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
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
2021 S-Class Adds More Tech
New features include 48-volt active suspension, 4-wheel steering and industry-first rear airbags
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
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
Mercedes Outlook: “Significantly Harsher Reality”
Severe pay cuts loom but may not be enough.
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.
Mercedes Launches Extensive Digital Production Platform
Company plans to achieve 15% efficiency improvement through connecting sensors—and everything in between—to the Cloud
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
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
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
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.
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
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
Is Tesla on the Verge of an EV Battery Breakthrough?
Million-mile battery could debut by year-end
Mercedes Adds More Touch to Steering Wheel
Smartphone-like tech allows users to control more features and monitors hands for autonomous driving
The Girl Behind Germany's 120-Year-Old Luxury Automaker
A few hints, it’s not Gertie and it rhymes with ladies
