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frominsideevs.com
13 hours ago

Mercedes-AMG Doesn't Want Its New EV To Feel Like An EV

Mercedes-AMG's new electric GT features a tri-motor system and customizable driving dynamics for enhanced performance and handling on ice.
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fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Mercedes adds steer-by-wire - and a dang steering yoke - to the EQS

Mercedes-Benz introduces steer-by-wire technology in the refreshed EQS sedan, enhancing steering control with electronic systems.
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frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

I Tried Mercedes' Futuristic New Steering Yoke. It's Better Than It Looks

Mercedes-Benz's steer-by-wire system in the EQS prototype offers a unique driving experience with variable steering ratios and innovative design.
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

What's next for Germany's troubled car giants?

In 2025, German car companies earned nearly 44% less than in 2024, with earnings before interest and taxes dropping to just 24.9 billion, the lowest since 2020.
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frominsideevs.com
4 days ago

VW Boss Says Physical Controls Are A 'Non-Negotiable'

Volkswagen is reintroducing physical controls in its vehicles, emphasizing their importance for user experience and brand identity.
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frominsideevs.com
4 days ago

VW Boss Says Physical Controls Are A 'Non-Negotiable'

Volkswagen is reintroducing physical controls in its vehicles, emphasizing their importance for user experience and brand identity.
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frominsideevs.com
2 months ago
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Can BMW's Quad-Motor M Sport Sedan Win Over The Biggest EV Skeptics?

BMW's first official electric M cars promise exceptional performance with quad-motor setups, simulated gear shifts, and groundbreaking torque and horsepower.
fromArs Technica
2 months ago
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BMW's first electric M car is coming in 2027-with one motor per wheel

Neue Klasse centralizes powerful compute and M-specific software to deliver true high-performance BMW M electric cars with racetrack-ready everyday driving dynamics.
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frominsideevs.com
6 days ago

All New BMW i5 EVs Now Have A Native NACS Charge Port

All U.S. BMW i5 EVs from March 2026 will feature a NACS charge port and come with necessary charging adapters.
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frominsideevs.com
2 weeks ago

Why BMW's Electric i3 Sedan Is More Important Than Its New Electric Crossover

The i3 is crucial for BMW's future, embodying the brand's essence despite the popularity of SUVs.
#electric-vehicles
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fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

EV sales pick up in Germany as Chinese brands make inroads

German EV sales rose 43.2% in 2025 to 545,142 vehicles (19.1% market share), while Chinese brands like BYD rapidly increased sales despite EU tariffs.
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fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Tesla slipped behind VW in European EV sales last year

Tesla Model Y remained Europe's most-registered car in 2025 despite a 28% sales drop, while electrified vehicles and hybrids gained market share.
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frominsideevs.com
3 weeks ago

Can This Luxurious Mercedes Electric Van Take On The American SUV?

Mercedes-Benz launches the VLE, an all-electric luxury van seating eight with 435-mile range, 800-volt charging architecture, and available all-wheel drive.
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frominsideevs.com
2 weeks ago

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA Review: Software-Defined But Not Soulless

The Mercedes-Benz CLA EQ combines advanced technology with traditional driving feel, making it an exceptional electric commuter car that prioritizes user experience over gadgetry.
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frominsideevs.com
2 weeks ago

The Mercedes VLE Fixed The Biggest Problem With 'Luxury' Vans

Mercedes' new VLE electric van uses an electric-first platform with air suspension and rear-wheel steering to deliver luxury car refinement rather than traditional van unpleasantness.
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fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

BMW's i3 is reborn as a sporty 440 mile range EV sedan

BMW's new i3 electric vehicle delivers 463 HP, 440-mile range, and 400kW fast charging on the Neue Klasse platform with dual motors and 800-volt electrical system.
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frominsideevs.com
1 week ago

Porsche's Wild Curved Display Is The Car Touchscreen Done Right

The Porsche Cayenne Electric's curved touchscreen design improves accessibility and usability compared to traditional flat touchscreens.
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frominsideevs.com
1 week ago

I Can't Believe How Smooth The Porsche Cayenne Electric Is

The Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric features advanced active suspension technology, enhancing comfort and handling while delivering impressive acceleration and power.
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fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Mercedes' American CEO says he's reorganizing the company after finding a big problem in his first year

The automotive industry faces challenges similar to those of the past, including tariffs and inefficiencies, but is adapting rapidly.
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frominsideevs.com
1 week ago

The Mercedes GLC EV Isn't Just A Great Electric Car. It's A Great Mercedes

The Mercedes-Benz GLC EV excels as a luxury vehicle, offering over 400 miles of range and quick charging, making it a strong contender in the EV market.
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frominsideevs.com
1 week ago

