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What is behind the attempts of the auto companies

German car companies tested pollutants – on animals and humans. They even started their own research initiative. What was the purpose of VW, Daimler and BMW? The overview. Exhaust of a diesel car Monday, 29.01.2018 16:52 clock The auto industry is said to have commissioned trials to prove how harmless the supposedly clean diesel engines… Continue reading What is behind the attempts of the auto companies

Daimler makes more profit – despite the diesel crisis

Diesel crisis and cartel allegations could not harm Daimler: The Stuttgart-based group sold more cars in 2017 and made big profits. Employees can look forward to high premiums. Getty Images Daimler headquarters in Sindelfingen Thursday, 01.02.2018 15:01 clock The Stuttgart-based carmaker Daimler sold significantly more cars in 2017 and posted record sales and earnings. Despite… Continue reading Daimler makes more profit – despite the diesel crisis

US investigators weigh heavily on Daimler

Daimler is already under pressure in the diesel scandal. According to a media report, confidential documents reveal that auto company engineers have long doubted the legality of US exhaust emissions tests. Dieter Zetsche Sunday, 18.02.2018 00:21 clock In the diesel exhaust scandal US investigation files burden the car company Daimler hard again. Confidential documents from… Continue reading US investigators weigh heavily on Daimler

The sins of the past cost

Daimler once again significantly increased its sales in the third quarter. On the bottom line, there was less left over than the analysts expected. Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche Friday, 20.10.2017 10:02 clock The car and truck builder Daimler In the third quarter, it made less operating profit, partly because of special warranty costs and the… Continue reading The sins of the past cost

Post announces the next electric delivery van

D Deutsche Post is further expanding its model range of electric vans with the help of American automaker Ford. Thanks to a partnership with the car manufacturer, the Bonn-based company now wants to offer larger vans. Post subsidiary Streetscooter and Ford entered into a partnership to build battery-powered delivery vehicles, Post said Wednesday. Based on… Continue reading Post announces the next electric delivery van

Mobike-Ofo Merger Unlikely As Alibaba, Tencent Battle For Bike Sharing Dominance

To merge or not to merge? This is a question now beyond the control of the two companies most expected to combine in China at the moment: bike sharing unicorns Mobike and ofo. That is because their respective ultimate backers, Tencent Holdings Ltd. and Alibaba Group, both want to dominate the industry believed to shape… Continue reading Mobike-Ofo Merger Unlikely As Alibaba, Tencent Battle For Bike Sharing Dominance

BMW wants to defend itself with tests against reproaches

According to measurements of the German environmental aid, the exhaust gas scandal has also reached BMW. Now the manufacturer wants to prove that the allegation of illegal defeat devices in vehicles of the 3-series is incorrect. Klaus Fröhlich, BMW board member, responsible for development Monday, 11.12.2017 10:22 The in the exhaust scandal under pressure BMW… Continue reading BMW wants to defend itself with tests against reproaches