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German Handelsblatt: VW, BMW, Mercedes: German car manufacturers slide to 13-year low in China – VW only number three012198

Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz: Under high pressure. Photo: PR (3), Getty Images Dusseldorf. The crisis facing German car manufacturers in China is getting worse. In 2025, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz and BMW delivered fewer vehicles in the People’s Republic than in 13 years. Between January and December, the three companies together sold less than 3.9 million vehicles –… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: VW, BMW, Mercedes: German car manufacturers slide to 13-year low in China – VW only number three012198

German Handelsblatt: VW, BMW, Mercedes: German car manufacturers slide to 13-year low in China – VW only number three012198

German FAZ: Sternstunde010439

People have already experienced a lot with Mercedes-Benz. Invented the car, put an S-Class on the wheels that had to be maneuvered backwards with dipsticks, which because of its dimensions didn’t fit on the car train to Sylt, a 450 SEL with which the author of these lines and his friends drove to Rostock to… Continue reading German FAZ: Sternstunde010439

Mercedes temporarily scraps its Level 3 ‘eyes-off’ driving feature

Transportation Autonomous Cars The automaker is instead forging ahead with its new point-to-point Level 2 system that rivals Tesla’s Full Self-Driving. The automaker is instead forging ahead with its new point-to-point Level 2 system that rivals Tesla’s Full Self-Driving. by Andrew J. Hawkins Jan 13, 2026, 5:31 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor… Continue reading Mercedes temporarily scraps its Level 3 ‘eyes-off’ driving feature

Geely confirms rugged Land Rover Defender rival for UK

Geely is going after the Land Rover Defender and Mercedes-Benz G-Class with the Galaxy Cruiser – and it will be coming to the UK, the Chinese firm has told Autocar. The SUV – which first appeared at the Shanghai motor show last year – is currently in concept form but is very close to production, said… Continue reading Geely confirms rugged Land Rover Defender rival for UK

German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Up to seven times the cost of development: Mercedes changes strategy for autonomous driving012194

The Mercedes model CLA in San Francisco: New assistant for urban areas. Photo: Mercedes Benz San Francisco, Las Vegas, Düsseldorf. Mercedes-Benz is adjusting its strategic priorities for autonomous driving. The car manufacturer is apparently shelving its plans for autonomous assistance systems that enable hands-free driving, which it initially pursued with high speed. In the revised… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Up to seven times the cost of development: Mercedes changes strategy for autonomous driving012194

German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Up to seven times the cost of development: Mercedes changes strategy for autonomous driving012193

Autonomous driving: Mercedes axes expensive Level 3 system

The new Mercedes S-Class does not have level 3 autonomous driving – the relationship between development costs and customer demand is not correct. (Mercedes Benz, car) Go to Source

AISpeech’s Smart Mobility Solutions Debut at CES 2026

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, The article is from Shuzhi Society: AISpeech, a leading conversational AI platform provider, presented its latest breakthroughs in the intelligent mobility sector. With a focus on end-to-end conversational AI, AISpeech showcased the strength and innovation of China’s AI technology on a global… Continue reading AISpeech’s Smart Mobility Solutions Debut at CES 2026

Huge update for Mercedes S-Class to bring flat-plane crank V8

Mercedes-Benz will shortly reveal a dramatically overhauled version of the S-Class for 2026 – complete with a fresh look, uprated interior tech and a new V8 with a flat-plane crankshaft. The company said this is the “most extensive update in one generation” for its flagship saloon, which is in its seventh generation, having been launched in 1972.… Continue reading Huge update for Mercedes S-Class to bring flat-plane crank V8