Tag: Daimler

German Manager Magazin: How Brabus wants to go to the future – the newsletter “Manage: Mobility” 003998

Dear reader, dear reader, Friedrich Merz (69) encouraged his CDU party lovers to a little “Rambozambo” after the first election high calculation on Sunday. The notorious marketing department of Sixt  could not be asked for long: The car rental company advertised with Merz ’counterfei and the title:” Lambo Zambo – first party: e.g. in the… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: How Brabus wants to go to the future – the newsletter “Manage: Mobility” 003998

January new car pre-registration figures

SMMT released figures for January pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in January 2025 that were defined as pre-registrations. The Supply of New Cars Order 2000 requires motor manufacturers to publish the number of pre-registered cars supplied and the gross income received… Continue reading January new car pre-registration figures

Outgoing Lucid boss explains why “most EVs suck”

“I think this is very important,” Rawlinson says, “because if you look at the amount of electricity it takes to mobilise cars, I don’t think that’s an issue. The average person may travel about 20-30 miles a day, because not everybody is doing long commutes.  “Lucid can do five miles per kilowatt hour now [on the… Continue reading Outgoing Lucid boss explains why “most EVs suck”

Mercedes-Benz to Introduce Electric E-Class in 2027

A fully electric E-Class is in the works and will be available by 2027, Mercedes-Benz confirmed during its Capital Market Day presentation. The electric sedan’s launch in India could also happen later. Competing with Tesla and BMW, this new E-Class EV is expected to offer premium features and an extended range. The German marque also… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz to Introduce Electric E-Class in 2027

Mercedes-AMG C 63 Set to Return to V8 Engine for 2026 Model Year

The Mercedes-AMG C 63 will switch back to a V8 engine from its current 2-litre, four-cylinder hybrid setup next year, as confirmed by our sister publication Autocar UK. Mercedes launched the track-focused sedan in India in December 2024. Notably, the AMG CLE 63 will first receive the new eight-cylinder engine later this year, followed by… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG C 63 Set to Return to V8 Engine for 2026 Model Year

Bridgestone Launches Flagship Grand Touring Tire Turanza Prestige to Enhance the Comfort, Ride Quality of Premium Sedans and CUVs

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today announced the debut of its latest tire to include ENLITEN™ Technology, the all-new Bridgestone Turanza Prestige. Specifically engineered for premium sedans and crossovers, Bridgestone’s new flagship grand touring tire delivers a whisper-quiet ride with comfortable, responsive handling and precise wet-weather performance — all backed by… Continue reading Bridgestone Launches Flagship Grand Touring Tire Turanza Prestige to Enhance the Comfort, Ride Quality of Premium Sedans and CUVs

India singles out VW in $1.4 billion tax dispute, says Kia corrected course: Report 

Indian tax authorities have singled out Volkswagen as the only automaker to wrongly classify its car imports for 12 years to evade $1.4 billion in taxes, even as rival Kia changed its practice after being pulled up, court papers show. If found guilty, Volkswagen could face dues of $2.8 billion, which includes penalty and delayed… Continue reading India singles out VW in $1.4 billion tax dispute, says Kia corrected course: Report 

Trailblazing Tesla Model S and Model X finally axed in the UK

The Tesla Model S and Model X – two of the world’s most influential electric cars – are being pulled from the UK, with the company’s current stock set to be the last examples that’ll come to our shores. The Model S was launched here 11 years ago in 2014. It not only established Tesla… Continue reading Trailblazing Tesla Model S and Model X finally axed in the UK