Matthew Konkle | Content Director | Quadratec
Matthew Konkle

Matt Konkle is Quadratec's Creative Content Managing Editor and has been an award-winning sports and automotive journalist since 1986, with past bylines including everything from Little League opening days to professional sports championships. He’s owned every Jeep Wrangler type from YJ to JL and has a passionate focus on everything outdoors as well as the Jeep aftermarket industry. You can reach him at: [email protected].
- November 22, 2023
- 20 min read
No holiday present list should be complete without adding one (or all) of these product ideas.
- November 21, 2023
- 5 min read
Trail cleanup initiative helps fund event so volunteers could reach remote beach location.
- November 17, 2023
- 5 min read
Does adding new suspension parts to your vehicle give a dealership the right to deny warranty claims?
- November 2, 2023
- 6 min read
From overlanding to some beautiful custom builds, we make our way through the West Hall during this year's SEMA event.
- November 1, 2023
- 5 min read
Products, seminars, locations — this year's show certainly has its share of new things.
- October 31, 2023
- 4 min read
Follow along for product and build coverage, as well as plenty of interviews with automotive and off-road experts all week.
- October 23, 2023
- 3 min read
Jeep parent abandons one of the world's largest automotive trade events as part of cost-cutting initiative.
- October 10, 2023
- 8 min read
TORQUE EXCLUSIVE: Power, quiet, highlight brand's interest as automaker expands footprint into PHEV and BEV vehicles.
- October 5, 2023
- 8 min read
Climate advocates hail controversial plan, while motorized organizations seek court fight to protect access.
- October 4, 2023
- 6 min read
You've no doubt seen them on the front of a Jeep, but what exactly is a winch?
- September 29, 2023
- 3 min read
Automaker working to meet CARB Regulations by eliminating dealership lot availability of some gasoline-powered Jeeps.
- September 27, 2023
- 3 min read
Brand looks to kickstart sales before 2024 models hit showrooms.
- September 26, 2023
- 6 min read
For many, a new year means a yearning to for new Jeep replacement parts. And fixing up that aging — or damaged — Jeep face is the perfect way to go.
- September 21, 2023
- 14 min read
As the weather changes and leaves fall, make sure to take a few minutes and evaluate your vehicle's seasonal needs.
- September 14, 2023
- 4 min read
Jeep's mid-size pickup gets a new grille, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, optional AEV upgrades and available power front seats. But no electrification option yet.
- September 1, 2023
- 4 min read
Following its 1987 model year appearance, the vehicle has traveled a 37-year path of success.
- August 29, 2023
- 3 min read
Quadratec, Tread Lightly! ’50-For-50’ Shawnee National Forest Camping Area Cleanup — Herod, Illinois
Cleanup event pulled trash, brush and asphalt from abandoned camping areas — all so the sites could reopen.
- August 16, 2023
- 8 min read
Removing factory full or half steel doors is an excellent way to gain a totally open cabin when driving on warm spring, summer, or fall days. But what if you want that experience, and are hesitant about driving with no doors?
- August 15, 2023
- 5 min read
Latest offerings include two from Pennsylvania's highly-respected Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area — bringing the state's overall BOH total to five.
- August 10, 2023
- 6 min read
Important restoration grant offers trail cleanup organizers a chance to help offset volunteer and other costs.
- July 27, 2023
Annual outreach event spawns important trail cleanup event.
- July 26, 2023
- 4 min read
Cleanup project nets all kinds of trash like tires, bottles, cans, lawn furniture and a kiddie pool.
- July 19, 2023
- 4 min read
Wildlife area benefits from trash cleanup thanks to numerous volunteers.
- July 18, 2023
- 4 min read
Volunteers position important signage to promote healthier trail usage.
- July 13, 2023
- 3 min read
Despite inclement weather, volunteers dug deep into the Great Smoky Mountain National Park to remove trash and help trail system.
- June 29, 2023
- 4 min read
Company takes 22nd yearly award in a row as brand that best embodies that value of patriotism.
- June 27, 2023
- 5 min read
Just because your soft top is loud while driving, doesn't mean it has to stay that way.
- June 21, 2023
- 16 min read
Now that we are into the warmer months, it is the ideal time to be a Jeep owner. And what better way to augment the experience than with some perfect seasonal products.
- June 13, 2023
- 12 min read
Best ways to gear your dad's Jeep just as the summer is getting started.
- June 12, 2023
- 6 min read
More than just your average Jeep show, Bantam’s Jeep Heritage Festival is stuffed with all kinds of activities, as well as plenty of the aftermarket's top vendors and tons of vehicle scenery.
- June 7, 2023
- 4 min read
Latest project re-installs missing kiosk signage that provides important information to visitors.
















