Mercedes-Benz has greenlit plans for a new entry-level hatchback that will indirectly take the place of the A-Class when it bows out in 2028. The move marks a clear reversal from the brand’s recent luxury-first strategy, which had shifted focus towards high-margin models positioned further up the ladder. The new five-door will be the fifth… Continue reading Mercedes A-Class successor due in 2028 with petrol, EV options
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Mercedes readying A-Class replacement with ICE and EV power
Mercedes-Benz has approved plans for a new entry-level hatchback that will indirectly replace the A-Class when it is axed in 2028. The move represents a significant reversal of the German marque’s recent new model strategy, which heavily favoured more expensive offerings positioned further up its line-up. Insiders have told Autocar that the new five-door model will be the… Continue reading Mercedes readying A-Class replacement with ICE and EV power
Sila opens U.S. factory to make silicon anodes for energy dense EV batteries
Sila, the battery materials startup, started operations Tuesday at its facility in Moses Lake, Washington, a milestone that could pave the way for longer range, faster charging EVs. The factory, which will initially be capable of making enough battery materials for 20,000 to 50,000 EVs, is the first large-scale silicon anode factory in the West,… Continue reading Sila opens U.S. factory to make silicon anodes for energy dense EV batteries
India Developers Lead in SDV Resilience Despite Longest Cycles: QNX Report
BlackBerry QNX has released findings from a global study that highlight India’s growing role in shaping the software-defined vehicle (SDV) landscape. The report underscores both the challenges and opportunities facing Indian automotive software developers as automakers worldwide accelerate the shift toward software-driven architectures. The research, conducted across 1,100 automotive software developers in North America, Europe,… Continue reading India Developers Lead in SDV Resilience Despite Longest Cycles: QNX Report
Mercedes-Benz Opens New Luxury Showroom and Service Facility in Kanpur
Mercedes-Benz India has inaugurated its first luxury automotive showroom and service facility in Kanpur, marking the company’s expansion into Uttar Pradesh’s emerging markets. The new Prime Star facility includes a 3,700 square foot showroom and a 26,000 square foot service center. The showroom features an exclusive lounge for ultra-luxury vehicles including the S-Class and Mercedes-Maybach,… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Opens New Luxury Showroom and Service Facility in Kanpur
BharatBenz Opens New Dealership in Jammu to Expand Regional Presence
The new facility, operated by PPS Trucking, is located at Kartholi Village, Birpur, on National Highway 44, which connects Delhi, Jammu, and Srinagar. The dealership is positioned to serve commercial vehicle operators traveling between major cities including Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Delhi, and parts of Himachal Pradesh. The facility’s coverage area includes the districts… Continue reading BharatBenz Opens New Dealership in Jammu to Expand Regional Presence
Why we never shut up about the Porsche 911? Here’s the truth
Fair warning: the next 750 words are going to be about the Porsche 911. Some of the readership thinks we cover this car too liberally, and they’re right, if for the wrong reasons. Why that is will soon become clear, but now’s your chance to click away and pretend none of this happened. Still here? Much… Continue reading Why we never shut up about the Porsche 911? Here’s the truth
Why we never shut up about the Porsche 911? Here’s the truth
Fair warning: the next 750 words are going to be about the Porsche 911. Some of the readership thinks we cover this car too liberally, and they’re right, if for the wrong reasons. Why that is will soon become clear, but now’s your chance to click away and pretend none of this happened. Still here? Much… Continue reading Why we never shut up about the Porsche 911? Here’s the truth
Stellantis cancels plans for an electrified Jeep Gladiator
One year ago, Stellantis announced plans to add an electrified 4xe plug-in hybrid Jeep Gladiator to North America by the end of 2025. The electrified Jeep Gladiator never made it into production. The automaker will no longer include an electrified Gladiator in its Jeep lineup as it reassesses its product strategy, the company told TechCrunch… Continue reading Stellantis cancels plans for an electrified Jeep Gladiator
German FAZ: There is also crisis on the stock exchange at Porsche010019
Just on the day on which Porsche AG flies out of the DAX, the titles of the luxury car manufacturer are steeply downhill. The share price gave in almost eight percent during the day and, together with the parent company Volkswagen, was by far one of the losers in the German leading index. The development… Continue reading German FAZ: There is also crisis on the stock exchange at Porsche010019