Tag: Daimler

What’s up at Ford; car insurance; ‘the Havana Effect’

This latest episode of My Week In Cars finds Steve Cropley and Matt Prior discussing future European Fords and Mercedes’ boss’s belief that drivers may keep their cars for much longer. They also talk car insurance, old Toyotas, aerodynamics, and much more besides, including your correspondence. You can make sure you never miss an Autocar… Continue reading What’s up at Ford; car insurance; ‘the Havana Effect’

Greenlane establishes new I-10 electric truck charging corridor

Public charging infrastructure developer and operator Greenlane, a joint venture of Daimler Truck North America, NextEra Energy Resources and Blackrock’s Global Infrastructure fund, is establishing its second commercial EV charging corridor connecting Southern California to Phoenix via Interstate 10. The corridor is one of several planned routes as the company works to develop a nationwide… Continue reading Greenlane establishes new I-10 electric truck charging corridor

Mercedes-Benz Offers Accessories and Options for Upfitting a Sprinter Van

Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead Highlights Custom Solutions for Sprinter Vans PEORIA, Ariz., Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead offers a wide range of accessories and options available for upfitting the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van. Designed to meet the unique demands of business owners and individual customers, the Sprinter Van can be tailored with both interior… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Offers Accessories and Options for Upfitting a Sprinter Van

GWM inaugurates new plant in Brazil

GWM Poer now produced in Brazil. Great Wall Motor (GWM) opened its newly-built vehicle assembly plant in Brazil, marking a key milestone in the Chinese state-owned automaker’s expansion into South America. The inauguration ceremony, which took place on 15th August, was attended by Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and GWM’s CEO Mu Feng.… Continue reading GWM inaugurates new plant in Brazil

Volkswagen launches ‘upgrade’ plan at as low as ₹2,000 per month; Check cars eligible for this upgrade

According to the company, the power upgrade allows a “sportier” driving experience without committing to a higher upfront purchase price. Volkswagen has introduced a subscription-based model in the UK that allows customers of its electric cars to unlock higher horsepower by paying extra, the BBC reported. The system applies to the ID.3 and ID.4 models,… Continue reading Volkswagen launches ‘upgrade’ plan at as low as ₹2,000 per month; Check cars eligible for this upgrade

Allroad to Nowhere: what happened to lifted estates?

I can’t quite believe it: there are now no lifted estate cars on sale in the UK. With confirmation that the new Subaru Outback won’t be coming here, they’re all gone. What ever happened to the Seat Leon X-Perience, Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer and Toyota Corolla Trek? Then there was the Skoda Octavia and Superb Scout… Continue reading Allroad to Nowhere: what happened to lifted estates?