Bosch’s iBooster operates electromechanically, does not require vacuum from the engine and recovers almost all the energy lost in typical braking. It uses electrical current only during braking....More
Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan say the new tariff is meant to protect local auto makers against losses associated with significant increases of imports from the EU and in particular Germany, Italy and Turkey, in recent years....More
Customers generally pay 40%-45% more for an AMG model, because for some premium car buyers the Mercedes brand doesn't have enough cachet, says a top executive. “They want the best car that's there.”...More
This year's WardsAuto Interiors Conference was held May 22 at The Henry hotel in Dearborn, MI. The sold-out event delivered compelling keynote speeches and panel sessions, celebrated winners of Ward's 10 Best Interiors and honored student designs from the College for Creative Studies.
The shift in CLA sourcing from Europe to Mexico should increase profit margins for Mercedes in the price-sensitive entry-level luxury market, where healthy U.S. sales volumes will be needed in order for the brand to meet CAFE targets....More
What all drivers have in common is a need to feel connected to their vehicles, but they also demand not to be distracted by them, a top executive says....More
U.S. luxury-vehicle sales are up 9.0% through May, outpacing the overall industry growth of 7.1%. Which luxury brand do you think will gain the most market share in 2013?
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