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  The   automotive industr y is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by advancements in automation and various advanced safety, luxury and infotainment technologies. While these innovations offer unprecedented convenience and safety, they are also making cars more expensive to produce thus making them more expensive to own and service over long term ownership. The issue is that car manufacturers are facing a delicate balancing act: how to deliver and incorporate the advanced features customers want while keeping the vehicles competitively priced and serviceable. To achieve this, many manufacturers have resorted to cost-cutting measures in areas where customers are less likely to notice at least initially.   New Automation and Technologies     The True Cost of Advanced Features   Modern cars are equipped with a plethora of advanced features, including autonomous driving systems, sophisticated infotainment systems, and a wide array of safety techno...

  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.                        ...