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Greenpeace: Ban auto advertising like ciggies?

Like the marketing of harmful, toxic, carcinogenic chemicals found in some of the biggest cigarette brands like Marlboro, Winfield and Peter Jacksons, Greenpeace says allowing carmakers to flog carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide emitting cars on telly, online, in print and via giant public display advertising is a blight on society.

Electronic security ‘key’ to dealers problems

For 20 years, Gould’s system Guardian Angel has taken away the worry from automotive security, providing a key control system for automotive dealers, who can safely secure assets. Gould has just launched Keyhound, an electric version of the Guardian Angel cabinet.

Range-wide update for Mercedes-Benz SUV

The mid-size Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV is getting a range-wide update and adding a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) model. The update features new styling, a revised choice of powertrains and technological upgrades and extends across the entire Mercedes-Benz GLC range of SUVs and coupes.

Amazon orders 100,000 Rivian e-vans

Amazon will buy 100,000 electric delivery vans from EV start-up Rivian, deploying them between 2021 and 2024. This came from Amazon chief executive officer Jeff Bezos during an announcement in Washington DC about Amazon’s plans to address climate change.

Daimler ditches ICE for EVs

Daimler is abandoning any further development on internal combustion engines (ICE) to concentrate on electrics. German magazine Auto Motor und Sport quotes Daimler development chief Markus Schaefer saying it has no plans to develop a next-generation combustion engine, focusing on new electric powertrains instead.