For Ola Källenius (55) it is an unpleasant déjà vu: When he took over the management of Mercedes-Benz in 2019, the manufacturer of trucks and premium cars was in a real crisis. Thanks to tough cost-cutting measures and sales of more expensive models, Källenius managed to take Mercedes to new heights. He spun off the… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Podcast “The Topic”: Why Mercedes boss Ola Källenius in the crisis on the past
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@niche: INEOS Statement On 38th America’s Cup003712
INEOS will enter a challenge for the 38th America’s Cup under the team name INEOS Britannia after parting ways with Sir Ben Ainslie. Unfortunately, INEOS Britannia and Sir Ben could not find agreement on terms to move forward following the conclusion of the 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona. INEOS Britannia has appointed Dave Endean as CEO,… Continue reading @niche: INEOS Statement On 38th America’s Cup003712
Clean Technica: The Cost Of Level 3 Fast Chargers Is Declining003819
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! The cost of batteries for electric cars has dropped sharply over the past 18 months. That’s good news for EV advocates. But Bloomberg reports this week that another critical part of the EV revolution is also getting cheaper —… Continue reading Clean Technica: The Cost Of Level 3 Fast Chargers Is Declining003819
Renault 5 named What Car? Car of the Year
The Renault 5 has been named What Car? Car of the Year for 2025. The electric hatchback impressed the judges from Autocar’s sibling title for being comfortable, desirable and “very well priced”. It’s the first Renault to take top honours at the annual ‘motoring Oscars’ since the original Scenic won in 1997 and marks the French brand’s fourth… Continue reading Renault 5 named What Car? Car of the Year
GM reveals new performance Cadillac Lyriq as it plans to lead EV luxury sales in 2025
2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V DETROIT – General Motors on Thursday revealed a new $80,000 performance version of its all-electric Cadillac Lyriq, as the Detroit automaker targets becoming the top-selling luxury EV brand this year in the U.S. Cadillac expects to achieve that target with an expanding lineup of electric vehicles such as the performance Lyriq-V, Escalade… Continue reading GM reveals new performance Cadillac Lyriq as it plans to lead EV luxury sales in 2025
German FAZ: Mercedes sells delivery van factory in Argentina 008608
The car manufacturer Mercedes is selling its factory in Virrey del Pino, Argentina. The plant, founded in 1951, is the oldest production facility of the former Daimler Group outside of Germany. The buyer is a group of shareholders led by the Argentine investor Pablo Peralta, owner of the holding company Grupo ST, as the Argentine… Continue reading German FAZ: Mercedes sells delivery van factory in Argentina 008608
German FAZ: Ring free for Sleeping Beauty008606
The question of whether electric cars have to look like they landed on Mars has largely been answered. The customer only appreciates design experiments to a certain extent. Statements are made through good lines, not rude ones. It doesn’t have to be a disadvantage that the Q6 from Audi looks like an Audi. The people… Continue reading German FAZ: Ring free for Sleeping Beauty008606
Kia PV5 electric van to make UK debut on 29 April
Kia will launch its electric van business in the UK on 29 April when the production version of the PV5 makes its national debut at the Commercial Vehicle Show. The PV5 was first shown in concept form at the CES electronics show in Las Vegas last year and prototypes have recently been spotted testing in… Continue reading Kia PV5 electric van to make UK debut on 29 April
JITO JIIF facilitates India’s largest group car purchase with BMW, Mercedes, and Toyota
The JITO Incubation and Innovation Foundation (JIIF) has organized India’s largest community-based group car purchase, focusing on premium models from BMW, Mercedes, and Toyota. The initiative, unveiled during the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, has secured over 350 confirmed bookings and is projected to surpass 1,000 vehicles within two months. By pooling the purchasing power… Continue reading JITO JIIF facilitates India’s largest group car purchase with BMW, Mercedes, and Toyota
Crash Detectives: Inside MBRDI’s Attempt to Decode Road Risks with Data
On a foggy December night in 2022, the stillness of a North Indian highway was shattered by a fiery crash that could have ended in tragedy. Rishabh Pant, one of India’s most promising cricket stars, was driving alone in his Mercedes-Benz, traveling from Delhi to his hometown of Roorkee to surprise his mother for the… Continue reading Crash Detectives: Inside MBRDI’s Attempt to Decode Road Risks with Data