Jeep said today it has become the first domestic automotive brand to surpass 1 million fans on Facebook.

Jeep said it exceeds the next closest domestic automotive brand by more than 450,000 Facebook fans.

"We are honored to be the first and only domestic automotive brand that can claim more than 1 million Facebook fans," said Mike Manley, President and CEO – Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC.

"This reinforces the fact that Jeep is clearly one of the most well-known and loved brands throughout the world.”

In 2010, the brand says it had triple digit growth in its fan base on Facebook. Jeep’s other social media initiatives include a presence on Twitter, YouTube and and Foursquare.