By Tina Bellon 2 Min Read Slideshow ( 2 images ) (Reuters) – Tesla Inc’s Autopilot has ranked sixth in 10 driver assistance systems evaluated in a European safety assessment, scoring low on its ability to keep drivers engaged. The Tesla Model 3’s Autopilot scored just 36 when assessed on its ability to maintain a… Continue reading Tesla Autopilot scores low for driver engagement in European safety rating
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Hubject and ubitricity are joining forces to foster seamless EV charging all over Europe
Berlin, September 24, 2020 — Hubject and ubitricity are joining forces to foster seamless EV charging all over Europe. Based on this collaboration, ubitricity, and Hubject – both experienced and mature companies being in the market since 2011 (ubitricity) and 2012 (Hubject) – are collaborating to open the 2nd largest charging network in the UK… Continue reading Hubject and ubitricity are joining forces to foster seamless EV charging all over Europe
Chinese FAW Group’s talks to acquire Italian truck major Iveco now on hold
Chinese state-owned carmaker FAW Group held talks to acquire Italian truck group Iveco earlier this year but these have now been put on hold, two people close to the matter said. FAW made a preliminary offer in July, valuing Iveco at a bit more than 3 billion euros ($3.5 billion), one of the sources said. The source said… Continue reading Chinese FAW Group’s talks to acquire Italian truck major Iveco now on hold
World NM: Uber weighs purchase of BMW-Daimler ride-hailing venture000205
Uber Technologies Inc is considering a purchase of Daimler AG and BMW AG’s ride-hailing joint venture Free Now, a deal that could boost its market share in Europe and Latin America. Daimler valued the equity investment in its half of the Your Now venture at 618 million euros (S$990 million) at the end of June.… Continue reading World NM: Uber weighs purchase of BMW-Daimler ride-hailing venture000205
Chinese FAW Group’s talks to acquire Iveco held this year now on hold: sources
FILE PHOTO: The logo of China FAW Group Corp is pictured at the Auto China 2016 auto show in Beijing, China, April 26, 2016. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon FRANKFURT/HONG KONG/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Chinese state-owned car maker FAW Group held talks to acquire Italian truck group Iveco earlier this year but these have now been put on hold,… Continue reading Chinese FAW Group’s talks to acquire Iveco held this year now on hold: sources
@Daimler: Made in China, for China: market premiere of the new Mercedes-Benz V-Class
Presentation of the new Mercedes-Benz V-Class at the Auto China in Beijing The new V-Class for China: even more attractive, even more customer focused Production continues locally with the Daimler joint venture FBAC At a glance: facts and figures on the V-Class in China Stuttgart/Beijing – Last weekend the new V-Class celebrated its market premiere in… Continue reading @Daimler: Made in China, for China: market premiere of the new Mercedes-Benz V-Class
@Daimler: After 36 years with Daimler: Stefan Buchner retires
Stuttgart – Farewell to Stefan Buchner: After 36 years in various management functions in the Daimler Group, the current Member of the Board of Management of Daimler Truck AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Trucks will retire on 30 September 2020. “My work for Daimler AG has taken me into many exciting areas of the Group… Continue reading @Daimler: After 36 years with Daimler: Stefan Buchner retires
Chinese EV maker Xpeng, its CEO invest in air taxi startup
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng Inc said on Saturday that along with its CEO, He Xiaopeng, it has invested in air taxi startup Xpeng Heitech, as the global auto industry explores future mobility. Air taxis are vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft that use electric motors instead of jet engines. Designed to avoid the need for long runways, they have rotating wings and, in some cases, rotors in… Continue reading Chinese EV maker Xpeng, its CEO invest in air taxi startup
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Master plan failed – Zetsche renounces Daimler comeback000399
Dieter Zetsche The former Daimler boss will not chair the supervisory body of the automotive group. (Photo: dpa) Munich The timing is maybe just a coincidence. But almost exactly two years ago to the day, Daimler supervisory board chairman Manfred Bischoff and then CEO Dieter Zetsche sealed the succession at the head of the car… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Master plan failed – Zetsche renounces Daimler comeback000399
German FAZ: “I don’t have to prove anything to myself” 000284
Stuttgart, half height, end of September. The landlord opens on the first ring, and Dieter Zetsche steps out; Mustache, blue jacket, jeans, his uniform from the Daimler days. The manager has invited to his home, which is rare. It leads through the house onto the covered garden terrace. The heaters are not needed yet, only… Continue reading German FAZ: “I don’t have to prove anything to myself” 000284