By Rachel More, Sarah Marsh and Andreas Rinke STUTTGART, Germany, Feb 13 (Reuters) – On a dark February morning at the massive Mercedes-Benz Untertuerkheim plant, workers arriving for an early shift are greeted by activists from Zentrum, a self-proclaimed trade union affiliated with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. “A game changer,” reads the … Read more
The less fortunate few The EV climate has changed drastically over the past year, and there are plenty of reasons—from new political ideals, to changing consumer demand, and more. The end result, however, is a constant. Manufacturers are scaling back plans for electrification, at least in the US. That means a good number of EVs … Read more
Imagine finally buying your dream car after years of hard work and driving it every day with pride, only to discover that a device installed in your vehicle supposedly falsifies compliance with a key feature the brand is known for. A German luxury car manufacturer founded in 1926, Mercedes-Benz Group (MBGYY) presents its slogan “The … Read more
HONG KONG (AP) — Chinese demand for foreign luxury cars is falling as customers opt for more affordable Chinese-branded models, often sold at deep discounts, satisfying their taste for luxury electronics and comfort. That’s bad news for European carmakers like Porsche, Aston Martin, Mercedes-Benz and BMW, which have long dominated the top end of the … Read more