American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) was founded in 1997 in Montana, United States, and is a manufacturer of off-road and overland vehicle parts and accessories, as well as turnkey off-road vehicle packages, primarily based on Jeep Wranglers,[2][3] but since 2015 also on Ram Pickups.[4] Michael Chetcuti and business partner, Michael Collins, bought into the 15-year-old business in 2006 as partners with founder Dave Harriton.[5]
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| Company type | Privately held company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive industry |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Founder | Dave Harriton |
| Headquarters | |
Area served | North America & Caribbean Region |
Key people | Dave Harriton (President), Michael Chetcuti (Owner), Michael Collins (Owner) |
| Products | Pickup trucks, Aftermarket accessories, stamped steel off-road bumpers, off-road suspension systems, engine conversions, wheels, knives, T-shirts |
| Website | aev-conversions |
All AEV parts are designed and tested in Missoula, Montana, where the company's R&D facilities are located. In 2007, AEV expanded near Detroit, Michigan by establishing a corporate office, vehicle build facility, and warehouse in Commerce Township and Wixom, Michigan.[1][4] Today, over 90% of their products are manufactured within 200 miles of Detroit.[3][6]
Automotive models
editJeep Wrangler JK based
edit- AEV Wrangler JK200/JK250/JK350
- AEV Filson Edition Wrangler
In 2011 AEV presented their first concept for an extended, double cab pickup, based on the Wrangler Unlimited.[7] The AEV Brute Double Cab DC250 and DC350 went into production in 2013,[8][9] later augmented with a Filson Edition. Production of the JK-based Brute was retired after four years in 2017.[10]
Ram Pickup based
edit- AEV Prospector
- AEV Prospector XL
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Offices". Archived from the original on 2017-12-23. Retrieved 2017-12-23.
- ^ "Jeep Wrangler AEV Hemi Conversion". 20 September 2011.
- ^ a b "Company".
- ^ a b "Company History". Archived from the original on 2014-05-15. Retrieved 2014-06-05.
- ^ "High gear, low volume". 13 July 2012.
- ^ "The AEV Brute Double Cab is the Jeep Pickup You Always Wanted". 23 October 2013.
- ^ "AEV Reveals Four-Door Jeep Brute Double Cab". Complex Networks.
- ^ "Quick Spin: American Expedition Vehicles Brute Double Cab". Fox News. 10 October 2016.
- ^ "AEV Jeep Brute Double Cab Hemi First Drive - Motor Trend". Archived from the original on 2012-05-31.
- ^ "American Expedition Vehicles - Brute Double Cab". Archived from the original on 2017-12-24. Retrieved 2017-12-23.