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Mercedes to redesign strategies for the EQS and S-Class
We think there’s little argument that the Mercedes-Benz EQS is, in many or most ways, a sensational vehicle. Here’s the hurdle it hasn’t been able to clear: It’s undoubtedly the electric version of the venerated S-Class, but is the EQS an S-Class in the ways that matter to buyers — as clearly as the BMW…
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Top Headlight Cleaner for 2024
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Headlights pave the way with their brightness helping to make night driving a little easier. But over time, they tend to get dirty and lose a bit of their effectiveness. Using a headlight cleaner can…
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First Impressions of the 2025 Porsche Taycan: Experience the Power of 938 hp
SEVILLE, Spain – When the Porsche Taycan debuted in 2020, it was a revelation. At the time, its closest all-electric rival was the Tesla Model S – the Taycan was also ridiculously quick, but represented a more complete package with sharp handling, trustworthy brakes, and more repeatable performance. In the time since, the related Audi…
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NHTSA initiates investigation into Fisker Ocean due to potential door malfunction
The U.S. auto safety regulator announced on Wednesday that it had initiated a preliminary investigation into Fisker’s 2023 Ocean SUVs following complaints that the doors of the electric vehicles were sometimes unable to open, adding to the challenges faced by the financially struggling startup. According to the regulator, the Office of Defects Investigation received 14…
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Workers at Mercedes in Alabama are set to vote on UAW unionization this week
DETROIT — Factory workers at Mercedes Benz’s assembly plant in Alabama are moving forward with efforts to join the United Auto Workers (UAW), and they plan to file a petition as soon as this week, a union leader said on Tuesday. Earlier on Tuesday, Reuters cited three people familiar with the matter saying employees at…
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Despite high interest rates, U.S. auto sales increase by 5% in the first quarter while electric vehicle growth stagnates further
DETROIT — New vehicle sales in the U.S. rose nearly 5% from January through March, as buyers stayed in the market despite high interest rates. But electric vehicle sales growth slowed during the first three months of the year, with mainstream buyers wary of limited range and a lack of charging stations. Automakers, most of…