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If you wait long enough, what's old becomes new again, to a new generation. We see this not only in fashion, but also technology—just look at the success of Nintendo's NES Classic and SNES Classic Edition game consoles. Mercedes-Benz is going back even further, though. Some 81 years after introducing its W 125 hit the racetrack, the automaker is paying homage to its sleek design with a new electric vehicle concept. Mercedes-Benz unveiled its new Vision EQ Silver Arrow show car during Monterey Car Week, which is an event for car aficionados and collectors from all over the world. The Vision EQ Silver Arrow is a one-seater vehicle designed in the same general shape as its record breaking...
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Sometimes the weather calls for cruising down the road with the top rolled down, Thelma and Louise style (minus the ending). Mercedes-AMG has again added that option to its growing line of GT sports cars, the latest of which is the topless GT S Roadster. It's the third GT Roadster model in the company's stable, to go along with four two-dour coupes, three four-door coupes, and a pair of customer race cars. That's right, there are now a dozen AMG GT sports cars, and like the two other GT Roadster models, the GT S Roadster boasts a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine. This gives it 469 horsepower in the standard package and 465 pounds-feet of torque, or buyers can opt for the C version with additional...
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Nokia may be down, but it’s not out. The company stands to rake in $2.8 billion from a deal today in which the former cell phone behemoth is selling off its HERE mapping and location services business. Nokia first started looking for buyers in April while considering a deal with Alcatel-Lucent. Today, the move should help Nokia trim fat and build up cash in advance of the planned merger. A consortium of auto companies, including Audi, BMW and Daimler bought Nokia’s HERE mapping business. The consortium is paying $2.8 billion, but Nokia says it expects to receive in the neighborhood of $2.5 billion when all is said and done. “With this step, we complete the latest stage of Nokia’s transformation,”...
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When the term "autonomous" is brought up, it's easy to imagine what's one of the hottest prospects right now: self-driving cars. The keyword there is "cars". In reality, autonomous operation can apply to a variety of other vehicles, including those meant for commercial use. Take the trusted transport truck, for example. For those not paying attention, this has totally come out of nowhere: yesterday, Nevada awarded an autonomous license plate to its first commercial truck: Freightliner's Inspiration. Daimler chose Nevada as the launch platform as it's one of just four states, plus the District of Columbia, that have laws regarding autonomous vehicle operation. It's not said what this first truck's...
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Daimler AG will be getting a nice return on its investment in Tesla due to the company selling its four percent stake in Tesla Motors. The British automotive manufacturer will be selling its stake for a cash inflow of around $780 million as a result of it reorganizing its cooperation with Tesla. Despite the sale, the cooperation between both companies will continue. “We are extremely satisfied with the development of our investment in Tesla, but it is not necessary for our partnership and cooperation,” says Daimler member of the board of management Bodo Uebber. “For this reason, we have decided to divest of our shares. This will also allow Tesla to broaden its investor base.”...
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