Electrek

MARCH 9, 2023

Leading Chinese EV maker BYD , or “Build Your Dreams,” if you will, is launching an electric Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon competitor as part of its new brand of vehicles. The lineup, codenamed “F-Brand,” is launching its first SUV as a direct competitor to the Mercedes G-Class, starting at less than $60,000 later this year.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 2, 2012

Mercedes-Benz has sold more than two million SUV models—G-Class, M-Class, R-Class, GL-Class and GLK-Class—globally since the launch of the first G-Class more than 30 years ago. The SUV models account for around one-fifth of global Mercedes-Benz sales.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2017

Mercedes-Benz announced that its Rastatt plant—the company’s lead plant in global production of compact cars—will produce compact-class electric EQ models in the future. All three German Mercedes-Benz car plants—Rastatt, Bremen and Sindelfingen—will now produce EQ-brand EVs. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Baua Electric

MAY 28, 2024

Magna Steyr / Credit: Magna International Austria-based contract manufacturer Magna Steyr has confirmed that several Chinese OEMs are discussing the possibility of local EV production ahead of further sales in Europe. We’ve already reported that Magna Steyr has signed on to design and build off-road EVs for INEOS , but not until 2026.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2012

Daimler has signed an agreement with the Finnish Supplier Valmet Automotive for the production of more than 100,000 units of the new A-Class ( earlier post ) for Daimler from 2013 through 2016. We thus signed Valmet as an experienced production specialist who will provide us with additional A-Class capacities as of 2013.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Daimler AG and its Chinese partner BAIC Motor Corporation signed an agreement on the localization of further Mercedes-Benz compact car models beyond the GLA-Class at Beijing Benz Automotive Co., billion) for the localization of additional Mercedes-Benz compact car models.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 19, 2024

Chinese EV behemoth BYD may bring two off-road electric SUVs sold in China to Europe that could rival the Land Rover Defender, the Mercedes G-Class, and Ford Bronco. BYD may consider exporting two SUVs – the Yangwang U8 and the Fang Cheng Bao 5­ – to Europe, company executives told Automobilwoche.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2014

The 500,000 th locally produced Mercedes-Benz passenger car, a long-wheelbase C-Class model, has rolled off the production lines at Daimler’s Sino-German production joint-venture Beijing Benz Automotive Co., BBAC), marking yet another milestone in Mercedes-Benz’s increasing local footprint in China.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 5, 2024

A new BYD and Mercedes-Benz co-branded luxury electric vehicle will roll out before the end of the year. Denza was founded in 2010 as a 50:50 joint venture between Mercedes-Benz (Daimler) and BYD. Mercedes has since reduced its stake to just 10%, leaving BYD with the other 90%. The brand also offers two SUVs, the N8 and N7.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2015

Mercedes-Benz’ new compact car plant in China, housed at the company’s local production joint venture Beijing Benz Automotive Corporation (BBAC), has begun production with the German car maker’s first locally build compact car: the GLA. BBAC is already the biggest Mercedes-Benz passenger car plant worldwide.

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Baua Electric

JULY 17, 2024

During a June 19 call with investors, Jaguar divulged plans to nix production of five “zero profit” models including the two SUVs listed above, as it transitions into becoming a more boutique, all-electric brand. Magna Steyr currently assembles the G-Class SUV for Mercedes-Benz, the BMW Z4 roadster, and the Toyota Supra.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 9, 2023

The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced on March 9 the top selling models and car companies in China in February, presenting a panoramic view of the Chinese auto industry. 15 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 12,153 9,378 29.6% 9 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 26,696 30,398 -12.2% 2 Mercedes-Benz GLC 8,808 9,958 -11.5%

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Daimler AG and its Chinese partner Beijing Automotive Group Co., Both parties have already established a long-term strategic partnership including significant investments in the Chinese automotive industry over the past years. BAIC) signed a Letter of Intent in Stuttgart to deepen further their comprehensive strategic partnership.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 25, 2024

But other Chinese automakers, including state-run companies that were later entrants to the EV race, have closed the gap on sub-USD 10,000 EVs at the Beijing auto show that began Thursday. KARAOKE IN YOUR MERCEDES In a race to stand out, some Chinese brands are offering features intended to be fun, if not frivolous.

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CN EV Post

APRIL 12, 2023

The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced on April 11 the top selling models and car companies in China in March, presenting a panoramic view of the Chinese auto industry. 13 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 14,145 9,415 50.2% 12 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 40,261 43,195 -6.8% 2 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 14,145 9,415 50.2%

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2011

Daimler AG and its Chinese partner Beijing Automotive Industry Corporation (BAIC) signed a strategic framework agreement to further expand their cooperation in China. The signing ceremony was held in the presence of German Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel and the Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2022

Mercedes-Benz is aligning its global production network to manufacture its reshaped product portfolio focused on luxury electric vehicles as the brand prepares to go all electric by the end of the decade—wherever market conditions allow. The global Mercedes Benz production network is sustainable, digital and flexible.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In December, the brand began deliveries of its first vehicle, the U8 off-road SUV, with starting prices over $150,000 (1,089,000 yuan). The luxury SUV has generated hype as a Mercedes G-Class and Land Rover Defender rival with 1,200 hp and premium features like tank turns and tire blowout stabilization.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Tesla helped former shareholder Toyota to bring back the Toyota RAV4 EV , an electric SUV and also aided its other OEM shareholder, Daimler (which also has since divested its Tesla shares), with the Smart ED and B-Class Electric. Daimler is the automotive giant that owns Mercedes-Benz and Smart and also was a Tesla stockholder.

