Category: Automotive

Investigators search Daimler locations

Because of the diesel scandal it is now also at Daimler raids. The Stuttgart prosecutor’s office searched several locations of the car manufacturer. Daimler logo in Berlin Tuesday, 23.05.2017 16:12 clock The prosecutor Stuttgart searched because of possible diesel exhaust manipulation several sites of Daimler , That informed the Stuttgart car manufacturer on Tuesday. Further… Continue reading Investigators search Daimler locations

Daimler builds battery factory in China

Daimler is driving the development of its worldwide electric car production. Together with its Chinese partner BAIC, the German carmaker is building a battery factory in China for more than 650 million euros. Daimler CEO Zetsche (in Beijing) Wednesday, 05.07.2017 15:34 clock For a three-digit million amount builds Daimler a battery plant for electric cars… Continue reading Daimler builds battery factory in China

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

Li Shufu visits Daimler headquarters

Hardly in business, already on a visit: Daimler’s new major shareholder, Chinese businessman Li Shufu, is already inspecting the Group headquarters in Stuttgart today. picture alliance / Wiktor Dabkov New Daimler major shareholder Li Shufu Sunday, 25.02.2018 12:26 The new major Daimler shareholder Li Shufu is, according to information from “Bild am Sonntag” on Sunday… Continue reading Li Shufu visits Daimler headquarters

Mercedes-Benz recalls more than a million cars

Mercedes-Benz recalls more than one million cars worldwide due to faulty cables. In rare cases, the airbag could be triggered for no reason. In Germany, several hundred thousand vehicles are affected. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Tuesday, 17.10.2017 09:47 clock Because of defective cables on the steering column, Mercedes-Benz wants to recall more than one million cars worldwide… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz recalls more than a million cars

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

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

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 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