BMW Motorrad celebrates its 100-year anniversary with the R18, a motorcycle featuring a unique design of folded and sculpted aluminum.
Eccentrica's restomod Lamborghini Diablo hypercar, made from 3D-printed titanium, showcases a retro look inspired by the Diablo GTR.
Changan's Deepal SL03 EV, a minimalist and aerodynamic electric car, wins the red dot design award 2023 and offers a digitized cockpit.
Samsung introduces the T7 Shield, a compact and durable portable SSD that is drop, water, and dust-resistant.
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Mercedes-Benz has upgraded the EQB electric SUV for the 2024 model year with a refreshed design and updated features, including a modern grille and headlights, and it will be available at US dealerships in the first half of 2024.
Mercedes-Benz is set to open its first branded EV charging stations this fall, with three locations in Atlanta, Chengdu, China, and Mannheim, Germany, and plans to expand its global network to over 2,000 points and open over 2,000 Charging Hubs by 2030.
Tesla has unveiled its updated Model 3 EV sedan in China, featuring a sportier exterior, improved battery range, and faster acceleration, although surprising many with a 12% price increase; the upgraded model is expected to boost sales and profit margins for the electric vehicle giant.
Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kaellenius plans to launch an electric vehicle architecture with the CLA compact electric sedan that will offer 30-35% more driving range per kilowatt-hour of energy stored in the battery, and will also introduce a lithium-iron-phosphate battery in the CLA model lineup, aiming to compete with Tesla and Chinese EV brands in terms of range and efficiency.
German automaker BMW has unveiled its electric concept car, the "Vision Neue Klasse," which will serve as the foundation for the brand's next generation of electric vehicles, featuring improved battery cells that enhance charging speed and range, with plans to launch the first models in 2025.
Mercedes-Benz is set to unveil the CLA EV concept sedan at IAA Mobility, featuring a range of over 466 miles and serving as the forerunner for an upcoming line of electric-first vehicles.
Mercedes-Benz plans to launch a smaller version of its popular G Class luxury SUV, expanding its reach to a different group of buyers and potentially competing with rivals in the luxury SUV segment.
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the Concept CLA-Class, a preview of its new electric-first compact car platform, featuring sustainable interior materials and an estimated range of 466 miles on the WLTP scale, inspired by the Vision EQXX concept.
BMW and Mercedes are intensifying their efforts in the electric vehicle market, unveiling new platforms and concept cars in response to competition from Chinese automakers and Tesla, although they may still lag behind in certain aspects.
Europe's automakers are showcasing their latest electric vehicles at the IAA Mobility car show in an attempt to compete with Tesla and counter the increasing competition from Chinese companies such as BYD and Xpeng.
Mercedes CEO announces the development of a smaller, fully electric G-Class SUV, set to hit the market in a few years.
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain is a wider, taller, and more practical version of the E-Class sedan, offering a spacious interior, a striking design with off-road-ready features, and impressive performance capabilities.
Europe's car manufacturers, including Volkswagen, Renault, and BMW, are concerned about the competitive threat posed by Chinese companies in the growing electric vehicle market, as China's ability to produce battery cells at a lower cost puts European manufacturers at a disadvantage without state subsidies, while luxury carmakers like Porsche are focusing on high-quality components to differentiate themselves from Chinese rivals.
Mercedes has unveiled concept vehicles at the IAA Mobility auto show in Munich, featuring a range of over 466 miles on a single charge, surpassing Tesla models, while BMW revealed an electric vehicle with improved range and faster charging.
Mercedes-Benz does not expect all of its sales in Europe to be all-electric by 2030, but will have its line-up ready, according to CEO Ola Kaellenius, citing the need for infrastructure and market demand for the transition to electric vehicles.
Chinese automaker XPeng Motors is set to expand its presence in Europe by entering new markets in Germany, France, and Britain with its G9 SUV, P7 sedan, and G6 model in 2024, aiming to compete with Tesla Model Y and establish brand recognition.
Mercedes has teased upcoming models on the MMA platform with an electric range of approximately 466 miles, including the next-generation GLA, GLB, and CLA Shooting Brake.
Tesla's upcoming $25,000 electric car and dedicated robotaxi vehicle will have a futuristic design similar to the Cybertruck, according to details revealed in an authorized biography of Elon Musk.
Tesla is set to release a new $25,000 electric car, potentially revolutionizing the world of EVs with its affordable price and expected range of 250-300 miles on a single charge.