Shoppers in America are more likely than ever before to consider buying a fully electric vehicle (EV). New EV entries are responsible for much of the added consideration. These new EVs, many from long-established vehicle manufacturers, are turning EV skeptics into likely EV considerers, according to the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Electric Vehicle Consideration (EVC) StudySM. The percentage of shoppers who say they are “very likely” to consider an EV for their next purchase or lease rose to 24%, four percentage points higher than a year ago.
However, “The addition of new EV models has moved the needle on consumer consideration,” said Stewart Stropp, senior director of automotive retail at J.D. Power. “In fact, several new models from perennial mass market brands are at the top of that consideration list. Even so, more remains to be done in terms of transitioning from early to mass adoption. Though the study findings show a shift in favor of EVs, about 76% of new-vehicle shoppers say they are not ‘very likely’ to consider buying one.” Continue reading
IIHS – 2022 Jeep Wrangler Tips Over in Crash Test
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A 2022 Jeep Wrangler 4-door* tipped over in the driver-side small overlap crash test in a repeat of a problem shown by an earlier model, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Structural modifications made by Stellantis did not eliminate the problematic safety issue.
“Even partial rollovers are dangerous, as they increase the chances that an occupant may be completely or partially ejected from the vehicle. That’s especially relevant for the Wrangler, which has a roof and doors that can be removed and lacks side curtain airbags,” said IIHS. Jeep has not responded to AutoInformed. Continue reading →