Trump administration tariffs are pushing automakers to consider heavier US-based production and assembly options. Mercedes-Benz is taking a committed stance. Alabama probably isn’t the first place you think of when you hear the words “Mercedes-Benz,” but if you’re familiar with the brand, it might not be far down the list. Tuscaloosa, Alabama has been home […]
If you spend way too much time looking at expensive luxury cars owned by the rich and famous in magazines or on social media, you would know that Brabus is one of the most trusted names in luxury vehicle tuning. The German firm has gained its reputation by turning Mercedes-AMG, Smart, Porsche, and Rolls-Royce cars […]
China’s EV segment is extremely competitive China’s domestic automakers are pushing back against foreign competition at all levels with more affordable, powerful, and luxurious EVs. Some of the world’s largest automakers have lost market share before they even had time to respond. Now, it looks like premium brands are struggling as well, with one German […]
The Bavarians commemorate a long-running presence in the US with a six-figure super SUV BMW’s Spartanburg, South Carolina, facilities have been operating since the early 1990s, but they didn’t always focus on SUVs. Originally, the brand assembled everything from the bread-and-butter 3 Series to the funky Z3 and Z4 Coupes. Even M variants of the […]
Trump’s policies might not be as beneficial to automakers as he envisions During an event commemorating the launch of the redesigned Expedition SUV at Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant on April 30, Ford CEO Jim Farley said that the Blue Oval still wants lower tariffs on imported car parts while also praising the changes that President […]
Tariffs and EV slowdown drag down profit forecast Porsche is bracing for one of its most difficult years in recent memory. The German sports car maker warned it now expects profit margins to dip into the single digits — between 6.5% and 8% — a significant drop from its earlier forecast of at least 10%. […]
Toyota and Waymo form a powerhouse dynamic Toyota has reached a preliminary agreement to partner with Waymo, considered the world’s leading robotaxi company, to accelerate the deployment of advanced self-driving tech for personal use via a new autonomous vehicle platform. The collaboration also includes Toyota’s subsidiary, Woven, which specializes in software and mobility innovation. Waymo […]
In an unprecedented shift, automakers are completely giving up trying to predict profit and loss for 2025 We already know tariffs have automakers reeling, but it’s becoming even more apparent that the auto industry is headed for uncharted waters. Some automakers — namely GM, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis — have all released independent statements that essentially […]
The car is barely one month old and Toyota has already delivered 10,000 units On launch, some were skeptical that Toyota’s $15,000 electric SUV would sell well, despite taking just under an hour to amass 10,000 preorders. Toyota has made good on those preorders, delivering all 10,000 to customers, and claims it has another 12,000 […]
Musk isn’t leaving any time soon, says Board Chair A key executive at Tesla has hit back on social media in response to a scathing Wall Street Journal report that alleged the worst fate for its CEO, Elon Musk, calling the report published late on April 30 “absolutely false.” In the report, “people familiar with […]
