Sixt becomes entangled in contradictions

According to SPIEGEL information about Sixt, Daimler hired a Tesla from private individuals and battered the car during tests. Now the car rental company reacted – and tried to reinterpret the process. Tesla vehicles Thursday, 07.12.2017 16:19 clock A car company procured by a vehicle rental in a pair of entrepreneurs a model of the… Continue reading Sixt becomes entangled in contradictions

Daimler takes over car sharing service Car2Go completely

The rental car company Car2Go belongs in the future alone Daimler. The car rental company Europcar gets out. This could bring a possible merger of the car-sharing services of Daimler and BMW closer. Thursday, 01.03.2018 11:27 clock The Daimler Group has taken over the remaining shares in its car-sharing subsidiary Car2Go in Europe completely from… Continue reading Daimler takes over car sharing service Car2Go completely

Daimler Group to be divided into three

The Daimler Board of Management has decided to take the first steps in a major redesign plan: In the future, the car company will consist of three independent divisions. The Stuttgart hopes that more clout against new rivals such as Tesla or Apple. Daimler headquarters in Stuttgart Monday, 16.10.2017 15:27 clock Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche… Continue reading Daimler Group to be divided into three

Daimler shares fall by almost two percent

Following Volkswagen, Daimler now comes under pressure: The shares of the Stuttgart-based carmaker have fallen after a report on US emissions investigations. BMW also suffered losses. Dieter Zetsche, CEO of Daimler AG Monday, 19.02.2018 11:46 clock shares from Daimler have on the stock market after one Newspaper report lost value in the wake of the… Continue reading Daimler shares fall by almost two percent

Daimler uses its own E-Bus premiere for diesel advertising

Municipalities are fighting for climate-friendly public transport. But Daimler expressed skepticism in the presentation of an electric bus for local transport about its own product – and refers to an alternative. Mercedes electric “Citaro” Monday, 05.03.2018 20:19 clock The car company Daimler is late with the introduction of electric buses. The Stuttgart company was also… Continue reading Daimler uses its own E-Bus premiere for diesel advertising

Daimler batters Tesla in secret tests

That car companies procure vehicles from other manufacturers for test purposes, is common. Daimler, however, has returned a Tesla copy after SPIEGEL information in desolate condition. Tesla vehicles Saturday, 02.12.2017 08:16 clock The Daimler Group has used dubious methods to gain insight into the technology of its US competitor Tesla. As the SPIEGEL reports in… Continue reading Daimler batters Tesla in secret tests

That’s it, Mr. Zetsche

Li Shufu, head of Chinese automaker Geely, joins Daimler as a major shareholder. Hostile takeover? In fact, the group from Stuttgart could be trimmed with it faster on electric mobility. Geely boss Li Shufu Saturday, 24.02.2018 13:24 clock For weeks it has begun, now it is official. Li Shufu, boss of the Chinese automaker Geely,… Continue reading That’s it, Mr. Zetsche

US tax reform brings Daimler and BMW billions

Too many Mercedes-Benz on 5th Avenue: Just a year ago, Donald Trump threatened German car manufacturers with import duties. However, BMW and Daimler are now benefiting from the tax reform of the US president. Cars from Mercedes-Benz Friday, 22.12.2017 20:59 clock The carmaker Daimler and BMW Expect billions of extra profits for the tax reform… Continue reading US tax reform brings Daimler and BMW billions

Geely entry makes investors uncertain

The entry of the Chinese Geely owner Li Shufu has caused uncertainty among Daimler shareholders. The government assesses the transaction more relaxed – with small restrictions. Getty Images Mercedes plant in Sindelfingen Monday, 26/02/2018 12:38 clock The uncertainty about the new major shareholder from China on Monday has the shareholders of Daimler vexed. The shares… Continue reading Geely entry makes investors uncertain

Chinese billionaire becomes largest shareholder at Daimler

With a share of over seven billion euros, the boss of Volvo’s mother Geely has participated in Daimler. The Chinese company is counting on the departure from the pure combustion engine. Li Shufu, principal owner of Chinese auto giant Geely Friday, 23.02.2018 19:42 clock The Chinese carmaker Geely makes serious with the billion dollar entry… Continue reading Chinese billionaire becomes largest shareholder at Daimler