Daimler must recall 60,000 Mercedes diesel cars in Germany after regulators found that they were fitted with software aimed at distorting emissions tests.

Mercedes-Benz on Tuesday unveiled the EQC, its first entry into the all-electric luxury vehicle market.

Tariffs on European OEMs could hurt companies responsible for thousands of American jobs, it appears.

Daimler said planned launches of battery-powered luxury cars were on schedule, following a report that they were facing delays because of battery shortages and other technical problems.

Ford shut down truck plants earlier this week because of parts shortages caused by a fire at a Michigan supplier. Production could continue this Friday.

Ford, BMW and Mercedes-Benz vehicles are allegedly being held up at China ports. The delays involved Ford being asked to do extra checks on emission components.

A subscription service allows customers the ability to drive a vehicle for a monthly fee and also allows customers to switch among available vehicles. The monthly fee includes maintenance, and insurance, as well as pickup and delivery.

A Mercedes-Benz executive recently called India’s plan to utilize electric vehicles nationwide by 2030 "a rushed-with idea."

The automaker is investing $1 billion to expand its assembly plant in Tuscaloosa, Ala., where it will make electrified SUVs. Mercedes also plans to build a battery plant nearby.

Cars now proceed without a driver to their assigned parking space in response to a command issued by smartphone, without any need for the driver to supervise the maneuver. Automated valet parking marks an important milestone on the way to autonomous driving, Daimler said.