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
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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
Daimler breaks in and extinguishes Dalai Lama quote
Daimler advertised in China with a quote from the Dalai Lama, then came complaints. Now the car maker has given in, human rights activists consider that a “shameful kowtowing”. Dalai Lama Wednesday, 07.02.2018 10:47 Daimler has with a quote of Dalai Lama caused a controversy in China and Germany. In the People’s Republic of the… Continue reading Daimler breaks in and extinguishes Dalai Lama quote
Daimler boss earns one million euros more
The carmaker Daimler has a strong year behind it – the salary of the boss is correspondingly high. Dieter Zetsche Tuesday, 13.02.2018 12:16 clock Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche will receive around 8.6 million euros in 2017, one million more than in the previous year. This emerges from the annual report published on Tuesday by the… Continue reading Daimler boss earns one million euros more
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
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 works council dissociates itself from right colleagues
Four of the 45 works council members in the Daimler parent plant belong to the right-wing group “Zentrum Automobil”. Now, in a statement, her colleagues openly express her rejection. Daimler plant Untertürkheim (archive) Wednesday, 21.02.2018 13:57 clock The works council of the Daimler-Werks in Untertürkheim has distanced itself in a detailed statement from right-wing members… Continue reading Daimler works council dissociates itself from right colleagues
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
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
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