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German FAZ: Mercedes wants to bring its icon back to the top010496
It should shine again, the star of Mercedes. And on the S-Class, which the car manufacturer presented on Thursday at the Mercedes Museum in Stuttgart, the striking emblem really shines – on the front of the hood. The illuminated element is one of the most obvious innovations with which the traditional Baden-Württemberg company wants to… Continue reading German FAZ: Mercedes wants to bring its icon back to the top010496
German FAZ: The star is now shining010495
Times were already more S-class. But rabbit feet are not a solution either. So Mercedes-Benz is now putting a hand on its flagship, not just a hand, as the Stuttgart-based company emphasizes. May the sales figures, which are under pressure, increase again or at least stabilize. They touched 2,700 parts, and anyone who thinks that’s… Continue reading German FAZ: The star is now shining010495
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Mercedes unveils new S-Class – why this is initially bad news for the group012306
Ola Källenius, revised S-Class: Does the model remain a guarantee of success for the brand with the star? Photo: dpa, Mercedes Dusseldorf. According to its own count, Mercedes-Benz has replaced more than 2,700 parts: The facelift of the flagship model S-Class, which the Swabians presented on Thursday, is considered the most complex model revision in… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Mercedes unveils new S-Class – why this is initially bad news for the group012306
Tesla Model S and Model X production to end this summer
Production of Tesla’s first two mainstream models, the Model S saloon and Model X SUV, will end this summer. CEO Elon Musk said “it’s time” to discontinue the cars, the Model S having been launched back in 2012. This virtually halves the Tesla line-up, leaving only the smaller Model 3 saloon, Model Y SUV and Cybertruck pick-up on sale. The long-delayed Roadster… Continue reading Tesla Model S and Model X production to end this summer
Polestar 2
So how much difference does a 23% power hike, a 33% torque gain and a switch to rear-drive make to the single-motor 2’s measurable potential to accelerate and its wider driving experience? Where the front-drive car we figured in 2022 required fully 8.0sec to hit 60mph from rest, the new one needed just 5.9sec. Where the old… Continue reading Polestar 2
German Manager Magazine: Tesla, Porsche, Sixt, Europcar – the newsletter “manage:mobility”004674
Dear reader, China? Difficult. USA? Difficult. Can India help alleviate the export woes of the European automotive industry? The EU Commission around President Ursula von der Leyen (67) is celebrating its closure Free trade agreement with the country of 1.5 billion inhabitants To be on the safe side, this is called a “milestone”. While India… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Tesla, Porsche, Sixt, Europcar – the newsletter “manage:mobility”004674
Group 1 Automotive Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
Current quarter diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations of $3.47 and current quarter adjusted diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations (a non-GAAP measure) of $8.49 Record full-year revenues of $22.6 billion, a 13.2% increase over the comparable prior year, driven by full year records in revenues across all lines of business… Continue reading Group 1 Automotive Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
German Handelsblatt: Mercedes G 580: Arnie’s difficult legacy – the electric Mercedes G-Class in the Handelsblatt test012303
Dusseldorf. Do you remember when climate was still an issue? Donald Trump was president for the first time in 2018. But the USA was still part of the Paris Climate Agreement, Greta Thunberg formed the international movement “Fridays for Future” from her school strike on the streets of Stockholm – and the then Daimler boss… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Mercedes G 580: Arnie’s difficult legacy – the electric Mercedes G-Class in the Handelsblatt test012303
Motul Displays Advanced Lubrication Technologies at SIAT Expo 2026
Motul India presented its portfolio of lubrication and fluid technologies at SIAT Expo 2026 in Pune on January 29, 2026. The company’s exhibit focused on solutions for electric vehicles, sustainable lubricants, and alternative fuel powertrains, aligning with the event’s theme of safe and sustainable mobility. The French lubricant manufacturer showcased its E-Gen fluid technology series,… Continue reading Motul Displays Advanced Lubrication Technologies at SIAT Expo 2026