Tag: Daimler

Tesla market share drops, Mercedes, BMW, and VW drop all-new EVs

On today’s episode of Quick Charge, the Germans are rolling out a raft of great-looking new EVs with great range, fast charging, and competitive price tags. Meanwhile, Tesla’s US market share has sunk to near record lows. As punishment, Elon’s getting a trillion-dollar raise. Mercedes and BMW each have a fresh take on the electric… Continue reading Tesla market share drops, Mercedes, BMW, and VW drop all-new EVs

Chinese EV maker Xpeng eyes global launch of mass-market Mona brand in 2026

Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng speaks to reporters at the electric carmaker’s stand at the IAA auto show in Munich, Germany on September 8, 2025. Arjun Kharpal | CNBC Xpeng plans to launch its mass-market Mona brand in overseas markets next year in a move that will boost competition with its Chinese rivals and established automakers… Continue reading Chinese EV maker Xpeng eyes global launch of mass-market Mona brand in 2026

German FAZ: “Don’t Worry, the V8 lives on” 009939

The customer, ”says Ola Källenius, CEO of Mercedes-Benz,“ expects us to prove what is physically possible again and again. ” Whether the customer will also sign a contract is on another sheet, in any case you can fall in the electrical and buy it apart. A technology sponsor has set up 25 long -range records… Continue reading German FAZ: “Don’t Worry, the V8 lives on” 009939

German FAZ: Is Toyota depends on the German manufacturers? 009938

The jump of the Japanese stock index Nikkei by 3.5 percent and 15 percent of Mazda and Toyota on Wednesday shows who the stock exchanges for the big winners of the “deal” between Japan and the USA. It is not America and not Ford or GM either, it is Japan and his auto industry. Now… Continue reading German FAZ: Is Toyota depends on the German manufacturers? 009938

German FAZ: From Mercedes to the Dacia-Spitz009939

François Provost has been running the business for just under a month, now he has put his first stamp on the French car manufacturer with a number of personnel decisions. In particular, the appointment of the German Katrin Adt as the head of the very successful Group brand Dacia is listed. The 53 -year -old… Continue reading German FAZ: From Mercedes to the Dacia-Spitz009939

Daimler Buses installs pantograph charging infrastructure for Stuttgart electric buses

German transit operator Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen (SSB) has energized a new electric bus charging installation at its Stuttgart‑Möhringen bus depot. The entire charging system, which features 28 charging points and a charging capacity of up to 180 kW, was installed by Daimler Buses as general contractor, in cooperation with partners Omexom and Power Electronics. Daimler Buses… Continue reading Daimler Buses installs pantograph charging infrastructure for Stuttgart electric buses

Bespoke platform but traditional looks for Mercedes ‘Mini G-Class’

The incoming ‘baby’ Mercedes-Benz G-Class will sit on a bespoke ‘ladder-frame’ platform, use “nearly all unique” parts and sport a design that “is even more modern than the current car”, bosses have said. Arriving within the next two years, the new SUV will be the entry model into a growing G-Class range as Mercedes attempts to expand… Continue reading Bespoke platform but traditional looks for Mercedes ‘Mini G-Class’

Mercedes to keep selling V12 engines into next decade

Mercedes-Benz will continue to offer V12 engines into the next decade, its technology boss has confirmed. The arrival of new European emission laws – named Euro 7 – at the end of next year put the German firm’s largest combustion engine into doubt. But, speaking at the Munich motor show on Monday, tech boss Markus Schäfer… Continue reading Mercedes to keep selling V12 engines into next decade