DETROIT — The Ford Bronco was billed as a thorn in the side of the Jeep Wrangler that would challenge the venerable model for off-road bragging rights ahead of its release a year ago. It’s still early, but the Bronco’s long- awaited return appears to have expanded the segment instead of just eating into the
Jeep’s off-road contingent can take quiet excursions into the wilderness these days with the brand’s plug-in hybrid 4xe models. For limited distances, at least. The Grand Cherokee 4xe can get up to 25 miles of electric range, while the plug-in Wrangler offers 21. This capability represents a steppingstone to the next phase of electrification for
The Jeep Wrangler zoomed its way into Jurassic Park lore in 1993 when it sped away from a charging Tyrannosaurus rex in one of the highest-grossing films of all time. Jeep is leveraging that prehistoric stage again nearly 30 years later in Jurassic World Dominion, the sixth and purportedly final film of the series. The
From 2009 to 2012, one automaker made major gains on Plante Moran’s annual supplier-relations report card. This particular manufacturer upped its score nearly 90 points during that span in the North American Automotive OEM-Supplier Working Relations Index, with high marks from its supply base for accessibility and swift problem-solving. The company even moved up a
As automakers rush to roll out electric vehicles faster than their rivals, they’re also scrambling to build enough plants to make all the batteries needed to power them. They might not be able to keep up, said Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, who last week revealed plans to open a battery plant in Kokomo, Ind., in
DETROIT — Stellantis has reversed course on the most controversial changes it imposed on suppliers earlier this year, but not every tweak it made has been rolled back. Gone is a new rule requiring North American suppliers to immediately pass on cost savings to Stellantis, which created an issue because there was no corresponding allowance
DETROIT — It’s no secret what Dodge is about these days. The brand spent the last eight years recasting itself as a youthful purveyor of American muscle, led by its powerful Hellcats and edgy advertising. Focusing on the high-octane realm has supercharged its base of enthusiasts and sparked an active following of millions online. Now,
The interior of a Ram pickup these days is akin to that of a luxury vehicle, with ample leather and wood and an infotainment system controlled by an expansive 12-inch touch screen. It’s an experience that’s commanding an ever-higher price tag amid an ongoing supply crunch that has hampered production across the industry. Stellantis saw
