The April Action Car Show takes place this weekend against the stunning backdrop of Moab, Utah. People travel from all over the U.S. to participate in all that Moab has to offer during this special weekend.
The Rotary Club of Moab is at the helm this year and J.C. Hackett will be spinning the tunes. You can learn more about the 21st Annual April Action Car Show by clicking here.
To get a feel for this car show take a look at video highlights from an episode of the TV show My Classic Car showing host Dennis Gage visiting Moab for the first time and taking in the sights and the show.
Each year thousands of die-hard off-road enthusiasts gather for the Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. This year's event, from March 23rd through the 31st, will be the 47th annual Jeep safari. A much anticipated highlight is always the concept vehicles that Jeep and Mopar bring to the event each year.
Jeep and Mopar have revealed six new concept vehicles for the 47th Annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk II
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The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Concept is the most extreme Grand Cherokee ever with 35-inch tires and EcoDiesel V-6 power.
Jeep Wrangler Recon
The Jeep Wrangler Mopar Recon features 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 power and prototype beadlock wheels and Stinger off-road bumper.
Jeep Wrangler Stitch
The Jeep Wrangler Stitch is a light-weight follow-up to the diehard enthusiasts’ favorite Wrangler Pork Chop.
Jeep Wrangler Sand Trooper II
The Jeep Sand Trooper II builds on the extreme off-road capabilities of the original Sand Trooper with 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 and Mopar Portal axles and Shorty off-road bumper.
Jeep Wrangler Flattop
The Jeep Wrangler Flattop features 37-inch tires and go-anywhere hardware in a sophisticated package.
Jeep Wrangler Slim
The Jeep Wrangler Slim combines affordable extreme weekend fun with everyday road use featuring Mopar prototype 2-inch lift kit and prototype on-road beadlock wheels.
“Off-road enthusiasts will be pleasantly surprised by the range of Jeep models we’re bringing to this year’s Easter Jeep Safari,” said Mike Manley, President and CEO – Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. “We go to this extremely popular event in Moab each year to showcase the latest production vehicles from Jeep, as well as a host of new customization and personalization ideas. In doing so, we connect with and receive a tremendous amount of feedback from our most loyal customers.”
Since 2002, Jeep and Mopar have teamed to create nearly 40 unique concept vehicles for enthusiasts who attend the popular Easter Jeep Safari.
The red rocks of southern Utah will be the backdrop for the Utah Miata Club's premier event next week - Miatas in Moab V. When we met club president Mike Bailey earlier this year at the Utah International Auto Expo he let us know about this event held every two years in beautiful Moab, Utah. Mike tells us this event just keeps getting better each time they meet with close to 300 Miatas from all over the country in attendance. (To see where people will be driving in from, check out the map on the Utah Miata Club website.)
Miatas in Moab 2012 will be held, as it was last time, at the Red Cliffs Lodge. The event begins Thursday, May 3 and runs through Saturday May 5, 2012 (Checkout Sunday). Event registration opens at 5:00 PM Thursday, and the welcome Social is Thursday Evening at the Red Cliffs Hotel. Many will be coming a day early as events and drives will start at 9:00 a.m. Friday. Attendees are also encouraged to stay an extra day or two to enjoy the national parks and all there is to do in the area.
Moab is a gorgeous venue for these Mazda enthusiasts...makes me wish I drove a Miata! If you'd like to join in on the conversation about this event or Mazda Miatas in general check out the Utah Miata Club group on Facebook or the forum on Miata.net.
Here is a video highlighting just how fun Miatas in Moab can be:
Jeep® and Mopar unveiled six new vehicles at the 46th Annual Easter Jeep Safari going on this week in Moab, Utah. All vehicles feature an array of Jeep authentic parts and accessories.
Jeep® Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Concept adds even more legendary Jeep 4x4 capability
The April Action Car Show takes place this weekend against the stunning backdrop of Moab, Utah. People travel from all over the U.S. to participate in all that Moab has to offer during this special weekend.
