Urvaksh Karkaria Mercedes, Porsche reporter Urvaksh Karkaria is Mercedes, Nissan, Porsche and Volvo Reporter for Automotive News. [email protected] Mobile Number: 904-422-5205 See All Staff Page Recent Stories Startup develops a way to know the identity of every part Alitheon's technology creates for products what fingerprints are for people— a one-of-a-kind identifier. Volvo tells North American dealers that EVs will double throughput Executives laid out plans to introduce seven new and redesigned electrified models over the next few years, including five battery-electric vehicles and two plug-in hybrids. Mercedes-Benz expands EV lineup with AMG EQE The performance version of Mercedes' EQE electric sedan arrives in North America early next year. Off-road Porsche 911 tested in the Arctic Spy shots of the 911 prototype taken in the Arctic reveal a jacked-up suspension, flared wheel arches and old-school whale-tail spoiler. Canadian one of two women promoted to key posts at Porsche With the two appointments, a third of Porsche's North American leadership team is now made up of women, including Canadian Margareta Mahlstedt.  BMW readies most powerful M with SUV concept The BMW Concept XM is a preview of the most powerful BMW M vehicle and planned only as a plug-in hybrid. GaN Systems of Ottawa offers a crystal path to longer EV range Canada's GaN Systems is pitching its power-efficient transistors to help automakers extend battery range. Mercedes-Benz EQS will start at $144,200 The battery-powered S-Class is at the vanguard of a wave of EVs that Mercedes will deliver to North America. Why some Infiniti dealers criticize brand's proposed shift from standalone stores Infiniti is offering the option to move in with Nissan, but some dealers just want new product they say they were expecting. Will Nissan introduce an electric compact pickup? A small truck would be a natural extension for the brand, which helped invent the segment, some say. Canadian Infiniti stores can join with Nissan Faced with slumping sales, Infiniti is allowing its Canadian dealers to save money and consolidate into their Nissan stores. Second-generation Infiniti QX60 gets price hike, standard AWD across trims The redesigned midsize crossover carries a $6,000 premium over the outgoing model. Nissan to idle more U.S. output amid chip woes Nissan Murano, Leaf and Maxima production will be suspended at the Smyrna, Tenn., plant for four extra weeks following a two-week summer shutdown. BMW N.A. chief Kuhnt moving to post in Germany; former MINI boss to succeed him BMW said Sebastian Mackensen will take over as head of North America. Polestar 2 family grows with lower-priced variant The electric performance brand of Volvo and Geely in the fourth quarter will introduce a Polestar 2 fastback with a 78-kilowatt-hour battery that delivers 231 hp and an EPA-estimated 260 miles, or about 420 kilometres. Load More
Urvaksh Karkaria Mercedes, Porsche reporter Urvaksh Karkaria is Mercedes, Nissan, Porsche and Volvo Reporter for Automotive News. [email protected] Mobile Number: 904-422-5205 See All Staff Page