MARCH 11, 2021

Jeep Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer Arriving This Summer

Pricing for the Wagoneer will start at $57,995, while the Grand Wagoneer will begin at $86,995. Jeep executive Jim Morrison says the MSRP for Grand Wagoneer Series III 4x4 will reach six figures at $103,995.

Autoline Daily 2021: Top Industry News for March 11

Jeep Wagoneer Revealed; Dongfeng Adopts Multi-Supplier AV System; Tesla Has the Lowest Battery Costs

Infiniti Upgrades Drivetrain Technology in ’22 QX60 CUV

The new 9-speed gearbox co-developed with ZF works with a fresh AWD system that can send up to 50% of the engine’s torque to the rear wheels when increased traction is necessary.

Insurance Makes Michigan Costliest State for Car Ownership

The average annual cost of car ownership in the U.S. is $5,264.58, Move.org says. In Michigan, the average resident pays $9,304.28 a year for their car, far ahead of second-place Florida at $6,765.22 and third-place Texas at $6,670.51.

U.S. R&D Tax Incentives for Automakers, Suppliers

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What is the U.S. Research Tax Credit, and are automakers and suppliers eligible? Todd Sutherland, Director of Research-Tax Credit Practice with UHY U.S., talks with GlobalAutoIndustry.com.

'Microchip' Impact on U.S. Light-Vehicle Inventory Could Clobber March Sales

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If dealers can turnover half their inventory in March, as they did throughout the second half of 2020 when vehicle availability also cratered after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, March’s SAAR will still total a weak 15.5 million units.

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