The Long Wheelbase E-Class has been a significant contributor to Mercedes-Benz India’s sales in 2017. MD and CEO Roland Folger seen at the car’s launch on February 28, 2017. Mercedes-Benz India, the largest luxury car brand in the country, has announced record sales of highest ever yearly, half-yearly and also Q4 sales in 2017. By… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz India sells record 15,330 units in 2017 (+16%)
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Top 3 Chinese tech fails of 2017
Top 3 Chinese tech fails of 2017 · TechNode Jan 17, 2018 Dec 6, 2017 Nov 22, 2017 Jan 10, 2018 Dec 1, 2017 Nov 20, 2017 Jan 8, 2018 Nov 28, 2017 Nov 17, 2017 Dec 26, 2017 Nov 24, 2017 Nov 16, 2017
Opel introduces short-time working for an expected six months
The Opel plant in Rüsselsheim is scheduled to start short-time work this week. The goal of the six-month measure is to avoid layoffs. Further steps are to follow to get the carmaker back on track. Opel plant in Rüsselsheim Monday, 08.01.2018 20:45 This week starts in the Opel plant in Rüsselsheim a six-month presumably short-time… Continue reading Opel introduces short-time working for an expected six months
Alternative drives for commercial vehicles: The electric trucks are coming
“Urban e-truck” from Mercedes Launched as a study at the IAA Commercial Vehicles 2016, the truck now launches as a test (Photo: Mercedes-Benz) Tons heavy, but whisper-quiet: The heavy freight traffic is now being electrified, the first small series of electric trucks in everyday use go on the roads in Germany and Austria in the… Continue reading Alternative drives for commercial vehicles: The electric trucks are coming
Electric car builder Byton: Ex BMW managers challenge German manufacturers
Byton-President Daniel Kirchert (l) and CEO Carsten Breitfeld Both managers were employed by BMW before the founding of Byton. (Photo: AFP) In sneakers, jeans and T-shirt – so far Carsten Breitfeld had hardly presented a vehicle so far. The former BMWManager climbed loosely from the SUV, which he put on the stage at the Consumer… Continue reading Electric car builder Byton: Ex BMW managers challenge German manufacturers
Money for old diesel: VW, BMW and Daimler extend exchange premium
19/12/2017 Money for old diesel VW, BMW and Daimler extend exchange premium VW diesel: Who gives his old diesel, gets when buying a new VW a conversion premium – when buying a Touareg it is up to 10,000 euros German automakers want to extend the exchange premium for old diesel vehicles. Daimler and BMW are… Continue reading Money for old diesel: VW, BMW and Daimler extend exchange premium
first Negotiation on company collective agreement without result: “VW talks economic development small”
12/11/2017 1. Negotiation on company collective agreement without result “VW talks economic development small” DPA Have not come any closer: Volkswagen VW personnel manager Martin Rosik (l.) And the head of department and negotiator of IG Metall, Thorsten Gröger (right) The first round of collective bargaining for around 130,000 VW employees has been inconclusive. “The… Continue reading first Negotiation on company collective agreement without result: “VW talks economic development small”
Matthias Müller opens discussion: VW boss would redirect diesel subsidy in e-cars
12/11/2017 Matthias Müller opens discussion Volkswagen boss would divert diesel subsidy into electric cars DPA Not quite unselfish initiative: VW CEO Matthias Müller For many years, Volkswagen has benefited from the tax subsidies for diesel vehicles. For a long time, the lower fuel prices and often lower fuel consumption compared to gasoline cars were considered… Continue reading Matthias Müller opens discussion: VW boss would redirect diesel subsidy in e-cars
PSA recruits 600 temporary workers for its Hordain / Sevelnord site – Daily Factories
French manufacturer PSA will recruit nearly 600 temporary workers and create a fourth production team by May 2018 on its Hordain / Sevelnord PSA site in Lieu Saint-Amand (North) to support the commercial success of light trucks Peugeot (Expert, Traveler) and Citroën (Jumpy, SpaceTourer) brands. PSA Hordain / Sevelnord has entrusted the recruitment of its… Continue reading PSA recruits 600 temporary workers for its Hordain / Sevelnord site – Daily Factories
Asia tech news roundup – Jan 8
Ooi Huey Tyng, GrabPay’s new managing director for Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Photo credit: Grab / MovingStills Photography Funding for a used luxury goods marketplace, corporate backing for Mobike’s ride-hailing venture, and another high-profile executive appointment at Grab. Here are the day’s top tech news stories from around the region. Transportation More details of Didi’s… Continue reading Asia tech news roundup – Jan 8