Maybach Is Making An Ultra-Luxury Minivan. Here's Our First Glimpse

Mercedes-Maybach VLS will be a luxurious grand limousine focused on enhancing the rear-seat experience for passengers.
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fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

BMW brings back the i3 as a funky four-door EV

BMW's new i3 sedan uses the Neue Klasse platform with improved battery technology, offering 440 miles of range in a traditional sedan design with horizontal styling emphasis.
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fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

A station wagon is entering one of the hardest 24-hour races in the world

BMW M Motorsport will race an M3 Touring station wagon in the 24-hour Nürburgring race, entering it in the SPX exhibition class with four drivers including American factory racers.
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fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

The 560-Mile All-New BMW i3 Has Finally Arrived

BMW's new electrified i3 sedan uses the Neue Klasse platform with advanced batteries, 800-volt architecture, and a centralized computer brain for superior handling and 560-mile range.
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fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Upmarket looks, mass-market price: The 2027 Kia Telluride, driven

The 2027 Kia Telluride redesign replaces the 3.8L six-cylinder with a turbocharged 2.5L four-cylinder or hybrid option, achieving 35 mpg combined while starting under $40,000.
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fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Hands off! An on-the-road demo of Mercedes' advanced new driver assist

Drive Assist Pro enables collaborative, reliable urban driving with a software-defined CLA using end-to-end AI and Nvidia Orin for perception and path planning.
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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 weeks ago

This Volkswagen Concept Gives Front and Rear Passengers Completely Different Cars to Ride In - Yanko Design

Level 5 autonomous vehicles eliminate crash safety constraints, enabling separate experiential zones with different postures and relationships to the environment rather than uniform lounge interiors.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

What links Wendy's burgers and Mercedes-Benz cars? The Saturday quiz

1 Lydia of Thyatira is claimed to be the first person in Europe to do what? 2 In what country do mountain lions eat penguins? 3 Single pot still is a style of what drink? 4 Violet, you're turning violet is a line in what book? 5 Whose Easter Sonata was originally attributed to her brother? 6 Which two small UK cities share a name? 7 Who spoke the pitmatic dialect? 8 Which football team won five NASL titles? What links:
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fromElite Traveler
3 weeks ago

Porsche's New 911 Turbo S Hits 0-60s in Under 2 Seconds

The 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S combines 701 horsepower from a hybrid powertrain with refined everyday usability, delivering both extreme performance and comfortable long-distance capability.
fromGSMArena.com
2 months ago

Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design goes official

Like previous Honor RSR Porsche Design models, the latest Magic8 variant features a distinctive design with styling cues inspired by Porsche supercars. It also sports a nano-ceramic rear panel, which Honor claims offers a Mohs hardness rating of 8.5. Additionally, the Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is said to be 10% lighter than its predecessor. Notably, the camera module design is inspired by the matrix headlights seen on classic Porsche models.
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frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

Europe Won't Ban Gas Cars By 2035 After All. Now Mercedes Is Worried

EU softening of 2035 gas car rules increases regulatory uncertainty and may shrink the market, forcing automakers to continue investing in both combustion and electric powertrains.
frominsideevs.com
2 months ago

ZF's AI-Powered Software Could Make The ESP Off' Button Irrelevant

Modern cars, including EVs, have tons of safety features baked in, but sometimes the driver still has to take over when the going gets tough. That's why most new cars out there still have a button somewhere that disengages the traction control system, which can come in handy when tackling slippery roads or deep snow because it allows the wheels to spin without the electronics cutting power.
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fromEngadget
1 month ago

2027 Audi RS5 first drive: Big thrills with a big battery

Audi's new RS5 plug-in hybrid combines a 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 engine with two electric motors, producing 630 horsepower and representing Audi's strategy of offering multiple propulsion options amid uncertain EV market conditions.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

This Mercedes-AMG Uhlenhaut Shooting Brake Concept is the Most Beautiful Car You'll See This Week - Yanko Design

The original 300 SL Uhlenhaut Coupe, the racing variant that never made it to public roads, remains one of the most valuable cars ever auctioned, fetching $143 million at a 2022 Sotheby's sale. So when concept designer Gabriel Naretto decided to name his reimagined Mercedes-AMG shooting brake after the man himself, the pressure to deliver something worthy of that legacy was immense.
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from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

I Always Dreamed of Purchasing a Mercedes-Benz, But These 10 Red Flags Changed My Mind

This is silly, but a particular lifestyle seemingly comes with it for anyone who drives a Mercedes. You might feel like you are taking on the responsibility of trying to show you are living a "rich" lifestyle, even if that isn't why you bought the car. Ultimately, this kind of pressure isn't for everyone and isn't guaranteed to happen, but many Mercedes owners complain about it after purchase.
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frominsideevs.com
2 months ago

The Mercedes GLC EV Is Looking Like A Sales Hit Already

Mercedes-Benz's new all-electric GLC SUV has demand far exceeding expectations, filling order books into late 2026 and prompting expanded production.
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fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Think You Know the G-Wagen? Think Again.

