Automotive News is reporting that as Jeep develops the 2016 Wrangler, weight reduction is a crucial target, and the Wrangler's rugged solid axles could be sacrificed in the name of better fuel ...

Add in Jeep's ability to electronically disconnect ... The Wrangler also has front and rear solid axles, meaning a single beam connects each pair of wheels. Other off-road SUVs, like Mercedes ...