But one item has been conspicuously absent: conquering the Rubicon Trail. Jeep was kind enough to lend us a shiny, new Wrangler for this challenge, knowing full well it would not be returned ...

But that’s where the similarity ends. The Jeep is tested on the Rubicon Trail to ensure its off-road agility. Its upright windshield and familiar boxy shape pay little heed to aerodynamics.

Placer County Sheriff's Office/ Facebook A 70-year-old man in California is missing after going out on the Rubicon ... was helping with trail maintenance ahead of an upcoming Jeep Jamboree when ...

Modern features aside, what most of us are here for when it comes to Jeep cars, especially Wrangler lineup is its ...