The truck revolution

A ls Frank Appel the motto was that Deutsche Post DHL should become a green corporation, he could not imagine this scenario yet: the CEO would once run a company that manufactures electric cars. Not at all, his imagination was so far that the largest postal and logistics service provider in the world would once… Continue reading The truck revolution

The electric Volksauto comes from Aachen

A chim Kampker is only 34 years old. He is likely to be by far the youngest boss of a German automobile company – and probably this superlative even applies to the entire car industry around the globe. Granted: The Kampker founded Streetscooter GmbH in Aachen has almost nothing in common with the big companies… Continue reading The electric Volksauto comes from Aachen

Daimler in stand-by mode

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Auto industry makes Trump a “peace offer”

D he German automakers are trying to avert a trade war with America by proposing to completely abolish tariffs on cars in trade between Europe and America. Richard Grenell, American ambassador to Germany, traveled to Washington this Wednesday with this “peace offer” from the auto industry “Wall Street Journal” , Grenell have on their own… Continue reading Auto industry makes Trump a “peace offer”

Are the Americans just desperate?

D The need must be huge in Washington. His numerous economic and political threats to countless countries – it is now really difficult to keep track – said the American president Donald Trump Now another added: He points out import tariffs on cars, reportedly up to 25 percent. The official rationale is fire-threatening, so the… Continue reading Are the Americans just desperate?

A favorite of Ferdinand

H at Rupert Stadler telephoned Ferdinand PiĆ«ch after the raid last week? It would be conceivable: The silent become former VW Patriarch was after all the great mentor of Stadler been – so far still a potential advisor for difficult life situations. Conversely, the appreciation was appreciably large. Although Stadler was not an engineer, but… Continue reading A favorite of Ferdinand

Mercedes should call back 134,000 cars

The Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) calls on Mercedes to recall 134,000 cars. According to the will of the authority, the manufacturer should replace a meanwhile forbidden refrigerant in air conditioners. Burning Mercedes B-Class after crash test Thursday, 27.04.2017 15:40 clock In the so-called Refrigerant dispute between the automaker Mercedes, the federal government and the… Continue reading Mercedes should call back 134,000 cars

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 does not rule out penalties in the diesel scandal

In the US, investigations are underway against the automaker Mercedes. The suspicion: a diesel fraud as VW. Now the company warns its customers about possible recalls. Mercedes Star Wednesday, 26.04.2017 09:58 clock The exhaust gas scandal is going for Daimler more and more menacing. The Group does not exclude sensitive penalties given the investigation of… Continue reading Daimler does not rule out penalties in the diesel scandal