German Handelsblatt: Autoindustrie: “Catena-X”: VW joins German Auto-Cloud001936

Data center “Catena-X” is intended to enable a standardized exchange of data across the supply chains. (Photo: dpa) Munich The endeavors of the German auto industry to build up its own cloud are becoming more and more concrete. After BMW, SAP and Daimler, Volkswagen also announced on Monday that it would join the “Catena-X” project.… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Autoindustrie: “Catena-X”: VW joins German Auto-Cloud001936

@Daimler: Daimler AG: Management Board appointments for Truck CEO Daum and Chief Financial Officer Wilhelm extended

Stuttgart (Germany) – The Supervisory Board of Daimler AG at its meeting on April 23, 2021 extended the appointments of management board members Martin Daum and Harald Wilhelm. The appointments of Martin Daum (61), as member of the board of management for Daimler AG and Chief Executive of Daimler Truck AG, were extended until 2025.Martin… Continue reading @Daimler: Daimler AG: Management Board appointments for Truck CEO Daum and Chief Financial Officer Wilhelm extended

Daimler AG: Management Board appointments for Truck CEO Daum and Chief Financial Officer Wilhelm extended

STUTTGART, Germany, April 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Supervisory Board of Daimler AG at its meeting on April 23, 2021 extended the appointments of management board members Martin Daum and Harald Wilhelm. The appointments of Martin Daum (61), as member of the board of management for Daimler AG and Chief Executive of Daimler Truck AG,… Continue reading Daimler AG: Management Board appointments for Truck CEO Daum and Chief Financial Officer Wilhelm extended

@Daimler: Daimler raises margin targets based on strong first quarter performance

Strong demand: the Group sold 728,600 vehicles (Q1 2020: 644,300) Favourable product mix and pricing: revenue of €41.0 billion (Q1 2020:€37.2 billion) Bottom line multiplied: Group net profit of € 4.4 billion (Q1 2020: €0.168 billion) Well on track: strategic transformation with planned Daimler Truck spin-off and accelerated expansion of electric-vehicle line-up Divisional outlook raised:… Continue reading @Daimler: Daimler raises margin targets based on strong first quarter performance

Volvo Group – the first quarter 2021

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — “The first quarter of 2021 was characterized by high activity among our customers, which was reflected in good demand for both new products and services. Compared with the first quarter of 2020, our net sales increased by 3% to SEK 94.0 billion. The good sales volumes, not least… Continue reading Volvo Group – the first quarter 2021

Daimler to put up to 18,500 workers on short time work – Focus

By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read BERLIN, April 21 (Reuters) – Carmaker Daimler is to put up to 18,500 workers in Germany on short-time work due to a shortage of chips, Focus Online reported on Wednesday, citing Germany’s dpa news agency. (Reporting by Madeline Chambers Editing by Riham Alkousaa) Go to Source

@Daimler: The Concept EQT – pioneer of a new class for families and leisure active private customers

Digital premiere on Mercedes me media with skateboarding legend Tony Hawk Stuttgart. Mercedes-Benz Vans is unveiling the new Concept EQT in an extensive Media Special on the Mercedes me media platform on Monday, 10 May 2021 at 11.00 a.m. (CEST). This concept vehicle is the forerunner to the new T-Class in the small-van segment. In… Continue reading @Daimler: The Concept EQT – pioneer of a new class for families and leisure active private customers

Breakingviews – Capital Calls – Great Wall Motor risks hitting speed limit

By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read Different series of Kweichow Moutai liquor are seen at a tasting section inside a direct sale store in Beijing, China November 2, 2020. Picture taken November 2, 2020. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang HONG KONG (Reuters Breakingviews) – GREAT STALL. Chinese carmaker Great Wall Motor may be driving too fast. On Tuesday,… Continue reading Breakingviews – Capital Calls – Great Wall Motor risks hitting speed limit

Veoneer radar and stereovision in Mercedes EQS hands-off self-driving tech

STOCKHOLM, April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The automotive technology company Veoneer, Inc. (NYSE: VNE and SSE: VNE SDB), is proud supplier of critical building blocks in the Mercedes EQS, the electric sedan equipped to offer hands-off self-driving tech. Mercedes EQS Drive Pilot system is an example of collaborative driving; the car can take control under… Continue reading Veoneer radar and stereovision in Mercedes EQS hands-off self-driving tech

@Daimler: Electromobility in a family package: the new EQB at a glance

Room for sevenAs a seven-seater (optional), the new EQB offers space for many family constellations and a wide variety of transport needs. This gives it an exceptional position among electric cars. The two seats in the third row can be used by people up to 1.65 metres tall, and child seats can also be fitted… Continue reading @Daimler: Electromobility in a family package: the new EQB at a glance