Inside the Industry

2024 Jeep Gladiator Texas Trail celebrates the Lone Star State



(March 7, 2024) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The Jeep brand is blazing trails in Texas, the largest truck market in the country, by introducing the new 2024 Gladiator Texas Trail. Built as the first Texas Trail edition on the new 2024 Jeep Gladiator and based on the Gladiator Sport S trim, the Texas Trail is launching exclusively for the state of Texas, delivering personalized content for a distinct appearance combined with legendary Jeep 4x4 capability.

BMW M Motorsport and LEGO celebrate with a new model set



(March 7, 2024) MUNICH, Germany — With a new season in motor sport just around the corner, the collaboration between BMW M Motorsport and toymaker LEGO has produced a new Speed Champions set that is destined to capture the imagination. The new arrival will fuel excitement among younger motor sport fans from nine years of age, as well as laying on an authentic build-and-play experience for more mature collectors.

AC Cars celebrates 123rd anniversary

AC Cobra GT Coupe to be revealed,
producton of GT Roadster underway


(March 7, 2024) AC Cars, Britain’s oldest active vehicle manufacturer, is celebrating its 123rd anniversary with three milestones. Not only is production of the all new AC Cobra GT Roadster already underway in the UK, but the marque’s Donington Park HQ has expanded and it’s just wrapped up the design for the reveal of its next model — the AC Cobra GT Coupe.

GM Defense’s Infantry Squad Vehicle completes grueling off- and on-road tests



ISV is succeessful in United Arab
Emirates Armed Forces trials


(March 7, 2024) WASHINGTON, D.C. — GM Defense, a subsidiary of General Motors, has announced its Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) completed the 2023 UAE Armed Forces Summer Trials hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) General Maintenance Corps. Held over several days, Summer Trials evaluates whether vehicles can meet the technical and tactical needs of UAE Armed Forces and other regional countries.

Mercedes-Benz launches new wallbox in the United States



Offers connected charging
at home with up to 11.5 kW

(March 6, 2024) The new Mercedes-Benz Wallbox is now widely available across the United States, providing customers with another connected and intelligent charging option at home. With up to 90% of charging taking place at home, the Mercedes-Benz Wallbox is an essential tool to help customers charge quickly and easily. Mercedes-Benz customers can conveniently charge their electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid overnight, depending on the battery size and state of charge.

1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, 1947 Delahaye named Best in Show at Amelia



R
ecord 27,000 automotive enthusiasts
celebrated car culture over four days  


(March 6, 2024) AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. — A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO was crowned Best in Show, Concours de Sport while a 1947 Delahaye 135MS Narval Cariolet took home Best in Show, Concours d’Elegance at the 29th annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. The Sunday Concours concluded a week long celebration of the automobile which included auction, seminars, film viewings and several automotive events. In total, over 27,000 automotive enthusiasts visited The Amelia between Feb. 29 and March 3.

Dodge delivers new Charger, the world’s first electric muscle car



Electric 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona —
670 horsepower; 0-60 in 3.3 seconds


(March 6, 2024) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Dodge is igniting a new era of automotive muscle, announcing the global debut of the world’s first and only electric muscle car and the brand’s first multi-energy muscle car: the all-new Dodge Charger. The next-generation Dodge Charger electrifies a legend. The Charger will retain its title as the world’s quickest and most powerful muscle car, led by the all-new, all-electric 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack.

GM to invest $23 million in CCA facility to prepare for industry growth



Investment will bring new technology
upgrades to modernize operations


(March 5, 2024) CHARLOTTE, N.C. — General Motors has announced plans to invest $23 million in its Customer Care and Aftersales (CCA) Charlotte Parts Distribution Center, located in North Carolina. The investment will be used to continue increasing workplace safety and modernizing operations to prepare for industry growth.

Nissan reduces starting price of 2024 Nissan Ariya to $40,980



(March 5, 2024) NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan is cutting the Ariya electric crossover's sticker price to spur demand for its second electric model. The 2024 model year's suggested retail price is getting an 8-10 percent haircut depending on trim level.

GM recalls 56,000 pickups in U.S. over unexpected braking



(March 5, 2024) WASHINGTON — General Motors is recalling nearly 56,000 midsize pickups in the U.S. over an issue that could cause the automatic emergency braking system to activate unexpectedly. The issue has been linked to 234 complaints in the U.S. between Nov. 29, 2022, and Feb. 6 of this year, four of which involved accidents and three involved minor injuries, according to a recall report submitted Feb. 22 to NHTSA.