Daimler CEO predicts strong 2021, even better 2022 – Automotive News Europe

Ola Kallenius, the first non-German CEO of Daimler and its Mercedes-Benz brand, has been tested by a range of unforeseen challenges, from the coronavirus pandemic to the global semiconductor shortage Ola Kallenius, the first non-German CEO of Daimler and its Mercedes-Benz brand, has been tested by a range of unforeseen challenges, from the coronavirus pandemic… Continue reading Daimler CEO predicts strong 2021, even better 2022 – Automotive News Europe

Tesla’s head of heavy duty trucking has left the company

Jerome Guillen, a critical executive at Tesla who was working on the development and eventual production of the Tesla Semi has left the company, the automaker said Monday in a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Guillen’s departure comes just three months after he was moved from the president of automotive position, which… Continue reading Tesla’s head of heavy duty trucking has left the company

UPDATE 1-Daimler’s China venture aims to raise capacity 45% at Mercedes-Benz plants -document

(Adds BAIC Motor shares move) BEIJING, June 7 (Reuters) – Daimler AG’s main China joint venture with BAIC Motor plans to add a shift and working days at two Beijing plants that will boost nominal capacity to make Mercedes-Benz cars by 45%, a document on the venture’s Chinese website showed. The projected upgrade at Beijing… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Daimler’s China venture aims to raise capacity 45% at Mercedes-Benz plants -document

Daimler’s China venture aims to raise capacity 45% at Mercedes-Benz plants -document

BEIJING (Reuters) -Daimler AG’s main China joint venture with BAIC Motor plans to add a shift and working days at two Beijing plants that will boost nominal capacity to make Mercedes-Benz cars by 45%, a document on the venture’s Chinese website showed. The projected upgrade at Beijing Benz Automotive Co (BBAC), 49%-owned by Stuttgart-based Daimler… Continue reading Daimler’s China venture aims to raise capacity 45% at Mercedes-Benz plants -document

@Daimler: Sportier look and greater individualisation for the CLS

New limited-edition model from Mercedes-AMG Stuttgart.  With a sharpened design, the modernised CLS will arrive in European dealerships in August 2021. The front end in particular, with new radiator grilles and bumpers, expresses the dynamism of the four-door coupé even more strongly. At the same time, the interior has been upgraded with additional leather and… Continue reading @Daimler: Sportier look and greater individualisation for the CLS

@Daimler: Formula E: Leading The Charge with Modis

The Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team, in conjunction with its Official Engineering Partner Modis, have announced an exhilarating opportunity for tech and engineering students, graduates or anyone with a technical background who is looking to make an exciting move into motorsport – the chance to work alongside Team Principal Ian James, and be at the heart… Continue reading @Daimler: Formula E: Leading The Charge with Modis

@Daimler: Facts & figures: The new CLS at a glance

Sportier look and greater individualisation for the CLS The CLS will come to the starting line in 2021 with a sharpened design. The front end in particular, with new radiator grilles and bumpers, expresses the dynamism of the four-door coupé even more strongly. At the same time, the interior has been upgraded with additional leather… Continue reading @Daimler: Facts & figures: The new CLS at a glance

German Handelsblatt: Daimler: Mercedes streamlines sales network: branches in England, Spain and Belgium are for sale002191

Mercedes-Benz showroom in Munich In Germany, Daimler is not planning any further reductions in the remaining locations for the time being, according to company sources. (Photo: Bloomberg) Munich Daimler boss Ola Källenius continues to trim the carmaker for returns. His latest plan: The Swede wants to significantly reduce the number of group sales outlets in… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Daimler: Mercedes streamlines sales network: branches in England, Spain and Belgium are for sale002191

BMW i – future electric cars and SUVs – just-auto.com

Cars The i Vision Dynamics, a concept at the 2017 Frankfurt IAA, was a preview of the i4. This car is BMW’s answer to the Tesla Model 3 and can also be thought of an electric four-door 4 Series. A further concept was announced in March 2020. The production model, revealed at a special event in… Continue reading BMW i – future electric cars and SUVs – just-auto.com

German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Daimler significantly expands production capacities in China002189

Daimler plant in China So far, Daimler has been able to manufacture around 520,000 vehicles per year in its two Chinese factories. (Photo: Daimler AG) Beijing In view of the booming Chinese car market, Daimler and its partner BAIC Motor want to increase production capacities by 45 percent. According to a document published on the… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Daimler significantly expands production capacities in China002189