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Mercedes debuts the Maybach EQS SUV with more power, range and luxury
I can’t get over the huge faux grill. Mercedes today revealed the Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV, an electric SUV built on its excellent EQS SUV. In this edition buyers get ultra-luxury appointments,
Why the time is right for a Mercedes-Benz charging network
When your Rolex is due for servicing, you’ll probably take the time to take it to a specialty service center. Likewise, you’re not going to trust the repair of the crimson soles of your Lo
Mercedes-Benz partners with Canadian mining company for CO2-neutral lithium hydroxide for EVs
Mercedes-Benz AG will source carbon-neutral lithium hydroxide to build batteries for electric vehicles from a Vancouver-based mining startup. Starting in 2026, the agreement with Rock Tech Lithium wil
5 predictions for Tesla Q1 earnings
As usual, it’s been a dramatic quarter for Tesla. Tesla, which will announce its first-quarter financial results Wednesday, has benefited from a global surge in consumer demand for electric vehicles
The best (and weirdest) future car tech at CES 2022
Another virtual year at CES 2022 is in the bag for TechCrunch, and even though we attended the event remotely, one thing in the vehicle space was made abundantly clear: Your car is about so much more
Mercedes-Benz’s vision for the future is an ultra-efficient, luxury EV with 620-mile range
Mercedes-Benz revealed Monday the Vision EQXX, a concept vehicle that is meant to showcase what the automaker’s electric future will look like. The upshot? An eye-popping design coupled with adv
Mercedes, BMW, more join list of companies opting-out of an in-person CES
Two more auto giants have added their names to the growing list of big companies opting out of an in-person CES with less than a week remaining before kickoff. Yesterday, Mercedes confirmed that it wo
Mercedes cars will have optional Dolby Atmos audio starting in 2022
You won't have to buy a Lucid Air if you want a car with more immersive Dolby Atmos. Mercedes will equip its cars with Atmos audio on all models that use both its latest MBUX interface (introduced
Evolito’s electric motors look set to take off in aerospace where YASA left off in automotive
Back in July, British “axial-flux” electric motor startup YASA was acquired by Mercedes-Benz for an undisclosed amount. YASA’s electric motors generated considerable EV industry interest because
2020 Bentley Flying Spur review: Superior comfort and performance
What can I say? It’s a Bentley. It’s lovely. The Bentley new Flying Spur is a luxury super sedan. It packs a larger engine than most sports cars, has four heavenly seats and glides over th
Driving the track-ready, race-banned McLaren Senna GTR
The McLaren Senna GTR shouldn’t exist. This feat of engineering and design isn’t allowed on public roads. It’s built for the track, but prohibited from competing in motorsports. And
Waymo unleashes laser bear, Bird spreads its wings, Lyft tightens its belt
Welcome back to the TechCrunch transportation newsletter; I’m your host Kirsten Korosec, senior transportation reporter at TechCrunch. This is the fifth edition of our newsletter and we love the
Mercedes Concept EQV delivers an all-electric luxe vision of van life
Mercedes-Benz revealed Tuesday the Concept EQV, an all-electric premium van designed to travel up to 249 miles on a single charge. Concepts often never become production vehicles. But this one will. T
Mercedes is working with Microsoft to make your commute more productive
At IFA 2016 in Berlin, Mercedes-Benz announced a new project called ‘In Car Office’ to incorporate more smart productivity features into your ride. The features are going to go live in Mer
Nokia Sells HERE Mapping Business To Group Of European Car Makers For $3.07B
Nokia has announced that it has agreed to sell its HERE mapping business to a consortium of automobile makers for €2.8 billion ($3.07 billion), ending months of speculation over its future.
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Harman And Mercedes Announce New Updatable Infotainment System
<img src="http://www.crunchgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Screen-shot-2011-03-04-at-2.58.15-PM-620x269.png" />This week at the Geneva Auto Show, Harman and Mercedes finally released their long-aw
Graham Mercedes GP Trackmaster & Silverstone Chronograph Watches
<img src="http://ablogtoread.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/gpsilvermb.jpg">Graham watches of London is the official "timing partner" of the Mercedes GP Petronas Formula One race team. That means at l
Mercedes Updates Its Media Interface
<img src="http://www.crunchgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/MediaInterfacePlus.jpg" />We at CrunchGear love to hear about new tech that car companies are adding to dashboards. Mercedes, not wanting
Mercedes details upcoming all-electric SLS AMG gullwing
Mercedes has an electric SLS AMG in development that will probably take the title away from Tesla as the must have plug-in sports car. The new SLS AMG recalls past iconic Mercs with a sweeping body an
Mercedes first to implement SPLITVIEW COMMAND
We told you about it back in February, but Merc is the first company to have it in a production vehicle. The system will allow you to have two viewers using the same screen, while viewing different co