BIZARRE: 3 - What They Never Told You

Who Owns Who? Every Major Car Brand And Its Parent Company

From Toyota to Ferrari, here's how the global auto industry is really organized.

Motor1 · Aug 3

Does Your Car Smell Like Crayons? There's A Reason

That waxy smell probably isn’t coming from a forgotten box under the seat. Your car’s insulation, adhesives, and rustproofing materials may be responsible.

Motor1 · Jul 31

A Bill To Crack Down on Chinese Cars Could Shut Mercedes-Benz Out of American Markets

A new bipartisan bill would ban manufacturers from selling cars in the U.S. if more than 15 percent of shares are Chinese-owned.

Reason · Jul 30

Search for Mercedes-Benz driver who jumped into Phuket sea

PHUKET: Rescue workers are searching for the woman driver of a Mercedes-Benz car who jumped into the sea from a bridge linking the island province and the mainland on Tuesday night.

Bangkok Post · Jul 29

The Best New Cars Coming Out In 2027

From affordable Ford trucks to hot Genesis sports cars, here's what you can expect in 2027.

Motor1 · Jul 28

Global Market: European stocks trade flat as tech selloff offsets earnings boost from consumer, luxury firms

European stock markets remained relatively stable despite a notable dip in technology shares. The positive earnings reported from the consumer goods and luxury sectors provided a buffer against wider market declines. Lower oil prices lent further support, keeping investor confidence steady. Attention now turns to anticipated announcements from the U.S.…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Mercedes-Benz cuts sales forecast as profit rises despite China weakness

German premium carmaker Mercedes-Benz reported a 22% rise in second-quarter operating profit but cut its full-year car sales forecast due to weakness in China.

Euronews · Jul 28

Mercedes Benz reports Q2 profit boost but flags China woes for car sales

Mercedes-Benz saw a profit increase but faces challenges ahead. The automaker now expects overall sales to decline in 2026. This forecast is due to ongoing problems within the Chinese market. Strong performance from financial services and vans supported recent earnings. The company plans further cost-cutting measures in the coming months.

The Economic Times · Jul 28

I've driven the new Mercedes VLE — and this limousine-like electric van made me rethink what a family car should be

Vans have been relatively slow to adopt electrification, but the new Mercedes VLE shows that van lovers are finally getting some greener choices.

TechRadar · Jul 26

Mercedes-Benz believes top-end buyers will keep fueling India's luxury car boom

Mercedes-Benz launched its AMG E 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ model in India. The company sees strong demand for performance cars despite economic uncertainty. India's infrastructure is improving for electrified luxury vehicles. Hybrid technology offers performance benefits beyond just fuel efficiency. Mercedes-Benz continues its multi-pathway strategy for diverse powertrains.

The Economic Times · Jul 25