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Mercedes-Maybach bets on a hybrid SUV-sedan
April 24Mercedes is betting on a hybrid SUV-sedan to attract wealthy Chinese buyers to its Maybach ultraluxury brand.
First Shift: Amazon launches in-car deliveries with GM, Volvo
April 24Amazon, GM, Volvo launch in-car deliveries; Historic shift in dealer ad spending; In Beijing: Ultraluxury from Mercedes, a new platform for Infiniti; Something to buzz about at Toyota.
Mercedes seeks to keep China luxury lead with stretched A class
April 24Mercedes aims to widen the brand's appeal to Chinese buyers with a long-wheelbase version of its latest A class.
Mercedes previewing Maybach SUV
April 23Mercedes will preview a potential SUV rival to the Bentley Bentayga and upcoming Rolls-Royce Cullinan with the Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury concept at the Beijing auto show this week.
AutoNews Now: Will lease deal give new Accord a boost?
April 23Will lease deal give Accord a boost?; Court rules against delaying CAFE penalty hike; Ford's 2-cylinder feat; Peek at Cadillac XT6, Mercedes-Maybach SUV; When Kanye tweeted Elon.
Daimler may buy tiny stake in Volvo, report says
April 19Daimler is open to supplying Volvo with engines and could even take a small stake in the Swedish automaker, a German business magazine reported, raising the possibility of increased ties between Mercedes and Volvo's Chinese owner, Geely.
Daimler investor Li Shufu says automakers must talk or face oblivion
April 16Geely owner Li Shufu, who in February became Daimler's biggest shareholder, said traditional automakers need a business model based more on sharing technology to generate acceptable returns in future.
M-B to test subscriptions in Nashville, Philadelphia
April 16Mercedes-Benz's vehicle-subscription pilots in Nashville and Philadelphia will run for at least a year and directly involve dealers in what CEO Dietmar Exler called an opportunity to learn.
Mercedes partners with dealers for subscription pilot in Nashville, Philadelphia
April 12Mercedes-Benz will launch its vehicle subscription program in a pilot with dealers in Nashville and Philadelphia, setting up a battle with BMW as the luxury rivals try out a new type of relationship with customers.
Mercedes plans electric S class to challenge Tesla
April 12Mercedes is developing a battery-powered sedan about the size of its S class, dubbed the EQ S, which will challenge Tesla's Model S for high-end electric-car buyers.
AutoNews Now: VW names Diess CEO, overhauls leadership, restructures
April 12VW names Diess CEO, overhauls leadership, restructures; M-B subscription pilot; Tech tidbits: Uber expands mobility offerings, Charging up GM's Maven, Lidar maker scales up.
Daimler will discuss China cooperation with Geely's Li Shufu
April 5Daimler is willing to discuss possible cooperation in China with Geely Chairman Li Shufu, who took a nearly 10 percent share in the German automaker in February, CEO Dieter Zetsche said.
