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Jeep/Dodge/Ram going their own way with V6/V8 Powertrain was the entire reason for the sales boom from 2013-2019. You can still do V6/V8 Powertrain, on higher trims, with electric assist. WL74/75 are hardly ever cross shopped with the X5. You sell the aspiration (V6/V8 on the Overland+ trim)...

@redriderbob - can you do an article about future powertrain and ask around? Because it's looking pretty bleak from what I'm seeing.

You mention the 1.6L and 2.0, which are fine for Europe, but a total non-starter for the US strategy they have pursued for the last five years - high priced, high margins Jeeps. You cannot sell vehicles for $50K+ with anything less than a V6, in WK2 volumes - 250K units/year. Sure, you can...

None of which, to my knowledge, have the powertrain that would entice existing Jeep, Ram, or Dodge owners. Their strategy is - "we're abandoning high-displacement engines because we didn't think Trump would win, and our pricing for the 2025+ MY for an Inline 6 is $15K+ more than what you paid...

So I dug into this a bit more - unfortunately, STLA is a in a difficult position with ZF MHEV / PHEV for Jeep/Ram. ZF 8HP80 + PHEV on the 2025 BMW X5 gets 52 miles on EV only mode. But... The problem is production + licensing for 4th Gen...I don't think ZF is letting anyone build the MHEV or...

Saw it coming from a mile way, tried to warn people - no one listened. It's either electrically assisted V8s/I6s or series hybrids for every Jeep and Ram, or this company is DOA. No existing Jeep / Ram buyers care for the existing product portfolio, except for weirdos who seem to think this...

Stellantis - smallest market of all the Big 3.

Slice and dice it however you want - this thing is DOA. Have you been reading the comments on the Ramcharger? People are interested in series hybrids. EVs are palatable to the hemi crowd, provided the flexibility of having a generator + gas tank comes along for the ride.

EVs will always be compared to other EVs via tech specs. It is an immutable part of a vehicle being an EV. It's like comparing a eukaryotic cell (V8) vs a prokaryotic cell (EV). Or an Apple Watch based on TSCM's N3E process node vs a Rolex. If you are going to build an EV, you have to compete...

As I understand it, the Wagoneer 'concierge' service is just a STLA employed phone jockey between you and the dealer. Nothing more. It's been a total flop, based on what I've read from owners - Wagoneer Client Services - Phone Experience I haven't heard of any changes in strategy to the...

The Series Hybrid powertrain is the shining star in the future Product Portfolio. I can't tell the Wagoneer S is actually a Jeep from 10 feet away, and the Jeep Recon styling is...well, it leaves a lot to be desired. JM Series Hybrid, later this decade, is the one I have hope for. They're...

Frankly I'm surprised at good accurate it is, given it was produced by an outsider. Very well done video. This isn't fatal, but big changes need to happen - starting with a clean sheet, lower displacement, electrically assisted (PHEV and Series Hybrid) Hemi. The 3L I6 doesn't move the needle...

Looks like I found my next vehicle - https://automobiles.honda.com/future-cars/passport Right when the 2025.5 Grand Cherokee goes to 2L. Great thinking guys!

Keep telling the consumer they're wrong - that'll show 'em. Enjoy going down with this ship. Volkswagen AG (VOW.DE) Equity -

Total flop from a business / program standpoint.

Thank you, glad someone else is paying attention.

EVs bringing up the fleet average are just the cost of doing business in a business environment that has legally mandated EV delusions. God willing, we will Trump in office and another Republican after that for another eight years.

Hahahahahaha. This company is truly doomed, good lord.

Infotainment design and subscription services, post 2018, was a fool's errand to begin with - we peaked with adding Carplay and Android Auto in the 2017 and 2018 MY. People don't want subscription add-ons. People don't give a **** about having Chat GPT in their car. The firmware flashing for...

https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/uaw-workers-stellantis-prepare-file-grievances-may-strike-2024-08-19/