AUBURN HILLS, Mich. –

Claiming it is the first Big 3 brand to do so, Jeep announced Thursday that its Facebook fan count has reached 2 million.

Eclipsing this summit, Jeep contends it has roughly a 700,000-fan lead on the nearest Big 3 competitor.

“On behalf of the entire Jeep brand team, I would like to extend a personal thank you to our consumers – and literally millions of fans – for their continued loyalty and support,” stated Mike Manley, the president and chief executive officer of the Jeep brand.

“We are proud of our 70-year history and all that the Jeep brand has accomplished along the way. Jeep vehicle owners are unlike any others; from those who embrace the ‘Jeep wave’ to those who look forward to helping a fellow off-roader along the trail, there is a sense of community and passion among Jeep owners that makes our brand unique,” he continued.

Jeep’s Facebook page can be seen at www.Facebook.com\Jeep.