Tag: Daimler

Bigger battery sends Mercedes eVito electric van range way up to 298 miles

When Mercedes launched its all-electric eVito van in 2020 the vehicle couldn’t even top 100 miles of range. Fast forward to 2025 and the mid-sized panel van is now capable of covering 298 miles on a single charge. The sad news is that due to ‘lack of market demand’, according to Mercedes, the new version… Continue reading Bigger battery sends Mercedes eVito electric van range way up to 298 miles

Iconic Smart ForTwo city car to make stunning comeback with bold new look

“We have #1, 3 and 5, so there is still some room for the even numbers. There is more to come,” he said. If the two-seater does take the #2 badge, we can only assume Smart is saving #4 for that aforementioned ID.1 alternative – much like we saw with the now-defunct ForTwo and ForFour,… Continue reading Iconic Smart ForTwo city car to make stunning comeback with bold new look

How a LinkedIn Message Brought VinFast to Tamil Nadu

It began with a message. Not from a high-level summit. Not from a trade show. But from a quiet ping on LinkedIn. That one message triggered a chain of events that would culminate in one of India’s most significant greenfield EV investments—a Rs 16,000 crore commitment from Vietnamese EV major VinFast, expected to create over… Continue reading How a LinkedIn Message Brought VinFast to Tamil Nadu

How a LinkedIn Message Brought VinFast to Tamil Nadu

It began with a message. Not from a high-level summit. Not from a trade show. But from a quiet ping on LinkedIn. That one message triggered a chain of events that would culminate in one of India’s most significant greenfield EV investments—a Rs 16,000 crore commitment from Vietnamese EV major VinFast, expected to create over… Continue reading How a LinkedIn Message Brought VinFast to Tamil Nadu

Debate worth having: can over-the-air updates really add value to your car?

Over-the-air (OTA) updates mean your car seamlessly receives up-to-the-minute software—but could they offer added benefits for your vehicle’s functionality and appeal? A key feature of today’s connected vehicles, over-the-air (OTA) updates allow manufacturers to remotely upgrade the software in your car via Wi-Fi or network data signal, and can include brand new features being added. … Continue reading Debate worth having: can over-the-air updates really add value to your car?

Force Motors Lands Major Defence Contract for Nearly 3,000 Vehicles

Force Motors Limited has secured a landmark contract with the Indian Defence Forces to supply 2,978 Force Gurkha light vehicles, marking a significant milestone for the automotive manufacturer and reinforcing its strategic importance in India’s defence logistics. The contract, awarded by the Directorate General of Capb, Devp (CD-13/14) General Staff Branch, represents a substantial vote… Continue reading Force Motors Lands Major Defence Contract for Nearly 3,000 Vehicles

German Manager Magazin: Oliver Blume, Mercedes and BMW play exit games-the newsletter “Manage: Mobility” 004071

Dear reader, dear reader, This issue is about exit strategies several times. One who should think about what the next steps look like for him is German-headed Richard Lutz (60). It must be from the grand coalition if it comes about, apparently no dismantling of the group fears. Nevertheless, Lutz threatens the siding: on the… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Oliver Blume, Mercedes and BMW play exit games-the newsletter “Manage: Mobility” 004071