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VW’s Scout hires key RAM, Jeep designer to lead rugged electric truck and SUV efforts

Electrek

On Tuesday, Scout revealed it hired Chris Benjamin, a key Stellantis designer who crafted the interior style of some of the latest Jeep and Ram models, to lead the design of its rugged, all-purpose electric truck and SUV.

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Avenger assemble! Full pricing for pint-sized Jeep Avenger that’s been designed to fight the Hyundai Kona Electric

EV Central

The compact Jeep Avenger electric SUV has been priced from $53,990 plus on-road costs in Australia. The European-designed and built Avenger will go on-sale in Australia in the fourth quarter of 2024. Incoming Jeep Wagoneer S will hit 100km/h in just 3.5 seconds READ MORE: Jeep Wrangler Magneto 3.0 metres long, 1.78

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Jeep teases its all-electric Wagoneer S

Teslarati

Jeep has teased its all-electric Wagoneer S, providing a first look at what parent company Stellantis plans to bring to market. However, Jeep stuck with a relatively traditional look for the Wagoneer S, which will likely help maintain some interest from those who are loyal to the brand and the look of the vehicle.

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Jeep introduces electrified Grand Wagoneer Concept

Green Car Congress

Jeep unveiled an all-new Grand Wagoneer Concept, including an electrified powertrain and 4x4 off-road systems. The original Jeep Wagoneer was an SUV marque of Jeep, and sold from the 1963-1993 model years. The Grand Wagoneer made its debut in 1984 and marked the beginning of the premium SUV.

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You get to name the next Jeep electric SUV

Teslarati

Jeep is having its fans name its next electric SUV; the vehicle is called the Electric Wagoneer in the meantime. Jeep has always had a deep connection with its fans. Everything from the Jeep offroading events to the signature Jeep wave shows how connected the brand and its fanbase are. View this post on Instagram.

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Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUV shows its face in newly leaked images

Baua Electric

The first images of Jeep’s all-electric Wagoneer S were leaked by the brand’s own social media team. Jeep finally gave us a glimpse of what we can expect from its first EV in the US. Jeep leaks first Wagoneer S EV images After teasing the electric Wagoneer S last week, Jeep gave us our best look at the new EV so far.

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Volkswagen Group to launch battery-electric pick-up and rugged SUV in US under revived Scout brand

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen Group will launch an all-electric pick-up and rugged SUV (“R-SUV”) in the United States. The vehicles will be designed, engineered, and manufactured in the US for American customers. The original International Harvester Scout was first produced by International Harvester in 1960 as a competitor to the Jeep.

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