Test Drive The stretched Grand Cherokee is positioned to build market share with a crafted and comfortable interior, spot-on highway driving dynamics, capable powertrains, impressive user interface and verified off-road credentials.
Bruce Belzowski, director of Automotive Futures, says tough emissions regulations are pushing China and Europe into the lead in the development of BEVs.
For Wards Intelligence Subscribers The U.S.’s third-largest fast-charging network is seeking investment help, while the nation’s second-largest fast-charging network is now on the NASDAQ and China’s NIO brings charging and swapping stations to Europe’s top BEV market.
For Wards Intelligence Subscribers The adoption of new ADAS – and ultimately fully autonomous – features is requiring faster communication between sensors, GPS and the cloud, driving automakers toward 5G communication. Upcoming BEVs, many incorporating all-new software-defined electronics architectures, are at the forefront of the transition.
For Wards Intelligence Subscribers The Tactile Mobility system will detect even very slight initial runover of virtually anything, including a soft human body part, and provide a warning and/or a full vehicle stop to prevent further runover, which could be life-saving.
Available in the fourth quarter, both new Golfs can be ordered with a 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG automatic transmission. VW's 2.0L EA888 turbocharged 4-cyl. makes 241 hp in the GTI and 315 hp in the R.
For Wards Intelligence Subscribers The production cuts only exacerbate the inventory decline expected in July from June’s drastically depleted supply and further limits potential U.S. sales volumes in second-half 2021.
