Even 45 Years Later, the Mercedes-Benz 280 TE Remains the King of Station Wagons The first lifestyle station wagon is now a coveted and expensive classic. After taking a test drive, we understand the love. Motor1 · Jun 2, 2024
Mercedes electrifies the G-Wagen, transforming its brutish off-roading icon The Mercedes G-Class began life as a utility vehicle, before evolving into a dubious urban status symbol that could win approval from LA to London. How does the first all-electric version fare? Wallpaper · May 30, 2024
Winners and losers named in global electric car race Tesla is pulling away from its major rival in the electric vehicle race, a study has found, but other major automakers are falling behind the pack. AAP · May 30, 2024
UAW seeks new election at Mercedes-Benz in Alabama after losing vote United Auto Workers filed petition Friday, accusing company of ‘relentless’ campaign including firings and captive-audience meetings The Guardian - US · May 25, 2024
The Electric Car Tariff Battle With China Kicks Off August 1 Meanwhile, Stellantis' CEO calls tariffs a "trap", and BMW and Mercedes' plants in the U.S. could see tariff payback from China. InsideEVs · May 22, 2024
GM CEO Says Electric Car Issues Are 'Absolutely' In The Past The Detroit automaker has had several setbacks to its Ultium batteries and EV software. Are its worst problems now in the past? InsideEVs · May 20, 2024
Blow to UAW as Mercedes workers in Alabama vote against unionization Workers in Tuscaloosa vote against bid to unionize, as UAW president Shawn Fain hails impact of campaign despite defeat The Guardian - US · May 17, 2024
Mercedes workers vote no to union. UAW says they were illegally intimidated More than 5,000 Mercedes-Benz workers who build luxury SUVs in Alabama were eligible to vote on whether to join the UAW. Workers faced intense anti-union messaging from Mercedes in the run-up. WEKU · May 17, 2024
BMW plant workers in Alabama reject unionization and deal blow to UAW’s expansion hopes The official count was announced on Friday afternoon The Independent UK · May 17, 2024
UAW Influence Tested In Alabama Mercedes-Benz Factory Union Vote The UAW's efforts to unionize the Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama spark debate on labor relations and industry impact. Top News · May 17, 2024
Plug-In Car Sales In Germany Increased 8% In April 2024 In April, the total new plug-in electric car registrations in Germany amounted to 44,803, up 8% year-over-year. The market share decreased to 18.4%. InsideEVs · May 16, 2024
Mercedes-Benz Cancels Next-Gen Platform For EQS, EQE EVs: Report Poor sales of the current generation of top-spec EVs prompted the German automaker to cut back on investments. The two flagships will still stick around, however. InsideEVs · May 15, 2024
Tesla Cybertruck Chief Out, Some Supercharger Team Re-Hired Today on Critical Materials: chaos at Tesla as an exec departs and supercharging team gets rehires, Waymo gets NHTSA probe, plus, tariffs new may hurt U.S. jobs InsideEVs · May 14, 2024
The Electric Mercedes G-Wagen Is The Best One The clumsily named G 580 With EQ Technology is even better off-road than its gas-powered sibling. Plus you can wheel in total silence. InsideEVs · May 13, 2024
The Guardian - US · May 13, 2024 Mercedes workers in Alabama face anti-union message ‘barrage’ before election United Auto Workers union sees two of German-owned carmaker’s plants as key in effort to unionize industry in southern US
WEKU · May 13, 2024 Auto workers in Alabama are voting on joining a union. Here's what you need to know Workers at Mercedes-Benz in Alabama start voting this week on whether to join the United Auto Workers union. Last month, Volkswagen workers in Tennessee voted overwhelmingly to unionize.
InsideEVs · May 10, 2024 Global Plug-In Car Sales Increased 19% In March 2024 To 1.3 Million In March 2024, global registrations of plug-in electric cars increased by 19% year-over-year, indicating strong demand despite various challenges.
Motor1 · May 10, 2024 Mercedes Admits Defeat, Reportedly Drops Four-Cylinder for V-8 in CLE63 The report cites slow sales for the four-cylinder hybrid AMG C63 in Europe as the reason for the switch.
InsideEVs · May 9, 2024 Mercedes CEO Says EV Transition 'Might Take Longer Than Expected' Mercedes-Benz will keep making gas-powered cars "well into the 2030s" if buyers want them.
InsideEVs · May 8, 2024 Europe: Plug-In Car Sales Decreased 8% In March 2024 295,980 new plug-in electric cars were registered in Europe in March. The market share amounted to roughly 21%.
Top News · May 8, 2024 Mercedes Denies Blocking Union Organizing At US Plant Mercedes-Benz denies obstructing union organizing at US plant, highlighting commitment to positive work environment and respect for employee rights.
WEKU · May 6, 2024 Unions double-down in the Deep South: Can Alabama pave the way? Three high-profile labor disputes have unfolded in central Alabama over the past several years, with Amazon warehouse workers, coal miners and autoworkers all speaking out for change.
T3 · May 4, 2024 I tried Mercedes’ new autonomous driving in busy city streets – it's mind-blowing The advanced level 2 system makes city driving effortless, even on chaotic commutes
Motor1 · May 3, 2024 Mercedes Says 80 Percent of All G-Wagens Are Still On the Road The man responsible for the Mercedes G-Class expects EV versions of the iconic SUV to stick around as long as its ICE counterparts.
InsideEVs · Apr 30, 2024 Mercedes-Benz Trucks Successfully Test 1,000 kW EV Charging Mercedes-Benz Trucks completed its first successful test of a 1,000 kW (one megawatt) fast charging using the newly defined Megawatt Charging System standard.