Mercedes-AMG hopes you use this new EQC to forget EQC
Mercedes-AMG GLC EV will be based on the new MB.EA platform and is expected to package a large number of go through Brad Anderson March 26, 2025, 08:30 The next-generation GLC will challenge competitors like the BMW IX3 in the electric SUV segment. Sitting on the top of the series will be the GLC AMG EV with over 500 horses. It will ride on Mercedes' MB.EA platform, offering 800 volts for faster charging. Mercedes-Benz previewed the new all-electric GLC earlier this month, and now our spy photographers have captured the prototype of the AMG version during testing. Although it still wraps in that iconic camouflage, there are some key visual differences that set this hotter GLC apart and there are some interesting updates under the skin. The prototype is covered in white and black camouflage, but there are some significant differences between this AMG GLC and the regular model. The hood looks more muscular and has a different set of…
Chrysler hopes high school students design
The 2025 Stellantis Design Competition is underway and will see students create futuristic Chrysler vehicles Stellantis' latest design competition requires high school students to envision a future Chrysler. Students can make their imagination wild, and entries can be submitted until midnight on April 25. The winner will receive Apple Ipad Pro and summer design internships at RAM Design Studio. Stellantis has a large number of brands, but Chrysler is probably the weakest link. Its lineup includes nearly a decade of ancient Pacifica as well as Voyager, which itself is a former Pacifica. Given the frightening lineup, U.S. sales fell 7% last year to 124,683 units. That number pales compared to the 308,785 cars sold in 2014. More: Lancia Zero Electric Sports Car Concept Wins 2024 Drive for Design Competition Chrysler looks as purposeless and irrelevant as ever, so they turn to high school students to help cause the buzz. As part of this effort, this year’s design competition is asking…
2027 BMW 5 Series hopes to join the Neue Klasse era
BMW's midsize sedan is making a big change BMW is working on a 5 Series with Neue Klasse styling clues. The front end is brand new and we can also look forward to remodeled interior decoration. The car may have an upgraded six-cylinder engine along with improved PHEV and EV options. The spy photographer took the first photo of the modified BMW M5 last month and now we have a glimpse of the mainstream sedan. It adopts a brand new front fascia as part of the radical Neue Klasse makeover, marking a major turnaround for the automaker. These changes are immediately apparent as the double kidney grille gives way to a new design. While it is difficult to describe the exact look, it should respond to the vision Neue Klasse. More: The 2027 BMW M5 and 5 Series may look like this Although the "grid" caught the attention, the car also comes with a revised bumper and comes with new…
7 Things Every Meeting Planner Secretly Hopes
Listen to audio Even before they ask, even before they ask, stand out by giving planners what they want! 1. Lightning fast RFP responsePlanners often take into account multiple deadlines. React quickly (and thoroughly) to their RFP and impress. Reward points If you include some tailored suggestions based on their event details. 2. No surprises for transparent pricesNothing derails faster than accidental expenses. Planners love working with suppliers, and they come up with clear, packaging pricing from the start. 3. Flexible packages and customization optionsEach event is unique, so providing customizable packages or privileges tailored to the needs of the planner can set you apart. 4. Technology-savvy solutionsPlanners look for the latest suppliers to meet the technology. Highlight tools such as high-speed Wi-Fi, hybrid event capabilities, or interactive displays in destinations or destinations. 5. Active communicationPlanners thank the suppliers for keeping prompting the suppliers, whether it's quick email confirmation of setup details or reminding about deadlines. 6. Unforgettable website tourPlanners…
This Australian MP hopes to reduce the age of learners
A Victorian politician is pushing the state’s teenage driver to obtain his temporary driver’s license a year ago, which will eventually blend with nearly every other jurisdiction. Gaelle Broad, a national in northern Victoria, hopes that Victorian learner drivers will get temporary permits when they are 17, not 18. Victorian lawmakers made a similar call in August 2024. Victoria is currently the only state or region that requires a learner license holder to wait until the age of 18 to test the temporary license. All other states and territories except the Northern Territory allow learners to do so at the age of 17, where you can get a temporary license at the age of 16 and 6 months. Available with hundreds of new car deals Carexpert Now. Let the experts stand by your side and score a lot. Browse now. MP Gaelle Broad (right) "Young people, especially those living in rural and regional areas, are at a disadvantage because temporary…
