Thursday 24 November 2011: The Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo CRD has ousted the two-time defending champion and much lauded Land Rover Discovery – a sure sign of the quality, refinement, capability and value achieved by Jeep’s new flagship vehicle.

Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler win Active Lifestyle Vehicle awards for 2012.

North America's Jeep brand has rocked the German luxury-car establishment, selling a record number of Grand Cherokees last month – and more than twice as many vehicles as its nearest rival.