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Could Detroit Bring Sedans Back?
Image: Microsoft CoPilot Could Detroit bring affordable sedans back to America? I had a fascinating chat with the Wall Street Journal's Chris Otts about this (see his article here ), and thought it sounded like a good time to look into how GM, Ford, and Stellantis might go about getting back into the car market... GM actually still sells both compact and midsize sedans in China. The compact Chevy Monza is based on a low-cost variant of GM's D2 platform, so they might be able
Adam Bernard
4 days ago2 min read


News Roundup: Jan 26, 2026
Check out the video: https://youtu.be/__voxIzxGiA Volvo’s Next-Gen EV The Volvo EX60 debuts on Volvo’s new SPA3 platform, featuring advanced 800V architecture, cell-to-body construction for improved energy density and efficiency, and megacasting for reduced material waste and cost. It boasts a strong environmental focus with 27% recycled content and a 37% lower CO2 footprint. Performance highlights include a 400-mile EV range for the AWD model, rapid charging capabilities (up
Adam Bernard
Jan 273 min read


Reuters Automotive USA: Automaker highlights
This year’s Reuters Automotive USA event in Detroit (#reautousa) offered an opportunity to hear from suppliers, analysts, and automakers as the auto industry faces unprecedented levels of chaos and uncertainty. Here are some of the key automaker insights I came away with: Rivian ’s CFO Claire McDonough was optimistic as the company prepares to launch the $45,000 R2 but noted that Rivian was not yet a household name—and that needs to change. She pointed to Rivian’s strong ver
Adam Bernard
Nov 5, 20253 min read


Stellantis' $13B US gamble
It appears Stellantis’ new CEO isn’t wasting any time fixing up the company’s North American portfolio. The announcement yesterday of a $13B investment and five new models raises some interesting questions... 🔸 Next-gen Dodge Durango to be built in Detroit This confirms what was announced back in January, and so is the least surprising bit of news here, and suggests the Durango will continue to be twinned with the Grand Cherokee. With the next-gen Grand Cherokee announced as
Adam Bernard
Oct 15, 20252 min read


News Roundup: Sept 2, 2025
Check out the video: https://youtu.be/5QfQHO23eT4 Jeep Cherokee After over a two-year absence, the Cherokee—once the struggling brand’s best-seller—returns to showrooms at the end of this year. Although it shares its STLA Large platform with the new Dodge Charger, the Cherokee retains its transverse FWD/AWD configuration. Visually, it picks up cues from the classic XJ Cherokee from the 1980s, but has grown to within a few inches of the midsize Grand Cherokee—and gained 400
Adam Bernard
Sep 2, 20254 min read
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