The off -road vehicle sells well as a combustion engine, not as a electricity version. Mercedes therefore checks the smaller “G-Class” planned for 2027 as a petrol engine. Go to source
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German Handelsblatt: Autobauer: “Complete Flop”-Electric G-Class from Mercedes falls through 011018 for customers
The off -road vehicle sells well as a combustion engine, not as a electricity version. Mercedes therefore checks the smaller “G-Class” planned for 2027 as a petrol engine. Go to source
Tesla Not Interested in Manufacturing in India: Heavy Industries Minister Kummaraswamy
As the government rolled out the much-awaited guidelines of the scheme to promote the manufacturing of electric cars in India, Minister of Heavy Industries H.D. Kummaraswamy said Tesla is not interested in manufacturing cars in India at the moment. “We are not actually expecting from them [Tesla]. They are planning to start with showrooms. They… Continue reading Tesla Not Interested in Manufacturing in India: Heavy Industries Minister Kummaraswamy
Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Show Interest in India’s Electric Car Manufacturing Scheme
Global automakers including Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Skoda, Hyundai, and Kia have formally expressed interest in India’s scheme to promote the manufacturing of electric passenger cars, according to Minister of Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy. “Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Skoda, then Hyundai and Kia — all these companies have already shown interest formally. Tesla, we are not actually expecting from… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Show Interest in India’s Electric Car Manufacturing Scheme
STARTUP AUTOBAHN powered by Plug and Play Showcases Over 30 Pilot Projects Between Mobility Leaders and Startups at expo2025
STUTTGART, Germany, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — STARTUP AUTOBAHN’s flagship Expo event returns on June 5, 2025, for its 14th edition, showcasing collaborative projects and breakthrough innovations from startups and industry leaders across mobility, production, enterprise, sustainability, and beyond. This one-day event in Stuttgart, Germany, will bring together OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, startups, investors, and… Continue reading STARTUP AUTOBAHN powered by Plug and Play Showcases Over 30 Pilot Projects Between Mobility Leaders and Startups at expo2025
The best ever popemobiles
The Mazana II is a boxy and utilitarian six-seat 4×4 built around the diesel drivetrain of the Citroen Berlingo, sitting in a twin-rail chassis topped with a body made of reinforced polyester resin. The Mazana II went on sale in 2016, and the firm created an open-air version for the visit of Pope Francis in… Continue reading The best ever popemobiles
Unassuming MINI Countryman becomes ‘The Beast’: a Dakar Rally-spec off-road monster
The style-conscious MINI Countryman is targeted more at the glamping crowd than those who like to get properly dirty exploring the wilderness, and very few of these SUVs are likely to go off-road at all. However, after heavy modifications, this new concept model has us thinking that MINI could take on the infamous Dakar Rally. … Continue reading Unassuming MINI Countryman becomes ‘The Beast’: a Dakar Rally-spec off-road monster
Mahindra, MG Challenge Tata Motors’ EV Lead as India’s Electric Car Market Grows 52% in May
India’s electric passenger vehicle (E-PV) segment is witnessing a fierce three-way battle for supremacy as Mahindra & Mahindra and MG Motor India aggressively close the gap with Tata Motors, the long-time market leader. In May 2025, the top three players—Tata Motors, MG Motor, and Mahindra—accounted for a commanding 87.3% share of the electric PV market,… Continue reading Mahindra, MG Challenge Tata Motors’ EV Lead as India’s Electric Car Market Grows 52% in May
Automotive Radar Market worth $22.83 billion by 2032 | MarketsandMarkets
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The automotive radar market is projected to reach USD 22.83 billion by 2032 from USD 5.36 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 23.0% during 2025–2032, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets. The automotive radar market is driven by the growing deployment of advanced driver assistance system… Continue reading Automotive Radar Market worth $22.83 billion by 2032 | MarketsandMarkets
Matt Prior: I bought an Audi A2 for £500 – and it’s brilliant
But when you factored in residual values, plus the A2’s fuel efficiency, ownership costs would have been extremely competitive. Buyers didn’t see it that way, though. It’s a shame, but perhaps no great surprise, that the A2 received no direct replacement, and that Mercedes eventually let the A-Class morph into the trad C-segment hatchback it… Continue reading Matt Prior: I bought an Audi A2 for £500 – and it’s brilliant