OCTOBER 13, 2020

Mercedes-Benz Takes Wraps Off One-Off Off-Roader

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The fully operational EQC 4x4² is based on the EQC 400 4Matic, complete with a twin electric motor drive system developing a combined 408 hp and 562 lb.-ft. (762 Nm) of torque in combination with an 80-kWh lithium-ion battery and single-speed transmission.

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News

European EV Sales Taking Off; Jeep Running Out of Steam?; Mercedes Testing Electric Off Roader

New Seat of Operations for Recaro North America

Nicole McElroy, director-North American sales and global marketing, says Recaro’s product line goes beyond the seats for race cars that built the company’s reputation.

New Powertrains Highlighted in Refreshed Santa Fe

Santa Fe internal-combustion models will be produced at Hyundai Motor Mfg. Alabama and will arrive at dealerships by the end of the year, while the Santa Fe hybrid will be produced in Ulsan, Korea, and arrive in first-quarter 2021.

Canada Auto Show Organizers Plan First Virtual Exhibition

David McClean, the event’s marketing director, says the show’s host, the Ontario-based Trillium Automobile Dealers Assn., has been working with manufacturers, sponsors and exhibitors to establish an effective and interactive virtual show from Feb. 12-21.

Fastned, Tesla, Enel Expand Charging; Mercedes BEV Rollout; Upstart Piech

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Germany gets large fast-charging station, Enel spans continents, Mercedes details future BEVs and an upstart BEV maker adds big names.