IAA Mobility 2021

September
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2021
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September
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2021
IAA Mobility is a technology and automotive conference that is held in odd numbered years in Munich and replaces the Frankfurt Motor Show.
September
07
2021
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September
12
2021
IAA Mobility 2021
Smart Concept #1 previews the brand’s next-generation lineup

Smart’s electrified future has been previewed at the 2021 Munich auto show by the Concept #1. This snazzy-looking small crossover is the first fruit of Daimler AG’s equal partnership with Geely, the parent company of Volvo Car Group, Polestar, and Lotus. Mercedes-Benz is responsible for the design while the engineering work was done by Geely’s […]

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Volkswagen and Argo AI reveal autonomous ID. Buzz AD prototype

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz has begun its strip tease ahead of its official unveiling next year. Our first glimpse of the upcoming production electric van is a prototype built by Volkswagen and Argo AI complete with an arsenal of equipment that allows the vehicle to drive autonomously. Called the ID. Buzz AD (for autonomous driving), […]

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Volkswagen ID.5 GTX “Concept” coming to Munich

Volkswagen’s latest addition to its all-electric lineup will greet the public at the 2021 Munich auto show as a production-ready concept. The Volkswagen ID.5 GTX “Concept” is a preview of the final iteration, which is scheduled to go on sale in Europe early next year. Think of the ID.5 as a coupe-ified version of the […]

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Porsche teases new concept car ahead of Munich debut

Porsche has announced that it will be showing a new concept car at the 2021 Munich auto show. The brand has described this as a “future-oriented concept study” meaning it’s likely going to become a production vehicle later down the line. Based on the sole teaser photo released on social media, this car is all-electric […]

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2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE sedan teased ahead of Munich debut

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE sedan has been teased ahead of its official debut at the 2021 Munich auto show this September. Two teaser photos were published by Mercedes; the exterior shows a curvaceous four-door just like the larger EQS but the taillight pattern appears to be different featuring a single LED light bar connecting the […]

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2023 Kia Sportage PHEV debuting in Munich for IAA Mobility

Kia will use the 2023 Munich auto show to display its electrified vehicle lineup. In addition to the all-electric EV6, the 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV will make its first global public debut in the IAA’s new host city in Germany. This will be the second new plug-in hybrid in Kia’s lineup, following the three-row Sorento. […]

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Audi grandsphere concept previews what an autonomous electric luxury sedan should be

The Audi grandsphere concept has been unveiled ahead of its world debut at the 2021 Munich auto show. At 17.6 feet long, this big sedan is longer than Audi A8 L and draws inspiration from first-class flights and private luxury travel. It features suicide doors and no B-pillar to give occupants a sense that the […]

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BMW i Vision Circular to debut at the 2021 Munich auto show

BMW will use its hometown auto show to show off a sustainable concept vehicle. Called the BMW i Vision Circular Concept, this car is a showcase of the brand’s ambitious claims to become a sustainable manufacturer of luxury vehicles. Four themes were used in designing the i Vision Circular Concept: Re: Think, Re: use, and […]

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Mercedes-Benz debuts all-electric E Class, the 2023 EQE

The flagship Mercedes-EQ EQS is a luxury powerhouse that happens to be powered by electricity. But it’s also not a mainstream product in the way the E Class is. It’s only natural, then, for Mercedes to develop an electric version of the car. Here is the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE. The EQE 350, which’ll debut first, […]

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Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+: Long name, first AMG series production EV

The flagship Mercedes-Benz EQS delivers range and comfort unlike many other electric vehicles you can buy today. But when we think of electric cars, we still often think of performance. Today, Mercedes-AMG has the perfect scratching tool for the performance itch. This is the Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+. This AMG sedan has a 107.8 kWh […]

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