The Automobile and American Life

This blog will expand on themes and topics first mentioned in my book, "The Automobile and American Life." I hope to comment on recent developments in the automobile industry, reviews of my readings on the history of the automobile, drafts of my new work, contributions from friends, descriptions of the museums and car shows I attend and anything else relevant. Copyright 2009-2026, by the author.

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

The Future Production Strategy at Mercedes-Benz as the Firm Shifts to Total Electrification

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Production of the EQS electric sedan has started at Factory 56 at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Sindelfingen – flexible, digital, efficient and...
Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Mercedes-Benz at Le Mans Classic 2022 June 30-July 3

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL racing sports car (W 194). Start of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, 14/15 June 1952. In the middle, the eventual winners Herma...
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Friday, June 24, 2022

Mercedes-Benz at Goodwood: The AMG ONE Hypercar

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The cutting-edge Mercedes-AMG ONE hypercar with E PERFORMANCE hybrid drive (fuel consumption weighted, combined: 8.7 l/100 km; combined weig...
Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Mercedes-Benz Announces Joint Venue with ZYNC -- The Future of In-Car Digital Entertainment

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The MBUX Hyperscreen Stuttgart/San Francisco.  Mercedes-Benz Group AG has agreed to a partnership with ZYNC. The California‑based tech compa...
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Wishful Thinking: Ford Verses Mercedes Advertising Art, 1982

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  View of a Ford Granada sedan and a Mercedes Benz sedan parked in front of building. Label on sleeve: "Ford Motor Co., Ford advertisin...
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Saturday, June 11, 2022

A very Rare 1959 DeSoto

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 Seen at the Kettering Cruise-In, June 11, 2022. This car got plenty of attention, an rightfully so. Only one of 33 survivors.
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