Inside the Industry

GM to discontinue Cadillac XT4 crossover



(November 8, 2024) General Motors plans to discontinue the Cadillac XT4 compact crossover in January, when the company idles its Kansas assembly plant to retool for the next-generation Chevrolet Bolt EV. GM previously said it would temporarily pause XT4 production during the shutdown of Fairfax Assembly and resume output alongside the redesigned Bolt in late 2025.

2025 Bronco pairs built wild capability with more style, tech and comfort



(November 8, 2024) DEARBORN, Mich. — From technological upgrades and more standard equipment to comfort improvements, the 2025 Ford Bronco pairs the capability customers crave with updated style, technology and choices rivals can’t match.

Mercedes-AMG develops first standalone high performance SUV



Vehicle takes AMG's successful
SUV legacy to a new level


(November 8, 2024) For the first time in its 57-year history, Mercedes-AMG is developing an SUV entirely in-house.. For the first time in its 57-year history, Mercedes-AMG is developing an SUV entirely in-house. The high performance SUV, "Born in Affalterbach," is built on the company's new proprietary AMG.EA electric high performance platform. Development vehicles are set to undergo initial test drives this winter.

First Bentley Speed Six delivery in 94 years goes to U.S. buyer



First of 12 Speed Six Continuation
Series cars will be delivered in U.S.

    
(November 7, 2024) CREWE, England — The first customer Speed Six Continuation Series car has been completed, and is soon to be dispatched to the USA — marking the first delivery of a new Bentley Speed Six since 1930. Existing Mulliner customer John Breslow will be the first person to receive his Speed Six as a racing companion to his Blower Continuation Series.

Nissan to cut 9,000 jobs worldwide



(November 7, 2024) TOKYO – CEO Makoto Uchida, warning of Nissan’s “extremely tough situation,” has dropped key points of his troubled carmaker’s midterm plan and will slash 9,000 jobs, cut production capacity and sell a chunk of its stake in Mitsubishi Motors in a bid to reverse Nissan’s slide. Moving into emergency recovery mode, Uchida unveiled the sweeping reform plans today after announcing that Japan’s No. 3 carmaker tumbled to a net loss in the latest quarter, according to a report at Automotive News.

Ringbrothers unveils 1,246-horsepower 1987 Buick Grand National “INVADR”



Custom build features twin-turbo
3.8-liter Duttweiler Performance V6


(November 7, 2024) SPRING GREEN, Wis. —  Ringbrothers, the custom car builder and parts manufacturer, has unveiled its latest creation, a custom-built 1987 Buick Grand National known as “INVADR.” The twin-turbocharged Buick produces 1,246 horsepower and 1,000 foot-pounds of torque to the rear wheels and was engineered from the ground up.

2025 Lexus LS — Celebrating 35 years of excellence



Flagship vehicle that started
Lexus brand starts at $81,685


(November 7, 202) PLANO, Texas — With 35 years under its belt, the Lexus LS sits atop the hierarchy as the brand’s flagship sedan with its striking profile, refined performance, and exceptional craftsmanship. For the 2025 model year, the LS continues to command every corner and carries over unchanged from the previous model year.

Stellantis cuts prices on 2025 Jeep Wagoneer



(November 6, 2024) Stellantis has announced that it has trimmed prices throughout the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer lineups by as much as $7,000 from the previous model year. The move comes after Stellantis dealers, while openly criticizing the automaker’s retail strategy, complained that high prices hampered their ability to sell down inventory. The adjustments follow price cuts for the 2025 Grand Cherokee and Gladiator.

Stellantis supplies 12 new Ram ProMaster electric vans for competition



EV Battery Workforce Education
to challenge 12 college teams


(November 6, 2024) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The Battery Workforce Challenge collegiate competition, a public-private partnership between the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Stellantis and Argonne National Laboratory, gathered today to hand over the keys to 12 new 2024 Ram ProMaster electric vans.



Ringbrothers reveals 'INFECTED' 1970 Plymouth 'Cuda



Plymouth’s iconic '70s muscle car
transformed with color, performance


(November 6, 2024) SPRING GREEN, Wis. —  Ringbrothers, the renowned custom car builder and parts manufacturer, has debuted its latest custom creation at the 2024 SEMA Show, a 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda named “INFECTED.” A celebration of the playful spirit and vibrant colors of Mopar’s heyday, INFECTED features extensive fabrication and carbon-fiber components combined with a modern dynamic suspension and an 807-horsepower Hellcrate Redeye engine.