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NewsMercedes-Benz to Build “Core Model” in the U.S. Starting in 2027
In a response to the new U.S. tariffs, German automaker Mercedes-Benz has recently confirmed that it will start producing a “core model” at its Tuscaloosa, Alabama plant in 2027. This follows on directly from the announcement made in February by Mercedes-Benz AG Chairman Ola Källenius that 70 percent of vehicles …
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NewsAll the Vehicles Built in Canada and Mexico That Are Sold in the U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump's 25-percent tariff on all foreign-made automobiles and parts has now come into effect. Vehicles from Canada and Mexico that meet CUSMA's trade rules will be hit by the tariff only on the non-American content. But make no mistake: this will result in significant price hikes all …
ElectricUpcoming Mercedes-Benz GLC EV to Set New Benchmarks, Company Says
The Mercedes-Benz GLC is the best-selling vehicle from the German luxury automaker, and the model lineup—which already includes mild hybrid , plug-in hybrid and high-performance hybrid models—will expand next year with the addition of a fully electric GLC. Replacing the EQC we never got here in Canada and raising the …
NewsMercedes-Benz Working on New, Electrified V8
Just a few days ago, Mercedes-Benz announced its biggest ever product and tech launch campaign with dozens of new or refreshed models by the end of 2027. It will all start this year with the next-generation CLA , which we’ve previously reported about. That car will offer both a fully …
ElectricBMW, Mercedes-Benz Have Just Made Major EV Announcements
Electric vehicle plans at BMW and Mercedes-Benz have changed more than once over the past two years due to waning consumer demand globally, but the two fierce German rivals still have a lot coming in the pipeline. BMW this year will launch its new generation of EVs, known as Neue …
NewsPorsche, Toyota Lead 2025 CBB Best Residual Value Awards
Canadian Black Book (CBB) has just announced its 2025 Best Residual Value Awards, which forecast a vehicle’s value as a percentage of its original MSRP after four years. As new vehicle inventories return to normal, residual values have shown a consistent trend of leveling off over the last two years, …
NewsThe Most Dependable Used Vehicles in 2025 According to J.D. Power
Looking for a reliable used car, truck or SUV? J.D. Power has just published its 2025 Vehicle Dependability Study, which is based on responses from more than 34,000 original owners of 2022 model-year vehicles after three years of ownership. The study covers more than 180 specific problem areas across nine …
NewsTop 10 Most Expensive Auction Cars Sold in 2024
Over the past five years, the annual number of vehicles sold in online auctions globally has climbed more than 450 percent. They will surpass live auction sales for the first time by as much as $25 million USD in 2024, according to Hagerty. The American car insurance and valuation company …
ElectricMercedes-Benz Delivers First Electric Popemobile to Pope Francis
Continuing a tradition that goes back to 1930 with Pope Pius XI, Mercedes-Benz today delivered its latest Popemobile during a special handover ceremony just outside St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. But unlike the previous G-Class units from the past 45 years, this one is fully electric. That’s because, for the …
NewsPriceless 1954 Mercedes-Benz F1 Car Could Fetch Over $75M at Auction
RM Sotheby’s will auction quite a piece of collection on February 1, 2025, namely the 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R Stromlinienwagen (chassis number 00009/54) that helped the legendary Juan Manuel Fangio win the 1955 Buenos Aires Grand Prix and was also piloted by other celebrated drivers including Stirling Moss. Over …
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