What does Ford’s CEO consider the Cybertruck? How a lot will the Rivian R2 price? What lineup adjustments will the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq get? That is our look again on the Week in Reverse, proper right here at Inexperienced Automobile Stories.
Ford CEO Jim Farley did not mince phrases with CNBC’s Jim Kramer when referring to Tesla CEO Elon Musk. “If he needs to design a Cybertruck for Silicon Valley folks, high-quality,” Farley mentioned, noting that the Cybertruck is “like a cool high-end product parked in entrance of a resort.” He mentioned Ford would not make vans like that, however moderately for actual folks doing actual work.
Vehicles.com launched its annual American-Made Index and Tesla got here out on high. The 4 most American-made autos offered within the U.S. are the Tesla Mannequin Y, Mannequin 3, Mannequin X, and Mannequin S. Honda, Volkswagen, and Acura rounded out the listing of the highest 10 autos.
Rivian Chief Monetary Officer Claire McDonough mentioned the R2 will likely be revealed in 2024. The manager additionally mentioned the automaker is aiming for a beginning worth of about $40,000 with loaded fashions maybe spanning to $60,000. The automaker plans to place the R2 into manufacturing at its new Georgia plant, which is beneath building now, in 2026.
Rivian introduced it should observe Ford and GM in adopting Tesla’s NACS cost port, and homeowners will acquire entry to Tesla’s 12,000-charger Supercharger community. Adapters for present Rivians will likely be accessible in 2024, and the cost port will likely be built-in into the autos starting in 2025. Hyundai and Stellantis mentioned they have been contemplating the swap to NACS as properly.
The 2024 Cadillac Lyriq prices $59,990 because the lineup expands with extra trims and choices. The cheaper price comes through the introduction of the entry-level Tech trim, whereas a Sport trim arrives to high the present Luxurious trim.