Urvaksh Karkaria Reporter covering BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Porsche and Volvo for Automotive News [email protected] Mobile Number: 904-422-5205 See All Staff Page Recent Stories New BMW windshield technology tackles driver distraction The BMW Panoramic Vision display uses head-up display technology to transform the windshield into a secondary display. Nissan's next-gen Murano undergoes sleek makeover, early spy photos show Nissan's midsize Murano crossover undergoes a more aerodynamic redesign and will go on sale by early 2025. Volvo Cars cuts jobs and expenses in U.S., Canada to prep for EV era The restructuring of Volvo's U.S. and Canada operations is part of an $88 million global initiative to tighten spending, drive efficiencies, and update the work force. It does not affect Volvo's production network. BMW factory planning time to be slashed BMW is tapping the virtual tools of Nvidia to speed up the creation of new factory capacity. Mercedes plans electric ‘little G' SUV for U.S. in 2027 Production starts in Kecskemet, Hungary, in late 2026. Mini faces a challenge in bringing new EVs to market BMW Group investment in North American EV output sets the stage for localized Mini production, a top exec says. Mercedes-Benz previews Tesla fighter with electric concept The Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture will support four electric entry-level models – a four-door coupe, a shooting brake and two crossovers. BMW Q2 lease penetration grew more than 40% In the second quarter, lease retention rates grew more than 60 percent and lease buyouts declined 53 percent compared with a year earlier. Japan's small brands hatch EV plans Subaru, Mazda and Mitsubishi will bring battery-powered crossovers to the U.S. Late EV bloomer Mitsubishi teases electric makeover The Japanese automaker has announced an ambitious $10 billion investment in electrified vehicles and battery production through 2030. Mini goes big and battery-powered with new Countryman The 2025 Countryman arrives in U.S. stores in September next year. 2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid is the most powerful version yet The Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid, available in crossover and coupe body styles, arrives in the second quarter. Mercedes-Benz EQB scores updated design, tech upgrades The 2024 EQB will arrive at U.S. stores in the first half of 2024. Nissan shows dealers a new retail model, says more EVs coming Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida committed to a diversified powertrain strategy in which the company invests in both internal combustion vehicles and electric vehicles. Nissan Kicks next-gen production delayed by theft at supplier Kicks production in Mexico is now scheduled to begin in June, sources say. Load More
Urvaksh Karkaria Reporter covering BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Porsche and Volvo for Automotive News [email protected] Mobile Number: 904-422-5205 See All Staff Page