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Daimler to produce electric drives at Untertürkenheim plant

December 11, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

Daimler has decided to produce parts of the electric powertrain (eATS) for the next generation of electric vehicles in the EQ family at their Untertürkheim plant in Germany. This was agreed after long negotiations between the management and the works council at the Untertürkheim plant. The employee representatives have managed to convince the carmaker to […]

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Smart announces prices for incoming electric models

November 21, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Smart has published the price list for the new edition of its electric models in Germany presented in September. The list prices remain unchanged compared to the predecessor models. It looks likely this will be the case across Europe. The Smart EQ Fortwo will continue to be available at gross list prices from 21,940 euros, […]

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Mercedes recalls almost 1,700 EQC globally

October 31, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 1,696 EQCs worldwide – 571 of them in their native Germany. This affects models from the production period February 2019 to October 2019. A bolt in the front axle differential could break and block the front wheels. Mercedes discovered the problem during internal quality controls. In the event of a bolt fracture, […]

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Daimler’s rumoured electric offensive for Mercedes-AMG

October 29, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

The new head of Daimler, Ola Källenius, apparently also plans the comprehensive electrification for the sports car brand AMG. The aim is supposedly not only to double the performance brand subsidiary’s sales, but also rely on (partially) electric drives – out of necessity. According to Manager Magazin, the AMG models are to be “rapidly converted […]

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Mercedes-Benz is playing it safe with batteries and driving range—for the long haul

September 18, 2019 Bengt Halvorson Syndicated Comments Off

With the launch of the Mercedes-Benz EQC earlier this year for Europe, some seized on the fully electric luxury crossover’s driving range as a sign the brand just wan’t keeping up. The EQC hasn’t yet been rated for range by the U.S. EPA (or…

Mercedes reveals Formula E racing car

September 12, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

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At the IAA, Mercedes-Benz just presented the racing car for its premiere Formula E season. The German carmaker is cautious with modest targets for the Mercedes-Benz EQ Silver Arrow 01. Former Formula 1 driver Stoffel Vandoorne and the current leader of the FIA Formula 2 Championship Nyck de Vries will take their seats in the […]

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Mercedes presents the electric luxury sedan Vision EQS

September 10, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

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With the Vision EQS Mercedes presented a concept of an electric luxury sedan at the IAA. The Vision EQS is intended to be more than just an S-Class with an electric motor – it is intended to be future-oriented for the “entire Mercedes-Benz EQ family”. According to Mercedes, two things are timeless: the need for […]

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Mercedes presents two plug-in hybrid GLE und GLC models

September 9, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

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Shortly before the IAA, Mercedes has presented two new SUVs with a plug-in drive. While the GLC 300 e was only slightly revised, the GLE 350 de has a significantly larger battery with a correspondingly high electrical range. Thanks to a battery capacity increased to 31.2 kWh, the Mercedes GLE 350 de 4MATIC is expected […]

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Mercedes launches EQC sales

May 6, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Mercedes-Benz has started production and sales of their new EQC. The electric model is now rolling off the assembly line at the plant in Bremen and can be ordered immediately at prices starting at 71,281 euros. However, initially only a special edition of the electric model will be available. Mercedes emphasized that even the basic […]

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No more Smarts in North America

April 30, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

At the end of the current model year, Daimler is to ends sales of the Smart in the USA and Canada, where the small car has only been available with an electric drive since 2017. In addition, Smart-Chefin Katrin Adt will assume a new management position within the Group as of July 1. Smart’s withdrawal […]

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