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Stellantis to cut about 400 more jobs at Jeep Cherokee plant in Illinois
The workforce reduction will take effect as early as Jan. 14.
www.detroitnews.com
Rivian is hiring.Well Tesla is opening a new plant in TX...and taxes are lower.
Or maybe Rivian is hiring?
You're definitely sniffing down the right trail...Well Tesla is opening a new plant in TX...and taxes are lower.
Or maybe Rivian is hiring?
Funny you should mention that......Unless another way is found for batteries.
I predict that in 24 months or less, we are going to see the first droplets of what will be a Tsunami of cars coming from a multitude of Chinese OEM's...in wave after wave after wave.
And China is playing for keeps.
This is a short addendum to reply #7 in this thread, where my basic thrust is that legacy OEM's are facing a greater challenge on the EV front than they might think.
Please allow me to submit 2 pieces of circumstantial evidence to help support my viewpoint.:
As expected, this video isn't entirely accurate and is mainly based on weak initial German offerings with very little insight as to what's rolling out now and the near future. He goes on at length criticizing Mercedes for their adapted from ICE EV vehicles for example, when the dedicated-BEV platform vehicles are rolling out right now. The dedicated platform EQS (which makes an appearance in the video but wasn't explicitly talked about) has strong orders in China. All of the German automakers are creating operating systems for launch in 2024-2025 that will holistically control their digital "ecosystem"- this, along with range, are two areas where I agree the Chinese are leading. I will note it remains to be seen if these long-range Chinese vehicles are built to minimize battery degradation over time like other brands.This is a short addendum to reply #7 in this thread, where my basic thrust is that legacy OEM's are facing a greater challenge on the EV front than they might think.
Please allow me to submit 2 pieces of circumstantial evidence to help support my viewpoint.:
In the interests of fairness, "The Electric Viking"...like most of us...has an ax to grind, (even though he protests to the contrary).As expected, this video isn't entirely accurate and is mainly based on weak initial German offerings with very little insight as to what's rolling out now and the near future. He goes on at length criticizing Mercedes for their adapted from ICE EV vehicles for example, when the dedicated-BEV platform vehicles are rolling out right now. The dedicated platform EQS (which makes an appearance in the video but wasn't explicitly talked about) has strong orders in China. All of the German automakers are creating operating systems for launch in 2024-2025 that will holistically control their digital "ecosystem"- this, along with range, are two areas where I agree the Chinese are leading. I will note it remains to be seen if these long-range Chinese vehicles are built to minimize battery degradation over time like other brands.
I don't think the Germans are doomed nor do I think Chinese vehicles are going to take over in this domestic market. They will be pushing all other global OEMs to step up their game though and quick and I do expect some luxury brands to be taking some reputational hits. Based on what I hear in the industry people are still more concerned about the Koreans more than anything which I find interesting.
Will be interesting to see how Xpeng and Nio do in Europe to start. Bring on the competition!
I can believe this...they have impressive ICE vehicles and the reviews I've seen of the new EV offerings are likewise impressive and ready for prime time. The recent Hybrid SUV's have great reviews too...better than the equivalent ICE versions. Buckle up!Based on what I hear in the industry people are still more concerned about the Koreans more than anything
We have a 2019 Cherokee V6 and it's awesome. Have zero problems so far.As an owner of a 2019 Cherokee I feel like they could have done a lot more to keep it relevant and a bigger player in its segment. Maybe a hybrid or a better base engine. It’s sales we’re dipping long before the chip shortage.