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Mercedes-Benz is strengthening its presence in the defense and security sector with a broader range of specialized vehicles presented at Eurosatory 2026. The company is positioning civilian platforms as adaptable solutions for government, military, and critical infrastructure protection missions. The......
Opel has repositioned the Astra as a multi-powertrain compact car designed to cover the full transition spectrum in Europe and markets such as Morocco. The model now spans 100 percent electric, plug-in hybrid, hybrid, and diesel versions, reflecting a strategy built on flexibility rather than rapid full......
Stellantis has announced a major investment program exceeding one billion euros for its German brand Opel, reaffirming its commitment to Germany’s automotive industry and the future development of the company's manufacturing operations. The investment is expected to be deployed by the end of......
Mercedes-Benz Group AG announced plans to introduce its urban autonomous driving system in Germany beginning at the end of 2026, marking another important step in the development of self-driving transportation technologies. The company stated that the point-to-point autonomous driving service will first......
German automotive supplier Bosch has secured a long term agreement to supply large volumes of electric motors to Mercedes-Benz for the company’s next generation electric vehicles, extending the partnership well into the 2030s. The deal strengthens ties between two of Germany’s biggest industrial......
German engineering company Robert Bosch GmbH has secured a major agreement to supply electric motors to luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz Group AG. The contract is part of a long-term collaboration aimed at strengthening the production of next-generation electric vehicles. Under this agreement,......
Mercedes-Benz chief executive Ola Kallenius has said the German automaker is prepared to enter defense-related manufacturing if the move makes commercial sense. His remarks reflect a broader shift among European carmakers as the continent increases defense spending and industrial capacity in response......
The Franco-German defence company KNDS is reportedly in discussions to take over industrial facilities owned by major German carmakers, as the defence sector seeks to expand production capacity. According to media reports, KNDS is in talks with Mercedes-Benz Group regarding the possible acquisition......
Volkswagen is preparing to introduce the ID. Polo GTI, the first fully electric model to carry the iconic GTI badge, during the Nürburgring 24 Hours weekend in Germany. The unveiling coincides with the 50th anniversary of the original Golf GTI, a model that transformed the compact performance car......
Xiaomi has appointed two senior executives to steer its electric vehicle division through its next phase of development, pairing a company veteran with a former Tesla manufacturing leader as it prepares for its first international automotive sales. The moves signal that Xiaomi's ambitions in the......
Porsche AG announced plans to close three subsidiaries and eliminate more than 500 jobs as part of a major strategic restructuring aimed at refocusing the luxury car manufacturer on its core automotive business. The decision was approved by the company’s executive board and supervisory board amid......
Mercedes-Benz has launched the online configurator for its fully electric C-Class in Germany, marking the commercial European debut of one of its most anticipated electric vehicles. The C 400 4MATIC, the sole variant available at launch, is priced from 67,711 euros and is offered on a leasing basis from......
Tariffs are expected to reduce annual operating profit at German automotive group Volkswagen AG by around €5 billion ($5.9 billion), according to CEO Oliver Blume. Speaking at an event in Barcelona, Blume said the measures represent a significant financial burden for the company, which remains......
