An internal review of a planned $200 million factory puts the brakes on the launch of the German automaker’s next-generation “premium” battery-electric vehicle.
An electric Geländewagen is in the works at Mercedes-Benz, featuring four-motor drive and the ability to perform tank-like turns. It’s slated for U.S. sale in 2024.
The Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron SUVs receive upgraded drivelines and a revised battery management system for added efficiency and greater range, among other changes.