Google & Mercedes-Benz partner to strengthen AI-powered conversational navigation

Mercedes-Benz and Google Cloud (a Google company) have expanded their strategic partnership to introduce new conversational capabilities to the OEM’s MBUX Virtual Assistant, powered by Google Cloud’s new Automotive AI Agent. The new experience will launch first alongside Mercedes-Benz’s new CLA series later this year, while a rollout to further models equipped with the OEM’s… Continue reading Google & Mercedes-Benz partner to strengthen AI-powered conversational navigation

German Manager Magazine: Audi: BMW and Mercedes continue to pull away003889

In the three-way battle between the major German premium manufacturers Audi 2024 the big loser. Although they also suffered BMW and Mercedes Benz under weak demand China and in the home market Germany, but things were also going badly for Audi in the other areas, while the two arch-rivals did much better there in some… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Audi: BMW and Mercedes continue to pull away003889

What to expect at Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Unpacked event

Samsung’s big Galaxy S25 launch is right around the corner. The first Galaxy Unpacked event of 2025 is confirmed for January 22 at 1PM ET in San Jose, CA, where Samsung’s “Next Big Thing” (to borrow a 14-year-old marketing slogan) will be revealed. What exactly will be on tap? Well, apart from a few sure… Continue reading What to expect at Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Unpacked event

Mercedes-Benz’s Virtual Assistant uses Google’s conversational AI agent

/ The Automotive AI Agent package from Google is behind a more ‘conversational’ system coming later this year in the new CLA. By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Share this… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz’s Virtual Assistant uses Google’s conversational AI agent

@VW Group: Not for Sale: the 911 Carrera RS 2.7 by classic car expert Simon Kidston009779

The world-famous classic car dealer Simon Kidston knows the power of time and has built his career on time’s ability to infuse desire. Kidston, who was born in the UK, but grew up in Italy, has been selling classic cars for more than 35 years and has even been known to fall under their spell… Continue reading @VW Group: Not for Sale: the 911 Carrera RS 2.7 by classic car expert Simon Kidston009779

What to expect at Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Unpacked event

Samsung’s big Galaxy S25 launch is right around the corner. The first Galaxy Unpacked event of 2025 is confirmed for January 22 at 1PM ET in San Jose, CA, where Samsung’s “Next Big Thing” (to borrow a 14-year-old marketing slogan) will be revealed. What exactly will be on tap? Well, apart from a few sure… Continue reading What to expect at Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Unpacked event

2025 Indian Car and Motorcycle of the Year winners announced: Details

MG Windsor was named the 2025 Green Car of the Year The highly anticipated 2025 Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) and Indian Motorcycle of the Year (IMOTY) awards have been announced. These awards, celebrating their 20th edition, are considered the ‘Oscars’ for the automotive sector in our country. Here, let’s quickly take a look… Continue reading 2025 Indian Car and Motorcycle of the Year winners announced: Details

Auto giants face some painful choices in the race to avoid hefty emissions fines

Various Mercedes-Benz vehicles are assembled in the “Factory 56” production hall. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Car manufacturers have a number of ways to mitigate the impact of the European Union’s stricter emissions targets, although analysts say all options are likely to come at a significant cost. The prospect of steep fines for failing… Continue reading Auto giants face some painful choices in the race to avoid hefty emissions fines

German FAZ: Mercedes will sell fewer cars in 2024008527

After poor sales figures in the third quarter and a profit warning last September, Mercedes sales have stabilized somewhat again in the last quarter of 2024. However, the development between October and December did not compensate for the bad nine months since January. The Baden-Württemberg manufacturer sold 520,100 cars in the past three months, three… Continue reading German FAZ: Mercedes will sell fewer cars in 2024008527