Talking Acura TLX
The folks in charge of developing and manufacturing the fifth-generation TLX talk on “Autoline After Hours.”
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Mercedes May Raise Stake in Aston Martin to 20%
Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz unit is further opening its tech candy store to British luxury car maker Aston Martin.
Rolls-Royce Ghost to Get “Magic Carpet” Suspension
Luxury marque goes all in with advanced driveline tech
Ford Rated Top Automotive Brand for “Intimacy”
Auto industry also outshines most others in new study
Mercedes Launches Extensive Digital Production Platform
Company plans to achieve 15% efficiency improvement through connecting sensors—and everything in between—to the Cloud
The Steering Wheel: How Did We Get Here?
Six key Mercedes steering wheel designs of the past bring us to its all-new design for 2021.
2021 S-Class Adds More Tech
New features include 48-volt active suspension, 4-wheel steering and industry-first rear airbags
S-Class Gets Next-Gen User Experience
Mercedes wants you to take a seat. Any seat. Then sit back and enjoy the experience.
Steve Plumb
Senior Editor, AutoBeat Daily , AutoBeat
Mercedes Creates New “Drive Systems” Unit
Integrated operations for engines, transmissions, electric drives, batteries and related software
Daimler Tweaks N. America Production
Consolidating capacity and hiking SUV/crossover output
S-Class Gets Next-Gen User Experience
Five screens, augmented reality and 27 fewer buttons
Mercedes Outlook: “Significantly Harsher Reality”
Severe pay cuts loom but may not be enough.
Mercedes Lands 1,800-EV Order from Amazon
Two sizes of e-vans to be deployed across Europe.
Bill Hampton
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Daily
This Year’s Best Interiors: Quality at Any Price
WardsAuto’s annual list had plenty of variety
NACTOY Announces 2021 Candidates
Yes, COVID-19 notwithstanding, there are still significant car launches happening this year
BMW, Daimler Shelve Robo-Car Alliance
Deemed too costly for now, plan could be revived later.
Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Gets 100 mpg-Equivalent Rating
Compact crossover takes on Toyota RAV4 in emerging segment
Ford’s Salaried Staff to Work from Home All Summer
Mass returns not expected until at least September
Ford, Bosch and Bedrock Collaborate on Automated Parking
Using self-driving technology for something people don’t really care for: Parking
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Moers Moving to Aston Martin from Mercedes-AMG
Struggling U.K. automaker is trying to get some of the AMG magic
Next-Gen S-Class on Track for 2020 Intro
Mercedes says the vehicle will set a new benchmark in artificial intelligence and “needs-based electrification”
Electronic Stability Control Turns 25
Bosch has produced some 250 million units since introducing the anti-skid technology in 1995
U.S. Auto Industry Begins Measured Relaunch
Opening day jitters, supply chain concerns abound
A Look at What Could Have Been: Dyson’s Canceled EV
Tesla Model X fighter proved to be too costly of a risk
Coronavirus Auto Industry Roundup for May 15
Carmakers juggle production, search for funding
