The history of the Humvee has ties with Jeep. In 1971, Jeep's Defense and Government Products Division was turned into AM General, a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Motors Corporation, which also owned Jeep. In 1979, while still owned by American Motors, AM General began the first steps toward designing the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle. AM General also continued manufacturing the DJ, which Jeep created in 1953. American Motors set up the first automobile-manufacturing joint venture in the People's Republic of China on January 15, 1984. The result was Beijing Jeep Corporation, Ltd., in partnership with Beijing Automobile Industry Corporation, to produce the Jeep Cherokee (XJ) in Beijing. Manufacture continued after Chrysler's buyout of AMC. This joint venture is now part of DaimlerChrysler and DaimlerChrysler China Invest Corporation. The current model is the Jeep 2500, an updated XJ Cherokee.

Jeep vehicles have "model designations" in addition to their common names. Nearly every civilian Jeep until the mid-2000's has a 'xJ' designation, though not all are as well-known as the classic CJ. Chrysler has now changed to an "xK" designation. Jeep Current models, The Jeep brand currently produces six models: Jeep Wrangler, JK The current version of the Wrangler, released as a 2007 model. JK —The long wheelbase, 4-door version of the 2007 Wrangler. Jeep Grand Cherokee Large family-oriented SUV. WK The newest Grand Cherokee, 2005-present ("WK" is the designator for the new Grand Cherokee, it is one of the few non-J-designated Jeeps). 2005–present Laredo 2005–present Limited 2006 present Overland 2006–present – SRT-8, Jeep Liberty KJ A small SUV (replaced the Cherokee and kept the name outside North America). Jeep Commander XK Newest model in the Jeep line, it is a seven passenger SUV. Jeep Compass A small crossover SUV based on the Dodge Caliber. Jeep Patriot A small SUV based on the Dodge Caliber, slated to begin production for 2007 model year. 

Historical Jeep models: 1974-1983 SJ Cherokee, S, Limited, Classic, Chief, Sport, Pioneer, Laredo, 1981-1985 CJ-8 Scrambler, 1984-2001 XJ Cherokee, 1984-2001 Base "SE", 1984-1988 Chief, 1984-1990 Pioneer, 1985-1992 Laredo, 1987-1992/1998-2001 Limited, 1988-2001 Sport, 1991-1992 Briarwood, 1993-1997 Country, 1996-2001 Classic, 1984-1990 XJ Wagoneer, 1984-1985 Broughwood, 1984-Limited, 1986-1992 MJ Comanche, 1986 Custom, 1986 X, 1986 XLS, 1987-1992 Base SE, 1987-1990 Chief, 1987-1992 Laredo, 1987-1990 Pioneer, 1987-1992 SporTruck, 1987-1992 Eliminator, 1987-1995 Wrangler YJ, 1991-1993 Renegade, 1988-1995 Wrangler Long- Venezuela, 1993-1998 ZJ Grand Cherokee, 1993–1995 – Base SE, 1993–1998 Laredo, 1993–1998 Limited, 1995–1997 – Orvis "Limited Edition", 1997–1998 – TSi, 1998 - 5.9 Limited, 1993 ZJ Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 1997-2006 Wrangler TJ, 2002 TJ Long, 2003 TJ Rubicon, 2004 TJ Unlimited, 2004 Columbia Edition, 1999-2004 WJ Grand Cherokee, 2002–2003 Sport, 2002–2004 Special edition, 2002–2004 Overland, 2004 Columbia Edition.