Arcade Cars restores and reimagines classic Mercedes-Benz G-Wagens with thoughtful restomods, including electric conversions, rejecting typical LS V8 swaps.
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fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 months ago

first vegan electric car by mercedes-benz uses leather replica without animal fibers

Mercedes-Benz's GLC electric car features fully vegan interiors using ARTICO and certified materials without animal-derived components, earning Vegan Trademark certification.
frominsideevs.com
2 months ago

I Tried Mercedes' Answer To Tesla Full Self-Driving. It Handles City StreetsWith One Major Caveat

Riding shotgun next to Lucas Bolster in a prototype Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class, I tried to keep up as he explained his company's artificial intelligence strategy. I was there to see how MB.Drive Assist ProMercedes' new urban-focused automated driving systemwould handle San Francisco traffic, not just highways. Bolster, Mercedes' manager of automated and assisted driving, said the system runs two AI models in parallel. "That certainly helps with validation, and it helps us achieve our safety goals," he said.
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frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

BMW Has Built The First Neue Klasse i3 Electric Sedans

BMW's first pre-production Neue Klasse i3 electric sedans have rolled off Munich's assembly line and production will ramp up in H2 2026.
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fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Mercedes temporarily scraps its Level 3 'eyes-off' driving feature

Mercedes is pausing its Level 3 Drive Pilot feature due to low demand and high costs, shifting focus to a Level 2++ Drive Pilot Assist.
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

Tesla Deleted Lots Of Features In The Model Y Standard, But It Didn't Ruin It

They argue that all the equipment it loses in the quest for improved affordability is enough to make it not worth considering. But is that really true? Most of the criticism boils down to one idea: Tesla cut comfort and convenience features and that all adds up to make it feel cheap. So I treated the Standard like a normal car for almost two weeks, waiting for the moment it started to feel compromised and like a bad choice. It never came.
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frominsideevs.com
2 months ago

Mercedes-Benz Is Putting This Hydrogen Electric Semi Truck Into Production

Mercedes-Benz NextGenH2 hydrogen fuel-cell semi enters limited production with 300 kW fuel cells and a 101 kWh battery, enabling over 600 miles range.
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frominsideevs.com
2 months ago

Performance Levels You've Never Seen': BMW's Quad-Motor Electric M Cars Arrive In 2027

BMW will launch fully electric M cars in 2027 featuring quad-motor powertrains, simulated gear shifts, and high-power Neue Klasse batteries for unprecedented performance.
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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

Mercedes-Benz Vision Iconic: Solar Paint That Generates 7,450 Miles of Range Annually - Yanko Design

An integrated photovoltaic mirror-black skin transforms the Mercedes-Benz Vision Iconic into a self-charging, range-extending vehicle that pairs solar power with Art Deco luxury design.
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fromTESLARATI
2 months ago

Tesla Model Y Performance Review: The Best Trim of the Best Vehicle?

The Model Y Performance adds sporty acceleration and handling but may not clearly justify the $11,000 premium over the Premium AWD for most buyers.
frominsideevs.com
2 months ago

The Only 'Eyes-Off' Driving System For Personal Cars In America Is Dead

But its abilities were limited by regulation, and it was very expensive to build. The system would only work on certain pieces of highways in Nevada and California, at speeds of up to 40 mph, in good weather and during daytime, and only if the road had readable markings and lines. What's more, customers had to spec their cars with the right hardware and then pay a $2,500 yearly subscription to use the feature.
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frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

Volkswagen Took Many Risks With The ID.4. Here's Where It Needs To Go Next

The 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 is a significant mainstream EV that improved over time but still suffers from software bugs and ergonomic shortcomings.
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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

This Luxury GT Concept Speaks Every Electric Luxury Design Language at Once - Yanko Design

The AC Luxury GT refines modern luxury design with disciplined horizontal LED motifs, cohesive detailing, and restrained theatricality to present a plausible 2027-ready luxury concept.
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frominsideevs.com
2 months ago

China's Lightweight SC01 Electric Roadster Is Heading To Europe

A lightweight, Xiaomi-backed two-seat electric roadster (SC01) with 430 hp, selectable AWD/RWD/FWD, 60 kWh battery and 0–62 mph in 2.9s will launch in Europe.
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fromThe Verge
2 months ago

BMW says electric M3 will be a 'new level' of performance

BMW's upcoming M3 is an all-electric M-series sports sedan with four motors, simulated gear shifting, and Neue Klasse 800-volt architecture, arriving in 2027.
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