Mary Barra's reach into insurance, robotaxis and electric delivery vans is part of a broader strategy to stretch what's typically a one-time transaction into a wider profit net over the lifetime of the vehicle.
The Grand Cherokee L will jump into the hotly contested three-row segment with a range of prices spanning more than $20,000 as it takes on a broad spectrum of rivals.
EV sales rose 34 percent last month, according to Morgan Stanley, while overall sales for the seven automakers that reported February results declined 9.3 percent.
Aston Martin's closer technology links with Daimler, a focus on efficiency, and promotion of the company through Formula One motor racing can help bring about sustainable profitability, Tobias Moers says.