Шаблон:Infobox companyAmerican Expedition Vehicles (AEV) was founded in 1997 in Montana, United States, and is a manufacturer of off-road and overlandvehicle parts and accessories, as well as turnkeyoff-road vehicle packages, primarily based on Jeep Wranglers,[1][2] but since 2015 also on Ram Pickups.[3] Michael Chetcuti and business partner, Michael Collins, bought into the 15-year-old business in 2006 as partners with founder Dave Harriton.[4]
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.[5][3] Today, over 90% of their products are manufactured within 200 miles of Detroit.[2][6]
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]
