Jörg Burzer has been head of development at Mercedes-Benz for a few days. In contrast to electric cars, he sees little potential for improvement with combustion engines. (Electric car, policy) Go to Source
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@VW Group: Continuity as a principle: The philosophy of Ferdinand Porsche011074
The Porsche story was electric from the very beginning. Around the turn of the twentieth century, Ferdinand Porsche built his first electric and hybrid vehicles. Today – 150 years after the birth of the company founder on September 3, 1875 – this story is more alive than ever: with a trio of efficient combustion engines,… Continue reading @VW Group: Continuity as a principle: The philosophy of Ferdinand Porsche011074
Europe scraps 2035 new ICE car sales ban – report
The EU has scrapped its 2035 sales ban on new combustion cars, a senior lawmaker has said. While yet to be officially announced, Manfred Weber – president of the EPP, the European Parliament’s largest party – told German newspaper Bild that the plans were “off the table”. In its place, flexible emission reduction rules will be implemented, he said: “For… Continue reading Europe scraps 2035 new ICE car sales ban – report
Here’s why Chinese carmakers are beating the Europeans in Kazakhstan
Ten years ago, streets in Kazakhstan were full of BMWs, Volkswagens, Mercedes and many other European car brands that have long been enjoying customer loyalty not only in Kazakhstan, but in the post-Soviet space in general. Today, one cannot miss the fact that Chinese-made BYD, Changan, Chery, Geely appear on the roads much more often.… Continue reading Here’s why Chinese carmakers are beating the Europeans in Kazakhstan
German Handelsblatt: DAX Group: Mercedes-Benz brings experts for AI and sustainability to the supervisory board012040
The DAX Group’s supervisory board is repositioning itself in key future areas. Mercedes is continuing its policy of making the supervisory board younger and more diverse. Go to Source
German Manager Magazine: Daimler Truck: Truck manufacturer wants to dissolve strategy department004592
manager Login Unlock article now Always one insight ahead. With manager+ you get access to this and all content on manager-magazin.de and in the app Buy now Your payment options: Paypal Visas Mastercard Apple Pay Google Pay Easy payment. Can be canceled at any time. Restore iTunes subscription manager+ is processed through your iTunes account… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Daimler Truck: Truck manufacturer wants to dissolve strategy department004592
Mercedes-Benz India to Raise Prices by Up to 2% from January 2026
Mercedes-Benz India will implement a price correction of up to 2% across its entire model range effective January 1, 2026, driven by sustained forex pressures, rising input costs, and increased logistical expenses that have created pressure on operational costs throughout 2025. The adjustment comes as the Euro-INR exchange rate has consistently traded above the INR… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz India to Raise Prices by Up to 2% from January 2026
Clean Technica: BMW Drivers Now Have Access to Tesla Superchargers, 15th Auto Brand to Gain Access004284
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. BMW electric vehicle drivers are the latest to gain access to certain Tesla Superchargers in the US (through the North American Charging Standard, or NACS). That makes it the 15th auto brand to get access, either through NACS adapters or a built-in NACS charging port.… Continue reading Clean Technica: BMW Drivers Now Have Access to Tesla Superchargers, 15th Auto Brand to Gain Access004284
New Mercedes sustainability scheme promises significant CO2 cut
Mercedes-Benz has revealed details of a new engineering programme aimed at reducing the embedded carbon footprint of its future cars by rethinking how components are designed, manufactured and recycled. Called Tomorrow XX, the initiative sets out what the German company describes as a “technical pathway to lower upstream CO2 output” – although most elements remain… Continue reading New Mercedes sustainability scheme promises significant CO2 cut
@VW Group: Continuity as a principle: The philosophy of Ferdinand Porsche011063
The Porsche story was electric from the very beginning. Around the turn of the twentieth century, Ferdinand Porsche built his first electric and hybrid vehicles. Today – 150 years after the birth of the company founder on September 3, 1875 – this story is more alive than ever: with a trio of efficient combustion engines,… Continue reading @VW Group: Continuity as a principle: The philosophy of Ferdinand Porsche011063