SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer Luxe, Tech-Packed

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Jeep’s new three-row fullsize Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer leave few stones unturned, with the latter tricked out in finery and features that should appeal to discerning buyers. Arriving now at dealers this summer and fall, both Wagoneers should be a hit.

Audi, Nissan Boost Electrification Plans; Rivian Going Public; Charging News

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The German and Japanese automakers are aiming to become more sustainability, with Nissan joining a campaign to halve global emissions by 2030, while Rivian may be going public this fall.

EPA Bumps Up Economy Rating for ’21 Escape PHEV

The 105 MPGe rating is equivalent to 40 mpg combined city/highway for the CUV now arriving at Ford dealers. The ’21 Escape’s EPA-estimated all-electric range is 37 miles.

Q&A: Amazon’s Zoox Executives Talk Tech and Mobility-As-A-Service

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Zoox CFO Ilan Hart and Bruce Baumgartner, Vice President of Procurement & Strategic Partnerships, discuss their company, their technology and the future of personal transportation in urban areas.

Car Infotainment Issues Top Consumer Complaints

Stellantis’ Ram pickup takes top honors in this year’s J.D. Power Initial Quality Study.

Software Defined Architectures: The Burgeoning Business Model

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Next-generation E/E architectures will create new business models for automakers and suppliers. But a Wards Intelligence survey shows few see themselves as pacesetters, and there’s some uncertainty about where the best monetization opportunities are. The massive change in operations, and the associated costs, will put constraints on the timeframe and depth of the changes in infrastructure and vehicle architectures that OEMs will be able to address.

Six Minute Webinar Episode 14: Software, Hardware Disruption

A look at the evolution to the software-defined vehicle and its impact on electrical/electronic architectures.