AD #4158 - Stellantis Moves Jeep Production to U.S.; Norway To Ax EV Subsidies; Honda Launches Autonomous Lawn Mower
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Stellantis is shifting Jeep Cherokee and Compass production from Mexico to the U.S., investing $13 billion to boost domestic manufacturing and create jobs. Norway plans to phase out EV subsidies by 2027 after achieving high electric vehicle adoption. Advances in automated emergency braking show improved pedestrian detection at night, though challenges remain. Rimac aims to buy Porsche’s stake in their joint venture and is developing solid-state battery packs with Prologium. Waymo prepares to launch autonomous ride-hailing in London next year. Honda introduces an electric autonomous lawnmower targeting commercial use amid labor shortages. The episode also previews a discussion on consumer attitudes toward AI in cars.
Jeep Cherokee
"...The big news is that the US versions of the Jeep, Cherokee and Compass will now be built at the Belvedere pl..."
Jeep Compass
"...is that the US versions of the Jeep, Cherokee and Compass will now be built at the Belvedere plant in Illin..."
Jeep Gladiator
"...edo at the same plant that makes the Wrangler and Gladiator. In fact, we very much expect that truck to be a ..."
Jeep Wagoneer
"...de in Detroit. As we reported yesterday, the Jeep Wagoneer is going away, leaving the Grand Wagoneer as the ..."
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
"...day, the Jeep Wagoneer is going away, leaving the Grand Wagoneer as the only vehicle in the Warren truck plant. It..."
Chevrolet Nova
"...wenty third at the Suburban Collection Showplace, Nova, Michigan. Speaker 5: Developing today's vehicles..."
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