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Mercedes And Other German Automakers Disagree With France’s Call To Limit Chinese EVs

Giancarlo Perlas June 29, 2023

In the race to dominate the European electric car market, France and Germany find themselves at odds over China’s aggressive push to sell over a million electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe by 2030. The European Union (EU) perceives this as a significant threat to its own electric car manufacturers, sparking a heated debate among member states. The implications of China’s early entry into the market, coupled with its technological edge and competitive pricing, have ignited concerns about the future of Europe’s automotive industry. French Automakers Threatened by Influx of Chinese EVs in EU While France’s President, Emmanuel Macron, has been persistently advocating for EU partners to safeguard the interests of… Continue Reading »

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2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class L To Be Released Exclusively In China

Giancarlo Perlas May 13, 2023

Mercedes-Benz is set to release the new E-Class L, a luxurious sedan with a long wheelbase. According to leaked images and details published by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the long-wheelbase (LWB) E-Class is longer than the standard version and will be released exclusively in China. Design and Features The E-Class L boasts a classic front grille design and a hood ornament bearing the three-pointed star emblem. That’s unlike the standard model which has a sportier front grille with the Mercedes logo embedded in it. Its size goes up to 200.4 inches in length, making it 5.6 in. longer than the standard variant available globally. Meanwhile,… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes CEO Deems Cutting Economic Ties With China “Unthinkable”

Giancarlo Perlas May 1, 2023

Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kaellenius believes cutting economic ties with China is “unthinkable” due to the interdependence of the global economy. The luxury carmaker’s dependency on the Chinese market, the world’s largest, has made decoupling from China unrealistic and puts the majority of Germany’s industry at risk. Recently, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan revealed the plan of the US to “de-risk and diversify” its existing links with China. This echoed the same sentiments aired by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in a policy speech last March before she flew to China. These statements left a wary note from businesses who are ever reliant on the giant Asian nation in… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz Optimistic On Increased Demand In China And The US

Giancarlo Perlas April 28, 2023

Mercedes-Benz released its first-quarter results on Friday, indicating increased demand in China and the United States. The company struck a positive note, reporting that the markets in these countries were showing signs of recovery from inflationary and supply chain shocks. The carmaker also expects the demand to pick up in Europe as consumer confidence rebuilds in the coming months. Improved Return on Sales Despite the warning issued in February that the company expects lower earnings this year, the first-quarter results were impressive according to Reuters. The carmaker reported group earnings of €5.5 billion ($6.06 billion). The annual adjusted return on sales at its vans division also increased from 9%-11% to… Continue Reading »

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Smart #1 Brabus Electric Crossover Unveiled in China

Giancarlo Perlas September 12, 2022

The Smart brand just unveiled its new entry into the electric crossover market with the Smart #1. The electric vehicle made its debut at the recently-held Chengdu Motor Show in China. The Smart #1 has a planned rollout in 2023. It’s the result of a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz Group and Geely Holding. The new EV will come with a sportier version by Brabus, which will feature all things that the famous tuner is known for, including a power boost plus new visuals in and out. Starting on its performance, Brabus managed to squeeze out more power in the Smart #1 through an additional motor. The extra hardware brings up… Continue Reading »

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Exclusive Mercedes-AMG A35 L 4MATIC Unveiled in China

Giancarlo Perlas April 16, 2019

The Mercedes-AMG A35 L 4MATIC sedan has been unveiled, and only the Chinese market is getting it. China is known for its strong demand for luxury vehicles and the preference of their owners to be chauffeured. Recognizing such, Mercedes has been releasing “L” or long wheelbase variants of its cars for the Chinese market. Among the cars with the exclusive “L” versions that the automaker made for China were the E-Class, C-Class, CLA, and A-Class. Now, the list includes the Mercedes-AMG A35 L 4MATIC. Exterior The AMG A35 L is not that different from the AMG A35 Sedan model that was released in March. The only major change lies in… Continue Reading »

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We’re Finally Getting A Baby Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Giancarlo Perlas April 5, 2019

Anytime we hear about a luxury crossover with an entry-level price, we get goosebumps. We’ve heard rumors about a G-class-inspired Mercedes-Benz crossover that will be placed somewhere between the GLA and the GLC. It looks like it will finally be launched this April 2019 at the Shanghai Auto Show. The GLB, as it is now called, will first arrive as a prototype. For now, the automaker is keeping the details under wraps (though we heard it could have an electric powertrain and be called the EQB), but Mercedes did give us a sketch of how the interior will look like. A funky dashboard—that’s what the new Mercedes-Benz GLB or EQB… Continue Reading »

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