What is behind the attempts of the auto companies

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

Daimler Group to be divided into three

The Daimler Board of Management has decided to take the first steps in a major redesign plan: In the future, the car company will consist of three independent divisions. The Stuttgart hopes that more clout against new rivals such as Tesla or Apple. Daimler headquarters in Stuttgart Monday, 16.10.2017 15:27 clock Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche… Continue reading Daimler Group to be divided into three

Daimler uses its own E-Bus premiere for diesel advertising

Municipalities are fighting for climate-friendly public transport. But Daimler expressed skepticism in the presentation of an electric bus for local transport about its own product – and refers to an alternative. Mercedes electric “Citaro” Monday, 05.03.2018 20:19 clock The car company Daimler is late with the introduction of electric buses. The Stuttgart company was also… Continue reading Daimler uses its own E-Bus premiere for diesel advertising

Daimler batters Tesla in secret tests

That car companies procure vehicles from other manufacturers for test purposes, is common. Daimler, however, has returned a Tesla copy after SPIEGEL information in desolate condition. Tesla vehicles Saturday, 02.12.2017 08:16 clock The Daimler Group has used dubious methods to gain insight into the technology of its US competitor Tesla. As the SPIEGEL reports in… Continue reading Daimler batters Tesla in secret tests

Daimler puts a billion dollars in US location

Daimler wants to expand the electromobility and is investing in a US location. This puts the group in the ranks of competitors, which also put millions in the US market. Thursday, 21.09.2017 21:19 clock Daimler invests a billion dollars for his electric carPlans in the Mercedes location Tuscaloosa in the US state of Alabama. “A… Continue reading Daimler puts a billion dollars in US location

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

An industry is breaking up

Recently, Daimler battered an electric car from Tesla during intensive tests. “Tear down” is the name of such analyzes in jargon. They are common in the industry – but are actually different. Tesla Model X (icon image) Monday, 04.12.2017 19:26 clock “There’s nothing going on, why can not he and we not?” So snorted Martin… Continue reading An industry is breaking up

Mercedes-Benz recalls more than a million cars

Mercedes-Benz recalls more than one million cars worldwide due to faulty cables. In rare cases, the airbag could be triggered for no reason. In Germany, several hundred thousand vehicles are affected. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Tuesday, 17.10.2017 09:47 clock Because of defective cables on the steering column, Mercedes-Benz wants to recall more than one million cars worldwide… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz recalls more than a million cars

Sixt becomes entangled in contradictions

According to SPIEGEL information about Sixt, Daimler hired a Tesla from private individuals and battered the car during tests. Now the car rental company reacted – and tried to reinterpret the process. Tesla vehicles Thursday, 07.12.2017 16:19 clock A car company procured by a vehicle rental in a pair of entrepreneurs a model of the… Continue reading Sixt becomes entangled in contradictions

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