JUNE 12, 2020

Winner: Mercedes-Benz GLB Raises Bar for Compact Luxury

“This is a precision-built piece of German craftsmanship,” says Wards 10 Best Interiors judge Bob Gritzinger. Judges also were impressed with its smart use of high-quality materials.

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Lincoln Boasts Another Most-Seen Auto Ad

In the first-place ad for the week of June 1, a spokesman says that as people start heading back out on the road, Lincoln will be “doing what we do best – making your life a bit more effortless” with virtual vehicle tours plus remote purchasing.

2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors Winner: Mercedes-Benz GLB

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The Mercedes-Benz GLB (with a $57,470 sticker price as tested) was named a 2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors winner from a list of 32 eligible new interiors. Remaining winners will be announced one a day, in random order, until June 24.

U.K. May Offer £6,000 EV Incentive; Ford to Build VW-Based BEV; CATL Details 1M-Mile Battery

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Boris Johnson is set to announce a cash-for-clunkers scheme to promote EV adoption in the U.K., while Ford will build a commercial BEV model using VW’s MEB architecture and CATL says its new battery can power a vehicle for 16 years.