German automaker Mercedes-Benz provoked anger in China for using a model with “slanted eyes” in a video advertisement. The Asian-looking female model, featuring small, slanted eyes and high cheekbones, drew criticism from nationalistic Chinese netizens upon its release via Chinese social media platform Weibo on Dec. 25. The relevant hashtag has since generated about 250…
Mercedes Draws Flak for ‘Insulting China’ With Slanted-Eyes Model
December 29, 2021
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Budweiser Accused of Downplaying Fossil Fuel Use
December 6, 2021
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Energy analyst Alex Epstein has argued that Budweiser is taking advantage of consumers’ energy-related ignorance by stating that its beers are brewed with 100 percent renewable electricity, pointing out that the “most of the energy that goes into its beer is fossil fuel.” Epstein made his case in a viral Twitter thread as well as…
Mercedes-Benz Opening Tech Center in Beijing to Develop V2X Technology
October 15, 2021
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News Analysis Technology regulations emanating from Beijing are a foot in the door that may someday take away your right to drive. This month, Mercedes-Benz is opening a tech center in Beijing with 1,000 engineers and $170 million in new equipment. Top of mind for the engineers will be preparing Mercedes-Benz for 2025, when all…
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 SUV
In 2015, when the GLA made its first appearance, it could have been described as a cute little hatchback or a neat little subcompact crossover. But as I drove the 2021 GLA, I classified it more as an SUV because it is wider, taller and longer than a traditionally styled crossover. Headroom has been increased…
Daimler’s Trucks, Luxury Cars to Go Their Separate Ways
FRANKFURT, Germany—Shareholders in Daimler AG, maker of Mercedes-Benz luxury cars, on Friday approved the spinoff of the company’s truck division, a move intended to let the world’s largest maker of trucks react faster to change and focus on the new low-emission technologies transforming the automotive industry. The voting at an online shareholder meeting also means…
Luxury Carmaker Rolls-Royce to Switch to All Electric Range by 2030
BERLIN—Rolls-Royce will produce only electric cars by 2030, the luxury carmaker said on Wednesday, joining other premium brands making the switch such as Volkswagen’s Bentley and Jaguar’s Land Rover. The BMW-owned brand said in a statement that its first fully electric-powered car, named “Spectre,” will be on the market in the fourth quarter of 2023,…
Daimler Takes 33 Percent Stake in European Battery Cell Venture Automotive Cells Company (ACC)
September 24, 2021
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BERLIN—Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz said on Friday that it will take a 33 percent stake in battery cell manufacturer Automotive Cells Company (ACC) alongside the project’s original founders Stellantis and TotalEnergies. The purpose of the partnership is to develop cells and battery modules and “help ensure that Europe remains at the heart of the auto industry—even in…
2021 Mercedes-Benz A 220 4MATIC Sedan
The M-B A 220 is powered by a 2.0-liter inline-four turbo engine that cranks out 188 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque. The engine power is regulated through a 7G-DCT 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with 4MATIC all-wheel drive. The drivetrain enables the A 220 to run the 0-60 sprint in 6.1 seconds. At the same…
2021 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC Coupe
Mercedes-Benz E Class continues to set the standard for mid-size luxury cars. A competitive powertrain and way-above standard styling work to establish that premier positioning. The E 450 is powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six with EQ Boost, which is capable of generating 362 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. This power is mated to…
Mercedes Recalls Vehicles for Emergency-Call Location Error
NEW YORK—Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 1.3 million vehicles because the software in their emergency-call systems could send responders to the wrong location after a crash. The recall comes after Mercedes-Benz learned of a crash in Europe where the automatic emergency-call system sent the wrong position of the vehicle. It began an investigation in October…
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