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].
- June 6, 2023
- 8 min read
From ingenious one-off concept vehicle designs, to helping overhaul the entire Wrangler landscape and save the nameplate, Allen will long be remembered for his contributions.
- May 31, 2023
- 4 min read
Volunteers installed important posters reminding park riders about Tread Lightly!'s T.R.E.A.D Principals.
- May 29, 2023
- 7 min read
Step-by-step instructions to help you put a Mopar soft top and hardware on your JL Wrangler.
- May 18, 2023
- 4 min read
Volunteers removed nearly five tons of trash and improved 30 trail miles in latest event.
- May 15, 2023
- 5 min read
So you’ve taken the plunge and bought yourself a new Jeep. A sparkling fresh 2018 Wrangler. Or maybe it wasn’t even you who did the purchasing, but someone in the family or a significant other
- April 26, 2023
- 4 min read
Volunteers packed out over 1,200 pounds of trash during Earth Day, helping ensure continued access to important trail location.
- April 3, 2023
- 5 min read
Helping Tread Lightly! achieve project goals can also mean making sure everything is properly located before the event begins.
- April 1, 2023
- 5 min read
Smaller Wrangler, first unveiled in 1987, to end following the 2025 model year.
- March 31, 2023
- 4 min read
Westbound and down, loaded up and, well, trucking to Moab and Easter Jeep Safari.
- March 23, 2023
- 5 min read
A nod to the new and old from this latest Jeep concept image release.
- March 16, 2023
- 5 min read
Next group of one-off vehicles keeps electrification and off-road theme in place, while also branching out into Wagoneer.
- March 10, 2023
- 6 min read
Unique flare design, 4xe technology and possible new rack system highlight initial vehicle offerings.
- February 13, 2023
- 4 min read
Brand slides electric messaging into commercial as it looks to ramp up North American PHEV offerings over the next few years.
- February 10, 2023
- 5 min read
- February 7, 2023
- 5 min read
Volunteers tackle signage at important state historical landmark.
- January 18, 2023
- 5 min read
Easy to calibrate and use, these handy air-down tools allow you to properly set PSI on all four tires at the same time.
- January 16, 2023
- 6 min read
Program provides much-needed funding for organizations across the country, helping remove tons of trash and debris from over a dozen trail and forest locations.
- January 13, 2023
- 10 min read
Here are some best-sellers to fit all gift card ranges.
- December 13, 2022
- 5 min read
Keep your Jeep's carpet, and interior, mess-free with these easy-to-install all-weather liners.
- December 2, 2022
- 12 min read
Part Two of Two — Popular categories and products for any enthusiast on your holiday gift list.
- November 29, 2022
- 12 min read
Part One of Two — Popular categories and products for any enthusiast on your holiday gift list.
- November 15, 2022
- 4 min read
Volunteer group pulls trash, installs signage at popular New Hampshire forest area.
- November 7, 2022
- 7 min read
Concept vehicle designed to impress crowds at annual SEMA event, as well as provide important support for upcoming trail maintenance projects.
- November 4, 2022
- 6 min read
Quadratec, volunteers tackle trash-choked Nellis OHV Park northeast of Las Vegas for one of our '50-for-50' trail clean up projects.
- November 3, 2022
Annual 'race' scores highest trash recovery to date for the 50-for-50 program.
- November 2, 2022
- 4 min read
Wrangler wins 11th 4x4/SUV of the Year award, while Gladiator takes home first.
- November 2, 2022
- 4 min read
Hybrid truck to assist with future '50-for-50' Trail Clean Up events across the country with Tread Lightly!
- October 31, 2022
- 4 min read
Vehicle arrives at SEMA carrying new technology that could breathe new life into older, classic Jeeps.
- October 30, 2022
- 4 min read
Of flatbed Fords, standing on corners, and takin' it easy as our road trip nears completion in Las Vegas.
- October 29, 2022
- 8 min read
Small town like many others that depending on Route 66 for mid-20th-century survival.
















