Tag: Daimler

Mercedes-Benz A-Class to remain on sale until 2028

The future of the B-Class remains uncertain, but Autocar understands Mercedes will stick to its original plan and cease production of the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer rival at the end of 2025. The extension of the A-Class hatchback’s model cycle coincides with a broader reshuffle of Mercedes’ compact car line-up. Following the launch of the… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz A-Class to remain on sale until 2028

Mercedes-Benz Opens First Luxury Car Showroom in Patna

Mercedes-Benz India inaugurated its first luxury car showroom in Patna on July 21, 2025, marking the German automaker’s entry into Bihar’s capital city. The facility, operated by franchise partner Landmark Cars, spans 16,500 square feet and represents Mercedes-Benz’s strategy to expand into emerging Indian markets. The showroom can display the complete Mercedes-Benz lineup, including high-end… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Opens First Luxury Car Showroom in Patna

Carmakers Face Uncertainty as Tariffs and Earnings Collide

(Bloomberg) — Investors in auto firms, which sit squarely in the bullseye of US President Donald Trump’s trade war, are about to find out if earnings back up the sector’s scorching rebound from this year’s lows. Most Read from Bloomberg A gauge of stocks of US carmakers and suppliers has soared more than 40% from… Continue reading Carmakers Face Uncertainty as Tariffs and Earnings Collide

India’s auto sector is seeing a huge churn at the top levels

New Delhi: As the automotive sector in India undergoes rapid transformation driven by new entrants, emerging business models, and the shift to electric and digital technologies, senior-level hiring activity has surged over the past few years. New-age players and diversification efforts by legacy firms are fuelling a wave of CXO-level transitions, often drawing leadership talent… Continue reading India’s auto sector is seeing a huge churn at the top levels

Clean Technica: Finland & Sweden — A View from Inside of the EV Revolution004113

Tom Sjolund has just returned from a trip to visit his family in Finland and Sweden, and he agreed to share his experience with CleanTechnica readers. You may remember Tom from this article. In Australia, he drives a Volvo EX30. Since we don’t hear much about Finland, and the main thing we hear about Sweden… Continue reading Clean Technica: Finland & Sweden — A View from Inside of the EV Revolution004113

Tata Motors in Talks with Exor Over Potential Iveco Stake Acquisition: Reuters

Tata Motors is in discussions with Italy’s Agnelli family investment firm, Exor, for a potential acquisition of its controlling stake in Iveco Group, Reuters reported, citing three sources familiar with the matter. Two of these sources confirmed that the Indian automaker has initiated contact over a possible deal. According to Reuters, any transaction would exclude… Continue reading Tata Motors in Talks with Exor Over Potential Iveco Stake Acquisition: Reuters

Rare Earth Blockage: A Look at Alternate Technologies

Electric vehicle manufacturers are accelerating their search for alternatives to rare-earth permanent magnet motors, driven by China’s overwhelming control of the supply chain and mounting concerns about cost volatility and environmental impact. While rare-earth permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs) still dominate over 80% of the EV market due to their superior power density and efficiency,… Continue reading Rare Earth Blockage: A Look at Alternate Technologies