German FAZ: Mercedes is in the China trap008003

When Ola Källenius strolled through the Mercedes Classic Center with guests in the spring, the head of the car manufacturer answered the question of what his company stood for: innovative technology and luxury. He added: “We want to build the most sought-after electric cars in the world.” In just a few words, the manager outlined… Continue reading German FAZ: Mercedes is in the China trap008003

German FAZ: In many countries the electric car is not making progress008004

According to the Reuters news agency, in China in July, for the first time, more than half of new registrations – exactly 50.7 percent – had a battery-electric drive or a plug-in drive. Higher purchase premiums and a relaxation of the strict registration restrictions in large cities would have contributed to this. Europe is a… Continue reading German FAZ: In many countries the electric car is not making progress008004

@BMW: FIA GT World Cup Macau: BMW M Motorsport assembles an exceptional line-up with four BMW M4 GT3s, four works drivers, and two former winners.003761

Munich. The FIA GT World Cup in Macau (CHN) is a highlight at the end of a racing season – and this year, BMW M Motorsport will approach this highlight on the legendary Guia Circuit with an exceptional line-up. Four BMW M4 GT3s will be driven through the narrow streets of the Asian metropolis by… Continue reading @BMW: FIA GT World Cup Macau: BMW M Motorsport assembles an exceptional line-up with four BMW M4 GT3s, four works drivers, and two former winners.003761

German Manager Magazine: VW, Audi, Porsche, BMW, Tesla, Mercedes, Opel: European car market continued its downward slide in September003669

The car market in the EU also lost momentum in September. Last month, new car registrations fell by 6.1 percent year-on-year to 809,163 cars, as the European manufacturers’ association Acea announced in Brussels on Tuesday. Among the major markets experienced France and Italy double-digit percentage declines, in Germany the minus was 7 percent. Over the… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: VW, Audi, Porsche, BMW, Tesla, Mercedes, Opel: European car market continued its downward slide in September003669

Mercedes-AMG G 63 debuts with electrified V8, advanced off-road  tech

STRAO: Mercedes-Benz unveiled its latest iteration of the iconic G-Class, the Mercedes-AMG G 63, featuring a hybrid powertrain and enhanced off-road capabilities. The new G 63 has a handcrafted 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine, supplemented with a 48-volt electrical system and integrated starter generator. The powertrain delivers 430 kW and 850 Nm of torque, with an… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG G 63 debuts with electrified V8, advanced off-road  tech