A combination of new work practices and a flexible architecture helped Ford shave off 20 months from the Maverick compact pickup's product development time.
Nissan once towered in the smaller pickup segment. Now, it just wants a crack at it.
Some dealers say this is a great moment for Stellantis to pounce with electrified options, pointing to the early success of the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid.
The investment would probably include a large state-support package, but the U.K. faces competition from Germany and the Netherlands.
The nation's seventh-largest new-vehicle retailer said it is calling for a "review of strategic alternatives" for EchoPark.
