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Urvaksh Karkaria

Mercedes, Porsche reporter

Urvaksh Karkaria is Mercedes, Nissan, Porsche and Volvo Reporter for Automotive News.

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Mobile Number: 904-422-5205

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Automakers
Nissan adds outdoor package to 2019 Pathfinder lineup

Nissan is making cosmetic updates to the Pathfinder aimed at the crossover's outdoorsy customers.
Automakers
Ex-Nissan Canada chief Meunier named head of Infiniti worldwide

The former head of Nissan Canada and Nissan sales in the United States, Christian Meunier, has been named global president of the automaker's Infiniti arm in the latest management shakeup following the arrest of former Chairman Carlos Ghosn.
Cars & Concepts
BMW adds convertible to 8 series lineup in Canada
The soft-top, four-seat 2019 BMW M850i xDrive Convertible will launch in Canada in March and start at $131,500.
Cars & Concepts
Mercedes pads roomier '20 GLE with range of engines, semi-autonomous tech
The redesigned, 2020 Mercedes GLE midsize luxury crossover features a longer wheelbase, roomier interior, a range of engines, a high-tech all-wheel drive system and suite of semi-autonomous technologies.
Cars & Concepts
Mercedes launches first EV volley with EQC
Mercedes-Benz is firing the opening shots in what will surely be a bloody battle to dominate the next generation of powertrain technology.
Cars & Concepts
Mercedes-Benz adds new entry point to Canadian lineup with A-class sedan
The compact A-class sedan, targeted at millennial buyers, will nudge out the CLA as Mercedes' entry-level product in North America. Canadian pricing hasn't been announced, but the car is packed with technology
Cars & Concepts
McLaren, with eye on electric power, plans US$2.1 billion product push
McLaren Automotive, which saw record Canadian sales in 2017, plans to invest US$2.1 billion as it prepares to launch 18 new cars by 2025, with electrification a cornerstone of the engineering and product push.
Canada
BMW makes X4 sportier, roomier for 2019
BMW's new-generation X4 crossover manages to deliver a spirited drive.