Mercedes-Benz will make some extensive changes to its rugged G-class SUV. So major is the overhaul, planned for 2017, that Mercedes insiders say it will, in effect, be an all-new vehicle.
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BMW Keeps pressure On in US against German Competitors
BMW struggles to become the number one German automaker in the United States, against its tough competitors coming from the same country, namely Mercedes-Benz and Audi.
Frank discussion with Walter de Silva, VW Group design boss
Volkswagen Group design boss Walter de Silva has been waging a 15-year battle against vehicles with unnecessary exterior graphics. His campaign started at VW Group subsidiary Audi and now includes the German automaker’s entire range of brands.
Fiat Chrysler targets Europe, Africa, Mideast for double-digit sales growth
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles plans to introduce 34 new or redesigned models to its portfolio in Europe, Africa and the Middle East and is targeting an overall 27 percent increase in sales in those regions by 2018.
Chrysler to introduce PHEV models in 2016 and 2017 to meet ZEV requirements; new FCA gasoline engine family coming in 2015
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ (FCA) Chrysler Brand will launch two plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) over the next several years, said Al Gardner, President and CEO of the Chrysler Brand, during the FCA Investor Day presentations at Auburn Hills, Mi.
