European new car sales drop by 20% y/y in February- ACEA

Sales at Volkswagen and Stellantis dropped by 19% and 22% respectively, while Renault reported a fall of 29%. BERLIN: European car registrations fell in February, industry data showed on Wednesday, as coronavirus lockdowns and accompanying uncertainty across Europe took a toll on sales. New car registrations dropped by 20.3% year-on-year to 850,170 vehicles in the… Continue reading European new car sales drop by 20% y/y in February- ACEA

@Daimler: Factsheet: Launch of the new C-Class in the Mercedes-Benz global production network

Mercedes-Benz is producing the C-Class with maximum flexibility, efficiency and digital networking The Saloon and Estate models of the new C-Class are starting to leave the production line at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Bremen. The bestselling Mercedes-Benz model series over the past decade will start production in Bremen, the lead plant in the global C-Class… Continue reading @Daimler: Factsheet: Launch of the new C-Class in the Mercedes-Benz global production network

Hubject & ev.energy join forces to simplify home and public EV charging through one app.

PRESS RELEASE — Berlin | London, March 15th, 2021: Hubject & ev.energy join forces to simplify home and public EV charging through one app. ev.energy and Hubject have signed a partnership deal to enable users of ev.energy’s home smart charging app and platform to get access to Hubject’s intercharge platform, the world’s largest cross-provider charging… Continue reading Hubject & ev.energy join forces to simplify home and public EV charging through one app.

@Daimler: Upcoming Mercedes-AMG SL on final winter development drive

“Dear Editor!  The new MERCEDES-BENZ “300 SL” (super-light) sports car model will be undertaking road trials in public for the first time this week. We are therefore delighted to enclose the technical data for this vehicle, together with a photo.”  These lines, sent to the media on 12 March 1952 from the company then known as Daimler-Benz… Continue reading @Daimler: Upcoming Mercedes-AMG SL on final winter development drive

@Daimler: 01. Mar 2021Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group complete creation of fuel-cell joint venture: cellcentric March 01, 2021 – Daimler […]

March 01, 2021 – Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group today completed the transaction to form the previously announced fuel-cell joint venture. The Volvo Group has acquired 50 percent of the partnership interests in the existing Daimler Truck Fuel Cell GmbH & Co. KG for approximately EUR 0.6 billion on a cash and debt-free… Continue reading @Daimler: 01. Mar 2021Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group complete creation of fuel-cell joint venture: cellcentric March 01, 2021 – Daimler […]

@Daimler: 23. Feb 2021Daimler Truck AG and Cummins Inc. announce global plan for medium-duty commercial vehicle engines

February 23, 2021 – Today Daimler Truck AG and global power leader and independent engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced that the companies have signed a memorandum of understanding establishing a global strategic partnership for medium-duty engine systems. The companies added that other opportunities for collaboration are also being evaluated. As part of the… Continue reading @Daimler: 23. Feb 2021Daimler Truck AG and Cummins Inc. announce global plan for medium-duty commercial vehicle engines

@Daimler: 18. Feb 2021IR-Release: Daimler confident for 2021

Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans Sales by the Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans division decreased by 13% to 2,461,800 vehicles (2019: 2,823,800). Revenue was €98.6 billion (2019: €106.9 billion). EBIT amounted to €5,172 million (2019: minus €109 million) and return on sales was 5.2% (2019: minus 0.1%). Adjusted EBIT was €6,802 million (2019: €6,151 million) and adjusted… Continue reading @Daimler: 18. Feb 2021IR-Release: Daimler confident for 2021

@Daimler: 09. Mar 2021BMW Group and Daimler Mobility intend to sell PARK NOW to EasyPark Group

March 09, 2021 – As announced at today’s signing, BMW Group and Daimler Mobility AG have agreed to sell their joint venture PARK NOW Group to EasyPark Group, subject to prior approval by the relevant authorities. PARK NOW is the parking operation of the carmakers’ YOUR NOW Joint Ventures along with services for car sharing… Continue reading @Daimler: 09. Mar 2021BMW Group and Daimler Mobility intend to sell PARK NOW to EasyPark Group

Aston Martin pledges to build electric cars in the UK from 2025

Aston Martin has promised to build all of its upcoming electric vehicles in the UK, rather than have them assembled in Germany by its business partner, Mercedes. Aston Martin’s newly appointed chairman, Lawrence Stroll, told the Financial Times that his company would soon build a battery-powered sports car at its facility in Gaydon and an… Continue reading Aston Martin pledges to build electric cars in the UK from 2025

90 per cent of Aston Martins to be electrified by 2030 with full EV planned

Aston Martin has outlined plans to electrify 90 per cent of its line-up by 2030, with plug-in hybrid and fully electric models coming in the next few years.  Aston Martin Chief Executive Officer Tobias Moers stated that Aston Martin will launch its first fully electric car by around 2025. “Electric drive is part of our… Continue reading 90 per cent of Aston Martins to be electrified by 2030 with full EV planned