The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e plug-in hybrid carries over into its second model year unchanged.

Elon Musk’s Tesla and BMW AG have sued the European Union’s executive, adding to a flurry of cases by Chinese carmakers attacking tariffs peaking at 45% on imports of electric vehicles into the bloc.

Plus, Kia is working to make its dealerships much nicer, while car dealers vow to fight the direct sales model.