Mercedes-Benz throws down the EV gauntlet at IAA Mobility

Mercedes-Benz introduced a slew of electric vehicles ahead of the IAA Mobility show in Germany, including its first AMG-branded high-performance EV, a sedan and a G-Class SUV concept — all part of the company’s bid to become an electric-only automaker by the end of the decade. Mercedes has already started producing the all-electric EQS, a… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz throws down the EV gauntlet at IAA Mobility

Hyundai Motor Presents Carbon Neutral Commitment at IAA Mobility 2021

“Under our company’s vision, Progress for Humanity, Hyundai Motor is determined to do the right thing for the world,” said Jaehoon (Jay) Chang, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company. “Climate change is an undeniable challenge that needs everyone’s utmost and urgent attention. Hyundai Motor commits to become carbon neutral in its global products and… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Presents Carbon Neutral Commitment at IAA Mobility 2021

How the Chinese tycoon driving Volvo plans to tackle Tesla – Toys Matrix

HANGZHOU, China — “Do you know how big Volvo is?” asked Don Leclair, finance chief at Ford. It was 2008, and Leclair was responding to an offer from a little-known Chinese businessman to purchase the Swedish carmaker, which Ford owned. The businessman, Li Shufu, had a company with less than half Volvo’s sales and a… Continue reading How the Chinese tycoon driving Volvo plans to tackle Tesla – Toys Matrix

Veoneer products enable level 3 hands-off self-driving tech

STOCKHOLM, Sept. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The automotive technology company Veoneer, Inc. (NYSE: VNE) and (SSE: VNE SDB), is proud contributor to the Highly Automated Driving solution in the Mercedes-Benz S-class, equipped to offer level 3 hands-off self-driving tech. During the fall, Mercedes-Benz’ DRIVE PILOT system is being introduced with greater performance from Veoneer’s Stereo Vision… Continue reading Veoneer products enable level 3 hands-off self-driving tech

German Handelsblatt: IAA: Daimler calculates permanently with top returns – despite the lack of chips and the electrical turnaround002831

Munich It seems paradoxical: Daimler boss Ola Källenius warns his shareholders on the one hand that sales of Mercedes vehicles in the third quarter as a result of the semiconductor shortage will be “noticeably” below those of the second quarter of the year. On the other hand, the Swede sees the Dax group in a… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: IAA: Daimler calculates permanently with top returns – despite the lack of chips and the electrical turnaround002831

German Handelsblatt: VW: At Volkswagen, autonomous driving is to become a “game changer” 002829

Munich Actually, the “Isarpost” event center in downtown Munich should primarily be about autonomous driving. But Volkswagen received additional visitors on its corporate evening at the start of the IAA Mobility. Greenpeace was there. The environmental organization wanted to hand over to CEO Herbert Diess the civil lawsuit presented last Friday because of insufficient efforts… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: VW: At Volkswagen, autonomous driving is to become a “game changer” 002829

German Handelsblatt: Interview: BMW boss Oliver Zipse announces climate offensive – but rejects obligation to phase out combustion engines by 2030002824

Munich Shortly before the start of the IAA auto show, BMW is going on the eco-offensive. By 2030, the automaker’s emissions are expected to drop by 40 percent, and half of all materials are to be recycled. The core of the plan is a strong increase in electromobility. In order to be able to build… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Interview: BMW boss Oliver Zipse announces climate offensive – but rejects obligation to phase out combustion engines by 2030002824

Autonomous Volkswagen ID Buzz revealed ahead of 2025 launch

Volkswagen has revealed a prototype autonomous version of the forthcoming ID Buzz electric MPV that features technology developed by self-driving technology specialist Argo AI. The ID Buzz, which features a retro design that evokes the original T2 Transporter, is set to launch next year in both passenger and commercial vehicle forms. Unveiled at the Munich… Continue reading Autonomous Volkswagen ID Buzz revealed ahead of 2025 launch

Volkswagen and Argo AI reveal first ID Buzz test vehicle for autonomous driving

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, a standalone VW brand responsible for the development and sales of light commercial vehicles, and Argo AI, an autonomous driving technology company, unveiled the first version of the ID Buzz AD (Autonomous Driving) on Sunday. The two companies shared plans to test and commercially scale the jointly developed, fully-electric self-driving van over… Continue reading Volkswagen and Argo AI reveal first ID Buzz test vehicle for autonomous driving

@Daimler: The new EQB: family-size electric mobility

© 2021 Daimler AG. All rights reserved. * The figures are provided in accordance with the German regulation ‘PKW-EnVKV’ and apply to the German market only. Further information on official fuel consumption figures and the official specific CO₂ emissions of new passenger cars can be found in the EU guide ‘Information on the fuel consumption,… Continue reading @Daimler: The new EQB: family-size electric mobility