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Mercedes‑Maybach has revealed its first-ever plug-in hybrid, the S 580 e, as part of Mercedes' larger electrification plans which saw the electric G-Class revealed last year. With a legacy that stretches back to 1909, Maybach founded by Wilhelm and Karl Maybach became a sub-brand of Mercedes-Benz in 2015. The Mercedes‑Maybach S‑Class in particular was first introduced in 2021, and has grown steadily in demand since.“With our first plug-in hybrid model, we are combining the luxury experience typical of Maybach with emission-free local driving when in electric driving mode. The Mercedes‑Maybach S 580 e represents a pivotal step in the transformation of our heritage brand into an electric future. We will present our first fully electric model as early as 2023,” writes Daniel Lescow, Head of M...

Last month, Stellantis debuted a prototype of its forthcoming electric Ram truck, a sleek and futuristic take on the iconic vehicle. Now, the automaker has returned with official images of the 2024 Ram EV.For the model, which is still in the pre-production phase, Stellantis seems to have shied away from its ambitious plans. Compared to the design of the prototype, the actual truck looks similar to the standard Ram.From the exterior, the Ram lacks the sharp, angular windows of the prototype, opting for a normal square-shaped window. And on the interior, the control screen is embedded in the dashboard, rather than the thin, floating panel shown in the initial design.While the model may have not lived up to its concept, Stellantis is still billing the truck as a reliable model that won’t leav...