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Daimler to build battery factories in Sindelfingen, Untertuerkheim

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Daimler AG on Wednesday said it will add battery manufacturing capabilities to its Mercedes-Benz plants in Sindelfingen and Untertuerkheim, as the carmaker seeks to transition from combustion to electric cars. The Daimler logo is seen before the Daimler annual shareholder meeting in Berlin, Germany, April 5, 2018. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke The battery deal… Continue reading Daimler to build battery factories in Sindelfingen, Untertuerkheim

Daimler’s workers to defend jobs if tariffs force production shift

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Daimler’s (DAIGn.DE) German workforce will seek to defend local jobs if the luxury carmaker attempts to shift some production to the United States in response to trade tariffs, supervisory board member Roman Zitzelsberger told Reuters. The Daimler logo is seen before the Daimler annual shareholder meeting in Berlin, Germany, April 5, 2018.… Continue reading Daimler’s workers to defend jobs if tariffs force production shift

Volkswagen Financial Services pilots rental scheme with dealers

Volkswagen Financial Services is now running a pilot car rental scheme with a handful of UK dealerships being used as collection and drop off points. Progress ŠKODA in Northampton, is one of the first UK retailers to offer Volkswagen Financial Services UK, Rent-a-Car service. Other dealers listed on the VFS rental website are Citygate Volkswagen,… Continue reading Volkswagen Financial Services pilots rental scheme with dealers

On the death of Sergio Marchionne: The Wolf in woolen sweater

All articles and backgrounds 07/25/2018 The death of Sergio Marchionne The Wolf in woolen sweater AFP Fiat Chrysler boss Sergio Marchionne in March 2018 It should only be a small operation on the shoulder, nothing serious. Within a few days, Sergio Marchionne assured only a few weeks ago, he would resume his work. But the… Continue reading On the death of Sergio Marchionne: The Wolf in woolen sweater

Bosch & Foreca – Weather Feeling for Autonomous Driving

In cooperation with Foreca’s weather expertise, Bosch has developed the “Popometer”. The word “Popometer” apparently comes from the racing car industry and means the feeling for the road conditions in relation to the weather. The racers would notice it from the back of the hip out and so put the term popo-meter through. And so… Continue reading Bosch & Foreca – Weather Feeling for Autonomous Driving

Fiat Chrysler boss Sergio Marchionne dies aged 66

Sergio Marchionne, the former head of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), has died. Marchionne, 66, suffered complications from a recent shoulder surgery at a hospital in Zurich, Switzerland, and was replaced as CEO last weekend when his ill health prevented him from continuing in a leadership role. “Unfortunately, what we feared has come to pass. Sergio Marchionne,… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler boss Sergio Marchionne dies aged 66

Daimler and Baidu to Enhance Strategic Cooperation in Automated Driving and Vehicle Connectivity

Daimler and Baidu signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand partner-ship through the Apollo autonomous driving platform and to integrate Baidu’s vehicle connectivity services into Mercedes-Benz infotainment system MBUX. Dr. Dieter Zetsche: “Automated driving and connectivity are progressing at an unprecedented rate in China. Daimler and Baidu already enjoy a strong partnership in these two… Continue reading Daimler and Baidu to Enhance Strategic Cooperation in Automated Driving and Vehicle Connectivity

Lyft sued for patent infringement

A professor from Georgia sued Lyft for using an idea he had in 1999. A new lawsuit goes through the industry and this time it has the car broker Lyft met. The retired professor of engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Stephen Dickerson, sued the company because of the billing method. Aptiv Lyft fleet.… Continue reading Lyft sued for patent infringement