The 2023 BMW 7-Sequence broke cowl, we realized key particulars in regards to the upcoming Kia EV9, and Jeep’s boss talked next-gen Trackhawk and efficiency Jeep Grand Cherokee with us. It is the Week in Reverse, proper right here at Motor Authority.

The 2023 BMW 7-Sequence made its digital debut with turbo-6, twin-turbo V-8, and all-electric powertrain choices. The controversial exterior options BMW’s new break up headlight design with an enormous grille and slab sides. Inside, the flagship sedan has a wall of screens on the dashboard and an accessible 31-inch 8K touchscreen leisure show for the rear-seat passengers. It’ll arrive later this 12 months.

The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV was noticed present process testing in prototype kind on the take a look at monitor at GM’s proving grounds. Carrying what gave the impression to be manufacturing physique panels, the physique has curves and a blunt entrance finish with a touch of Camaro design. We won’t make out the general look, although, as a result of the prototype lacked manufacturing lighting components and physique trim. The Blazer EV is ready to obtain an SS mannequin.

Kia’s government group instructed MA the EV9 will go on sale within the second half of 2023. When it arrives. the electrical crossover SUV will characteristic three rows of seats and an exterior design much like that of the idea, which debuted in November on the 2021 Los Angeles auto present. Pricing will begin from round $50,000.

Ram CEO Mike Koval, Jr. instructed MA the TRX pickup truck will dwell on in its present kind previous the loss of life of the Dodge Hellcats in 2023. The manager would not outline “present kind” or verify that the TRX’s supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 will stay beneath the truck’s hood. Koval additionally stated a turbo-4 shouldn’t be within the product plan for the Ram 1500, even within the range-extended fuel mannequin set to reach together with the electrical pickup in 2024.

Head of Jeep model Jim Morrison instructed MA that future efficiency variants of the Grand Cherokee won’t have V-8 engines beneath their hoods. Electrification will complement smaller displacement engines with decrease cylinder counts. Morrison additionally stated it is but to be decided if the Trackhawk nameplate will return, although he talked about one other doable identify: Electrichawk.