Tag: Daimler

Volkswagen launches ‘upgrade’ plan at as low as ₹2,000 per month; Check cars eligible for this upgrade

According to the company, the power upgrade allows a “sportier” driving experience without committing to a higher upfront purchase price. Volkswagen has introduced a subscription-based model in the UK that allows customers of its electric cars to unlock higher horsepower by paying extra, the BBC reported. The system applies to the ID.3 and ID.4 models,… Continue reading Volkswagen launches ‘upgrade’ plan at as low as ₹2,000 per month; Check cars eligible for this upgrade

Allroad to Nowhere: what happened to lifted estates?

I can’t quite believe it: there are now no lifted estate cars on sale in the UK. With confirmation that the new Subaru Outback won’t be coming here, they’re all gone. What ever happened to the Seat Leon X-Perience, Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer and Toyota Corolla Trek? Then there was the Skoda Octavia and Superb Scout… Continue reading Allroad to Nowhere: what happened to lifted estates?

German FAZ: Dax giants delete 30,000 jobs009817

The export -oriented large companies suffer from the global economic situation characterized by tariffs and political tensions. Not only sales and profits decrease, the number of jobs also shrinks. The number of employees of the 40 largest German listed companies has dropped by 0.9 percent in the middle of the year. This corresponds to a… Continue reading German FAZ: Dax giants delete 30,000 jobs009817

Torpedo-bodied Hispano-Suiza Named Best of Show at 74th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

2025 Charitable Donations Surpass $4 Million PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., Aug. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A unique aero-inspired Hispano-Suiza was awarded the top prize at the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. This year, 229 cars—including 55 international entries from 22 countries and 174 US entries from 31 states—pulled onto the competition field, and the car named Best… Continue reading Torpedo-bodied Hispano-Suiza Named Best of Show at 74th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

From Function to Form: The Cabin Evolution Journey

The automotive industry has witnessed profound transformation over the decades, shaped by shifting consumer preferences, rapid technological progress, and changing regulatory frameworks. Among the many facets of vehicle evolution, one that has become increasingly central is the vehicle cabin—once a purely functional space, now reimagined as a domain of comfort, connectivity, safety, and purpose-driven design.… Continue reading From Function to Form: The Cabin Evolution Journey