SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Ford Unveils 2024 Mustang, Says ICE Alive and Well

Whether convertible or coupe, V-8 or turbocharged 4-cyl., manual or automatic, the ’24 Mustang will have options at multiple price points and performance levels, Ford says.

The Future of Leather in Vehicles

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Despite some OEMs totally removing or promising to eliminate leather from cockpits in the future – especially in battery-electric vehicles – Wards Intelligence research predicts most automakers – with some notable exceptions – will end up hedging their bets and will offer a variety of leather and non-leather options to accommodate all buyer demographics for the foreseeable future.

Chrysler 300 Goes Out With Big Hemi V-8

Chrysler brand CEO Chris Feuell speaks of the 300’s “iconic legacy” yet suggests its time is up “as we transform Chrysler with a fully electrified future.”

Major OEMs Add Investment, Begin Producing U.S. Batteries

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GM follows through on a planned August 2022 start of production at its Ohio Ultium Cells plant, while the Inflation Reduction Act appears to be motivating Asian automakers to make similar commitments.

Jeep Celebrates Past, Looks to Electrified Future at Detroit Auto Show

The first-ever electrified Jeep Grand Cherokee delivers 56 MPGe and 25 miles of all-electric range. The PHEV system delivers 375 hp and 470 lb.-ft. of torque and can tow 6,000 lbs.

2022 OEM Electrification Report Card

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Who among the world’s automakers is best positioned in this race toward electrification, who’s on the cusp and who still has work to do?

BMW Rewrites Playbook for 2023 X7 CUV

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BMW’s flagship CUV gets a midcycle facelift with bold new exterior styling, a heavily updated interior, more advanced drive assistant functions and new mild-hybrid gasoline engines.