International Harvester introduced the R Series line of panel trucks  in 1953, the passenger version called the Travelall to do battle with the popular Chevrolet Suburban. In today's parlance it would be known as a full-sized SUV. International work vans were built on the same platform with the same dimensions and powered by an inline six-cylinder engine making 100 horsepower. This work van, found in Nevada, was employed by a Firestone dealership. (Photo by Jim Prueter)

(March 6, 2019) PALO ALTO, Calif. — Southern California-based automaker Karma Automotive will debut its “New Dawn” product showcase at Auto Shanghai 2019 to provide a detailed look at its Value Forward business strategy that spans the next decade.

A new generation luxury electric Revero, the first results of a partnership with Pininfarina and an all-electric Karma Vision concept will comprise Karma’s “Shanghai Big Three” product announcement at the global auto show scheduled for mid-April.

(March 6, 2019) GENEVA — Attractive, intelligent and at the same time practical: The new Mercedes-Benz CLA will also be available as a Shooting Brake from September. Just like the four-door CLA Coupé, the Shooting Brake puts its own spin on the design idiom of sensual purity and turns the interior into a coolly designed user interface for intelligent digital technology.

(March 5, 2019) GENEVA — The world premiere for the first purely battery-electric people mover in the premium segment — with the Concept EQV, Mercedes-Benz has combined local emission-free mobility with impressive driving performance, maximum functionality and aesthetic design. The new concept vehicle will be presented for the first time at the Geneva International Motor Show this week.

Mercedes-Benz Vans plans to release a series-production vehicle on the basis of the Concept EQV, which will be presented to the public at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show.