BMW iX

Swinging open the iX’s frameless driver’s door admits you into a cabin that’s notably less risqué than the car’s outward appearance, but little more ordinary. The large front seats, with their integral-style head restraints, position you quite high and bent- legged at the controls, with good forward visibility (it’s less good over your shoulder and… Continue reading BMW iX

Tesla for Sale: Buyer’s Remorse Sinks In for Elon Musk’s E.V.-Owning Critics

When Jennifer Trebb first pulled into her driveway two years ago with her sleek Tesla Model Y, it was — as she put it — “kind of like a ‘Back to the Future’ moment.” She was helping the environment, she said, but driving a Tesla also had cachet. “It was definitely a little bit of… Continue reading Tesla for Sale: Buyer’s Remorse Sinks In for Elon Musk’s E.V.-Owning Critics

German FAZ: significantly lower premium for Mercedes-employede008832

Despite a slump in profits and tightened savings efforts, the car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz pays its employees a decent premium in Germany. The approximately 91,000 women and men entitled to claim are expected to receive a participation in results of up to 5,220 euros, as a spokesman in Stuttgart announced. The sum was justified with the… Continue reading German FAZ: significantly lower premium for Mercedes-employede008832

German FAZ: Trump puts draconian tariffs against Mexico and Canada in Kraft008832

The US import duties of 25 percent on imports from Mexico and Canada came into force on Tuesday. Previously, President Donald Trump had announced that there would be no postponement this time. He also doubled the additional import duties to deliveries from China from ten percent to 20 percent. A month ago, he had postponed… Continue reading German FAZ: Trump puts draconian tariffs against Mexico and Canada in Kraft008832

HERE Technologies Holds Top Ranking in Counterpoint’s 2024 Location Platform Effectiveness Index

Industry analyst firm ranks HERE as the top location platform for the eighth consecutive year, citing AI-powered mapping innovations, strategic partnerships and customer-centric solutions Location data identified as crucial for global automotive industry’s development of Software-Defined Vehicles, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Automated Driving functions   Amsterdam – HERE Technologies has been recognized as the industry leader in… Continue reading HERE Technologies Holds Top Ranking in Counterpoint’s 2024 Location Platform Effectiveness Index

Behind the wheel of the new Mercedes-Benz GLC EV prototype

Dominik Voogdt, head of overall vehicle engineering for the GLC EV, describes this new braking system as a “game-changer” for overall efficiency. The Galtispuoda Pass: a test of grit and grip For my first drive of the GLC EV, Mercedes has brought me to the Galtispuoda mountain pass, just outside Arjeplog in Sweden’s Arctic north.… Continue reading Behind the wheel of the new Mercedes-Benz GLC EV prototype

Lucid Air

Like the exterior, the interior has a really refreshing feel to it. There’s an excellent mix of craftsmanship and technology, the former coming from trim and materials that include nappa leather, alpaca wool, Alcantara and carbon oak. Perceived quality is high, with none of the iffy panel gaps we found in the early-build cars we’d… Continue reading Lucid Air

Autoliv completes sale of Russian business to Avtodom

In the wake of the 2022 geopolitical tensions, Autoliv and other automotive suppliers suspended its operations in Russia. Credit: ARTPROXIMO/Shutterstock. Autoliv, a provider of automotive safety systems, has completed the sale of its Russian operations to automotive group Avtodom, reported Reuters. The transaction details, including the sale price, remain undisclosed. The acquisition includes a facility… Continue reading Autoliv completes sale of Russian business to Avtodom