IAAPA EXPO hopes to grow through immersive
The IAAPA Expo produced by the Chicago-International Amusement Park and Attractions Association (IAAPA) was held at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) from November 18th to 22nd last year. With the plan to grow into the OCCC Western Hall in 2026, the IAAPA Expo team has been introducing new product categories to generate motivation and provides immersive experience to provide successful strategies to attract more participants because the footprint of the show expands the expansion of the footprint of the show Maintain and increase investment return. Show the growth of the industry's prosperity IAAPA Expo includes street market activation this year. According to IAAPA data, it is expected that in the next three years, the annual 65 billion US dollars of attractions industry will increase by 6.5 % per year, and the expenditure will increase by 10 %. The success of IAAPA Expo reflects growth and opens the opportunity for exhibitions (especially F & B and Haunt) to expand the…
Stellantis’ DS hopes to compete with Rolls-Royce and Bentley
Design director Thierry Metroz says the DS takes more inspiration from Bentley than Audi. Stellantis' DS brand plans to "go beyond high-end" and enter the luxury sector. The No8’s interior is said to reflect this ambition, with an emphasis on high-quality materials and craftsmanship. It's not every day that you hear about Stellantis' Citroën unit eager to join the likes of Bentley and Rolls-Royce, but DS Automobiles seems undeterred by the challenge. The French company, still finding its feet, believes it can leap from near-premium status into the true luxury realm reserved for brands with decades-old pedigrees. The company's design director Thierry Metroz even compared their aspirations to becoming "the Louis Vuitton of cars." var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("0f7e3106 -c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f"); tough sale In some cases, DS struggled for the better part of 15 years to make any meaningful impact at the top end of the market,…
Lucky number seven? Polestar pins its hopes of turning a profit on Porsche
The Polestar 2 replacement will no longer have a sedan shape and be built in Europe to avoid import duties on cars from China go through Chris Chilton 13 hours ago Polestar is developing a new premium compact SUV. Polestar 7 wants to steal sales from Porsche Macan. Production will take place in Europe by the end of the decade. Polestar has a reasonable solution to its current sales woes. It is moving into the high-end compact SUV market with an electric car that will rival the likes of the Porsche Macan Electric and will be available by the end of the decade. The new Macan fighter has an illogical name. It will be called the Polestar 7, which might be a little confusing since it will be smaller than the Polestar 3 seen in the picture at the top of this page. Intel previously hinted that the 7 would replace today's 2 crossover, but Polestar tells us that's not…
NIO hopes Audi’s Belgian plant will avoid EU tariffs
Chinese automaker NIO is reportedly considering acquiring Audi's underutilized factory in Brussels, Belgium. Securing a European production base would allow NIO to avoid a 20% import tariff. The Brussels plant is home to the Q8 e-tron, a model Audi is looking to discontinue sooner rather than later due to slow sales. Chinese automaker NIO is reportedly considering acquiring Audi's factory in Brussels, Belgium, to avoid current import tariffs on electric vehicles entering the European Union and the United Kingdom from China. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); According to a report brussels timesExecutives from the Shanghai-based company recently toured the factory where the Q8 e-tron is made as they prepare to bid for Volkswagen Group executives to meet a Sept. 23 deadline. Related: Audi wants to stop production of Q8 E-Tron, may close Brussels plant The European Union closed an investigation into Chinese state aid…
NIO hopes Audi’s Belgian plant will avoid EU tariffs
