Live updates from the IAA Mobility auto show in Munich: Mercedes’ Tesla fighter; VW’s powerful EV hatchback

The IAA Mobility, Europe’s and Germany’s largest auto show, is making its second Munich appearance this week and next. The event was held for many years in Frankfurt before Munich became its home in 2021. Most debuts will be of vehicles intended for the European market, but some models destined for the U.S. will get premier treatment. Mini, VW and Mercedes-Benz all will unveil new vehicles this year. Stay with Automotive News for the latest from the Munich show. VW will power into EV era with GTI small electric hatchbackSun, Sep 3, 7:04 pmVolkswagen brand will launch a performance version of its upcoming small battery-electric car using its GTI badge. VW previewed the high-powered small EV with the ID GTI concept. The car was unveiled on Sunday ahead of the IAA Mobility auto show in Munich.Full storyMercedes-Benz previews Tesla fighter with electric conceptSun, Sep 3, 6:24 pmThe Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture will support four electric entry-level models â€“ a four-door coupe, a shooting brake, and two crossovers.Full story2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class wagon gets beefy looks, air suspensionSun, Sep 3, 6:07 pmThe latest E-Class All-Terrain, introduced Sunday at the Munich auto show, grows taller, wider and longer than the outgoing model, and undergoes a host of upgrades designed to appeal to customers who prefer the styling of a beefy wagon capable of traversing dirt and gravel.Full storyBMW Neue Klasse EV gets futuristic designSat, Sep 2, 10:04 amThe design of the BMWâ€™s first Neue Klasse all-electric car is futuristic enough to â€œlook like we skipped a model generation,â€ said the automakerâ€™s design chief, Adrian van Hooydonk. BMW is previewing the EV with the Vision Neue Klasse concept at the IAA Mobility auto show in Munich.Full storyChinese brands, Tesla will face off with BMW, VW, Mercedes at Munich showFri, Sep 1, 10:55 amEurope's most important auto show will provide insight into how successfully the region's established automakers can fight off a growing threat from Chinese rivals such as BYD and U.S. upstart Tesla.Full storyTesla freshens Model 3Fri, Sep 1, 10:48 amTesla Inc. presented a freshened version of its entry-level Model 3 that adds premium features including ventilated seats, ambient lighting and a rear-seat infotainment screen.Full storyMini goes big and battery powered with new CountrymanThu, Aug 31, 10:13 pmMini seeks to revive its flagging fortunes and shed its quirky status in the U.S. by giving Americans more of what they want. The BMW-owned compact car brand will up-size its largest model â€” the Countryman â€” and electrify it.Full story

Live updates from the IAA Mobility auto show in Munich: Mercedes’ Tesla fighter; VW’s powerful EV hatchback

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