The start of the Detroit Auto Show has served as evidence that automakers are focusing on pickups and SUVs as they aim to counter declining U.S. sales.
The Ford manufacturing team is working to develop 16 fully battery electric vehicles by 2022 and 24 hybrid and plug-in vehicles—for a total of 40 electrified vehicles.
Fiat Chrysler is expected to unveil the 2019 Ram 1500, and GM has suggested it will at least speak about the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado, which is rumored to heavily feature a high-strength steel body.
