Electric Jeep Wagoneer S debuts Stellantis STLA Large platform

The first look at the SUV coming this fall reveals a sleeker design, more luxurious interior, and debuts the Stellantis BEV-native (but not exclusive) STLA Large platform for D and E segment vehicles, with Jeep and Dodge the lead launch brands followed later by Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, and Maserati.

Volvo Penta goes big on IPS marine propulsion

After unveiling its IPS Professional Platform at CES, the supplier announced the first applications of its propulsion technology to help decarbonize the marine industry at Boot Düsseldorf 2024 with the first Sanlorenzo superyachts and the commercial wind-farm application with Northern Offshore Services.

REE ships x-by-wire electric trucks for West Coast customer demos

Customer trials are commencing for the Class 4 P7-C, said to be the first U.S.-certified fully x-by-wire vehicle thanks to the REEcorner, which packs components like steering, braking, suspension, powertrain, and control into a compact module positioned between the chassis and each wheel.

Distilled to the max

Futurride Design & Experience Contributor, Charles Johnson, looks at two exercises in minimalist mobility from CES 2024.

Goodyear engineers better EV tire and advances technology collaborations

At CES 2024, the leading U.S. tiremaker showed an all-season EV tire with more sustainable materials, improved rolling resistance, and long-lasting tread life, and discussed collaborations with TDK, Gatik, and TNO.