For Mercedes it is the great hope: the electric model GLC, equipped with the latest technology from ultra-fast charging to modern driving assistants, should finally make the brand with the star shine again. It’s an “incredibly important car,” enthuses CEO Ola Källenius every time he’s asked about it. Compact mid-range off-road vehicles like the GLC… Continue reading German FAZ: Waiting for the hopefuls GLC, ID.Polo and iX3010434
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German FAZ: What the agreement between China and the EU means for consumers010435
The European Commission did not explicitly confirm this. However, on Monday it published “guidelines” on how manufacturers can avoid the current special tariffs on electric cars produced in China. They must commit not to sell the cars below a certain minimum price in Europe. The special tariffs are currently between 7.8 percent and 35.3 percent… Continue reading German FAZ: What the agreement between China and the EU means for consumers010435
German FAZ: Waiting for the hopefuls GLC, ID.Polo and iX3010434
For Mercedes it is the great hope: the electric model GLC, equipped with the latest technology from ultra-fast charging to modern driving assistants, should finally make the brand with the star shine again. It’s an “incredibly important car,” enthuses CEO Ola Källenius every time he’s asked about it. Compact mid-range off-road vehicles like the GLC… Continue reading German FAZ: Waiting for the hopefuls GLC, ID.Polo and iX3010434
German Manager Magazine: VW, BMW, Mercedes-Benz: German car manufacturers in China at 13-year low004643
Mainly due to setbacks in sales figures China and in the USA The VW Group and Mercedes-Benz sold fewer cars last year. Both car manufacturers presented their sales figures for 2025 on Monday. In 2025, the VW Group delivered 8.98 million vehicles of all group brands to its customers worldwide. That was 0.5 percent less… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: VW, BMW, Mercedes-Benz: German car manufacturers in China at 13-year low004643
Could all of these Polestars just have been Volvos?
And so to the Volvo ES90, the big electric saloon car from the famous maker of big sensible family saloons, estates and SUVs. By gum, it’s a striking-looking thing, isn’t it? There’s lots of dynamism on show. In profile it looks not unlike a Polestar 2, or wait, is that a 4, or a 5?… Continue reading Could all of these Polestars just have been Volvos?
German Handelsblatt: Diesel engines: Why Audi, BMW and Mercedes are still sticking to diesel012189
Contrary to the industry trend, German car manufacturers are still selling more diesel vehicles than electric vehicles – and are even developing new diesel engines. This poses problems for them. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Diesel engines: Why Audi, BMW and Mercedes are still sticking to diesel012189
Contrary to the industry trend, German car manufacturers are still selling more diesel vehicles than electric vehicles – and are even developing new diesel engines. This poses problems for them. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Up to seven times the cost of development: Mercedes changes strategy for autonomous driving012188
The S-Class allows drivers to watch films behind the wheel. In the next version, the company will probably restrict autonomous driving again for the time being – and rely on a new assistant. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: VW, BMW, Mercedes: German car manufacturers slide to 13-year low in China – VW only number three012186
In what was once the most important sales market, the market shares of VW, BMW and Mercedes continue to erode. The declines are clear in one segment in particular. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: VW, BMW, Mercedes: German car manufacturers slide to 13-year low in China – VW only number three012186
In what was once the most important sales market, the market shares of VW, BMW and Mercedes continue to erode. The declines are clear in one segment in particular. Go to Source