What happened to new car engine and transmission options

In the recent years the landscape has been shifting somewhat drastically in the automotive industry. One of the most noticeable changes is the reduction in the variety of engine and transmission options available in new cars. Keep in mind, not too long ago you could buy an exact make and model vehicle with various drivetrain options including powerful V8’s or an economic 6-cylinder engines. A recent example is a Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 which was available with an option of 2 powerful gasolene powered V8’s, a V6 and even a diesel option. However, with the new generation of the Jeep Grand Cherokee your options are limited to just 2 which are the 3.6L V6 (from the previous generation) or a 2.0L 4-cylinder Hybrid (4xe). There is no indicator as of the current time if Stellantis, Jeep’s parent company will ever bring the V8 back for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. ...