As they say, everything’s relative. Well, not everything — if it was, the word “relative” wouldn’t exist. But sometimes we want to or need to understand things in absolute terms, and other times we want to or need to understand things in relative terms. I have to say that I … [continued]
Which auto brands and auto groups are now ruling the US pure electric vehicle (EV) market? How much competition is there at the top now? Let’s roll into the numbers and charts and see. First of all, yes, despite Tesla losing sales year over year for two years in a … [continued]
A recent video from More Perfect Union covers some of the woes Stellantis is experiencing, particularly with the Jeep brand. Not only are people having problems with the vehicles, but the brand has largely priced itself out of the market. First, let’s check out the video and then I’ll summarize … [continued]
The 2024 Jeep® Wagoneer S, the brand’s first global battery-electric vehicle (BEV), which will launch initially in the U.S. and Canada, delivers 4xe capability, impressive performance credentials, a sleek aerodynamic design and state-of-the-art technology. Jeep Wagoneer S delivers exhilarating performance with 600 horsepower, more than 800 Nm of immediate torque … [continued]
Auburn Hills, Michigan — The Jeep® brand today released “Surpass Yourself” on its official YouTube channel. The teaser film profiles the all-new, all-electric Jeep Wagoneer S — the brand’s first global BEV, launching first in the United States and Canada. The Jeep Wagoneer S will be revealed May 30, 2024, … [continued]
The US auto industry is bouncing back compared to the past couple of years, but it’s still significantly below its pre-COVID days. Sales in the 3rd quarter of 2023 were 16% higher than sales in the 3rd quarter of 2022 and the 3rd quarter of 2021. However, they were only … [continued]
Tesla has reportedly toppled Ford to become the most searched auto brand in the United States. Behind Tesla and Ford is Toyota in third. Globally, in terms of number of countries where an auto brand is #1, the story is a bit different. Toyota is #1 (for the 4th year … [continued]
Nobody likes to tell people bad news. So, sometimes companies give the bad news out on a day that many people won’t be paying attention. Like, say, yesterday, which happened to be the day before Thanksgiving. In this case, the bad news is that Jeep’s Wrangler 4xe plugin hybrid is … [continued]
As much fun as I have with my front-drive Bolt EUV crossover on forest roads and other off-pavement places, there are definitely some hard limits to what today’s crop of EVs can do. We’ve seen Tesla’s weird silver truck-like thing struggle in off-road parks because that’s not what it was … [continued]
Exciting times lie ahead for Jeep enthusiasts, as the iconic American automaker is set to take a significant leap into the world of electrification. In a tentative agreement between Stellantis and the United Auto Workers union, Jeep has outlined its electrification plans for the next five years, promising to electrify … [continued]
