@Daimler: Vision AMG show car offers glimpse of all-electric future of Mercedes-AMG

Dedicated AMG.EA architecture for all-electric AMG models forms basis for extraordinary study Affalterbach/Nice.  Spectacular proportions defined by a long wheelbase and emphasised by short overhangs, powerful shoulders, large wheels, a distinctive rear spoiler and star-shaped headlamp signature – the Vision AMG makes an emotional statement from every perspective. This extraordinary show car from Mercedes-AMG offers… Continue reading @Daimler: Vision AMG show car offers glimpse of all-electric future of Mercedes-AMG

@GM: Buick Expands the Boundaries of Premium Mobility with Its All-New Flagship MPV

Buick Expands the Boundaries of Premium Mobility with Its All-New Flagship MPV 2022-05-19 SHANGHAI – Buick announced today that its all-new flagship MPV, the GL8 CENTURY, will make its global premiere at the upcoming Buick China Brand Day. “Since its debut in 2000, the GL8 has built an unparalleled presence in the premium MPV segment… Continue reading @GM: Buick Expands the Boundaries of Premium Mobility with Its All-New Flagship MPV

Arrival unveils prototype of dedicated ride-hail vehicle at TC Sessions: Mobility

Arrival, the U.K.-based commercial electric vehicle company, unveiled the first prototype of its purpose-built electric vehicle for ride-hailing on the TechCrunch Sessions: Mobility stage on Thursday. The company, which is perhaps best known for its potentially revolutionary goal of building multiple automated microfactories to produce vehicles regionally and locally rather than one big production line,… Continue reading Arrival unveils prototype of dedicated ride-hail vehicle at TC Sessions: Mobility

Europa Wire: Indian SUV maker Mahindra plans to use MEB electrical components from Volkswagen for its new Born Electric Platform 000314

Signing of the Partnering Agreement: Thomas Schmall, Volkswagen Group Board of Management member for Technology and Rajesh Jejurikar, Executive Director, Auto and Farm Sectors, Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd. (front row, from right to left) Indian SUV major Mahindra intends to equip its Born Electric Platform with MEB electric components from Volkswagen. Partnering agreement signed in… Continue reading Europa Wire: Indian SUV maker Mahindra plans to use MEB electrical components from Volkswagen for its new Born Electric Platform 000314

SAIC-GM-Wuling posts record new energy vehicle sales

Dozens of SAIC-GM-Wuling’s popular Hong Guang MINI EV are shown at an event in Shanghai. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] NANNING – SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW), based in Liuzhou of South China’s Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, reported record new energy vehicle sales. By the end of April, the company had sold more than 700,000 units of Hongguang MINI… Continue reading SAIC-GM-Wuling posts record new energy vehicle sales

Drive Pilot breaks new ground as Mercedes sells Level 3 models

The Mercedes-Benz logo is seen on a car. [Photo/Agencies] Mercedes-Benz has rolled out its Drive Pilot system in two of its models in Germany as the first Level 3 system available in the vehicle market worldwide. The European country is also the first in the world to allow Level 3 vehicles to hit the road.… Continue reading Drive Pilot breaks new ground as Mercedes sells Level 3 models

German Manager Magazin: Mercedes-Benz: Ola Källenius calls for more luxury and cancels three compact cars001796

The car manufacturer Mercedes Benz relies on luxury and wants to sell more top-of-the-line models such as the S-Class, Maybach or AMG in the future. “The company will focus even more on the luxury segment, further upgrade the product portfolio, accelerate the path to the all-electric future and strive for structurally higher profitability,” said the… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Mercedes-Benz: Ola Källenius calls for more luxury and cancels three compact cars001796

Renault Group CEO calls for rethink on NCAP crash test rules

Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo has called for a debate on whether Euro NCAP safety tests are still fit for purpose. Speaking at the Change Now conference in Paris, where the Renault Scenic Vision concept was revealed featuring several safety technologies not currently evaluated by Euro NCAP, he said: “We need to keep an… Continue reading Renault Group CEO calls for rethink on NCAP crash test rules

German Handelsblatt: Automaker: New luxury strategy: Mercedes cancels three compact cars and increases target margin to 14 percent004340

Mercedes boss Ola Källenius with the S-Class Anyone who wants to buy a Mercedes in the future will have to pay significantly more for it. (Photo: Bloomberg) Throughout its 135-year history, Mercedes-Benz has always aimed high. But the brand often failed because of its ambitions: whether as an integrated technology group, as a global corporation… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Automaker: New luxury strategy: Mercedes cancels three compact cars and increases target margin to 14 percent004340