved this year, the first time since 2013.

It didn’t take very long for Bruiser Conversions to swap an LS3 engine into the new 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL.

The Jeep Renegade is getting a midcycle refresh, and one of the prototypes has dropped its heavy camouflage.

Jeep has aired two new commercials during the broadcast for Super Bowl 52, one starring actor Jeff Goldblum.

The iconic Jeep Wrangler has always been rough and tumble, but this all-new version (dubbed the JL) is much more polished than ever before.

Approximately 1,242 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk SUVs in the U.S. are being recalled.

Fiat Chrysler has announced it will make profit-sharing payments averaging $5,500 to eligible UAW-represented employees next month. 

Jeep may introduce a new subcompact model in markets outside of North America. 

The compact Jeep Renegade is receiving its first facelift, and spy photographers have caught the Trailhawk variant testing in the Arctic Circle.

The refreshed 2019 Jeep Cherokee debuted at the Detroit Auto Show with a bunch of updates both inside and out.

Photos of Jeep’s new three-row SUV for China have leaked online. 

Jeep’s controversially styled Cherokee compact SUV has been reinvigorated for the upcoming model year. Toned-down styling, fresh features, and a new turbocharged engine are a few of its highlights.

A new set of spy shots has given us our best look yet at the new Jeep Wrangler-based pickup truck, rumored to be called the Scrambler.

You might believe the cheaper a car, the less it costs to fix after a collision. But that’s not necessarily the case.

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The automotive industry moves at a rapid pace, which means there’s plenty of news to cover on a daily basis.

Ralph Gilles is the lead of design at FCA, which means his signature is on a huge range of products from the Dodge Viper to new Jeep Wrangler to the Alfa Romeo Giulia and the Chrysler Pacifica.