JANUARY 6, 2022

No U.S. Comeback for Peugeot, Stellantis CEO Tavares Says

Stellantis has a strong presence in the U.S. through its legacy brands Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram. Given the company’s relative strength in the U.S. market, CEO Carlos Tavares sees no need to add Peugeot to the mix.

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Jan. 6

Cadillac Reveals Future AV; Stellantis & Amazon Partner; Toyota to Hit EV Credit Threshold

2021 Wards 10 Best UX Winner: Cadillac Escalade

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This video clip highlighting the Cadillac Escalade was played during the November ceremony celebrating the 2021 winners. Profile videos will post through Jan. 17.

Chevy Equinox, Blazer Join GM’s BEV Stable

The all-electric versions of the popular crossovers will go on sale next year, with the Equinox starting around $30,000. CEO Mary Barra also provides updates on Ultra Cruise and says 50% of GMs plants in the U.S. will be dedicated to building EVs by 2030.

Most-Seen Auto Ads Connect With College Football Viewers

Lincoln’s “Unexpected” ad, No.1 for the week of Dec. 27, is joined by debuts by Mercedes-Benz and Jeep, which rank third and fifth, respectively. All three spots leaned heavily on the week’s college football playoff and bowl game broadcasts.

Chrysler Unveils Airflow Concept BEV at CES 2022

The Airflow Concept integrates advanced driver-assistance technology with intuitive AI and connected-vehicle technology that delivers 350 to 400 miles (564 to 644 km) of range and fast-charging functionality, Chrysler says. STLA AutoDrive delivers Level 3 autonomous driving capabilities.

Hyundai Adds Advanced Robotics to Mobility Equation

Hyundai says it considers robotics and mobility a synergistic combination that will add value to the business and foster progress for humanity within a robotics-based Mobility of Things ecosystem.

BMW Unveils 610-hp iX M60 at CES

Power for the Tesla Model X Plaid-rivaling CUV comes from an upgraded version of the iX xDrive50’s dual-electric-motor drivetrain developing peak power of 610 hp in Sport mode.

Bosch Touts Software Transformation at CES

Artificial intelligence will form the backbone of how Bosch’s future products work and are made, a top executive says.

2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

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Beginning today, GM is accepting reservations in the form of a $100 deposit for a fully loaded Silverado EV RST First Edition, priced at $105,000. Less expensive fleet models also can be reserved.