Author: Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press

Pedestrian deaths increased in 2020 despite the lockdowns and reduced driving associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

The shutdown at Ontario’s Chrysler Pacific plant due to a global chip shortage follows news of other auto plants struggling. like those Ford and GM.

The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t put a dent in the pedestrian safety crisis last year even though fewer miles were driven.

Jeep’s large SUVs restore the Jeep Wagoneer name and will target a new, luxury-minded customer with prices from $58,000 to more than $111,000.

The principal chief of the Cherokee Nation says the Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs “do not honor us.”

Fiat Chrysler has collaborated on cockpit design with its partner, air taxi start-up Archer, which aims to produce electric aircraft in 2023.

Ford took two of three of the awards for 2021 North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year with the F-150 and Mustang Mach-E.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is unveiling the three-row, 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, which is being made in Detroit.

The 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 promises 470 horsepower and 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds. It’ll be in dealerships next year.