Mercedes Designer Sounds The Alarm: ‘Nobody Is Buying’ Wagons Anymore

Mercedes Designer Sounds The Alarm: 'Nobody Is Buying' Wagons Anymore

Mercedes doesn’t see enough demand to warrant a C-Class EV wagon. Head of Exterior Design, Robert Lešnik, bluntly declares: “Nobody is buying them.” Designers and journalists appreciate wagons, but that’s not enough. A few years ago, wild rumors alleged Mercedes would get rid of all wagons by the end of the decade to focus on higher-volume …

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‘The Worst Of Both Worlds:’ Polestar Slams Plug-In Hybrids

'The Worst Of Both Worlds:' Polestar Slams Plug-In Hybrids

Polestar argues plug-in hybrids add complexity without bringing zero emissions. The Geely-owned brand claims people rarely charge them. Polestar thinks PHEVs are ‘fast becoming irrelevant.’ People are spoiled for choice when shopping for a new car. Gasoline, diesel, mild hybrid, full hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery EVs, and even fuel-cell hydrogen vehicles all make up today’s …

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