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Tesla At Milestone As Millstones, Rivals Drag Stock

The Geneva International Motor Show underway this week is dishing up more competition in high-end electric and plug-in hybrid cars for Tesla Motors (TSLA). The car debuts come as Tesla stock faces pressure on several fronts and the specter of possible Apple (AAPL) car looms down the road, but as its own business builds out. Geneva Auto Show Electric Cars In Geneva, Daimler (DDAIF) is showing off, for one, the Mercedes-Benz C 350 e car with plug-in

Luxury Car Sales Come On Strong Along With Tech R&D

Luxury automakers posted higher U.S. sales in January, in some cases a double-digit lift from a year ago. Long term, they’re investing in substantial technology R&D to drive buyer interest. For sales, they’re looking beyond the U.S. for growth, especially in China, though Daimler’s (DDAIF) Chairman Dieter Zetsche says that “as a result of the rather subdued economic outlook, growth in global demand for cars of approximately 4% is expected in

Audio Runs Hot In Cars And Phones With Harman, Apple

Audio and infotainment equipment maker Harman International Industries (HAR), an IBD Leaderboard stock, continues to score wins with high-profile customers, according to recent news reports. On Thursday, AutoWeek reported that the Harman/Kardon audio system will be standard in Daimler’s (DDAIF) new Mercedes-Benz SL400, which AutoWeek says “will now be the most affordable way to get into an SL-class on this side of the pond.” That news followed