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Baua Electric

MAY 29, 2023

On Might 24, Nio introduced its 2nd past ES6 SUV, and the deliveries began within the night of the similar occasion. Chinese language client conduct analysis company 车fans (CarFans in English) revealed a document about buyer conduct in Nio retail outlets within the first 72 hours next the origination of ES6, which is between Might 24 – 27.

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EV Sales

JANUARY 18, 2021

The supreme irony of this, is that by forcing local OEMs to move fast into electrification in order to comply with the CO2 emission targets, EU politicians might have saved the local automotive industry from a future death at the hands of Tesla and Chinese OEMs. This highlights another great month for Volkswagen, which placed 5 models (ID.3,

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EV Sales

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The Wuling Mini EV secured the Silver medal, beating BAIC's EU-Series yearly score (111k) and becoming the Chinese EV with highest score in one year, while also winning the Rookie of the Year title, ahead of heavyweights like the Tesla Model Y or VW ID.3. In December, the Climber of the Month was the VW ID.3,

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EV Central

AUGUST 28, 2024

The reborn Smart has revealed a new direction with a rugged, off-road electric mid-size SUV called #5 , and it’s confirmed for Australia in mid-2025. Smart is a 50:50 partnership between Mercedes-Benz and the Chinese Geely Group, and the brand makes a return to Australia this month with its #1 and #3 SUVs.

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EV Sales

MARCH 18, 2021

Tesla’s midsize crossover future cruise speed in China is a question mark, while traditionally SUVs/Crossovers haven't sold as much as their sedan counterparts, the truth is that the market is leaning towards higher riding bodies, so the Model Y could surf the wave and outsell its Model 3 by quite some margin.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2013

Purchasers of SUVs, who represent one of the fastest-growing segments of the auto market, almost always opt for a diesel engine. In 2012, the share of diesel engines in the large SUV segment stood at around 80%. As recently as 2009, the Mercedes E class was the only diesel sedan on the market.

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Cars That Think

AUGUST 25, 2021

Proliferation aside, many EVs require ever-larger batteries to meet consumer demands for driving range, zippy performance, and now SUV size and utility. gigawatt-hours of batteries in that period was nearly as much as its five closest competitors combined: China's BYD, Hyundai, Mercedes, Renault, and Volkswagen.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Chinese demand for EVs soared throughout 2018, as the car-type gained more visibility among consumers, due in part to their promotion by local governments for their environmental impact. The dip in the Chinese market had ramifications upon the rest of the global market in 2018. All SUV subsegments recorded positive results.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

This marks the further expansion of the company’s footprint in its single largest market and will be its second major R&D site in Beijing, following the Mercedes-Benz R&D Center established in 2014. BBAC), the R&D Tech Center will allow Daimler to accelerate the localization of new Mercedes-Benz products in China.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Just over a week after initially teasing a new compact SUV called the Yuan Up, Build Your Dreams (BYD) has posted several of the first official images of the new EV’s exterior. One of those EVs BYD hopes will help get it to its target is the Yuan Up SUV – the first A0-class SUV on its e-Platform 3.0, Have a look.

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EV Central

JULY 12, 2024

BMW Group Korea was the only imported brand attending, while Renault Korea featured the locally built, Korean-market only (for now) Grand Koleos hybrid SUV. Show highlight was the unveil of Hyundai’s Inster , its new global electric city SUV. Kia EV3 2025 Kia EV3 small SUV offers range around 600km. Genesis just got damn sexy.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

All the new electric cars, electric SUVs and electric utes arriving in Australia in 2021, 2022 and 2023. Alfa Romeo Tonale – the Italian brand finally has a rechargeable car in its ranks in the form of the Tonale PHEV compact SUV. Aston Martin DBX PHEV and EV – electrified versions of AM’s first SUV on the cards.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 9, 2021

The secret is that Polestar is an electric performance brand from Volvo and its Chinese owner, Geely Holding. In a world obsessed with crossovers and SUVs, this is a car that looks like a tall sedan but actually provides hatchback practicality, including a fold-up panel for grocery bags that includes hooks and a strap. Competitors.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Not only that it’s battery-powered and more luxurious than its flagship XC90 SUV. Created to battle with other luxury van-with-windows, like the latest $160,000 Lexus LM and Mercedes V-Class that spend their life shuttling VIPs and celebrities from hotel to airport, the all-new EM90 is closely related to the Zeekr 009 people mover.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 9, 2024

Then again, the world also believed the brand attempting to sell an SUV was absolutely ridiculous. The massive Chinese market likewise poses significant problems for German luxury car manufacturers. As of April 2024, BMW reported Chinese sales having declined by 3.8 We used to receive monthly reports. percent annually.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The brand that delivered the city hero ForTwo and grinningly-fun Roadster earlier this millennium returns as an EV-only proposition, a joint-venture between Mercedes-Benz and Geely. Two small crossover SUVs are offered – the awkward-bummed #1 and sportier-looking #3. There’s another key thing counting against Smart.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 15, 2023

These bigger Alpine EVs would be a coupe and an SUV, says de Meo, each roughly the size of a C-Class or E-Class Mercedes-Benz and scheduled to appear in 2027 or 2028. An Alpine coupe and SUV EVs sized to appeal to American buyers would mean more space for larger batteries and room to attach another motor to the rear axle.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Many brands, including Mercedes, Volkswagen, and even Jeep, have been forced to sell some EVs outside of the U.S. The fun little Jeep Avenger has already made a name for itself in Europe, winning Europe’s SUV of the year. Mercedes lineup of EVs is the EQA. first or potentially not sell them in North America at all.

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