ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported Q4 2021 sales of 60,326 Mercedes-Benz models. Additionally, Mercedes-Benz Vans recorded Q4 sales of 15,705, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 76,031 vehicles for the quarter, a decrease of -20.2% over the comparable period last year. On a year-to-date basis, MBUSA recorded sales of 276,102 Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles… Continue reading @Daimler: Mercedes-Benz Reports 2021 Sales of 329,574 Vehicles
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Aston Martin gauges Ford executive’s interest in becoming CEO
Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings Plc’s chairman has approached Steven Armstrong, a senior Ford Motor Co. executive, to gauge his interest in becoming chief executive officer of the British carmaker, according to people familiar with the matter. Billionaire Lawrence Stroll reached out to Armstrong — a former chairman of Ford Europe — twice last month,… Continue reading Aston Martin gauges Ford executive’s interest in becoming CEO
@Daimler: Mercedes-Benz sees strong demand as high-end and electrified vehicle sales surge
Mercedes-Benz Cars and Vans delivered over 2.4 million units in 2021, despite semiconductor supply chain bottlenecks Mercedes-Benz Cars Q4 deliveries at 475,968 (-24.7%) in line with company forecast New sales records for xEVs and high-end vehicles (Maybach, AMG, G-Class) underline strategic development of sales mix Mercedes-Benz commercial vans sales rise 2.6% Compliance with European CO2… Continue reading @Daimler: Mercedes-Benz sees strong demand as high-end and electrified vehicle sales surge
Interview with Jochen Hermann on AMG’s electrification – WhichCar
“If you know there’s change coming,” says Jochen Hermann, “you had better prepare for the change.” And that’s exactly what AMG’s new chief technical officer is doing. Appointed to the position a little over a year ago, Hermann spent 2016 to 2020 as head of electric drive development for Mercedes-Benz’s parent company Daimler. In that… Continue reading Interview with Jochen Hermann on AMG’s electrification – WhichCar
@FCA: Free2Move Begins 2022 With Expansion of Its Subscription Solution to New California Cities
Free2Move Begins 2022 With Expansion of Its Subscription Solution to New California Cities San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose and Sacramento Join Los Angeles January 6, 2022 , Los Angeles – Free2Move, driven to develop flexible mobility solutions that meet evolving market demands, is accelerating expansion of its Car On Demand service. This all-inclusive monthly subscription… Continue reading @FCA: Free2Move Begins 2022 With Expansion of Its Subscription Solution to New California Cities
Torc Robotics expands footprint with new engineering office in Austin, Supporting fast growth in drive to commercialize self-driving trucks
BLACKSBURG, Va., Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Torc Robotics will open its third U.S. location — in Austin, Texas, in early 2022. The approximately 21,000-square-foot office will complement the self-driving truck firm’s Blacksburg, Virginia, headquarters and its Albuquerque, New Mexico, test center. The expansion coincides with the recent two-year anniversary of Torc joining the Daimler… Continue reading Torc Robotics expands footprint with new engineering office in Austin, Supporting fast growth in drive to commercialize self-driving trucks
BMW unveils car that changes colour at touch of a button
BMW unveils car that changes colour at touch of a button Electronic ink wrap around electric model changes between black and white and even light and dark stripes 0 BMW chameleon car changes colour – video BMW has unveiled a chameleon car that changes colour, in the latest attempt by automotive firms to combine their… Continue reading BMW unveils car that changes colour at touch of a button
Mercedes relaunches the race for autonomy in electric cars
Posted Jan 6, 2022, 7:22 a.m.Updated Jan 6, 2022, 7:29 a.m. An electric car capable of driving 1,000 kilometers without recharging? It is a bit like the Holy Grail of which all manufacturers dream, which would remove one of the main current obstacles to purchase: the fear of running out of fuel. By presenting a… Continue reading Mercedes relaunches the race for autonomy in electric cars
Volvo, Daimler and Traton to build high-power charging network for commercial EVs in Europe
Commercial vehicle manufacturers Volvo Group, Daimler Truck and the Traton Group have agreed to create a joint venture to build and operate a high-power public charging network for heavy-duty long-haul trucks and coaches across Europe. The planned JV, which will be equally owned by the three firms, is scheduled to start operations in 2022. The… Continue reading Volvo, Daimler and Traton to build high-power charging network for commercial EVs in Europe
Carmakers put European stocks on road to record-high close
But JPMorgan took a cautious stance for the sector in 2022, citing consumer uncertainty over electric vehicles in Europe. Automobile stocks helped drive European shares to new highs on Wednesday, even as a new year rally appeared to be running out of gas due to concerns over COVID-19 and slowing growth. The continent-wide STOXX 600… Continue reading Carmakers put European stocks on road to record-high close