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 Volvo EX30 electric crossover guns for Gen Z with budget price The EX30 is aimed at the millennial and Gen Z market, which premium automakers have mostly ignored. Tesla and Mercedes have compact electric crossovers but they are larger and pricier. Mercedes-Benz shows off 8 new vehicles to dealers; electric CLA and GLC coming in 2024 Mercedes treated more than 350 U.S. and Canadian retailers to a product and technology show-and-tell last week. EV assembly not a radical change, top Mercedes-Benz production exec said Mercedes-Benz is making a smooth transition to EVs at its Alabama assembly plant. 2024 BMW X5 M, X6 M crossovers pack new V-8, 48-volt mild hybrid tech The freshened M models will debut at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance in March with deliveries starting this summer. BMW X5 and X6 get a lavish freshen this year BMW is giving its X5 and X6 crossovers updated powertrains with improved electrification this year. Volvo creates U.S. and Canada division; Gustafsson will step down Michael Cottone, a 21-year Volvo veteran, will lead newly configured unit in surprising move. Polestar 2 fastback adds more vroom with $1,595, press of a buy button Polestar offers a $1,595 software upgrade to boost power output and acceleration on electric fastback. BMW hatches an EV battery with 30% more range BMW's next-generation lithium ion cell will power the automaker's Neue Klasse electric vehicles. Porsche Macan EV to pack 100-kilowatt-hour battery pack, 600 hp Compact luxury electric crossover will go into production next year, with North American deliveries expected in early 2024. Volvo EX90, the brand's flagship EV, arrives in early 2024 The high-tech EX90, Volvo's third but biggest electric vehicle, is at the vanguard of a wave of models that will transform Volvo into an all-electric brand by early 2030. Mercedes EQE crossover arrives in Canada in early 2023 The midsize EQE goes on sale early next year and fleshes out Mercedes' electric crossover lineup that is now bookended by the compact EQB and full-size EQS. Polestar 3 EV revealed as the brand's new volume model The premium Polestar 3 midsize crossover will arrive stores late next year starting at $97,400, including shipping BMW adds high-powered halo with XM plug-in hybrid SUV 644-hp SUV is first standalone vehicle from M performance brand since BMW M1 launched five decades ago. Mitsubishi takes another step toward EVs with 2nd-gen Outlander PHEV The 2023 Outlander PHEV packs a bigger battery, more powerful electric motors and third-row seating. Super-luxury brands scramble to change their iconic products Supercar brands are holding tight to driving performance and exclusive luxury as they find their way to electrification. 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