Mercedes-Benz wants to finally settle the dispute in the USA over allegedly excessive emissions from diesel cars with a million-dollar payment. What this means for the procedures and affected vehicles. Go to Source
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Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
While some other manufacturers are slowly revising their touchscreen-dominant strategies, Mercedes is ploughing on full steam ahead. As on other Mercedes, the approach is at least relatively cohesive. The startlingly vertical fascia and relatively short dashboard are unusual and call forth a 1950s vision of the future. Our test car didn’t have the Superscreen, which… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
Grech RV Launches Experiential Showcase at The Motor Enclave in Tampa, FL
Just ten minutes from the Florida RV SuperShow—the largest RV event in the nation—this premium experience complements the broader RV showcase happening January 14–18 at the Florida State Fairgrounds, offering attendees and media a close-by opportunity to experience Grech RV in a more intimate, curated setting. The Grech RV Experience blends elevated brand engagement with the thrill of… Continue reading Grech RV Launches Experiential Showcase at The Motor Enclave in Tampa, FL
Motherson Acquires Nexans AutoElectric Wiring Harness Business
Samvardhana Motherson International Limited has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire the entire wiring harness business of Nexans AutoElectric GmbH through its subsidiary Motherson Global Investments B.V. The transaction, valued at €207 million on a cash and debt-free basis, remains subject to employee consultation and regulatory approvals. AutoElectric, a manufacturer with approximately 60 years of… Continue reading Motherson Acquires Nexans AutoElectric Wiring Harness Business
German Handelsblatt: Mercedes CLA: Mercedes also wants to become more economical with combustion engines012102
The new Mercedes CLA uses a new 48-volt hybrid system. Even with a petrol engine, the model is often electrically powered. What the new system can and cannot do. Go to Source
4000 miles in a Golf GTE: The company car for the helmsman
New cars just keep getting more expensive. That’s why many drivers take advantage of company car and salary sacrifice schemes offered by their employers. The latter especially can be quite the money saver, because the car payments come out pre-tax. Of course, there are caveats. You will never actually own the car outright, and you… Continue reading 4000 miles in a Golf GTE: The company car for the helmsman
How a cigar-chomping watchmaker invented the Smart car
Earlier this year Smart confirmed that it is creating a new miniature two-seater – the unique proposition for which the brand was invented three decades ago – several years after foraying into electric SUVs. The brand had some difficulty in building a business case for the #2 – but even so, its progress through the pipeline has… Continue reading How a cigar-chomping watchmaker invented the Smart car
German Handelsblatt: Interview: Mercedes HR manager about workers: “The performance gap is getting bigger”012101
In her first interview, Britta Seeger talks about the attitude to work in Germany – and the situation regarding sick leave. How the HR manager at Mercedes reacts to this. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Interview: Mercedes HR manager about workers: “The performance gap is getting bigger”012100
In her first interview, Britta Seeger talks about the attitude to work in Germany – and the situation regarding sick leave. How the HR manager at Mercedes reacts to this. Go to Source
Dark days and -30deg C temperatures: But winter testing is great
It’s a consequence of being a nerdy petrolhead that, despite most of us living thousands of miles away from northern Scandinavia, we’re familiar with the strange names of Arvidsjaur, Arjeplog and Rovaniemi. These settlements are the storied and chillingly remote testing hubs around which nearly every European car maker congregates each winter. They use facilities… Continue reading Dark days and -30deg C temperatures: But winter testing is great