German FAZ: Audi is removing the four rings in China008118

On the river side opposite, the Mercedes-Benz Arena is decorated entirely in red and can be seen for kilometers. It has something of a greeting from colleagues from Stuttgart to the car manufacturers from Ingolstadt. Because on this side of the river, on an old shipyard in the middle of Shanghai, Audi invited people to… Continue reading German FAZ: Audi is removing the four rings in China008118

Mercedes-AMG confirms it will build electric super-SUV

Mercedes-AMG has confirmed it is working on an electric super-SUV based on its bespoke EV architecture, AMG.EA. As reported by Autocar in April, the new model has been conceived as a rival for the Lotus Eletre, the upcoming Porsche Cayenne Electric and the petrol-powered BMW XM. Just as the XM was developed from the ground up by BMW’s M division,… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG confirms it will build electric super-SUV

Mercedes-Benz CLA prototype breaks EV 24-hour distance record

Overall, the prototype was stationary for close to 28%, approximately six hours and 40 minutes, of the 24-hour record attempt. These short but regular stops enabled Mercedes-Benz to take advantage of a boost function that allows a high initial charging rate on a DC system compared with the average achieved over longer but fewer stops.… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz CLA prototype breaks EV 24-hour distance record

Tesla and Mercedes-Benz recognized for their ‘human rights diligence’ in making EVs

Amnesty International recognized Tesla and Mercedes-Benz for their “human rights diligence” in manufacturing their electric vehicles. There have been concerns about the rise in electric vehicle adoption leading to human rights issues, especially due to the increased need for some metals related to battery production, which are sometimes mined in difficult conditions. The bulk of… Continue reading Tesla and Mercedes-Benz recognized for their ‘human rights diligence’ in making EVs

Foreign automaker stocks slide on Trump tariff fears

Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign town hall meeting, moderated by Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, in Flint, Michigan, U.S., September 17, 2024.  Brian Snyder | Reuters DETROIT — Stock prices of foreign automakers, including Chinese and German manufacturers, fell sharply on Wednesday amid concerns the U.S. will… Continue reading Foreign automaker stocks slide on Trump tariff fears

Mercedes-Benz’s electric future starts with this CLA prototype

/ Mercedes-Benz is also making a hybrid combustion version of the CLA EV. 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 story The all-electric CLA.Image: Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz is showing off… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz’s electric future starts with this CLA prototype

German carmakers’ shares slump on fear Trump will impose steep tariffs

Workers inspect a vehicle’s finish at BMW’s factory in Munich, Germany. Photograph: Leonhard Simon/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Workers inspect a vehicle’s finish at BMW’s factory in Munich, Germany. Photograph: Leonhard Simon/Getty Images German carmakers’ shares slump on fear Trump will impose steep tariffs Move would create yet another challenge for European carmakers already… Continue reading German carmakers’ shares slump on fear Trump will impose steep tariffs