Chinese automaker NIO is reportedly considering acquiring Audi's underutilized factory in Brussels, Belgium. Securing a European production base would allow NIO to avoid a 20% import tariff. The Brussels plant is home to the Q8 e-tron, a model Audi is looking to discontinue sooner rather than later due to slow sales. Chinese automaker NIO is reportedly considering acquiring Audi's factory in Brussels, Belgium, to avoid current import tariffs on electric vehicles entering the European Union and the United Kingdom from China. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); According to a report brussels timesExecutives from the Shanghai-based company recently toured the factory where the Q8 e-tron is made as they prepare to bid for Volkswagen Group executives to meet a Sept. 23 deadline. Related: Audi wants to stop production of Q8 E-Tron, may close Brussels plant The European Union closed an investigation into Chinese state aid…
Chrysler heir hopes to save Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Jeep
Frank B. Rhodes, Jr. wanted to create a new Chrysler Corporation and proposed himself as the leader. His goal was to save Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, and Jeep, and he criticized Stellaris for mismanagement. Rhodes publicly called on investors and workers to support the creation of the new entity. Many Americans disagree with Stellantis’ approach to Chrysler in recent years, shrinking the company’s product line to the now-discontinued 300 sedan and Pacifica minivan. Frank B. Rhodes, Jr., the great-grandson of Walter P. Chrysler, who founded Chrysler in 1925, has stepped in with a rather ambitious proposal, calling on investors and workers to join Dodge, Ram and Jeep in saving the iconic brand. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); In a brief video and letter, Rhodes highlighted Chrysler's importance in American automotive history and shared his thoughts on the automaker's current state. The Chrysler heir presented himself…
California hopes to require
Fuel stockpiling will help stabilize prices as refineries shut for planned maintenance California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a plan to help stabilize gas prices. Under the proposal, refineries would have to maintain minimum fuel reserves to prevent price spikes caused by maintenance outages. The move could save drivers hundreds of millions of dollars a year, but details of the plan are unclear. California is known for having the highest gas prices in the country. According to AAA, the average price for regular unleaded gas in California is $4.598 per gallon, which is $1.187 higher than the national average. The only state with higher gas prices is Hawaii, where the average price for regular unleaded gas is $4.656 per gallon. Gov. Gavin Newsom has introduced a new proposal to “prevent price spikes and save Californians money.” Under the plan, the California Energy Commission (CEC) would be authorized to require petroleum refineries to “maintain minimum fuel reserves to avoid supply shortages that…
Legendary brand hopes to join reborn Australian car industry
One of Australia's most iconic brands could be rejoining the automotive industry as manufacturers scramble to carve out their own niche. The Brabham family, whose patriarch Jack won three Formula One championships, including one in a car that bore his own name, want Australia to once again become a major player in local motorsport. You may know Brabham as the name of the track-only BT62 supercar, but the Brabham family (now led by son David) separated from the car's Adelaide-based manufacturer, Fusion Holdings, earlier this year, taking the rights to the family name with them. David, who competed in 30 Formula One races and won the 24 Hours of Le Mans, has previously confirmed he was involved in negotiations to allow a new partner to trade under the Brabham name after losing confidence in the BT62 project. David Brabham driving the Brabham BT19 In a media statement, Mr Brabham confirmed that he would attend the upcoming GT Festival at Phillip…
Gordon Murray hopes to return to Le Mans
Although GMA wants the T.50 to be a direct competitor to the Mulsanne, there are a number of obstacles to doing so. go through Brad Anderson 14 hours ago The small British brand will most likely use the Garage 56 to compete in Le Mans. With its roaring V12 engine, the T.50 will be one of the best-sounding cars in endurance racing. Dario Franchitti, brand and product director at Gordon Murray Automotive, said he would love to see the T.50 supercar compete at Le Mans, but getting it to meet the regulations won't be easy. Next year will beday This year marks the anniversary of the Gordon Murray-designed McLaren F1 winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and while it would be fitting to see the T.50 directly at the Mulsanne circuit on that anniversary day, having just one year to prepare it might not be enough. Read: Gordon Murray's Wild T.50s 'Niki Lauda' offers 725 horsepower for track-driving pleasure,…