Merz, who has repeatedly spoken out against the ban, said that a tremendous effort was needed to face up the challenge of the rapid changes in the auto industry. The European Union’s industry chief vowed Wednesday to allow “flexibility” for the region’s struggling auto sector, fuelling hopes the bloc could soften a planned 2035 ban… Continue reading EU vows ‘flexibility’ for embattled auto sector
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Electric station wagon: Mercedes starts selling the CLA Shooting Brake
Mercedes-Benz has announced the start of sales for the electric CLA Shooting Brake. The station wagon complements the already available sedan. (Mercedes Benz, car) Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Källenius wants to make Mercedes in China even more Chinese011926
Mercedes sales in China have recently collapsed. CEO Ola Källenius wants to get even closer to the market, he announced in an interview. Go to Source
Mercedes CEO calls for ‘reality check’, slamming EU combustion engine ban – Reuters
Mercedes CEO calls for ‘reality check’, slamming EU combustion engine ban Reuters Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Källenius wants to make Mercedes in China even more Chinese011924
Mercedes sales in China have recently collapsed. CEO Ola Källenius wants to get even closer to the market, he announced in an interview. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: VW, Bayer, Mercedes: 52 monthly salaries severance pay and more: German corporations are cutting staff with all their might011922
DAX companies are spending billions to get rid of employees. Internal numbers show how they do this. Experts expect continued reductions – especially in three sectors. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: VW, Bayer, Mercedes: 52 monthly salaries severance pay and more: German corporations are cutting staff with all their might011922
DAX companies are spending billions to get rid of employees. Internal numbers show how they do this. Experts expect continued reductions – especially in three sectors. Go to Source
Budget gets mixed response from dealers
The Budget delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves (pictured) today received a mixed response from dealers saying it gave limited backing to EVs. Reeves announced that from April 2028, EV drivers will pay a road charge of 3p per mile, while plug-in hybrid drivers will pay 1.5p per mile, with the rates going up each year… Continue reading Budget gets mixed response from dealers
German FAZ: “We only hear rumors from the competition”010287
It’s not a good time for experts and futurists in Formula 1. At the third-to-last race of the season this Saturday (local time, 5 a.m. CET in the F.A.Z. live ticker for Formula 1 and on Sky), Lando Norris will start from pole position; he could be another step closer to the world title. But… Continue reading German FAZ: “We only hear rumors from the competition”010287
Thomas Built Buses launches its first electric Type D school bus
Thomas Built Buses, a division of Daimler Truck Specialty Vehicles, has announced the launch of the Saf-T-Liner eHDX2 Wattson, its first electric Type D, or “transit-style,” school bus. The new model is built on the existing HDX2 platform and is intended for school districts seeking to expand fleet electrification with a familiar, large-capacity vehicle. The… Continue reading Thomas Built Buses launches its first electric Type D school bus