Daimler Merging smart and Mercedes - Autoline Daily 683
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Channel: Autoline Network · 2011 · Autos & Vehicles
The White House and automakers are warming up for a big fight over where the next round of fuel-economy standards should be set. Daimler is merging smart and Mercedes-Benz dealerships. Is it trying to recreate BMW's success when it introduced the new MINI? According to the Highway Loss Data Institute, Volvo's City Safety system on the XC60 SUV has dramatically reduced insurance claims. All that and more, plus a look at Hyundai's updated Genesis sedan.